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    I am having a problem sanding a section of this straight razor, its the ridged area underneath the razor...I hope you understand what I am talking about, its ridged and Im wondering how I can sand or clean up with area to look nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aethis View Post
    I am having a problem sanding a section of this straight razor, its the ridged area underneath the razor...I hope you understand what I am talking about, its ridged and Im wondering how I can sand or clean up with area to look nice.
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    If you're trying to describe the jimps...this thread picture: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...w-jimping.html

    It's possible to fit a triangular or a knife edge file into the cut fluting of the jimps. But, you have to be careful that the angles match because you probably don't want to remove any material. If the jimps are tall and narrow a knife edge file will be best.

    Take your finishing sandpaper and fold it tightly over the edge of the file. This will give you a nice hard flat surface to keep the jimps straight and only use the abrasive of the sandpaper not the file teeth. It will work pretty well for clean up.
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    sorry, I didnt know what the name for them was, thats what I was talking about though, thank you. where can Iget a knife edge file though?

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    Hi Aethis,
    I have had good luck with use of the cheap, small, steel wire, brushes from Goodwill and other places. They are slightly larger than a toothbrush and look like one. Use pressure along the direction of the grooves and put a couple layers of tape on the scales to protect them because the brush will abrade the scales if they are not protected. If you soak the jimps in MR.Clean or another cleaning agent for a while and do it a few times while brushing it may only take a few minutes to get them clean.

    Warning: eye protection is mandatory!! The brush will splatter stuff like mad and the best place to work is in the deep sink of your laundry room!
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    I have had success using a fiberglass tipped pen (I got mine at Radio Shack) with metal polish. Seems to clean the jimps well. In any case - good luck.

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    A brass or steel toothbrush will work, even better is a small metal wheel type brush on a dremel tool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    A brass or steel toothbrush will work, even better is a small metal wheel type brush on a dremel tool.
    Good, But I have forgotten to cover the scales with a "U" slotted pop can "U"bent, for over the pivot pin and around that side of the scales, and really burned into a couple hard rubber ones on an old razor when I didn't carefully watch what I was about.
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