Crap. Ebay bit back.

[seizure]

I bid on a few razors on a whim, but fully expected someone to outbid me on each of them. I won two. Not super excited about it, but I guess I'll have some fun trying to clean them up and practice honing with lapping film.

One is, I believe a Boker "Tree Brand." It was listed as an unknown manufacturer, but the tree on the scales looked like Boker's and the material on the tang looks like it was fancy once upon a time... Unfortunately it looks like it might have some bad pitting on the blade, but maybe not. I suppose it's worth the cost to find out. I'm guessing this one will be a lost cause.



The other is an E. Morris Prosperity 450. Looks to be in good condition all around. I'm actually pleased with this acquisition.

 

[smalltank]

Well..im sure you can clean em up to look virtually new again..lemme know if you need any help

 

[Pkrankow]

They both look like they have no poison defects. Pitting near the edge can be a pain but you just hone through it, re-profile first if necessary.

The horn and bone on the top razor will benefit from using a 3 sided nail buffing block on it, about $1 at the drug store. Just be careful about the logo so you don't obliterate it.

Phil

 

[Domminigan]

I hate that feeling. Bid on something that you only kind of want, decide later that you really don't want it, but it's okay because someone else will buy it, then end up having that "Oh crap" moment when you realize you are stuck with it.
I'm experiencing that right now as the final hours of a razor creep up on me. One bid away, but it might as well be miles.

 

[seizure]

They both look like they have no poison defects. Pitting near the edge can be a pain but you just hone through it, re-profile first if necessary.

The horn and bone on the top razor will benefit from using a 3 sided nail buffing block on it, about $1 at the drug store. Just be careful about the logo so you don't obliterate it.

Phil

Here's the listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261070000090&ssPageName=ADME:L:COSI:US:1123

The blade looks like it might have some issues to me (but I am completely new to this, so what the heck do I know anyway).

Honest opinions of its condition are fully welcomed.

 

[ladykate]

Here's the listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261070000090&ssPageName=ADME:L:COSI:US:1123

The blade looks like it might have some issues to me (but I am completely new to this, so what the heck do I know anyway).

Honest opinions of its condition are fully welcomed.

Looks like you have a couple of nice practice razors that you might be able to get at least one sweet one from. You didn't get burned badly. Enjoy them. Practice cleaning them up, honing, etc.

 

[jred]

Yeah, I paid 4 times that on my first ebay purchase, and got semi-burned. It had an issue, but it could have been fixed if I'd known about Badger & Blade back then

 

[Pkrankow]

I am sticking to my opinion, no poison defects. It is a rough blade and will need quite a bit of work to clean up. The pitting at the tip will easily be delt with by profiling a slight smile after cleaning the surfaces with some light abrasive, steel wool, or fine sandpaper. I would follow that up with greaseless compound on denim (or on dremmel wheel) to return a polish to the blade.

I would have bid similar on that blade myself and would have it shave ready after a few hours of effort. No power tools needed.

That is a deep tree logo so it should not deteriorate when the scales are buffed.

Phil

 

[seizure]

I am sticking to my opinion, no poison defects. It is a rough blade and will need quite a bit of work to clean up. The pitting at the tip will easily be delt with by profiling a slight smile after cleaning the surfaces with some light abrasive, steel wool, or fine sandpaper. I would follow that up with greaseless compound on denim (or on dremmel wheel) to return a polish to the blade.

I would have bid similar on that blade myself and would have it shave ready after a few hours of effort. No power tools needed.

That is a deep tree logo so it should not deteriorate when the scales are buffed.

Phil

That alleviates some of my reservations as to how much I spent. We shall see how it all turns out. I'm sure I'll post pictures and status updates one way or another.

The "Boker" (Don't know if that's actually what it is) will be the challenge. The Morris will be easy I think, based on the pictures I saw of it.

 

[Pkrankow]

I hope you have 5micron or more coarse lapping film to start with.

Phil

 

[seizure]

I have the whole set... 12, 5, 3, 1.

Hopefully that'll be good enough... If not, is it possible to do a few laps with rougher sandpaper before switching back to the lapping film?

 

[HLS]

The scales on the Boker appear to have been reworked at the pivot end. I would unpin it and do a better job than the last fellow. There appears to be enough room to maybe even cut it down past the pivot hole and reprofile and drill new holes(see the blade toe position in the photo with the razor closed). The toe end of the blade may have pitting issues, but you'll just have to see. I think it will work out. A decent deal for a rework and maybe resale.

Jim

 

[Pkrankow]

If you are going to cut the scales, cutting the blade some to make it a shorty is also an option. Food for thought, especially since the tip seems to have more pitting.

You should have a good assortment of films there. Fine sandpaper can be used also, if you must, but I don't think you will need to.

Phil