If you are following my threads of late you know I have been working and learning to put a good edge on Kampfe Star wedge (actually hollow ground) blades so I can get a comfortable shave.
During my search for spare blades to practice technique on I uncovered some long lost blades in an oily cardboard sleeve (Kirby?). The grease or whatever is on them looks like/feels like the same stuff they packed my 1943 .30 cal Paratrooper Carbine in to protect against corrosion. Cosmoline?
I had never seen this blade before so I assume it is fairly rare. Anyone have an old Gem using these blades? Now that I have learned a bit about how to restore them this blade may be put back into service.
During my search for spare blades to practice technique on I uncovered some long lost blades in an oily cardboard sleeve (Kirby?). The grease or whatever is on them looks like/feels like the same stuff they packed my 1943 .30 cal Paratrooper Carbine in to protect against corrosion. Cosmoline?
I had never seen this blade before so I assume it is fairly rare. Anyone have an old Gem using these blades? Now that I have learned a bit about how to restore them this blade may be put back into service.