Faux Tortoise Shell for an Unknown Razor

[Kev Kev]

Recently I was sent this razor, which was obviously in need of some restoration.
The blade was covered with years of gunk & grime, and the scales cracked at both pins.

After a good initial cleaning, the blade was in pretty good shape— 5/8" carbon steel ,hollow ground, hollow notch, double-shouldered, lower jimps and felt of solid, good quality.

The make was unknown to me and still remains a mystery...

New scales of faux tortoise shell (.118"), amber wedge, nickel-silver pins with brass washers, brass inner bearing washers. Honed on Chosera 1k, Naniwa 5k, Nagura progression on a Shoubudani asagi. Very smooth, keen edge!

 

[jlindy]

Excellent work! Wish I could help you out with those makers marks...

 

[Lmarkow]

Beautiful!

 

[Royce]

I'm amazed at the before and after pictures of that blade. I would of assumed that one to be lost. I always admire restores that abide to classic craftsmanship.


~Royce

 

[Guestabc]

WOW, Well done! amazing before and after

 

[BSAGuy]

Wow. That's not a restoration, it's a resurrection! Very well done.

 

[Jsouthard825]

that is amazing work!

 

[Kev Kev]

I'm amazed at the before and after pictures of that blade. I would of assumed that one to be lost. I always admire restores that abide to classic craftsmanship.
~Royce

I didn't have high hopes for it when I saw the early photos of the blade. After looking at it in person, I was still dubious of what lay underneath all the gunk. Fortunately, most of the build-up was superficial with only very minor pitting in a few spots.

 

[Royce]

I didn't have high hopes for it when I saw the early photos of the blade. After looking at it in person, I was still dubious of what lay underneath all the gunk. Fortunately, most of the build-up was superficial with only very minor pitting in a few spots.

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~Royce

 

[shm]

Absolutely beautiful razor - good job saving it and giving it new life

 

[Heespharm]

Great job... Where did you get domed washers?

 

[Mabulrub]

That is an amazing work.
Beautiful razor .👍👍

 

[Kooldecker]

absolute incredible craftsmanship! its one of those you can just stare at for a while lol. by the way where did you get your turtle from? ive been looking around and havnt pulled the trigger on any yet but that stuff is beautiful . the colors and shading. anyway thanks again for sharing its absolutely stunning bringing garbage back to life!