Just got this Theirs-Issard Sheep & Wolf in a trade. Honed it myself! I’ve been only honing and using “TRADITIONAL” straights for 8 months or so and I’m getting much better at the honing than I was in the beginning. Now I understand what people Ment by letting the feedback talk to them, and watching the water displacement and using things like the tap & wobble test, sharpie test, nail test to check the bevel etc… Before i used to take me close to like two hours now it only takes me about 25 minutes to do a full hone. the naniwa stones are awsome BTW MY PROGRESSION IS 1k 3K 8k 12k
Recvd this West Coast Shaving clone of the Merkur 23c from @Lancre. It's my raffle prize, and I'm very excited to have it in my den. Haven't shaved with it yet, nor have I ever had or tried any Merkur razors. This clone has some heft to it and I think it will be fun to shave with. It is also the most "modern" razor I own...as a clone. Thanks to Tom for supplying this cool prize, and to all denizens who participated!
Well Saturday I drove an hour and a half to pick up a 1920's Hi-Lift jack (Handyman). While I was there, the gentleman offered me another one from the 30's in much nicer condition. I told him I really want to go the price he was asking ..... he cut the price by 50% and I accepted. I now have two vintage Harrah Handyman Hi-Lift jacks. I'll post some pics when I get them out of the car.
Monday’s mail call is some Injector blades by Personna and Ted Pella as well as a vintage Schick Stick injector razor; the seller of the razor also gave me a sample of Soap Commander Zeal and a die to track shaves per blade as well as a thank you card.
Mail Call: A few brush knots to finish up some projects........... Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Bostonian case arrived today, left. There was Grey primer on the case, but comes off pretty good with metal polish. A few more spots and my Bostonian will have a new home........ Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Got my raffle prizes from @jay_gatz and @Queen of Blades. Last week, actually. I've been a little sidetracked... Thanks a bunch to both of you.
Buck knives are great, the 110 is one of my favorites. I kind of want a 119. But then again, I have way too many puukkos.
Many years ago I worked at a knife store and was spoiled on puma knives. That said I can appreciate any well made knife.
