Double Arrow rescaled

Discussion in 'Razor Restoration' started by CatMan, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. CatMan

    CatMan Member

    As mentioned previously I recently purchased two very expensive ( :D ) straight razors from the same Polish eBay website that sells Wapis, called "Double Arrow". The price was $8.90(each) + shipping. Believe it or not, they became my favorite shavers! Now, for this price one really cannot expect great scales. That the blades are as good as they are, is already a miracle IMHO. So, I rescaled one of them this weekend. The scales are oak, stained in "Golden Oak" and treated with tung oil for a change. Thanks Damon for the hint!

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  2. Sejanus

    Sejanus New Member

    Nice and simple! Nice job.
     
  3. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Lovely work, Klaus!
     
  4. CatMan

    CatMan Member

    Thank you guys & girls!
    Wishing you the best for your eye surgery, JoAnna! You are a brave woman! :1respect I would be terrified. :ashamed001
     
  5. bearbeard

    bearbeard Right Guard

    love the look....wood is good!!!
     
  6. Bill

    Bill Man of Steel

    What a great shape for scales! I really like them... and a great job, to boot.
     
  7. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    I gotta quit looking at these cut - throats ;)

    Nice job......specially with the wood.
     
  8. Bronco

    Bronco Mac Daddy

    Very nice work Klaus!
     
  9. CatMan

    CatMan Member

    Thank you all for your nice words of encouragement! One more razor needs to be rescaled, eventually. I'm not sure which kind of wood to choose, but most likely something that is locally available. This was the first time I ever worked with tung oil. I really like the feel of the wood surface after buffing it. I think I'm going to stick with this kind of finish.
     
  10. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Thank you, Klaus!

    It certainly isn't something I would elect to go through, but I'd like to keep my eyesight for another 30 years. :ashamed001
     
  11. bg42

    bg42 New Member

    Not bad ,not bad at all. The scales are an interesting shape which matches the striking grain of the wood, well done
    Kind regards Peter
     

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