Tula Restoration. Polishing a Turd.

KCS "TULA"
K.C.Seelbach Co.
Solingen
11/16th
Extra Hollow Ground

This one was a $7.00 find, that nobody wanted. It included shipping. It was a major rust bucket, but had an interesting, checkered pattern, stamped on the tang. I thought this one was one big rust bucket. The lettering, on the back of the razor was so crusted up, it couldn't be read.

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After:
Major sanding of the entire razor was done, as well as polishing of the scales, and bolsters. Major care was taken. Due to the corrosion, I did not do a high polish on the blade but left a satin finish. I also had to re-blue the tang checkering, as well as the top of the spine. It now awaits the hones.

 

Wow - that’s fabulous Scott Truly some great work

 

very cool.nice work.

 

Nice save. I see the Solingen Germany stamp, but it makes me wonder if there is any connection to the steel case Tula ammo from Russia that I have for my AK.

 

nice job, good looking razor.............

 

Thanks guys. I was doubting if this one would pull through.

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Very nice!

 

Thank you.

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