I made the scales for this 5/8 J. A. Henckels blade for a member of the SRP Yahoo group. The scales are made from Purpleheart wood which has been...
Actually a good question. The edge is wider at the head because that is where I chipped the edge when I dropped it. After honing out the chip in...
I don't know what was up with it but it actually was difficult to hone. I have honed convex blades before with no problem but this one just...
This razor has an old Wade & Butcher blade that was in pretty bad shape so I thought that I would try my hand at restoring it. Since I don’t have...
Wow!! Peter that razor is just outstanding, way to go. I have considered trying something like that but don't know if my tools will allow such...
Thanks Bill that means a lot coming from you. I'll admit that last one was a bit dull but I guess that I had to try something like that just to...
Well after seeing the Purpleheart razor that Bill Ellis did I had to try my hand at darkening the wood by lightly torching it. The blade is a 5/8...
As usual Bill you outdid yourself on this one. I really like the deep dark purple on the scales and especially the signature diamond gem stone....
The blade on this razor is a Dubl Duck Special #1. The cutting edge is 2 1/2 inches which is about 1/2 inch shorter than usual. The tip of the...
Hey Bill and thanks. It is good to see that you are still in the loop except on another forum. This blade has been around for awhile. I believe...
Thanks Chris I will try that next time. How have you been? It has been a while since I have seen your name around, well on the SRP.com forum...
This razor has an old Wade & Butcher blade that is 7/8 wide at the widest point and is ready to shave. The scales are Lacewood with five...
This razor has an old George Wostemholm & Son blade that is 5/8 wide and is nearly a perfect wedge as the picture with the ruler on the edge...
xChris, thanks and the razor is really cool.
Where are you supposed to post restoration projects?
Bill, Done
Bill, Excuse me but my mind has gone blank.........Jason????? Bill
Just joined but have been a straight razor shaver for a year and a half. Hey Mama Bear I just registered a little while ago and then posted on...
My name is Bill Watkins and a friend of mine told me about this new site so I thought that I would visit it and see what it is. I just registered...
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