June 13, 201313 yr Not BS content but I figured someone might have a resource for this question... I have a few old straight razors that I inherited from both of my grandfathers. The blades are in very good shape but the original phenolic scales have cracked and broken with time. There are a lot of websites on the 'net selling new, complete razor assemblies but does anyone know if there are places offering replacement scales that can be installed on an old blade? Thx, Hollis
June 13, 201313 yr You might check some of the straight razor forums. I think they are StraightRazorPlace and Blade & Badger. I know there are some guys on there that offer restoration service including making new scales. Also try the antique stores, I have fond some with poor blades and decent scales for pretty cheap.
June 13, 201313 yr Author Why not make your own Scales or handles for the and have a Family heirloom? Sam That is certainly an option. I have a lot of mesquite that could be used for scales but it would need to be stabilized. Another option would be to cast some silver ones using the lost wax process. Of course, all of that is a lot of work if I can buy some nice ones.
June 13, 201313 yr I used to visit a couple pocketknife sites and there was hand razor forums on them that a person might look into. Be safe. LeeRoy
June 13, 201313 yr What about homemade Micarta scales? Most are resin/fabric based but I plan to make some for a few straight razors here and intend to mix my own saved hair (from beard and head hair trimmings) mixed with colored resin. Also been saving old used dry sheets to color/dye and put inside my cast hair micarta for added strength/stability. However,let it be known that my heirs get my hair only after I am gone! :ph34r: B) :P Stan
June 13, 201313 yr Hi, you could check on these websites. The first one is where I order my stuff for straight razors, they are very nice and offer a great service, plus the price on the handles are cheap. The shipping may be slow as they advertised but its because they check every products with great care before they ship. http://classicedge.ca/index.php?route=product/category&path=75_67 This one looks great and their products seems to be more exotic (special woods, etc) I never ordered from them though, can't tell you if it's good. http://www.classicshaving.com/Razor_Display_and_Razor_Restoration.html Hope it helped. John_zXz
June 14, 201313 yr www.badgerandblade.com www.straightrazorplace.com Get the basics on what, and how from the forums, then do it yourself.
July 1, 201313 yr Visit the workshop subform of www.straightrazorplace.com We have tons of information on making scales from any material you can imagine. wood, metal, epoxy, acrylic, ivory, horn, bone, etc. And of course a very friendly community.
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