New scales for my SK3

[UKRob]

I recently completed the full set of Saito SK razors when I found the #3. My other two have custom scales as I find that the originals are not top quality and don’t do justice to the blades.

For this one I decided to use a combination of ebony and white liner that I used once before - ebony is great for razors as it’s such a tight grain that water is not a problem. I used a couple of coats of finishing oil then polished with a compound designed for plastics but which works well on horn, bone and wood.

This is how it turned out.

 

[Boycie83]

That looks fantastic!

 

[Tortuga]

I recently completed the full set of Saito SK razors when I found the #3. My other two have custom scales as I find that the originals are not top quality and don’t do justice to the blades.

For this one I decided to use a combination of ebony and white liner that I used once before - ebony is great for razors as it’s such a tight grain that water is not a problem. I used a couple of coats of finishing oil then polished with a compound designed for plastics but which works well on horn, bone and wood.

This is how it turned out.
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Great work,that is a beauty

 

[Nishy]

Beautiful razor love the scales

 

[Driftwood]

I recently completed the full set of Saito SK razors when I found the #3. My other two have custom scales as I find that the originals are not top quality and don’t do justice to the blades.

For this one I decided to use a combination of ebony and white liner that I used once before - ebony is great for razors as it’s such a tight grain that water is not a problem. I used a couple of coats of finishing oil then polished with a compound designed for plastics but which works well on horn, bone and wood.

This is how it turned out.
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Great job. The white liner is a perfect contrast with the ebony scales

 

[Zwilling]

Can we have a picture of the full set please?

 

[UKRob]

Can we have a picture of the full set please?

Here they are - all very good condition with no bevel wear. Numbers 1 and 2 are only used occasionally but number 3 is a regular.

 

[Mastropiero]

Quite lovely. I have to say, I don't care much about these Saito, but you did a terrific job, well done.

 

[Gairdner]

The usual masterclass in restoration craftsmanship, Rob. Take a bow sir but watch your lower back - it’s bound to be sore by now…

 

[UKRob]

The usual masterclass in restoration craftsmanship, Rob. Take a bow sir but watch your lower back - it’s bound to be sore by now…

Great to hear from you again, Graeme - hope your spirits are high. Not the bottled ones of course.

 

[Darrenj67]

Here they are - all very good condition with no bevel wear. Numbers 1 and 2 are only used occasionally but number 3 is a regular.

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White with the black liners look really good.

 

[Darrenj67]

May I ask where you got the materials for the scales as I wouldn't mind having a go at rescaling a 5/8 Joseph Rogers I have acquired.

 

[UKRob]

@Darrenj67 - from memory the black is horn and the white is corian - both available on EBay. Horn can be bought in suitable sized blanks and thinned as necessary but coriander comes at least twice as thick so needs a lot more thinning. I have a very fine Japanese pull saw that’s good for cutting to required thickness and I then have a rotating sander for the finer work.

 

[Darrenj67]

Thanks I'll have a mooch.