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BHabarow · 09-14-2004, 02:14 AM

Hey guys. Along with a few vintage lighters I bought at a second hand place today, I found an old 1930somthing Kropp straight razor with a whalebone handle. The old lady in the shop seemed to have no idea how old it was, so I made her a deal for AU$20. The handle looks like it's in mint condition, and the blade looks like it's had a pretty easy life, only after giving it a polish with brasso, there's still a few spots of that raised rusty crap that non stainless blades seem to aquire. Anyway. Is there any way to shine up this blade other than grinding it off or doing somthing else stupid that I will regret? Please help.. my ego's at risk.

09-14-2004, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
BHabarow Upright Location: Albury, NSW, Australia	How to remove rust from a cutthroat razor? Hey guys. Along with a few vintage lighters I bought at a second hand place today, I found an old 1930somthing Kropp straight razor with a whalebone handle. The old lady in the shop seemed to have no idea how old it was, so I made her a deal for AU$20. The handle looks like it's in mint condition, and the blade looks like it's had a pretty easy life, only after giving it a polish with brasso, there's still a few spots of that raised rusty crap that non stainless blades seem to aquire. Anyway. Is there any way to shine up this blade other than grinding it off or doing somthing else stupid that I will regret? Please help.. my ego's at risk.