Restoration of a Rusty Vintage Straight Razor

Restored and New Ebony and Brass Handle.
Restoration of a vintage straight razor made in the 1950s or 1960s. The blade is very rusty. The handle is just celluloid, chipped, faded, and hasn't aged well. I decided to make a new one from brass and Gaboon ebony.
I added a matte gold logo with electroplating and steel blackener, using vinyl stencils.
0:00 Disassembly & Rust Remover
0:46 Restoring the Blade
2:13 Etching & Gold Electroplating
3:19 Cutting & Shaping Brass for the New Scales
5:39 Cutting & Shaping Ebony for the New Scales
7:14 Fabricating the New Scales
10:41 Assembling the Scales and Blade with Brass Pins
11:44 Finals Finish of Brass and Ebony
12:13 Buffing the Razor
12:44 Sharpening the Blade
13:06 Final Wax of Ebony
13:17 Finished
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[@PMichaels]

Good lord... What a GORGEOUS result! That has to be better than the original. Absolutely remarkable craftsmanship. Awesome job! 👍🏼

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you!

[@samuelwheeler7502]

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[@donaldtomas7535]

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[@zakaionyx6405]

@Donald Tomas instablaster ;)

[@donaldtomas7535]

@Zakai Onyx I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@OliverReilly1]

Finally a restoration worth watching. One where the peening, sanding, sharpening and stropping is all actually done correctly! Lovely results

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@Guilkdp]

Done correctly? If that razor ever gets loose there are no pubs to re tighten it. Moreover that razor will never shave, not comfortably as least, honing was also done incorrectly. Only spine leading strokes, and the razor was also lifted, not allowing for the correct angle for the razor spine and edge to hit the hone.

[@barthanes1]

The brass and ebony handle was over-the-top beautiful, but then you gold plated the blade. Top notch.

[@a-ls6333]

One of the best restorations I've seen in a long time. Well done!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you!

[@carsonclark3140]

Incredible work on this one that's alot of time and work you put in. Very very nice craftsmanship.

[@robertgreenlaw4198]

It looks better now than it probably did when it was brand new! Beautiful job!

[@clarklindquist8137]

Absolutely stunning. Beautifully done. Display, and use it with pride

[@clarklindquist8137]

Ya should make a customized case for it too. Ya know what would be cool is to see a matching safety razor to pair up with it....

[@AcmeRestorations]

Ooooh that's an interesting idea. I've got another old travel straight razor from the same era that has a beat up old box. I'm going to restore that as well and will be making a new box for it.

[@clarklindquist8137]

@@AcmeRestorations Cant wait to see it. I love stuff like this

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nice little project. Turned out well.

[@LFKGooner]

My word, this is so so beautiful.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much.

[@nickjanssens]

The attention to detail was on another level which was reflected in the end result. A masterclass.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you!

[@nicthemickatx]

Paying attention to every little detail when handcrafting items(especially a work of art like this) is the difference between a tool that will be used for 4-5+ generations vs throw away and replace regularly. Ive gotten to the point that i refuse to buy disposable junk. If i didn't make it or it can't be passed down to my children im not spending money on it. We used to take pride in the things we made and strive to be the best. We also used to maintain and care for the thing we do have. Neither of these things are common anymore. A blade like this is worth every bit of the maintenance it'll take to use daily and in passing it down we teach our children/ grandchildren a valuable in caring for, maintaining and being able to repair the things in their lives that are essentials.

[@DanTyson]

Beautiful.

[@raziel3726]

Craftsman!!

[@mikemcclure1855]

Thats beautiful. A true craftsman. Think about it. It's time to go shave. Can't wait to see more. Thanks

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks. I'm doing a safety razor right now; be up in a week.

[@curar13]

Incredible !

[@fp381]

Questo è un restauro... Complimenti per il gioiello👍

[@tonyjones1378]

Hello from Alaska 👏 What a wonderful job you Did 👍I would love to buy one that you have Redone.👍👍

[@Donnybrook10]

Hey! My Great Grandfather lived in Geneva and worked at this company. It was a subdivision of the Case knife company. Stunning work.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Really? That's very cool.

[@anstef1485]

Superb result!

[@stanleycarlock5624]

Well done!

[@NarTac13]

Very pretty piece

[@polytzai]

Beautiful

[@djevo3441]

Unbelievable job

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dixonqwerty]

Awesome work

[@oneshotme]

Looks great Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks! I enjoyed this comment; thumbs up!

[@samanthadean1083]

I love your idea of wrapping the sand paper around a dowel and using it to sand with!!! So much more control!!!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks. You get better coverage of the rounded surface that way, and a lot fewer finger cuts! :)

[@jakebullet4157]

Brilliant work a pleasure to watch👍👍

[@berejorrie]

Perfect! only complaint I have is that off balance polishing wheel you've got there, lol

[@jasonclapp5051]

That looks amazing! I love the handle!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@billchiasson2019]

That was amazing!! Kudos!!

[@johnnyboydianno]

Amazing work thanks for sharing

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

Gorgeous results!

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful job!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@kushgup3183]

Pickling in citric acid solution is preferred by modern metallurgists. Environmentally friendly, effective, & doesn't promote pitting unlike some chloride based rust removers.

[@tomsikes9064]

Never seen a brass paneled support body, like a pocket knife used to hold the scales on a razor before. Mine isn’t that beautiful, just scales that absorb water as I shave. Looks like a precision job. well done!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@mranon42023]

Great but that's more than a restoration. It's now better than new

[@lihuensaavedra6752]

Muy bueno el grabado en oro y los materiales que utilizaste

[@AcmeRestorations]

Gracias

[@lihuensaavedra6752]

HERMOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@WesleySmithd]

Fantástico trabalho de restauração dos materiais trabalhados. Trabalho profissional assim merece reconhecimento sempre. Ganhou mais um inscrito e vale cada curtida. Parabéns.

[@madcapmagician6018]

nice😁👍

[@nitro74cs]

I like your restorations, great job. This razor restoration is the best razor restoration video among the others. I have a little collection of straight razor and in my opinion you done a great job at cleaning the blade. The scales(handles) looks great and very nicely and neatly done, however if you ever use it for shaving(provided the blade honed properly) it may cause little balance issues and may take some time to get used to but for the looks and display it's very nice. Most straight razors the blade is little bit heavier than the scales and this makes it easier to handle/use/control. Great channel and content, keep up the good work.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment. The handle is much lighter than it make look in the video. I thinned the scales down quite a bit. It's heavier than the plastic handles obviously but light enough and balanced enough to shave with without much additional effort. It's much lighter than some razors I've seen. Also, this is not going to be my daily driver. :) Thanks for watching!

[@WowRixter]

Wow!!! Gorgeous. What anti-rust solution do you use?

[@robertgraham1616]

Awesome looking restoration! What would you recommend for restoring faded gold wash on the blade? Since it's already been etched, just electroplate gold black on to it?

[@AcmeRestorations]

Yes I think that should work.

[@eyecan8]

I’ll buy that for a dollar 😂! Outstanding work 💯

[@AcmeRestorations]

LOL, thanks!

[@StefanCatargiu]

That metal blackening solution. What it is and where can one buy it?

[@AcmeRestorations]

Just go on Amazon and look for 'metal blackener'.

[@terrywindsor1310]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Tertbs]

Great work restoring that..... One question thought. Have you shaved with it??

[@AcmeRestorations]

Tomorrow morning!

[@nicthemickatx]

@@AcmeRestorations how'd it shave?

[@bobbertbobby3975]

im a little befuddled as to why you soldered the pins for the wood scales of the handle but didnt solder the bolsters for the handle. I mean why settle for epoxy there but then solder the pins? Other than that it looks very nice. Im not asking this to try to point out a flaw..I mean Im wondering if there was a reason that I am not understanding is all.

[@AcmeRestorations]

"why you soldered the pins for the wood scales of the handle but didnt solder the bolsters for the handle." The pins for the bolsters go all the way through to the other bolster on the other side. Not so the pins for the scales.

[@dwdidit3664]

@@AcmeRestorations no reason to not solder.

[@tesla1431]

Good job but put a tape on the spine and sharpening against blade ;]

[@agorozirus3975]

IT is beautiful, but his main purpose...is not to heavy? U keep him only with fingers, and the pinky one takes about all the work, so....

[@AcmeRestorations]

No not too heavy. The scales are VERY thin.

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Have you shaved with it? Too nice not to.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Next shave! I may post a video!

[@skyler951]

First

[@jxinx6812]

Looks very nice but I wouldn't shave with it. You put handles on a knife, not a razor.

[@AcmeRestorations]

No, I'm pretty sure it's a razor.

[@rolfschurer9190]

fake

[@AcmeRestorations]

Not even a little bit.

[@robertmacdonald345]

It's too bad you ruined it with that acme label, a Little Laser etched AR at the end of the blade would have been better.

[@AcmeRestorations]

It's not a label; It's gold plating. I didn't laser engrave it because I don't have a laser.

[@robertmacdonald345]

@@AcmeRestorations Still Ruined it though sometimes less is more. Cheers Stay Healthy Stay Safe

[@robertmacdonald345]

@@AcmeRestorations Hello again jus incase I liked the Razor restoration just didn't like the gold label, I felt it ruined the look over all, again I believe less is more sometimes. Cheers Stay Healthy Stay Safe