If only I was that good at sharpening. I'm working on it though.The draw knife could double as a razor if you have very coarse beard.
It has been a long time since I sharpened a straight razor and I doubt that I am very good at it anymore. Maybe there are bearded axes that need an outline trimmed up?If only I was that good at sharpening. I'm working on it though.
http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medv2.htmlfound this old Disston hand saw on the floor of an old barn at a friends house. do you think it is interesting enough to warrant asking him if I can take it home and clean up? I've seen you guys talk about Diston saws before. any clues to its age?
doesn't appear to be damaged at all - just really dirty from laying in an old bank barn for a half century or two.
http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medv2.html
Here is the link phantom knives gave me. It's on the page before this post #296 I think? It helps you date them by medallion. And yes they are all worth saving LOL.
Were you able to see the model number at all? Should be a D- number towards the left side.Thanks! that link is very helpful. I'd have to look closer to narrow it down - but looks to be somewhere between 1940 and 1955. I'll have to see if he minds if it goes home with me.
Were you able to see the model number at all? Should be a D- number towards the left side.
That looks like how an Expert does it. I suspect that fellow might have done it before ... once or twice.