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Thread: Hello! Jumped in to the deep end!... Wacker 7/8 and Baxter "Not a Replica" tomorrow!

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    Stunning razor! In my humble opinion it is best to not rinse the blade at all. You may want to consider choji oil. The Japanese have been using it for centuries to treat and preserve fine cutlery. Also, if you plan on storing the razor Bag-Balm is a great product. A tiny bit goes a long way. One small jar will easily last you at least a year. Luck with your shaves!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BertramWacker View Post
    Hello everyone!

    John here. I've always loved fine German craftsmanship. From my firearms to my car I appreciate fine German Metallurgy and quality work...

    I jumped in head first! Just got this 7/8 plain blade with Buffalo. Comments are welcome!

    Few questions:

    1. Best way to keep it from rusting?
    2. Strop and stone recommendations for honing? (Dovo strop with the handle is my first inclination)
    3. Stands for these so they don't sit in any water? I've seen the simple plastic ones which seem to do a good job.

    My Baxter arrives tomorrow and I'll post photos of it. I have a Dovo entry straight blade which I may blue with a gun bluing kit and have buffalo put on by a local custom knife maker. I plan to learn honing on that blade and only work on this Wacker when I'm proficient.

    Glad to be here! Love this stuff!
    Stunning razor! Wash and dry the blade thoroughly after each use. Store in a room other than a bathroom. That's how I take care of mine.

    It takes a lot of patience and practice to master the straight razor but it is such a great alternative to the department store and drug store fare.

    Straight razor shaver and loving it!
    40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors

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    Very nice.

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