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This one I finally feel like I'm getting a hang of this straight razor thing. It's that piece where I felt like I worked out all the bugs and got it streamlined.
8/8 full hollow 440C blade, acid etched for fun for I really like the look it gives, little different.
Scales are Zebra Wood with a Buffalo Horn wedge.
Pictures were taken quick, I think I'll do some more with some better lighting, but I wanted to share. Thanks for looking guys!
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That's probably the coolest shaver I've seen yet. I wish I could find that one for sale!
Thank you, well its heading to a show with me in a couple weeks and if it doesn't sell then, it will be up for sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by vmathis12019
What a crazy cool razor! NICE :).
I would say you got the hang of it for sure. That is a bad a$$ looking blade.
VERY COOL!
I can see the heel spike slicing me though!
That looks DANGEROUS!!!!!! :tu
wow thats one cool looking shaver! well done!
Looks nice, hows the 440c hold an edge? Didn't know it would get hard enough to hold up, but then again I don't know much about steels other than O-1 & 1095
Very nice razor!! Awesome work!! Nice color contrast!! I would let it cut me!!!!!!
Ray
In the long term, honestly, I don't know. It's always held and excellent edge for my knives (I know a big difference) but I have a couple now that I've done and they've gotten through multiple shaves and still cut like a dream, I haven't noticed any difference between them and the 01 as far as longevity... only time will tell I suppose. It does give a very nice smooth shave though, and that's just off of a norton 8k...Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter74743
Good grinding & finishing my friend, I just haven't ever heard of someone using 440C on razors until now. You need to "chase the edge" to see just how fine of a stone it will handle before breaking down. I know a properly HT'd O-1 or 1095 will handle 30K. If the 440 can handle it, then you are obviously doing something right! No matter, again I say: Nice grinding my friend.
Absolutely fantastically totally COOOOL!!! Make one for me, please.
DUDE! I LOVE that razor!
You know I haven't even thought about that you make an excellently valid point. Obviously as I said I'm not a pro, and I haven't done a whole study on testing 440 but right off the bat I would thinking would be excellent. Its composition gives better wear characteristics, edge holding capability and naturally resistance to surface damage. So one would think that if you are able to get it to a super edge it would hold it better, for longer. But I'm sure we all know what is originally thought isn't always the final outcome. I'll definitely be keeping tabs compared to my carbon blades.Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter74743
That is one beasty razor, I look forward to the additional pictures you're going to take!
Great looking razor. The etch looks great well done.
Stu
Simply Stunning Razor.. The grind the color of the razor and the scales all go together so we'll that it looks organic. How does he or she shave?
Love the lines and the acid etching is awesome.
Question about the scales. The extreme curve of the scales means you're going with the grain at the wedge end and ultimately, as they curve, you end up in a cross-grain orientation. Cross grain is notoriously weak and though the scales aren't really prone to heavy stresses in use, you're vulnerable to them splitting as you get closer to the pivot end.
I have been wodworking since I was a kid, but I am new to making scales. Am I over-thinking this?
Very nice lookin razor! Beastly little dude
PLJ- It shaves quite well, I've gotten through two shaves now and I think it gives me close if not my best shave out of all my razors thus far. Now granted, I am not a honemeister by any means, and its just off of a norton 8k. So I was very pleased with it. I think I'm ready in my honing to step it up to a higher stone.
No you make a valid point, I actually did break one of the scales the first time I made it, and honestly I put A LOT of pressure on it, and I'm not a small guy. You would have to TRY to break them. Other woods may be a little more cautious with, but Zebra Wood is some pretty tough stuff. I was very pleased with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikekiM
Wow and only off the 8k. Good for you man it sounds like things are working out for you and your skills seem to be moving in the right direction ;)
If a man can get a good shaving edge off a 8k, then he knows how to hone. If it won't shave off 8K, then you are just polishing a piece of fecal matter...just sayin'.
Truly some fine work there. I love the blackend blade with the Zebra scales... I can't imagine some polished steel in there. Well done Sir!!!
Very nice looking curvy razor! not familiar with the steel used but a great shave of the 8k says it all!
