Custom 9/8+ Mithril & Elk Horn

Good Evening Gents,

Here is an atypical fantasy razor that I just finished up for one of our fine members here who is a fan of the Lord of the Rings. The razor is meant to capture the flavor of a specific sword. I enjoyed making this razor and appreciate the opportunity in bringing it to fruition. There was considerable complexity involved in the project and it certainly brought its challenges for me, but I will save you those boring details. lol The blade is o1 alloy steel with Mithril :) (titanium) liners overlaid with elk horn. I chose a drill and blind tap method for fastening the wedge and drill and tap for the horn. There is some file work jumps and custom etchings in ivy and runes. I have included some photos, hope you enjoy them.

Have a great week !

Best Regards Ken

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I love the blade shape, the scales are not really my style but I think I could get used to them.

Holy shit snacks that is pretty awesome!!!

That's spectacular!

Love the blade and the scales! For my preference I would like something like a MOP flush with the scales.

I want one, great work!!

:D

Stunning as a word does not do this work justice. That is a museum quality piece and I am sure will be a great shaving straight razor.

Jeebers Ken…that's just awesome! Definitely something out of a fantasy such as Lord of the Rings. Amazing work and Congrats to the future owner :)

A piece of art for sure- blade is incredible- though I love the look of the scales they are not to my personal taste as they make it look like a pocket knife IMHO, but to each his own- it's beautiful none the less!

I love big tips!

very nice
i like the flow of it

Ken, no help from Google, whats Mithril??

umm..........WOW!

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“Mithril is a metal found in Middle-earth as described in the fantasy writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. It resembles silver but is stronger than steel, and much lighter in weight than either.”

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sounds a like Titanium

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Ken, no help from Google, whats Mithril??

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Bill,

I would not count myself an expert on the subject but after some research for this project, Mithril is a legendary mythical metal discussed in the Lord of the Rings. Apparently, it is a precious silvery metal very light weight but capable of providing extreme strength. Real world counterparts for this metal are thought by enthusiast to be most likely, titanium. Apparently Tolkein never divulged weather Mithril was ever based on any real metal. I also read that aluminum was a real world consideration since Napoleon III of France once purchased dinnerware made of it because it was more expensive than gold at the time. Just some fun food for thought. :) lol Best Regards Ken

This is epic!!!!!! Its honestly way beyond my expectations, I love it!!!!! The fact that you took so much time and effort into details, absolutely incredible, I can't thank you enough!!!!

wow...just wow

Gorgeous razor

Beautiful razor Ken. Wow, the craftsmanship is impeccable as usual.

Stu

Wow can I touch it!!!

Ray

Amazing razor... Wow!
It definitely looks like it was meant to slay Orcs.
Imagine what it does to whiskers. Yikes.

Nailed the theme for sure, Great work!