Thread: All American Sheffield style Kamisori

I wanted to take the time to share with you the first razor I ever made start to finish. The razor was ground out of an old 1" wide x 1/4" thick American nicolson on file. As an avid Sheffield lover there is no surprise that the blade resembles the blades I love most. Since this was the first razor I was ever making I decided to do something a bit different; since I've never owned or shaved with a kamisori before I decided it was time to add one to the box.

I did however make one significant mistake- one which by the time I realized it was too late- I made the blade for a lefty. Oh well, I pressed on anyway. I think the end result was really pretty good for a first shot at it- and boy was it a learning experience.

The asymmetrical grind looks mean; can't wait to get some face time with this bad boy... thankfully I am a fully ambidextrous shaver so I don't think the lefty thing will be much of a hold up...

More about the blade..... 7/8 wide, wax leather cord tang and a tail that I shapes to look like flame while remaining 100% ergo right or left handed!

Comments and criticism wanted- it helps!

I'm new and don't know much yet but what I do know is that is one beautiful looking blade!
I wish I had the knowledge and tools to try some of this myself.

Very nice work

Opps just realized this should have been in show and tell, if we could get the thread moved it would be appreciated, sorry bout that.

Originally Posted by JoeLowett

I wanted to take the time to share with you the first razor I ever made start to finish. The razor was ground out of an old 1" wide x 1/4" thick American nicolson on file. As an avid Sheffield lover there is no surprise that the blade resembles the blades I love most. Since this was the first razor I was ever making I decided to do something a bit different; since I've never owned or shaved with a kamisori before I decided it was time to add one to the box.

I did however make one significant mistake- one which by the time I realized it was too late- I made the blade for a lefty. Oh well, I pressed on anyway. I think the end result was really pretty good for a first shot at it- and boy was it a learning experience.

The asymmetrical grind looks mean; can't wait to get some face time with this bad boy... thankfully I am a fully ambidextrous shaver so I don't think the lefty thing will be much of a hold up...

More about the blade..... 7/8 wide, wax leather cord tang and a tail that I shapes to look like flame while remaining 100% ergo right or left handed!

Comments and criticism wanted- it helps!

Just knock another one up for a Righty and have a set.

That razor is absolutely sick, I mean that in the best possible way. When do I get to hone it?

Originally Posted by Bayamontate

That razor is absolutely sick, I mean that in the best possible way. When do I get to hone it?

Thanks nelson! should be in its way to u if all goes to plan this monday.

Looks awesome
Job well done

Looks great, nice work! I bet you can't wait to shave with that puppy!

Originally Posted by salvat36

I'm new and don't know much yet but what I do know is that is one beautiful looking blade!
I wish I had the knowledge and tools to try some of this myself.

You never know until you try. I spen a lot of time reading, watching videos and restoring and re grinding razors before I gave it a try. As for tools I don't have a knife factory or a forgery either.

The razor was made only using a 4 x 32 table top belt sander ($100) a Dremel 4000 ($130) with various cutting and grinding bits ($20) and few belts ($15)........ A bucket of ice water to keep the blade cool and whole lot of time as grinding a hardened steel blade tales a long time as you must be mindful of the temper of the steel