In the spirit of a W&B FBU

SO this is an all weather, all climate kinda build. By that I mean its all but corrosion proof. Almost!

This razor is a 8/8, built from CPM 154 stainless (NOTE! not stainproof!) at HRC 61. I would call it a 1/4 hollow. Spine jimps, and a beveled tail.

Scales are G10, wedge and pins are nickel/silver. Stainless washers for pinning, and brass pivot washers.

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That's some beautiful work Sir !!....Everything matches up to perfection :tu

Man Bear...you're work is really stunning! I just love the way you take 'classic' and update it...

Wish I could do that!


WP34

Sweet! Looks awesome! Love how you cut the blade relief back on the tang. Gives it a custom and special look! :chapeau

Beautiful work Pierre, as usual!

Getting better every time Pierre! Nicely done sir and very Butcheresque :)

Simple and classic, love it!

Love it :beer1:

That's one pretty razor, excellent work Sir :tu

Beautiful work
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Ray

Accurate work.:tu

That is truly a classic look and totally within the spirit of your title to this thread.

Well done

Perfection.

Very nicely done.

Very nice as always. I really like the way you finish your razors.

Stunning homage to the FBU
Simply beautiful Pierre!

Hellllloooooo beautiful!

I have to say that if I ever want to have a new razor made just for me this is exactly what I picture. That is one fine FBU "clone".

edit - I now see that I already posted here so that also shows how I am taken with this razor.

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I have to say that if I ever want to have a new razor made just for me this is exactly what I picture. That is one fine FBU "clone".

edit - I now see that I already posted here so that also shows how I am taken with this razor.

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Thank you, I am glad you like it.

They are fun to build.

Really nice!

This seems the perfect place for G10! Awesome work.

Hi PierreR, you obviously know your steel, so was wondering, has anyone done, or is it possible to make functional razor from marine grade 316 stainless?

Andrew

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Hi PierreR, you obviously know your steel, so was wondering, has anyone done, or is it possible to make functional razor from marine grade 316 stainless?

Andrew

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I don't mean to hijack here, but here is a link to the 316 stats.

http://www.aksteel.com/pdf/markets_p...Data_Sheet.pdf

This specifies 316/316l as 'non-hardenable by heat treatment.

I think this would rule out a potential for this to be a razor steel.

-Brian

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Hi PierreR, you obviously know your steel, so was wondering, has anyone done, or is it possible to make functional razor from marine grade 316 stainless?

Andrew

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Hi Andrew.
316, as MR Coffey mentioned isn't hardenable by HT'ing. You could make a lovely razor from it, maybe get it sharp enough to cut with, but as a steel for a razor as intended for shaving? No. I use it for bolsters, and other fittings.

Steels from companies such as Niagara Specialty Metals (formerly Crucible) with CPM 154, 154 CM, S35VN, S30V. Carpenters XHP. Hitachi ATS-34, Damasteel's RWL-34, to name a few, are all martensitic stainless steels and can be hardened into fantastic razor/knife blades. These steels are available from a number of sources worldwide. There are many others as well.

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Hi Andrew.
316, as MR Coffey mentioned isn't hardenable by HT'ing. You could make a lovely razor from it, maybe get it sharp enough to cut with, but as a steel for a razor as intended for shaving? No. I use it for bolsters, and other fittings.

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Could one use 440c for a razor?

I believe it would be a fine razor steel, maybe not great. Here is where I start to consider grain size, edge holding, potential Rockwell hardness, edge stability (chipping) etc. The steels I listed perform above 440c on paper, but that doesn't mean i would rule it out as a razor steel, I personally choose a different steels. 440 steels make really good knives, and HT'ed with intent to be a razor, would work fine, just not a well as others.

Pierre,

Your photo looks fantastic but as the owner of this piece I must say it is even more beautiful in the metal. That's right guys, Pierre sold me this piece and shipped it out last month. I thought the last thing I need is another razor but this thing looks so cool, I thought what the heck. It definitely took some cues from W&B. This piece is a real looker, so much so that I had some serious doubt as to how it would perform when actually put to work. I was really thinking all show, no go. Maybe it was more a display piece than a working razor. The blade is a formidable looking beast that looks as though it might be more at home in a butcher shop chopping steaks out of sides of beef than up against your wiskers in the morning.

Well this morning I got up the nerve to take it to my face and I have to say it was a fantastic cutter. This blade is certainly not a light weight but the scales and the tail work so well together that it balances perfectly and feels fantastic in the hand. I was totally in control which is a good thing because the edge is damn sharp. I definitely ended up with a BBS shave and have to say I am completely in awe. You have done a phenomenal job on this blade and I don't know what others members know about your work but count me as a happy customer. I give it my full endorsement. Thanks.


Best,
Rob

Just one look and I was in love... That's why Pierre has my money and making me one too

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Just one look and I was in love... That's why Pierre has my money and making me one too

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Same here, this razor is why I contacted him!

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Just one look and I was in love... That's why Pierre has my money and making me one too

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Same here, this razor is why I contacted him!

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Congratulations guys...I'm sure you will be very happy when you receive your razor...it is a real looker and great shaver. Enjoy.

Great looking razor.

Blown. Away. Wowzah!

That is nice, I'll give you a dollar for it!

Thinking you will be busy for a bit. You may need to mass produce that one. Maybe that will give us a chance to buy the old choppers out and about. That is just amazing and a true work of skilled hands and dedication to details. Keep up great work. Very impressive. :dropjaw:

Beautiful.
The razor and scales came out very nice.

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Getting better every time Pierre! Nicely done sir and very Butcheresque :)

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I love it, it looks awesome!!!! :rock: