Made my first razor

Blade: Hand forged o1, 8/8, half ish hollow. Acid etched. Already had a shave with it and it shaves well!

Handle: Black canvas micarta, one piece construction, torx head pivot barrel, with stainless washers.

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I am open to all suggestions and input on what you like or don't like. Also my makers mark is crooked (first time using it on the spine:gaah:)

Thanks


John

Nice razor. Square points and heel are not my style, mostly due to lack of skill. I like the one piece scales but the large washer on the pivot comes across as a home repair. I'd think a washer the same size as the screw head and then recessed Hart Steel style would look nicer.

Wow, nice job. Is that really your first?

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Pi3

Wow, nice job. Is that really your first?

Cheers.

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Its my first completely finished razor. I would be embarrassed to show how many failed attempts it took to get here.

+1 on smaller washers.
It is a BEAUTY... SUPER nice for your FIRST complete razor!
I wish I had the expertise to do this!

I will have to disagree on the smaller washers. I think they fit the look of the razor. Very nice by the way.

Nicely done!!

Ray

I think I need some work on the washers. I got them at lowes and they looked perfect in the bag but big once they were installed. The good thing about the torx barrel pivot is that I can just unscrew it and take them off or replace them. Thanks for the input, keep it coming.

There are such a variety of washer types to use .... you should experiment. A lot of times I
use decorative 5mm half beads that you can find on ebay. The razor is actually really nice, Excellent first razor!

If you could find corrosion resistant fasteners in black, that might be a nice touch too.

new here i say good work like the black look it stands out
im ready to make my first can you tell me what is 8/8

Nice job! Excellent first razor!

Very inspiring, well done

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Originally Posted by graveyard

can you tell me what is 8/8

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It is the width of the blade from spine to edge in 1/8" increments, so 8/8 is 1"

Further the razor all will be better and better.

That's a great first razor, even better that it shaves well.Black chrome coloured fasteners if they were available would give a slight contrast, but looks good as it is.

Seeing that a goodly percentage of the time I have difficulties just honing a blade... It really impresses me when someone 'makes' one!!

Well done :) Watching these threads make me want to make my own razor but I think I am getting ahead of myself :p I don't know how to hone yet and I don't have any tools to make my own razor. Hopefully the time will be right some day.

Very cool looking blade, I like the black. That is a great first blade. My first blade was trash, you are off to a fantastic start.

Charlie

The markings on the blade just before the edge are a nice touch.

Good job on your first razor!

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