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  1. 01-26-2014, 07:39 PM #1
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    Here is my first go at making a razor. This blade is 8/8 and would probably be best described as 1/4 hollow as I ground it with a 10" contact wheel. I used 3/16" flat-ground O-1 steel as my starting point. The cutting edge is 3" long. I don't remember what this wood is called, any help here? I am excited to see how it shaves after I get it honed. Thanks to everyone here, I use everyone's work as examples and inspiration.
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    wow, if that's your first...I can't imagine what you'll put out with some practice.
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    Thanks jcsixx!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jcsixx View Post
    wow, if that's your first...I can't imagine what you'll put out with some practice.
    I'll say so too. How does it shave?

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    Bravo Brian! Nicely done. 'Love the shoulderless lines.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    I'll say so too. How does it shave?

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    Bob, not sure on the shave yet. I am going to send it out to Doc226 for honing then I'll post an update.
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    Wow, that looks really good. That's something to be proud of.
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    How did you make the top jimps?
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    Awesome razor!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heespharm View Post
    How did you make the top jimps?
    I used a checkering file.
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