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  1. 02-03-2014, 06:30 PM #1
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    A bit of a different project here - one of the guys here (Bruno) forged this blade and ground it up to 80 grit only so that someone could polish it as a project.
    The first photo shows it as received then followed by polished. You will notice I modified the heel slightly to tone it down and also just take a fraction off because I couldn't get the right curve on the bottom of the scale. As it was, I was in danger of having a very sharp point protruding below the scale. The scales are rams horn - I usually use buffalo horn but decided to try something different as I intended to leave the ridges - however that wasn't to be so I sanded both front and back.




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    I really like the rams horn, well done.
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    Wow...
    That looks stunning. Seeing it like that makes me happy. Thanks you for making it look so good. Fills my heart with pride and joy!
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    Beautiful work, both of you! I am envious.
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    That Bruno hit a homerun on that one,,,great job dressing her up,,,keep us advised on the shave.
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    Bruno, seen your listing and think it's a great thing your doing for people who don't have the equipment. I'll bet you're having fun doing it too. I'll be waiting patiently for the next one, nice work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    That Bruno hit a homerun on that one,,,great job dressing her up,,,keep us advised on the shave.
    Yes that alway's helps doesn't it. I set the bevel on a 1k followed by Norton 4k and 8k. After that my Jnat with 3 different naguras. Because the blade is wide at 8/8" I used two lots of tape. The shave is very smooth and I took to the blade size surprisingly easy - although I'm glad I muted the heel. I know a lot of people have extreme points at both ends but I just get the feeling that it's easy for one of them to bite whilst you're watching the other one.

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    sure looks nice, and Bruno, really great of you to donate a semi grind blade for someone to finish !
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    Quote Originally Posted by miha View Post
    sure looks nice, and Bruno, really great of you to donate a semi grind blade for someone to finish !
    Just to make this clear and avoid Bruno receiving lots of pms - the blade was offered for sale in the classified section - not donated.
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    ..whoopsy doopsy, my bad, I apparently misunderstood, nevertheless nice blade, and nicely finished !
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