Nocturnal razor... black as midnight

For this project, my only requirement was to make something that was unlike any other razor. Not an easy task, considering that of course most things have been done before. My first decision was to angle the blade upwards, so that it would be more convenient for shaving with the toe leading. The blade is 8/8.

The shape of the tang was something that came out naturally as soon as I decided to let the tang start above the spine instead of at the shoulder. Once I had the blade shape, I figured that to make it stand out, I would forgeweld stainless inserts following the shape of the tang. And with stainless inserts, I would etch the entire blade black. One of the nice things of O2 is that it etches black as midnight.

With that design made, I decided to leave the tail rounded but otherwise unremarkable, and not make any other notches or filework. It is very easy to add too much bling to a razor. In the end, I am very happy with how this turned out. I love it especially because it was my own design from beginning to the end, and pretty different from what's already out there. This razor is a creature of the night, like myself :)

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My God Bruno! If I didn't know for certain that the Devil doesn't shave I would have thought he commissioned this dark beauty. I would hope that this going in your personal, daily use. I would think that the scales would have to be either equally black, shockingly white or some extremely bright color to make it look most evil. I like it.

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Originally Posted by Razorfeld

My God Bruno! If I didn't know for certain that the Devil doesn't shave I would have thought he commissioned this dark beauty. I would hope that this going in your personal, daily use. I would think that the scales would have to be either equally black, shockingly white or some extremely bright color to make it look most evil. I like it.

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I may just make one like that for myself. I like it very much. Personally, I would put it in very bright scales. Neon green, glow in the dark, or an extremely bright color. As it is, this was commissioned by someone.

Well some of the guys that work for me think I'm the devil but no I'm just a regular guy
Great job Bruno as always when glen gets done you'll be surprised. After seeing it it reflects my hobby of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Black and chrome !!! And attitude
And to think I had no idea what you were coming up with till it was made. Thanks for the treasure. Tc

I really like the Spanish point and the smile. Other than that, I think it beautifully executed, but not my cup of tea.

***Rubs his hands together and smiles wickedly thinking of the design for the scales***

Tc, you one lucky fella!

Attachment 170953Attachment 170953I do traditional too Jimmy. I just really wanted to see Bruno do something different. Ki think you will like the next one I do or how about this one?

Mission accomplished Bruno. Beautifully executed.

You guys make the imagination run wild, you know that don't you? Nice blade Bruno and congrats TC. I have a feeling Glen is going to turn up the heat some :<0)

WOW Bruno!!! Just WOW!

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I do traditional too Jimmy. I just really wanted to see Bruno do something different. Ki think you will like the next one I do or how about this one?

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Now that is what I'm talkin' about ! :rock:

One of 7 for Dracula. :)

"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

One of 7 for Dracula. :)

"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."

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I was thinking of that quote, but thought it would be a bit over the top :)

Very nice Bruno! I'd do with a white scales or black ones, not sure if the fluorescent like would do as good.. Eg white scales lined with black (as on the pic) so that the blade kinda sinks into blackness :)..

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Originally Posted by Bruno

I was thinking of that quote, but thought it would be a bit over the top :)

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I have my over the top moments

I almost posted a link to Philly Joe Jones " Blues for Dracula " but only the be-bop lovers would like the music. :)

I'm seeing orange scales...
and a puddle of oil just underneath lol

That blade looks deadly Bruno, whisker stealth technology

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Originally Posted by Trimmy72

I'm seeing orange scales...
and a puddle of oil just underneath lol

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So your seeing a dodge Daytona? =P

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Originally Posted by Magpie

So your seeing a dodge Daytona? =P

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Sure why not lol

I could only think of one thing upon seeing this.

"Rosemary's Baby"

Evil

Dave

no magpie a 72 shovelhead and they don't leak oil they just mark their territory but I,m digging the Harley color theme. and Oz that was really good ,, from bram stokers Dracula, I think you may have named her,, so what will Glen do? I can see the evil genious at work ,, in his laboratory ,,, he just needs a little hunchback guy working for him!!!! tc thanks everyone

Can't wait to see that thing in person tc. Looks as if it coould suck the soul right out of ya.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

I was thinking of that quote, but thought it would be a bit over the top :)

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Let's just hope that the razor doesn't do to the end user's jugular what the guy whose quote that is used to do ........ :p

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Let's just hope that the razor doesn't do to the end user's jugular what the guy whose quote that is used to do ........ :p

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There are worse ways to go. This way you're going out with style. :)

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Originally Posted by tcrideshd

so what will Glen do? I can see the evil genious at work ,, in his laboratory ,,, he just needs a little hunchback guy working for him!!!! tc thanks everyone

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I suggested this to Glen once but he preferred a brunette in a lab coat.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...tml#post486832

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Originally Posted by rolodave

I could only think of one thing upon seeing this.

"Rosemary's Baby"

Evil

Dave

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0_-8g230hU

My kind of music indeed :)