Thread: And another custom

Another different design Drew - very original and incorporating old ideas with futuristic shapes.

Can it be described as a kamisori though?

Ok then stylised kamisori type straight razor then Rob

That's a wonderful piece of workmanship. Truly exquisite.

Definitely outside of box, a perfect example of why I love this craft and this place, new ideas all the time. Beautiful work.

outstanding! that is truly a work of art!

Nice work, this looks great! How difficult was it to attach the rod on the spine?

That looks amazing.

Originally Posted by ne0nblakk

Nice work, this looks great! How difficult was it to attach the rod on the spine?

Hi ne0nblakk, this was the second attempt to get it on. I've no idea how it was done in ye olden times but i melted pewter in the brass tube then sat it on the back of the razor, and heat along it pushing it down onto the razor until i got to the edge. I did have a good tight fit on the brass tube on the spine or there would have been more melted pewter on my workshop floor.

Originally Posted by 3Drew101

Ok then stylised kamisori type straight razor then Rob

Hey drew, i think rob might have been wondering about blade geometry and such, as i (using my very limited knowledge) understand it a kamisori has a distinct grind. So maybe it is a fixed handle straight, incorporating a frameback.
Either way i like what you have done, and the frameback is a good solution to the geometry issues you were having (the 7 layers of tape thing).
I also like the blade cover idea you have come up with, i have always been a bit concerned about edge damage on fixed handle razors.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Hey drew, i think rob might have been wondering about blade geometry and such, as i (using my very limited knowledge) understand it a kamisori has a distinct grind. So maybe it is a fixed handle straight, incorporating a frameback.
Either way i like what you have done, and the frameback is a good solution to the geometry issues you were having (the 7 layers of tape thing).
I also like the blade cover idea you have come up with, i have always been a bit concerned about edge damage on fixed handle razors.

That's exactly what I was getting at Ed - a kamisori has asymetric grinding - so the 'fixed handle straight' is more accurate.

No criticism was intended Drew - I really like the idea of using the frame as a means of getting the ratio right.

Incidentally, I measured an old razor last week - one of those where the spine is almost a triangle and with very shallow grinding - the spine width was a pretty consistent 5mm and from spine to edge was a consistent 15mm except for the very toe which was worn.