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  1. 09-28-2014, 11:00 PM #1
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    Default OCD 8/8's short California Buckeye

    As I mentioned before, I have been playing with making razors with a tad shorter cutting edge, but the tang a normal length. I like how this one turned out. This one has a 2 1/4 edge. It hones, strops and shaves very nice. Its a keeper.

    She's 8/8's with a beveled spine and coarse jimps cut on top with a thump notch on the bottom. Toe and heel have faceted cuts, giving a rounded effect. Full hollow with a semi-gloss finish.

    Scales are California Buckeye from a stabilized block, wedge is a piece of white scrap something and hardware is Stainless steel screws.

    As always, Thanks for looking

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  3. 09-28-2014, 11:07 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by boballman View Post
    As I mentioned before, I have been playing with making razors with a tad shorter cutting edge, but the tang a normal length. I like how this one turned out. This one has a 2 1/4 edge. It hones, strops and shaves very nice. Its a keeper.

    She's 8/8's with a beveled spine and coarse jimps cut on top with a thump notch on the bottom. Toe and heel have faceted cuts, giving a rounded effect. Full hollow with a semi-gloss finish.

    Scales are California Buckeye from a stabilized block, wedge is a piece of white scrap something and hardware is Stainless steel screws.

    As always, Thanks for looking

    Bob, @ OCD Razors
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    Very nice looking design.
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    Wow, what a beautiful razor. I love the scales, and I enjoy shaving with a razor with a slightly shorter cutting edge. At my age, the shorter blade allows me to maneuver among the nooks and crannies efficiently.
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    I like that a lot. The shorter blade is something I'd like. Now if it had a smile, I'd really like it! Love the buckeye too, one of my favs.
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    I really like it. Good work.
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    very nice
    A stumpy Blade instead of a stump tail
    I like the clean likes you make
    another great piece
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    HA! Nice shortie, Bob! Bigger, shorter razors are great and this one has class! Great idea! Looks super!
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    Nice work! Have to agree with Andrew a shorty with a smile would be ideal...
    I like the whole idea of a shorter blade in general. The shorter blades seem to work a lot better around the neck area
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    That work has everything to admire in a razor Bob. As always your work is brilliant.
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