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10-01-2014, 03:45 AM #1Grinder
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OCD U.S.S. Constitution razor
I made this razor for my sister's friend Judy to give to her husband George as a surprise Birthday Gift. They have both been on the Constitution and vacation yearly on St. Simon's Island, Ga. where the oak for her was cut.
She is an 8/8's 3 pinner. Grind is full hollow, jimps cut top, tail and bottom. An exaggerated barber's notch is on the nose. Finish is satin.
Scales are from Douglas Fir salvaged from the carpenter's shop aboard Old Ironsides by a friend of mine while he was serving onboard her. Thanks Jaydee. The wood has been stabilized but I also reinforced the pin holes with brass bushings to prevent splitting. The scales have been laser engraved by my friend Paula who gained notoriety by misspelling "Contitution" on the last USSC razor. She got everything perfect this time. Wedge is polished aluminum and pins are stainless steel.
She honed up easily and shaves like a dream.
As always, thanks for looking
Bob @ OCD Razors
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10-01-2014, 03:54 AM #2Senior Member
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Fit for a Captain.
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10-01-2014, 04:02 AM #3Senior Member
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Very nice.
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10-01-2014, 05:05 AM #4Senior Member
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That is over the top. From concept to completion, very nice indeed.
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10-01-2014, 05:22 AM #5Senior Moderator
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World class straight razor Bob and a gift that will be passed along for generations to come.
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10-01-2014, 08:14 AM #6Senior Member
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Lovely piece of history there Bob
....You have done it again !!
What steel for the blade did you use ?....Did I miss that ?http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/18504-welcome-workshop-how-do-i-where-do-i-what-do-i-answers-here.html
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10-01-2014, 09:54 AM #7Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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I was wondering how the douglas fir would look. Turned out great. Can't wait to see what you do with the oak and the kauri.
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10-01-2014, 12:54 PM #8Senior Member
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Great looking razor with some neat history, absolutely love it.
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10-01-2014, 01:03 PM #9
Bob, Your work is about as reliable as it gets - almost to the point of boredom. See one of your threads, take a look. Yup - its magnificent - again. I'm so glad you share the photos. This one's no exception, but again, very handsome. 'Love the jimps on the tang. Pls. keep showing your work. Its not like other custom makers. I love seeing them every time.
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10-01-2014, 01:16 PM #10Senior Member
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Great looking razor! But will it float or sink?
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