Big Boy with a little smile

I like to try different things... and this one was a big one.

Roughly 9/8 Damascus/Stainless, Faux frameback, 1/2-ish hollow with a slight smile and about 6.5 inches long.
Dyed Birdseye Maple, Ebony wedge and brass hardware.

This was a fun one to work on and although different... and very large, I really like the looks of it. I feel as though it came out like a small battle weapon, but very excited to shave with it, it doesn't feel as cumbersome as the size may lead one to think.

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That is one cool looking razor my friend.

That is a very Nice Razor,there will be Blood:)

Very nice job Fred! I like that one a lot.

Nice design, this is a really unique idea! :)

Love the lines, how the curved scale and tang flow together. Very nice

I really like how you laminated the spine of the razor. I have never seen this done. It looks great and provides a lot of contrast. Nice work.

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Originally Posted by yotebuster1200

I really like how you laminated the spine of the razor. I have never seen this done. It looks great and provides a lot of contrast. Nice work.

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I've never seen it before either ;) not saying it's never been done... but I've seen some amazing pieces of art and ingenuity here from some makers and that inspires me to think outside of the box as much as my feeble mind is able... I think there is definitely something to be said about making a tradition functional razor, but I really enjoy making and seeing things that are new and artistic that can also be used. At the same time I understand that sometimes while art can be used, it's not always the most practical and usable. Honestly I think this one fits into this category, it's definitely usable, but I completely understand that many people would find it to not be their particular style when it comes to an every day shaver.

Thanks every for the words!

Very nice. I like how you did the frameback and I can tell the photos doesn't do the birdseye maple justice. Nice dye job. It really made it pop. I'm guessing it has a 3D effect.

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Very nice. I like how you did the frameback and I can tell the photos doesn't do the birdseye maple justice. Nice dye job. It really made it pop. I'm guessing it has a 3D effect.

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Yes, the maple doesn't look quite the same in the photos, but I kept it natural looking. It contrast quite well with the blades very "modified look" (couldn't think of a better word) to have the scales a rustic and natural feel to them. It really is one of my most visually appealing ones I've done IMO.

OMG, I want it. LoL

Everything about that Razor is true artwork.love it:)

Not my 'cup o tea'...I'm just more of a traditionalist...but the craftsmanship of this razor is simply beautiful. Really, really nice work this... :tu

Very imaginative and very nice. :tu

Pretty wicked, well done.

LOVE, love, love Damascus steel. Beautiful razor!

Very well done. I agree that these styles aren't normally my cup o tea, but this one just works. By the way, how does it shave? The largest I have in my arsenal is a 7/8s, and that is a new one for me as before that I only had 5/8s. So I'm trying to wrap my head around the shear size of that chopper!

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Very well done. I agree that these styles aren't normally my cup o tea, but this one just works. By the way, how does it shave? The largest I have in my arsenal is a 7/8s, and that is a new one for me as before that I only had 5/8s. So I'm trying to wrap my head around the shear size of that chopper!

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Thanks! We'll unfortunately I haven't gotten to shave with it yet, I typically get a few customs done then have to hone them all. Unfortunately that's my least favorite part, it tends to take quite a bit more time to set that bevel for the first time ever and I'm far from a honemeister so it takes me a little to get everything just right. But I have narrowed it down to just one razor before this one which is about to make the jump from the 1k stone. So I'm hoping by this weekend I'll be testing this guy out.

Also unfortunately this whole real life thing has been getting in the way lately.

One word. UNIQUE.