Big Boy with a little smile

**wynndow** · 10-20-2014, 12:42 AM

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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**tedh75** · 10-20-2014, 02:01 AM

That is one cool looking razor my friend.

**pixelfixed** · 10-20-2014, 02:04 AM

That is a very Nice Razor,there will be Blood

**HARRYWALLY** · 10-20-2014, 02:13 AM

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

**jeness** · 10-20-2014, 07:31 AM

Nice design, this is a really unique idea!

**williamc** · 10-20-2014, 12:17 PM

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

**yotebuster1200** · 10-21-2014, 10:37 PM

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.

**wynndow** · 10-21-2014, 10:44 PM

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.

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!

**JSmith1983** · 10-21-2014, 10:47 PM

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.

**wynndow** · 10-21-2014, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

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.

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.

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