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12-06-2014, 03:54 PM #1
Tool steel predator
Some time ago I made the first predator razor in pattern welded steel. At the same time I was developing a number of variations in tool steel. They all look similar, but with slightly different design. This is the first one. It is (nearly) identical to the pattern welded one, but in tool steel. The scales are kirinite midnight blue
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12-06-2014, 04:48 PM #2Silky Smooth
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Now that's a man's razor!
Really nice workmanship, Bruno.
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12-06-2014, 04:58 PM #3Senior Member
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Great looking razor Bruno, keep them coming. Tc
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12-06-2014, 05:27 PM #4Fatty Boom Boom
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When someone opts for kirinite on a vintage razor I cringe....but on an original razor done by a craftsman....sweet!
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12-06-2014, 10:06 PM #5
I agree. Kirinite and G10 are wonderful materials (actually G10 is horrible stuff and I don't use it but the end result is great) but they are modern materials. I wouldn't want to put it on a vintage razor. Modern razors otoh can use modern materials. And they come in enough colors and types that you can find a good choice for any kind of design.
Originally Posted by WW243
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12-06-2014, 10:59 PM #6Senior Member
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Love the scales.... a real lovely looking piece, bravo.
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12-07-2014, 01:48 AM #7Senior Member
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Really like that kirinite.
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12-07-2014, 02:06 AM #8Senior Member
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Very nice. I have been meaning too ask whenever I see someone make a razor from O1 or D2 if you find tools steels more prone to chipping than the more simple carbon steels since tool steels usually are harder.
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12-07-2014, 09:43 AM #9
Not at all. I think O2 is the best tool steel in the world for the purpose of razors. It hones smoothly, doesn't chip, and doesn't warp. Originally Posted by JSmith1983
The O type tool steels aren't necessarily harder. They are tougher, but water quenched high carbon steels such as SC145 are significantly harder.
I also prefer O2 to O1 because imo it gives a nicer edge, and is also easier to work after heat treatment because the tungsten in O1 makes it more abrasion resistant.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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12-07-2014, 01:18 PM #10Senior Member
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Another nice razor Bruno.
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