Thread: Marchand, Paris restore?

This is the second French razor I planned on doing. This is the fourth carved razor for an ultimate set of 7.
The blade was missing parts of the script so I etched them back in place. While working on the blade I decided to add a little detail to it. So I did the "file work" to the spine.
Small as they are they came out nice and crisp. They graduate in size as they go from tip to tail. Also the spine, shaft and tail on this piece is a continuous taper so the design tapers as well.
For the scales , in the tradition of the last razor for this set, I carved them. I drew out a design, made templates, carved them and decided to inlay a Paua shell for interest. This stuff really sparkles with color shifts. I also added some scrimshaw for a bit of decoration. I have gone back and freshened up the scrim a bit more as some was lost with waxing the piece.
The wedge is lead ( old school ) that I made from a .45 bullet. Brass pins keeps it all together. Attachment 192319

The finished razor.

beautiful work.

Beautiful work! Your carved scales are extraordinary...

Very nice. I really have to try my hand at carving some more because if they turn out half as good as your work I would be extremely happy.

Thank you gentlemen. Yeah, give it a go. It's slow going but ultimately worth it.
I was inspired by the 60 piece set to have at it again. Some of the design elements from that set appear on this piece.
But lately I've been under the gun with my regular work and deadlines that doing this was a welcome relief after the job was completed.

I have recently purchased some bone for the purpose of carving. Through some of your posts I can see how it breaks down into smaller pieces or steps. I will be looking at reproducing some vintage scales I have for a set of four. Thank you for the snippets over time to help me wrap my mind around the process.

Thank you and glad to hear you're giving it a try. I hope you found the tutorial in the workshop.

Originally Posted by mycarver

Thank you and glad to hear you're giving it a try. I hope you found the tutorial in the workshop.

I have read it over and over. Thanks

My pleasure. And don't hesitate to PM or email me if you get stuck.