new custom razor

**drmccubx** · 02-16-2015, 08:27 PM

8/8 razor . This one is really sharp . Used Boiled Vinegar to etch it . I must say I like this hobby . Name: New Straight Razor.jpg
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**Substance** · 02-16-2015, 09:22 PM

nice job, the grinding looks very clean
what is the materials & process you used?
I like the raspy looking tang

**williamc** · 02-16-2015, 09:25 PM

Nice look you have going.

**drmccubx** · 02-16-2015, 10:30 PM

01 tool steel. Tale was a separate piece welded on then tapered. Rough and finish grinding mostly on a harbor freight belt grinder sander. Mark center line before grinding g. Lots of patience

**mykylj1995** · 02-17-2015, 01:50 AM

Yes that's a really nice razor. Bet it'll shave nice too huh?

**Trimmy72** · 02-27-2015, 03:58 AM

You did this on a Harbor Freight belt sander? Feeling inspired now...
Great work! I would be a little concerned about the pointy heel, and like Sharptonn said the edge looks a bit like it's frowning - maybe just the pic angle?
At any Rate - I like what you did, the patina looks nice an even and the tail decoration looks great!

**drmccubx** · 02-27-2015, 12:52 PM

yup. on a belt sander. patience, being very careful , not to hurt myself, or heat the blade to much after heat treat. I think what everyone is seeing is the bevel . it is actually a very straight edge , but for some reason when honing , because of the steel thickness in different parts of the edge , it appears to frown. I noticed it myself. I will take a further look at it tonight and make sure that is the case. But yes, with patience I was surprised what I did . You all helped a lot and others on this forum so much that I am looking at building a 2 by 72 belt grinder now. I will look at making it myself, with nephews help. maybe sell what I have made to supplement the cost of a do it yourself belt grinder. the first razor I made I used to shave last night. worked better than others that I did not make . very satisfying hobby.

**bluesman7** · 02-23-2015, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by drmccubx

01 tool steel. Tale was a separate piece welded on then tapered. Rough and finish grinding mostly on a harbor freight belt grinder sander. Mark center line before grinding g. Lots of patience

Is the tang 0-1 also. I'm assuming you TIG welded it. What did you use for filler? I have an 0-1 blade forging that I broke the tang on.

**Trimmy72** · 02-28-2015, 03:11 AM

drmccubx, will be keeping an eye out for your Work!

**drmccubx** · 02-17-2015, 01:51 AM

Yup. Did my neck with it tonight. Smooth. No pressure needed just the weight of the razor

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