Thread: 7/8 Damascus rayskin kamisori

Very, very nice.

My wife has a crush on Peyton Manning (the Bronco's quarterback)

As for me, I always wanted a set of Japanese wood chisels with shark skin handles. Would not want them now as sharks are getting scarce, they say.

I hope the owner can bring this razor to the Mile High Madness Meet so that rolodave and I can see it in person. Very nice!

Originally Posted by gijames

Hehe, the best thing is this is mine!

You did a fine job on my razor [emoji1]

Oooops, I hadn't realized that you had posted. Please forgive me for talking about you in the third person. Now I see that you don't live in Colorado. Too bad for me, I was hoping to see that razor up close.

Originally Posted by bluesman7

Oooops, I hadn't realized that you had posted. Please forgive me for talking about you in the third person. Now I see that you don't live in Colorado. Too bad for me, I was hoping to see that razor up close.

It's quite alright [emoji1]

My heart remains in Denver!

Just curious. .. when is this Mile High Meet planned to happen?

Thank you!
James

Originally Posted by gijames

My heart remains in Denver!

Just curious. .. when is this Mile High Meet planned to happen?

Thank you!
James

July 19th 2015

It is a trick that I heard from some guys from your side of the pond for doing a final etch on damascus made with steel contain enough chromium and other alloying elements that might have trouble getting really black in FeCl. IIRC, I was told that you do your normal shiny final finish and FeCl etch or whatever you normally use, then buff/shine it up and etch it in a container of cold instant coffee. It has been a couple of years, but my recollection is that it takes a while because it is a very weak acid. The blades that I have seen done like that were very black even when containing slightly higher alloy steels like 115W8. . I haven't tried it yet but I plan to on some razors and kitchen knives for no other reason other than it is a "food based" product.

Originally Posted by jeness

Instant coffee trick? Nope, but I am curious what it is This one was etched in more cycles than normal, because of the high layer count I tried to make it more contrasting.

Originally Posted by JDM61

It is a trick that I heard from some guys from your side of the pond for doing a final etch on damascus made with steel contain enough chromium and other alloying elements that might have trouble getting really black in FeCl. IIRC, I was told that you do your normal shiny final finish and FeCl etch or whatever you normally use, then buff/shine it up and etch it in a container of cold instant coffee. It has been a couple of years, but my recollection is that it takes a while because it is a very weak acid. The blades that I have seen done like that were very black even when containing slightly higher alloy steels like 115W8. . I haven't tried it yet but I plan to on some razors and kitchen knives for no other reason other than it is a "food based" product.

Thats really interesting, thanks for the explanation! I will read about it, looks like a good way to make for a nicer contrast between the layers

This shaver is comfortable to hold in your hand. Beautiful!

that looks absolutely beautiful!!!

I'm attempting to start making my own razors atm and was wondering if you had any pictures that look down above the spine? I want to have a look at the spine thickness in relation to the tang and where it starts to taper?

I've been looking at the razors you have been making for awhile now and I'm a big fan of your work!!

Originally Posted by Naallen12

that looks absolutely beautiful!!!

I'm attempting to start making my own razors atm and was wondering if you had any pictures that look down above the spine? I want to have a look at the spine thickness in relation to the tang and where it starts to taper?

I've been looking at the razors you have been making for awhile now and I'm a big fan of your work!!

It is mostly personal preference, and it depends on the razor too. I stamp my logos, so I can taper the tang only behind the logo. If you don't use a logo, or if you etch it, than you can do it after the tapering is done. That way the taper can start right after the grind ends. Here is a picture of the spine: