Thread: 6/8 Full Hollow in 'Granite' Micarta

Pleasant razor, with pleasant forms.

I have two questions for you. What kind of set up are you using to get that nice thin grind? And what kind of fibers are used in making granite micarta?

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Cool razor! That looks like a very thin grind.

Originally Posted by Chugach68

Love those scales. Very nice piece

Originally Posted by ChopperDave

Very nice Vic!

Originally Posted by Thug

Great looking blade shape and grind. Very nice.

Originally Posted by evnpar

Beautiful razor with lovely lines. Fantastic.

Thanks for the kind words guys

Originally Posted by BeJay

Very nice.

Originally Posted by rolodave

Great job, Vic

That is one thin blade!

Originally Posted by Gipson

Pleasant razor, with pleasant forms.

Glad you all like it. Thanks

Originally Posted by BeJay

I have two questions for you. What kind of set up are you using to get that nice thin grind? And what kind of fibers are used in making granite micarta?

I use a fixture, that I will be demonstrating at Charlie Lewis' North Central Texas Razor Meet in February, for the pre heat treat rough grind.

After the HT all of the work is free hand on a 2"x72" belt sander, basically working from the edge first toward the spine using smaller wheels as I go to address the different areas of the blade.

Believe it or not, the top layers of the micarta are the same porous grey construction paper that is the back round for the photos. The funny thing is that the first time I used this paper I was really kind of disappointed because of how dark it came out. I was after light grey panels. Now I really like the faux granite effect that I get with it. I just bought some more of it. A happy mistake!

Originally Posted by RezDog

I swear some day we will make a razor together. I cannot stop being intrigued by your work.

I look forward to that day!

Awesome grind! Thin like paper...

Originally Posted by D10M77

Awesome grind! Thin like paper...

Thank you.