8/8 Macassar ebony Fairy Tail

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03-22-2016, 08:31 PM
jeness

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8/8 Macassar ebony Fairy Tail

Hello everyone!

Here is a new razor I just finished, 8/8 O1 steel with macassar ebony scales.

This time I used screws instead of pins for the pivot, maybe its just me but I just can't get the pivots tight enough in certain woods and other materials. Because of this they get a bit loose after some use, and I don't like the idea that the new owner has to peen his new razor tighter if he likes the pivot really secure. So most likely I will use screws more than I used to, what do you think?

Ohh, and here are the pics, hope you like them! :)

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03-22-2016, 08:39 PM
Chevhead

Looks GREAT!
I prefer pins over screws...
03-22-2016, 09:13 PM
Ernie1980

Terrific work on the grind! Just looking at that point makes my cheek start to hurt:)
On a high end custom I prefer screws, but you will get quick division on that subject...
03-23-2016, 02:21 AM
evnpar

That is a beauty. The one that you made for me (Gentleman's Long Tail) is my best shaver, as well as the most beautiful razor that I own. I keep thinking that it's about time to order another. I also like pins over screws, and have had no trouble so far.
03-23-2016, 03:21 PM
Martin103

Very nice work, i can see some advantages with having a screw at the pivot, easy to take apart if ever you would need to clean that area. That said is there any play with the screw? I imagine at some point it would need to be tighten.
03-23-2016, 05:12 PM
jeness

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Very nice work, i can see some advantages with having a screw at the pivot, easy to take apart if ever you would need to clean that area. That said is there any play with the screw? I imagine at some point it would need to be tighten.

No play, but it needs tightening from now and then. Fortunately it takes about 5 seconds to do it, and it is fool proof, but you have to do it more frequently than with traditional pins.
03-23-2016, 05:27 PM
dkwflight

Hi

Please post your supplier of screws
03-23-2016, 05:40 PM
jeness

I have bought from many places, 2-56 pivot screws can be bought from usaknifemaker, texasknife, jantz, alphaknife etc. Metric screws can be found on aliexpress and ebay, sometimes really good prices and really nice quality.
03-23-2016, 11:46 PM
719Logan

That is one sexy razor. Whoever this razor goes to is one lucky person. I wish it was me. Great work man.