Thread: The odd one out :)

These days it is very rare for it to happen, but sometimes a razor makes its own decisions about what it wants to look like. This one really is an odd one out. It was supposed to be a 9/8 but a grinding accident put a stop to that. And that results in a strange yet intriguing pattern.

Then when it become time for etching, for some reason the only thing that would stay is pure black with nickel steel lines. I considered several types of scales, but was drawn to the toxic orange and black kirinite.

That had a mind of its own too because in the orange, there are shimmering lines that are a bit like mother of pearl. So the end result is a razor that I didn't have in mind at all, but which is really special imo. It certainly seems to have a mind of its own. The end result is stunning imo, and something that I suspect will not soon be repeated.

The steel is O2 and 15N20 Damascus. The Damascus steel was made by Maarten Van Hattem. The scales and wedge are kirinite.

I think that is the nicest Damascus pattern I have seen yet. I find most patterns to be of some level of intrigued but I think this one is the best so far.

I agree with Shaun. All damascus makes me take a second look, but this one is really cool. Nice work Bruno.

Toxic orange and black kirinite scales are a perfect compliment to the black steel, especially with those hints of MoP matching up well with the shimmering nickel steel feathering. Love how you managed to pull out such a sweet result from chaos.

Amazing razor there Bruno.

As Shaun and Andrew said, this is one of the most intriguing Damascus I've ever seen

Pretty colors. Always been a sucker for bright colors.



Mike

Yeah the pattern is something. That grinding oopsie cost me 1/4 of blade width to correct so I lost the underside of that billet.
With hindsight, what came out makes sense but it's the first time I've seen a pattern like this. So it's a happy accident.

Love it, nice work Bruno!

You have beautiful accidents, Bruno-that one is special!