14/8 Monster razor

I had a customer for a BIG razor. We started talking at a target range between 10/8 and 11/8. 11/8 became '12/8+' which became 14/8.

I made different pieces of damascus for the different parts of the razor. The overal number of layers in the cross section is about 500 to 1000. It's the biggest 'real' razor I've ever seen. The thickness was kept manageable by having the hollows more like a 10/8, with 4/8 for the spikes on top of the spine. So all in all it's relatively thin and light while still respecting the 4/1 width vs thickness rate.

This was the forged blank. There is a normal sized 15/16 blade for reference.

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It's huge, but it handles surprisingly well.

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The scales will be made by someone else.

Sweet Jesus! That thing looks like Conan the Barbarian's broadsword...I like it.

Some folks refer to razor scales as “handles”. This one looks like it could use a handle with a couple of bicycle handle grips.

It is BIG!

God almighty-That looks like a weapon The Hound might have used in Game of Thrones! I kinda dig it, though!

I thought it was a kamisori. Then you mentioned scales and I saw the pivot hole. Think I'd like it better as a kami.

That looks great Bruno. Did you happen to weigh it by chance?

That thing is cool. Love it.

Love it!
My only concern would be its practicality. The customer wanted a big ol cleaver and obviously it can shave, but at what stage does it get to be too big for a comfortable shave?
My 9/8" Snail Forge is actually quite nimble but I'm not sure I'd want to go much bigger.

I guess if someone is willing to pay and Bruno can make it, he will.

Imagine nickin your strop..... very nice work.

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Originally Posted by JOB15

Imagine nickin your strop..... very nice work.

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That's hilarious, never thought of that so i guess the proud new owner will contact Tony Miller to see about a 6" strop.:nj

The beast of Belguim!

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Imagine nickin your strop..... very nice work.

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Good point. How do you flip it over the spine on the strop? Answer: you don't. Have to do independent strokes. Cool as hell though.

So you made a straight for the mountain from GOT?
Im sure he will love it but I gotta admit like him it scares the crap outta me even if I think its really cool

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Originally Posted by Gasman

I guess if someone is willing to pay and Bruno can make it, he will.

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Ultimately, that is what it boils down to.

If a person wants such a razor, then why not do it. :)

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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Love it!
My only concern would be its practicality. The customer wanted a big ol cleaver and obviously it can shave, but at what stage does it get to be too big for a comfortable shave?
My 9/8" Snail Forge is actually quite nimble but I'm not sure I'd want to go much bigger.

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I agree. 7/8 to 9/8 is my comfort zone. But i guess it's all about what you are used to. Tge customer is used o and prefers 11/8 and 12/8.

The market drives production.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

I agree. 7/8 to 9/8 is my comfort zone. But i guess it's all about what you are used to. Tge customer is used o and prefers 11/8 and 12/8.

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The customer is always right, as the saying goes. At least you could have a 5 pass shave and not rinse the blade :)