Thread: A sawn-off Gracie

Finding that the standard 3" blade razor is a little bit too long I bought a Grah & Co. "Gracie" razor with a big chip in the point of the blade to cut down to 2.5 inches. (See below)

Some of the pitting was really deep so no mirror finish for this project. I was going for a mild French point effect.

I think the scales are really nice.

I'm going to hone it up tonight and see how it shaves.

Nice work!

I agree with your assessment of the 3" blade. My favourite shaver at the moment is a small Tosuke blade that is absolutely terrific for getting the tougher angles (at least with my newbie shaving skills).

Interesting original design on the tip of the monkey tail. I could see a barber using that to hang the straight on the end of a hook. Provided the blade was tight I'd see no issue. Cool.

Chris L

Originally Posted by Chrisl

Interesting original design on the tip of the monkey tail. I could see a barber using that to hang the straight on the end of a hook. Provided the blade was tight I'd see no issue. Cool.

Chris L

It'd be useful for anyone with small children, just hammer a nail high up on the wall and it's safe from curious little hands. I imagine a lot of kids in the 19th century cut themselves up with a straight in most homes.

I don't know how rare this tang design is, the Gracie DBolger bought in Mar had a standard tang.

If the blade wasn't already damaged, I wouldn't have had the heart to cut the blade.

+1 on the tail, first and last one I have seen, very cool design...fat end and the hole, what's not to like!

Originally Posted by WW243

+1 on the tail, first and last one I have seen, very cool design...fat end and the hole, what's not to like!

7yr. Old thread revived!
It is a nice looking razor for sure....

Originally Posted by Chevhead

7yr. Old thread revived!
It is a nice looking razor for sure....

I found a necro post yesterday, I forget where. When I find one I like to up the ante with an even older necro post. This is it.
The OP cut down the blade but kept the scales the same length. I guess the third pin and inlay might have made that difficult.
The tail of the razor, scales, 3 pins, the maker's inlay....pretty neat. And the name: Gracie, a hallowed name in Jiu-jitsu.

Originally Posted by WW243

And the name: Gracie, a hallowed name in Jiu-jitsu.

I know this well.
Purple Belt in BJJ.

Originally Posted by Chevhead

I know this well.
Purple Belt in BJJ.

My 'career' in BJJ ended quickly with one of the Enoue brothers tossing me over his head like a ragdoll. I was training in Honolulu with Relson Gracie. I was in my 40's, the oldest guy in the class by far. My son went with me and was introduced as a young teen to BJJ and he still trains today in his early 40's. It was really fun and I learned an extremely important lesson in the first class. I quickly lost the burden of toughness (at 210 lbs and some fighting behind me) when a guy named Celso schooled me. He taught me the value of Gracie JJ in less than a minute. I think it was something like a double arm bar. The guy weighed about 140.

I hear you.
Not the easiest sport to be in.
My shoulders are in need of surgery so I had to stop too.
I miss it everyday.