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09-05-2008, 02:16 PM
kevint

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This one was etched something anotherTOBACCO. I tried to make the scales look like a twist of tobacco, and give it a simple homespun appearance. I mean I lost the original washers:o

Next time I'll try harder, not only on the restore but pics as well.

Thanks for looking and critiques welcome
09-05-2008, 02:28 PM
gssixgun

OK I give, how did you do the lines???? I'm thinking a gouge????
I like it !!!! :y
09-05-2008, 03:18 PM
ChrisL

Very very nice, Kevin. I think it's just great.

Kevin came to us from the Japanese Woodworker forum. I look forward to seeing more expertly done scale work from him in the future. You're an artisan, Kevin.

Chris L
09-05-2008, 03:21 PM
Buddel

Great work and cool design :tu
09-05-2008, 03:21 PM
nun2sharp

Kevin, thats a great job man. Good going! The scales remind me of a pipe tobacco my grandfather used to smoke called railroad twist. It looked like a dog turd and smell like burnt crap!
09-05-2008, 03:22 PM
rastewart

OK, somebody's gonna have to say it, and being a Brother of the Briar I suppose it might as well be me:

Smokin' hot restoration. :D

Seriously, a very unusual and striking effect--well done.

Rich
09-05-2008, 03:35 PM
Mike Blue

Kevin, that's a nice job. Makes it look old-timey, kinda like when craftsmen made things by hand, not mass produced. Good un.
09-05-2008, 04:11 PM
CactusBob

Excellent work! I like the different look to the scales
:tu

Bob
09-05-2008, 04:39 PM
Mike7120

You did an outstanding job on that razor! I love those scales!
09-05-2008, 08:25 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by gssixgun

OK I give, how did you do the lines???? I'm thinking a gouge????
I like it !!!! :y

Most is done with a knife: incise the spiral layout and then bevel the ends into those cuts. I also used a small triangle file and sandpaper to smooth it up. I'm glad you like it! thanks
09-05-2008, 08:26 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris L

Very very nice, Kevin. I think it's just great.

Kevin came to us from the Japanese Woodworker forum. I look forward to seeing more expertly done scale work from him in the future. You're an artisan, Kevin.

Chris L

Thanks for the kind words Chris- let's not go too far though:o
09-05-2008, 08:27 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddel

Great work and cool design :tu

I apprecitate your comments kind sir
09-05-2008, 08:35 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Kevin, thats a great job man. Good going! The scales remind me of a pipe tobacco my grandfather used to smoke called railroad twist. It looked like a dog turd and smell like burnt crap!

Unless I am mistaken I think you just said my razor looks like a dog turd:p
hee hee. I have only seen the "Cotton Bowl Twist" for chewing or smoking. It's actually not too bad.
09-05-2008, 08:40 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by rastewart

OK, somebody's gonna have to say it, and being a Brother of the Briar I suppose it might as well be me:

Smokin' hot restoration. :D

Seriously, a very unusual and striking effect--well done.

Rich

Thanks I appreciate it. Speaking of briar I wanted to rusticate the "cap" ends but was too scared to experiment. I think it'd make a nice effect to use somehow
09-05-2008, 08:42 PM
kevint

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Originally Posted by Mike Blue

Kevin, that's a nice job. Makes it look old-timey, kinda like when craftsmen made things by hand, not mass produced. Good un.

Thanks Mike. I am happy to report all by hand with home harvested walnut, even had to forge out the pin
09-05-2008, 08:43 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by CactusBob

Excellent work! I like the different look to the scales
:tu

Bob

Thanks Bob. I didn't spend alot of time on the blade. Maybe if it turns out to be a good shaver I can get the rest of the pits out
09-05-2008, 08:45 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike7120

You did an outstanding job on that razor! I love those scales!

Thanks Mike! That's what I like to hear:D I've rethought what I told Bob and I probably won't refinish the blade further just too lazy
09-05-2008, 09:06 PM
Ditch Doc

I like the home harvested wood, forged pin, etc...My respect.
09-05-2008, 09:38 PM
netsurfr

I love the hand carved look! I was thinking of doing some hand carving myself on some scales. You have inspired me!!!
09-06-2008, 06:14 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

I like the home harvested wood, forged pin, etc...My respect.

Thanks man.

Good luck with your antlers!
09-06-2008, 06:15 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by netsurfr

I love the hand carved look! I was thinking of doing some hand carving myself on some scales. You have inspired me!!!

Awesome! I'm thinking about a celtic knotwork
09-10-2008, 04:27 AM
onimaru55

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevint

Thanks Mike! That's what I like to hear:D I've rethought what I told Bob and I probably won't refinish the blade further just too lazy

Lazy ???!!! Man, the work you already did is far from lazy.

'Artisan' is not an exaggeration :tu
09-10-2008, 12:54 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Lazy ???!!! Man, the work you already did is far from lazy.

'Artisan' is not an exaggeration :tu

That's very nice of you to say. Thank you.

I have noticed you are a sword fan and can enjoy a little polishing work from time to time. You are not alone here:)
09-10-2008, 01:11 PM
hoglahoo

I'd love to see your razor in person, it has a unique attitude on it
09-10-2008, 02:07 PM
kevint

Thanks. I'm gonna try. (bring your cash:))
09-10-2008, 03:25 PM
CactusBob

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevint

Thanks Bob. I didn't spend alot of time on the blade. Maybe if it turns out to be a good shaver I can get the rest of the pits out

With the "vintage " look of the scales the blade fits right in with them. IMHO Some pits/patina give the blade character. I agree with Onimaru, the work you've put into this is far from lazy.

Bob
09-10-2008, 03:38 PM
kevint

Quote:

Originally Posted by CactusBob

With the "vintage " look of the scales the blade fits right in with them. IMHO Some pits/patina give the blade character. I agree with Onimaru, the work you've put into this is far from lazy.

Bob

You may be right. What would you think if i were to put a little patina juice on it and darken the blade to a shady gray?
09-11-2008, 03:37 AM
onimaru55

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevint

You may be right. What would you think if i were to put a little patina juice on it and darken the blade to a shady gray?

Even a light coat of cold blueing paste would give you an idea & if you don't like it metal polish would get you back to square one.

"I have noticed you are a sword fan and can enjoy a little polishing work from time to time. You are not alone here"

SRP seems to attract multi talented people. A little sword polishing is about it for me. Would love to be able to do the foundation work but " A man has to know his limitations"
09-11-2008, 03:52 AM
kevint

Yes it would.

I have some navel jelly which I used on a dduck. it's equally reversible, more gray than blue/black. I have two more razors I'm working on so I haven't taken the time to hone this one, etching with jelly is quick and easy, and i like the honing stropping to shine through.

I trult appreciate everyone's kind words. Thanks again for looking it over.

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