Thread: Pic of the first

Very nice Buddel and I really like the shape of the blade.

Hot damn! You're going on my "watch closely" list for sure. That razor is entirely badass. If you ever have need of a stateside spokesman, I'm your guy

A few things come to mind... Gargoyle, Fire Breathing Dragon, Weapon of War... run for your life!!!.

That's an amazing work of art... look forward to the next version.

Originally Posted by Buddel

Here it is. My very first self made straight razor. 8/8, near wedge with a big smile.
The handle wood is oiled and the wedge is from blonde horn an brass. I think, it isnt still perfect, but for the first try o.k. The shave with it was very close but not very smooth. Perhabs I have to change some things in the hardening process.

Is 63HRC too hard ? Any razor makers have a view on this ?
Do you suspect microchipping being a problem. Have you looked at the edge under magnification ?

Too hard definitely not. But perhaps I have some other Problems with the type of steel or the hardening process. I got in the last days some very good imput in a german knifemaker forum. But it is not possible for me to translate this in english. It is difficult enought to understand this in my native language.
On Monday I will send the razor to a german knifemaking guru and I hope he can give me some helpfull feedbacks about the making, material and hardening process for further projects.

That is a great looking razor Buddel!!

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!

Like the other members have been saying - that is one fine looking razor! Very nicely done, congrats!

Originally Posted by Buddel

Too hard definitely not. But perhaps I have some other Problems with the type of steel or the hardening process. I got in the last days some very good imput in a german knifemaker forum. But it is not possible for me to translate this in english. It is difficult enought to understand this in my native language.
On Monday I will send the razor to a german knifemaking guru and I hope he can give me some helpfull feedbacks about the making, material and hardening process for further projects.

Sounds like you are on the right track then. Look forward to updates.

Perfect 10 on style points. I like it a lot!

Beautiful razor! Very nice work.

Al raz.