Thread: tribal razor?

Here is my latest, I tried to make a tribal style razor. Is there such a thing? I was going to make it with only hand tools but my plans did not work out. I forged the razor profile from a section of coil spring. I then used a spring fuller to make the transition from spine to blade then draw filed the razor and established the bevel. After normalizing then quenching the edge/bevel was very wavy. I then broke down and used the belt sander to grind off the waves and thin the blade.

The horned head may look like it was made by a thirteen year old LOTR fan, but that would be a wrong assumption. It was made by middle aged old hobbit fan. Actually I received some of Gene Chapman’s books for Christmas and wanted to try making a face like the ones in his books.

I used the spring fuller and hot cut something (the horns) for the first time making this. I am having a good time with this black/bladesmithing.

I shaved with it this morning the shape and balance work well.

Charlie

Very primal, I like, me want!

That is a really neat razor!!
I would like to make a suggestion for your next razor, if I may. Make it similar to this one, only have the face on one side with an evil grin and the face on the other side screaming in horror and pain!! You could also do the two faces of the theatre, one smiling and one frowning!

Hmm ...Very interesting and unusual razor. I like it.

That is so cool! You really have a great imagination and the skills to make it work. I do envy your ability, honestly I do.
You just keep on raising the bar!

Looks great Charlie !
Definitely appeals to the 'wild' man in me.
I think you have just created a niche market for yourself

Awesome, charlie. I love your non-folding razors. This one is very unusual...and intriguing! How does it shave?

Originally Posted by JimR

Awesome, charlie. I love your non-folding razors. This one is very unusual...and intriguing! How does it shave?

Jim,

It is a middle of the road shaver, around an 8 out of 10. I ground about 1/8 to 3/16 off the edge to get rid of the wrinkles. The blade ended up a bit more of an angle than I had planned. I do like the heft and angle of the handle, it handles and strops very well.

Charlie

love it love it love it

you have too much time on your hands, very nice razor just kidding about the time, like the rugged and heay look