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Put my Double Arrow in a set of simple plastic scales.
That was a step in the right direction...
Then I added a French point, sloped tang (sorta gives it more of a humpback look), thumbnotch, and modified heel....:rock:
I'll hone 'er up, and see if it merits a re-scale:)
Nice job !!! I love the look of that blade. Who would have thought that a $10 razor could end up looking like this hehe!
Did you make the scales yourself or are they just replacement scales?
Those are just a standard set of plastic scales I use to throw a razor in to sharpen it up, and test shave, etc...But a dramatic improvement over what the razor came with!!!!!
They do look pretty solid. I wonder if I could find something that would fit mine (I'm getting tired of these crappy ones). Did you use a Dremel to do the work on the tang?
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Originally Posted by Dups
That's classified information!
Oh, all right....yes I did. Big Bubba's "semi-custom" was the inspiration for my latest flurry of activity.
haha!
You did a nice job anyways!
Who knows it might just become your favourite razor and then you'll give me your Dovo SS :P:P (wishful thinking here)
Very nice indeed - It never ceases to amaze me the things people try...and how often they work!
Mark
Comparrison shot:
Very nice mods.
Charlie
Very Very nice.
I have a Double Arrow on the way and will have to certainly try some of these ideas.
You're on a roll! :rofl2:
Superb job, well done.
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Just goes to show that one can make a silk purse from a sows ear!
That looks cool, nice work! Be sure to post some pics with the permanent scales.
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That's so cool!:tu
Just had a shave with it.
Certainly doesn't feel like a cheap razor!
Honed up easy enough, and shaved like most any full hollow. Required a light touch, but gave a close shave. 2passes was really quite good, but I went for a 3rd pass out of habit and obsession:p
Thumbnotch fit like a glove. Razor has a really nice heft in the hand, but a definitely full hollow grind.
I'll be modding my other two DAs, since this one turned out so well.
I need to get another couple. The one I reworked and put in redwood burl scales shaved very nice. I just got a milling vice for my drill press so i was going to try reworking the spine on one and cut a Spanish point. They make a very nice reworking platform for those of us with no blacksmith background but re milling/sanding/grinding is easy enough with the right tools. I just have to catch up on my orders so I can work on a few of my own projects.
That is nice! You gave me an idea that I might do on some of mine. OOPS! :eek: I sell'em I better not modify too many of them.
Now it is complete. Acrylic scales, amber with transparent clear wedge.
Why hide all of that thumbnotchy goodness when the razor is closed?:nj
I WANT IT!!!:P
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Originally Posted by Dups
This one is already on hold for someone.
A Spanish point is in the works though...:w
Nice Job Seraphim! :tu
You're really cranking it up a (thumb) notch! :w
Here's the next one:
It looks like a Spanish point, but it's actually the rare and exotic Szechuan Point!:p
Thumbnotched, modified monkeytail, and worked back tang.
Another stunning piece! If only mine could look that good now!
These razors can take a very nice edge as well. Much nicer than the Wapis in my opinion.
Here's the DA edge at 200x, after two shaves. No funny microchipping or anything.
Last of the three DAs
Features Seraphims JumboJimps(tm) for sure gripping during heavy lather whisker whacking!
French point, thumbnotch, left the heel stabilizer on this one, just for a different look.