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Randy sent me home from the NC meet up with this gorgeous blade in hand (well in luggage :))
I agreed to scale it up, and hone it up, so I could shave with it for awhile....
I used some swirled red and black acrylic with brass hardware for this one.... I just thought it would bring out the beauty of the blade....
I'll let Randy tell you all more about the blade itself since he made it :p....
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Thats awesome guys!:y
+1 That is awesome! Anxious to hear more about the blade. Great work on the scales Glen.
That's some impressive teamwork! Come on Randy, what size is is & what's the steel? Fantastic!
Both scales and blade out of this world. :nj
damm that's 2 show stoppers combined, totally awesome blade and scales wow
That thing is a monster !!! (In a good way!!!)
OMG You guys just keep raising the bar!That is just fantastic.Great blade,new favorite acrylic scale material.
Thats a gorgeous blade with beautiful scales. How does it shave Glen?
All that, plus a thumbnotch?!
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Awesome! I can't wait to hear about that blade, looks to be a monster. how did it shave?
Red
Superb work. Having handled that blade, it is, indeed, a monster. Super collaboration, and great work, both you you. :rock::tu
Very cool Glen and Randy! I saw a few photos
of Randy's blades a while ago and was very
impressed. All of these amazing razors being
made today is very exciting!
- Scott
Glen...that is really great work! I never knew that material was available.
You have surpassed, by far, what I was expecting. Wonderful work!:tu
Th blade steel is 1095 high carbon. It was heat treated in a gas forge and quenched in oil. It has went through 2 tempering cycles. First at 350 F but that left the steel to hard and prone to micro chipping. The next was at 475 with a goal of a 58-59 HRC hardness. This makes the steel not only softer and easier to hone but also tougher.
If I recall correctly he blade is 8/8 at the toe and less at the heel. I hope Glen will fill in the details.
Due to the extreme ratio of blade width to spine thickness this will most likely need to be honed with multiple layers of tape. Probably 3 layers.
Glen, again, that's just wonderful work.:)
Excellent work. I saw some of Randy's blades at the SE gather and they were awesome. I believe Glen coined the "Trigger" tail phrase for a couple of the blades.
Are these going to be available for purchase/order in the future?
That's a 10 out of 10, guys. Wow. There's a traditional quality to it that I like. The scales remind me of the best celluloid in its heyday. Beautiful blade, Randy.
A guy after my own heart when I hear that you sought to correct micro-chipping. I'm going to start a worldwide campaign against razors that micro-chip to rid the world of em.;)
Tell us more!!!!!!
Chris L
I love the shape of the blade and scales.
Randy - I love the shapes of your blades
Glen - Those scales look flawless, and are a great shape
You two rock
Charlie
WOW!!!!!!!!! That is fantastic work by the two of you and you should be extremely proud of the outcome. I'm left totally green with envy.:D
That's is one sharp razor. No pun intended.
Like Nitro & Glycerine. Da BOMB. :rock:
With apologies to dwessell:p
I second that!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55
Damn!!!! it's hard to find the right words for that blade! You both did a great job, something you should be very proud of. Thanks for sharing it with us.:rock:
Now where do I get one :thinking::D
gorgeous. so is that the "bahammadance?" don't like seeing that sea shell cheain' on my bahamma kama! :rock:
Randy , have you considered etching the blade.? Some steels & I think 1095 is one, display beautiful alloy banding after a few acid baths. Icing on the cake if you like the look.
Hello,:)Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55
To the best of my limited knowledge that is not the case with 1095 steel that has been heat treated and tempered using the standard methods.
Perhaps Mike Blue has some knowledge on how an alloy banding might be achieved?
Hiya. Well with my even more limited knowledge that may well be so :) Pretty sure the pieces I've seen were differentially hardened. Don't know if that makes a difference :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449
As with Joe I too actually picked up this blade and it was amazing work done by Randy. It is awesome to hear Glen talk about the scales he was dreaming up as soon as he saw it, and then seeing the final product
Great work by both of you!!!
OK, now I know what your referring to. Yes, 1095 can be differentially hardened and W2 steel shows it even better. When you said alloy banding I thought you were referring to something like Wootz steel. I do plan on doing some differentially hardened blades in the near future. That will be interesting to see what is required to show the banding. I believe a mirror or near mirror polish is out of the question. Perhaps a 1000 grit finish?Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55
With a little of the right stuff, you could have both alloy banding and show a hardening line. A little more right stuff before grinding and the alloy banding will show a manipulated pattern too. A lot of work, but it would be cool.
That is beautiful work by the both of you.
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Ok, OK, I will stop by your shop again soon and learn some more!:)
Thanks Mike (again!),:)
HEY!.....count me in on that!:rock:Quote:
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Chris L
Maybe time for another Minnesota gathering...:hmmm:
Actually I was referring to the Wootz 'look' but as Mike said you can have both. I accidentally discovered it polishing a Tanto in 5160. Took a lot of repeats with the vinegar to finally get the hamon to pop but noticed the 'Wootzy' effect as a bonus. And I did take it to a mirror polish but maybe 1000 grit would work better. I don't know but I do know repolishing with the japanese fingerstones subdued everything... a lot. Horses for courses I guess.Quote:
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