Thread: A weekend at Bob Allman's (heavy in pics)

Just getting back from a weekend in Philly....I want to thank Jim (Drac) for taking great pics of the process. He did a really good job. You can't have too many pics.

For those of you who aren't familiar with his work, he is a master knife maker. His work is superb, especially his filework. Within 30 minutes of knowing him, I thought Jim was one of the smartest fellows I had ever met. And I think most straight users are above the norm!!! Look for some nice razors to come from him in the future.

I will post pics of my razors we worked on when they get completed.

Once again, Jim...It was a pleasure having you over!

Bob @ OCD Razors

Great photos...Great information. It was a real pleasure to see how a master craftsman creates a work of straight razor art.

Fantastic, I always glean so much from seeing Bob's set up.
Love the worked spine, is that a rope. Maybe the worked spines could be the subject of future posts.
So many great custom makers out there, need to start saving the pennies. What's the waiting list time Bob.

Neat Stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Now I just need to save up for one of these customs some day.

Originally Posted by boballman

... I thought Jim was one of the smartest fellows I had ever met. And I think most straight users are above the norm!!!

Heh. I agree with you, but y'know... you only ever hear that on the SRP boards. ;>

I suspect no one at the local MENSA meeting is scratching their forehead, excaiming "Holy Sh!t We're never going to figure this out! Someone see what those guys at SRP think about this!"

Great thread! I've gained a lot of incite into blade making, and the pictures helped a ton. Thanks for posting this

Originally Posted by mbaglio100

Heh. I agree with you, but y'know... you only ever hear that on the SRP boards. ;>

I suspect no one at the local MENSA meeting is scratching their forehead, excaiming "Holy Sh!t We're never going to figure this out! Someone see what those guys at SRP think about this!"

I've met a couple of MENSA people. They aren't solving a whole lot either. At least we're making something and having fun

Thanks for the post and thanks to Bob too, given me a lot to think about

Hello Drac:

Thanks for a most informative post. This is good stuff. Thanks to you and Bob. Well done, sir.

Regards,
Obie