From time to time, and very rarely at that, I see a razor that inspires me. This razor (and the story of its creation) is one of those.
Elegant. Inspirational. Beautiful.
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From time to time, and very rarely at that, I see a razor that inspires me. This razor (and the story of its creation) is one of those.
Elegant. Inspirational. Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing, its a beautiful piece on all aspects! The scale material is quite interesting.:tu
I had to come back and look at this again! It is so awesome-- the great attention to details that you put in your razors, coupled with a sweet, custom blade, and that amazing scale material.
It must be awesome to shave with a labor of love like that!
Also, not to be a copycat, but scales being an obsession of mine I really, REALLY want to try out that M3 stuff! Based on what you're saying, I take it that it is much better on your tools than g10?
Wow Max, so many questions!
Did you cut that razor from a blank? Heat treat yourself? What do you think of the steel? Any things you'd change? Any ideas for a next one? When can I place an order for mine? Hehe.
It's made of metals(ferrous and non ferrous) so it will always be hard on your tools. I did use my metal cutting band saw to cut and shape. I tried it on my regular band saw and it worked too, but not as smooth, fast and easy as with my metal band saw. It will be hard on a regular saw. I don't think it will dull as fast as using G10 but it will dull nonetheless and probably close to G10 wear and tear.Quote:
Originally Posted by BKratchmer
I had to thin the scale material on my belt sander as it was 3/16 and had an alum oxide belt on it so decided to just use it up. A ceramic belt would be better. The alum oxide did work. Wear a dust mask at all times. It's very messy. Particles everywhere. Your hand, fingers,.. will be covered. Hand sanding goes very smooth and easy. I used some alum oxide 150, 240, 400, 600 and 800. Try to wet sand. Better for the crap flying everywhere.
There are 2 metal polishes available to be used for M3. I just followed the instructions. You final polish the scales on a buffer with a flannel 8" wheel at 1600-1700 RPM. Layer the material with the first coarser metal polish, throw it on the wheels, buff it up. Do this twice. You can already see the shine coming through. Lastly you do the same thing with the second metal polish. This will give it the final gem quality like high polish.
That's beautiful my friend, just beautiful.
Fantastic work Max. You are a true craftsman and artist!!
Amazing job on your creation, Max.
That is a really cool scale material that you just debuted.
I don't know how you keep topping yourself but you manage. Classy, as usual. You have such an eye for astounding lines, textures, and colors.
Take care,
Richard
Yes I did cut it from a 1095 steel blank. I have my own kiln so yes I do my own heat treat, quenching and tempering. I really like 1095. I have shaved with many custom razors made from 1095 and it takes a great edge and a high mirror polish. That's my personal experience. The only caveat is that 1095 needs a very accurate and fast quenching, meaning you have less than a second to go from 1475F to your quenching oil. So timing and a fast quenching oil is needed. O1 is definitely a steel I will also eventually play with, but for now my main goal is to keep using 1095 and really learn the steel. It's all about having fun :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bassguy
The next step is to get some dirt from the Valley of Fire and smelt your own ore! THAT would be the razor of the century.
Elegent clean lines, very impressive indeed.
Exquisite workmanship, one to be very proud of.
1095 should ideally be quenched in parkes No 50 to max out the ht, which is virtually impossible to get in small qtys.
Brine is an alternative but with some risk of warping/cracking.
Good man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximilian
Love that attitude.
:rock:
Max,
I am stunned at 2 levels:
1) Your razor is absolutely a work of art :tu...I would love to own a "MS" (maybe 2 or 3, or...? :)) branded razor for my collection...it will be an honor if given the privilege.
2) My ignorance: I can't believe that I just got to see this thread. I deeply apologize for my belated post...but, refer to point #1
You have outdone even yourself in this art...The thing I LOVE about your work is the attention you pay to every single detail :bow...from the pins to the blade itself. Form and function/design flow and converge ever so harmoniously and seamlessly to accentuate the beauty of the razor. :nj.
absolutely beautiful, great job, and where am I at on the list for one?
Bill
:tu
Fantastic Max, really looks great.
i hate you Max... :) i have just ground my seventh razor blade (six made it one failed) but i still am not at your level of perfection - and that is your first!!!:rant:
Granted the M3 is nice, but it is the flawlessness of the blade that really does it for me. Can't wait to see where it leads you next.
Well done.
Amai Max, da's bangelijk mooi!!!
Gee Max, that's amazingly beautiful!
So next time I'm gonna buy a Max original ?
Sign me up please!
Excellent work Max.. I have grounded out dozen razors so far,most have failed when it came to the master grind. But i have learned a lot along the way. My latest one i have been working on seems to be coming along nicely. I am using a 8" wheel on my KMG to hollow out a 1/4" grind. My progression so far is 36 grit to hog out the profile using the flat platen and the horizontal grinder for the curves followed by 50/80/120/180 to smooth out the profile. I then use a 50/80/120/180 grit progression on the master grind up to .040 along the witness lines i scribed. I have been told to stop at 180 for the heat treating,that is another adventure all together. I too am using 1095.What grinder are you using?
Max! Where've I been I missed this! You are awesome, your first try is better than any livi I've ever seen! I hoped it would happen eventually. If my dreams are starting to come true I'd better buy a lotto ticket.
gorgeous! that scale materiel is awesome. how is the weight? what's it do to the balance?
Red
Beautiful work as always Max, clean and sharp looking while having that soft beauty. I'll take one too :)