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I just finished this one. Another of that mystery steel, I think is 1084. She's 9/8's 1/4 hollow with hump and sway back, jimps top and bottom, French point. Scales are translucent blonde and black water buffalo horn and wedge is hippo tusk.
As always, Thanks for looking
Bob @ OCD Razors
That is a BIG beauty Bob :tu I really like what you did with the Jimps
I can't really get a look at the point that you did from the angle of the pics though... Would love to see more pics more pics more pics hehehehe
Wow! She has nice lines.
OMG, I think that is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I know I have said similar things before, but this razor has a number of things I truly love in a razor.
Bob, this is just simply stunning. It really is a work of art.
Wonderful work, Bob! This one is soooooo classy! I hope someday I can drop down from Houston and take a gander in person! Sweet!:bow
She's a beast and a beauty Bob but that's no surprise ;) Wonderful work as always.
That is a classic, what a handsome razor. I really like the lines. Charlie
<Drooooooool!> Niiiice!
Crazy cool Bob. Great lines. Love it.
Hoss
Stunning! Simply stunning!
Beautiful work, the lines flow so smoothly.
Beautiful work mate. It just ooozes with that unique Bob Allman style.
Grant
Excellent work. It's a beauty!
Bob,
You rock :rock:. She's a beauty :bow. I love the sway back. Very very sexy.
...and hippo tusk for a wedge!!? Don't tell the animal rights activists :w
I really like the lines on this one Bob. Great work!
One more beauty queen. Light and stylish.
Great looking Razor Bob!!!
Wow, wonderful work there. If it was mine, I'd add it to my List of Things of Extraordinary Beauty :)
Aiai, that sure is a beautiful razor!!
Classy, aristocratic lines.
I love hefty razors with thick tangs like that. And the curvature on it.. sweeet:)
That is one fine looking razor Bob. Very elegant look to it.
awesome looking chopper! great job on it and the scales complement the blade nicely.
That's big monster!. It's got Bob Allman written all over it. What's with the mystery steel? LOL Did you just eyeball heat treat it? Excellent as always!
If I would have had that one, during Hurricane Andrew; I wouldn't have needed to buy a chain saw.
She beautiful!!
What's with the mystery steel? LOL Did you just eyeball heat treat it?
Last batch of steel I got from the Baron I ordered 16 pieces of steel (1 1/2 x 6 x 1/4) which he advertised as Damascus. It was only about $25 for the lot. I knew too cheap to be true but why not gamble. Well it is not Damascus and was otherwise unmarked. I think it is 1084 to make Damascus but maybe I'll never know. I heat treat like 1095. On a finished blade it has a pretty good edge but does not seem to me as good or as hard as 1095. I have 2 more blades all done and heat treated etc except for the final grind and polish. I am considering giving them away to someone who wants to practice their grinding skills. Maybe the real mystery is what I am going to do with the other 12 pieces I have left.
Bob @ OCD Razors
There must be something in the water in Texas. So many great craftsmen in many areas are there. The rest of us can be jealous and/or grateful.
Beautiful, beautiful work, Bob.
Big blade, detailed jimp placements, looks anxious when closed-horrible...that I'll never get to hold and shave it. Whaaaa:bow
Classic style right thurr... but it needs the "For Barbers Use" etch on the blade :)
Bob, I don't have the words in my vocabulary to say how nice that looks...
Very nice razor as always, but the truth is that I couldn't shave with it. I would smile the whole time seeing that beautiful razor in the mirror.
Yep its a beaut :)
Wow, what a chopper!!! I want one!