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Here are two razors that I have been working on. The folding one is an 8/8s with linen micarta. The blade is 1084 and has a temper line. The non-folding one is made of O1 and has a pattern etched into the blade, the wrap is cotton thread soaked in shellac.
Charlie
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WOW!:bow I really like that the scales look old and worn and really fit with the style of the blade. Great job on both razors!
Really, really impressive work. I assume you've done the forging yourself?
I etching is top notch and I always enjoy seeing distressed work on things such as you did on the scales (awesome look). Most people go strat to "brand new shinny" and forget how good distresses "with taste" really is.
Have yo shaver with the non-folder yet?
love that fixed blade!!! the folder is gorgeous ....
but that fixed blade rings a bell in my heart....
Both of them are beautifull. Love that twisted shank and temper line.
Please keep it up.
Will N.
Thank you guys for the kind words.Quote:
Originally Posted by CTKnife
Yes I did the forging.
The little blade shaves well. The bevel goes up into the pattern a bit but I like the way razor looks and preforms.
Charile
Beautiful work :) Both of them!
Non-folding razors isn't exactly my cup of team but this one could tempt me to try.
And the twisted tang and old look on the folding one - Georgeous!
You do the darndest things, and they come out so very very well!. You have come a long way from the home made wooden belt grinder and wet wheel grinder you showed a couple years back. belt hollow-grinding: wet wheel hollow-grinder
And, the tools you showed then are just as valid today. You have used them to find what you wanted to know and give yourself experience.
Thank you for showing that skill is developed by practice and commitment.
Cool.
You really seem to go outside of conventions on your designs every now and then. I like that.
That smiling blade is a very beautiful piece:)
Oh my, wonderful wonderful razor that 8/8. It gave me a small twitch, that's how good it looks. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie,
Your razors are absolutely stunning. Consistently. I'm always in awe.
In this set, I love the wrap.
Your work is exactly my taste. These two are beautiful, LOVE the 8/8 folder.
Grant
I see time has not dimmed your talent Charlie. Awesomely awesome, as usual. :bow
James.
A nice one...and another nice one. Well done, Charlie.
Charlie, they are beautiful, I really love that folder. Did you know that my birthday is coming up? Love ya man, youre awesome!
I have a huge crush in that fixed blade!! So beautiful ...
Congrats, Master!!
One sees the word "character" on these forums & it often refers to pitting & scars left over on restorations.
The character in your razors is you. One look & you know "It's a Lewis" :tu
Very beautiful pair. Great work!!! A nice antique look.
Two more fantastic razors, love the folder and the texture on the micarta scales.
Love your work mate.
Stu
That folder is another one you have hit out of the park, I love the twisted metal...
Hey Charlie, I think you are starting to get the hang of this...
A hammer, anvil, steel....ceramic wool and a bit of mud....practice, persistence, patience..... and a whole bunch of talent.
Viola! :D
Charlie, those are awesome. That twist in the tang is ... ... well, i don't have a word, but I love it.
How have I not seen this up to now?
Great work Charlie, love them both! :tu
Those are great work! I love the twisted tang on the first one. Almost a surrealistic look to it. The small one is just as distinctive. I like the idea of a simple wrap on the tang. Excellent job.
Charlie,
This is some great stuff!! Very innovative, and that hamon is just the right touch!!
Best Regards
Kenny
I.... think I'm in love.
I missed this thread first time around. Reminds me of the commercial that used to say, "You've come a long way baby !" I'm in love with that smiling folder too. Bad to the bone and the fixed ain't no slouch either.
Hello Charlie,
Your Sun Etching is crazy good, that sets a new standard!
Sam
Amazing work as always Sir. Keep 'em coming
Michael
hey charlie.... you know my birthday is next month.... :D....
I say "what everybody else said"! Your work and media is varied and always tasteful. I can not fathom how someone can be so creative! You have been blessed. Thanks for sharing those! ...get it on....Tom
