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10-22-2011, 12:46 PM #1Member
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Douglas Cutlery's new custom the DF 01
The next custom to come from Douglas Cutlery is for groovyd and is titled the DF 01
Here's the approved layout
Let the grinding begin
First rough grind
after first rough shape
next 4 are a closer look at the waves
The blade is now ready to temper. 3 days 3 tempers.
Next time: G10 ghost jade scales.
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10-23-2011, 11:48 PM #2Member
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I'm getting close on this one. The final blade width will be 13/16 .
All the pieces in one place
The lower jimps in the thumb notch
The next few are the upper jimps
JIMPS
JIMPS
you guessed it...... JIMPS
uh..............JIMPS
Just laying together but this is what it will look like.
reflection in the blade
reflection in the blade
I'm still waiting on the Nickel Silver pins to come in, should be here by Thursday.
Next up is the heirloom box.
STAY TUNED
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10-24-2011, 12:35 AM #3Senior Member
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Thank you for taking the time to show us the process.
It looks like groovyd is going to have one fine razor.
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10-24-2011, 04:41 PM #4Poor Fit
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Neat looking razor. Thanks for sharing.
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10-25-2011, 04:39 PM #5Member
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The Nickle Silver pins have arrived today. I anticipate shipping the razor Friday 10/28. Look tomorrow for pics of the completed razor with full specs.
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10-26-2011, 10:07 PM #6Member
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DF-01 Length and Weight Specifications
Blade weight – 56.3g
Total weight – 81.4g
Cutting edge – 2 3/4 in
Total blade length – 6 5/16 in
Blade width – 13/16 in
Scale length -5 15/16 in
Total open length 9 3/8 in
Total closed length 6 15/16 in
DF-01 Construction Specifications
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G10 ghost jade 5/32 in. thick
Nickel Silver pins
Double wedge of Abalone mother of pearl
- Blade –
Triple tempered Carbon-Chromium alloy
Half Hollow +
French Point
Shoulderless
Contoured Spine
Upper and lower Jimps
DF-01 Pictures
Allmost finished
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10-26-2011, 10:48 PM #7Historically Inquisitive
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That spine work looks amazing great work!!
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10-26-2011, 11:26 PM #8Member
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Beautiful. Unique and beautiful. Congratulations.
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10-27-2011, 02:50 AM #9Senior Member
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That is stunning!!! Excellent design. The spine work is so sweet.
-- Any day I get out of bed, and the first thing out of my mouth is not a groan, that's going to be a good day --
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10-27-2011, 02:54 AM #10I'm on The Straight Road
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Just beautiful. I really like the tang/spine work.
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