'Mikes Hammer' Douglas Cutlery Custom

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10-27-2011, 03:26 AM
mjhammer

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'Mikes Hammer' Douglas Cutlery Custom

Here are some shots of my new custom from Douglas Cutlery.

I'm not a pro photog, so please forgive the picture quality. I am improving over past efforts, but I still am found lacking. :(

I am in love with this razor and cannot wait to try it out tomorrow. The balance is incredible, and the heft of the razor is the greatest of any I currently own (about 30 now).

The box that came with mine is hand made specifically for this razor. The two things driving this razor was my name, friends call me 'Hammer' and I'm known on the gaming forums and in games as 'HammeR'. Hence this razor has been named: Mike's Hammer . Doug inscribed a small hammer into the blade for me. The other, which Doug didn't even know about, is I collect all things Eagles. Razors, watches, knifes, pictures, anything to do with eagles. Fate made him place an Eagle Emblem on my custom made box. Beautiful!!!

The crafted micarta scales very tastefully match the contours of the razor beautifully. Excellent work!

The worked back is incredible, and the near wedge design makes for a wonderfully smooth shave. I can't wait!!!

Ok, here are some pics:

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I'm very pleased with the craftsmanship and the attention to detail.

Enjoy!!

Mike
10-27-2011, 03:40 AM
HNSB

Gorgeous razor. Congrats!

With the photography - to fix the yellowish coloring of photos: look for a white balance setting on your camera. Most phones even have one.
If it just gives options, try tungsten or a picture of a lightbulb. If it gives numbers, try one of the lower numbers. (yellow light is warm, blue light is cool - setting the color temperature number lower "cools" the lighting)
10-27-2011, 04:08 AM
hamilton946

That is a beautiful razor Mike! I know the anticipation of using a new blade. Do let us know how it shaves.
10-27-2011, 04:41 AM
Johnus

Very nice!!
10-27-2011, 03:26 PM
1971Wedge

I followed that on facebook, very nice indeed. It's prompting me to consider a new custom built razor soon.
10-28-2011, 12:30 AM
whavens

Pretty nice Mike. Really like the hammer logo.
10-28-2011, 03:44 AM
mjhammer

Quote:

Originally Posted by HNSB

Gorgeous razor. Congrats!

With the photography - to fix the yellowish coloring of photos: look for a white balance setting on your camera. Most phones even have one.
If it just gives options, try tungsten or a picture of a lightbulb. If it gives numbers, try one of the lower numbers. (yellow light is warm, blue light is cool - setting the color temperature number lower "cools" the lighting)

Your good explanation helped me find the proper setting to get a good pic under those lighting conditions. Thank you sir!!! Really. Thanks.

M
10-28-2011, 03:53 AM
Hirlau

Beautiful razor, thank you for sharing it !!
10-28-2011, 03:10 PM
mjhammer

Shave report!!

Amazingly smooth, very clean edge. This pups a keeper boys!!

M
10-28-2011, 03:45 PM
Catrentshaving

Congrats on a nice looking razor there :)
11-04-2011, 10:19 AM
roughkype

Mike, that is honkin' cool!
11-04-2011, 04:42 PM
mjhammer

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Originally Posted by roughkype

Mike, that is honkin' cool!

Hiya roughkype!! Have not seen you around in a bit. Hope things are all well and prosperous.

Amazing razor dude, it shaves as good as it looks. I am so very pleased!

Thanks for looking!!!

Mike
11-04-2013, 08:18 PM
bishpick1

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Hey Mike I thought you might get a kick outa this. the latest "Hammer".

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11-04-2013, 09:05 PM
pixelfixed

Thats quite some bevel,Enjoy
11-04-2013, 09:22 PM
bishpick1

If you can see the bevel in these pictures you've got better eyes than me.
11-04-2013, 09:36 PM
pixelfixed

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Originally Posted by bishpick1

If you can see the bevel in these pictures you've got better eyes than me.

Last pic in post #1
11-04-2013, 09:40 PM
bishpick1

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Last pic in post #1

That the reflection of the glass platform.
11-04-2013, 09:48 PM
Toasty

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Originally Posted by bishpick1

That the reflection of the glass platform.

He said post #1, not #13.

That's good looking razor though.
11-04-2013, 10:09 PM
bishpick1

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The thin black reflection is the bevel, it's still hard to get an accurate pic , because the blade side edge of the bevel just wont show in a picture.
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11-04-2013, 10:47 PM
bishpick1

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Originally Posted by Toasty

He said post #1, not #13.

That's good looking razor though.

That two different razors.