Thread: Been too long away,new prototype just finished

Hello guys and girls.
It has been a very long time since i frequented this fine forum, due to ill health and rehabilitation.
I would like to show you the first ptotoype straight razor my business parner and i have been working on.
This has been a very intersting build for my pal IR Bailey an accomplished bladesmith, he thorughly enjoed the full hollow grind.
future builds will be done in stainless.
Sorry about the size of the photo's.

1095 steel 3/4" wide
cutting edge 3 1/8" long
handle 5 3/8" made out of Paxolin





kind regards,
Brian

very nice. Simple and elegant.

Very clean lines. Nice design too.
Thanks for posting pics.

Stu

Guys,
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Both ian and myself tend to do all our knives following the late legend Bob Loveless, simply nothing added if its not needed.
I do believe simple and uncluttered can out way the fancy designs.
I really love the beautiful elegant razors out there, to me a true reflection of the craftsmanship and skill it has took an individual to gain over their time.
As far as custom straight razor making goes we have a long way to go, but a vast arsenal of information and help from u experts.
So fun times ahead.
Really appreciate all comments.
Take care,
Brian

Will you be keeping the satin finish? cuz I love it!!

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

Will you be keeping the satin finish? cuz I love it!!

Hello there,
Thanks for taking the time to look and reply.
A confession to be made, it is actually mirror finish, but for some reason as soon as we got it in the light box the pics came out Dull
Here was the blade up to about 1200 grit before the final buffer polish.

Mind u now you mention the satin look, and it may be to some people's likings...why not try the next one satin
Cheers again,
Brian

Great job I really like the look of it! Simple and sleek! Do you have a grind picture of it by any chance? I'd love to see one if possible.

Hello m8,
I'll ask Ian to take some pics for me as its over at the workshops not here with me.
Pleased you like it,thankyou.
Brian

Originally Posted by grommit

Hello there,
Thanks for taking the time to look and reply.
A confession to be made, it is actually mirror finish, but for some reason as soon as we got it in the light box the pics came out Dull
Here was the blade up to about 1200 grit before the final buffer polish.

Mind u now you mention the satin look, and it may be to some people's likings...why not try the next one satin
Cheers again,
Brian

yeah that first pic fooled me! I think one in satin and one in mirror finish would get the most people attracted

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

yeah that first pic fooled me! I think one in satin and one in mirror finish would get the most people attracted

Thank you very much for the reply.
You have a clever idea there
Thanks again brian