Thread: Custom 13/16 in Bocote wood

Next up is a 13/16 custom with a tail I call "crocodile". Imo it looks totally like the tail of an alligator, some will agree, some don't, but I like it A good thing in this shape is that you can place two fingers comfortably on it, and this way it feels a bit different to handle than normal small tail razors.

I made a slightly bigger blade similar to this in the past, but there were some things I wanted to improve on the style, so this is the 2.0 version of it. I made the tail a bit thinner and longer, and the blade a bit smaller too. Now it is much lighter, but still has nice balance and heft to it. Scales are made from bocote and an african blackwood wedge, pins are nickel-silver with ss washers. The blade is mirror polished, the hollow has an 1200 grit finish, it is between a satin and mirror finish, looks similar to satin, has nice contrast, but doesn't rust that easily as satin finishes in general. Steel is good old O-1 at 61-62HRC, takes a fabulous edge, but it is easier to hone than you would think.

So here are the pictures, I am interested in your opinions, good and bad alike! Thanks for looking!

Very nice..great scales and the tail is quite nice.
You can definitely send that to me for testing as I am sure you would not give an unbiased opinion
Very well done

Great looking razor!!! really like the scales.

Very nice, I like it.
I like the scales and the blade. The tip of the tail looks a bit dangerous.
I don't understand if the tail follows the line of the scales when closed, I'd like a photo of it fully closed.
You're right it looks like a crocodile tail.

I really like the shape of the scales. They not only compliment that blade profile but would enhance many blade profiles.
Your work is beautifully done.

i like it very much. i found your comments on the satin vs polished finish interesting and i agree. That is why i go to a highly polished finish on my knives and razors - edge included.
Yours looks great.
Regards,
Adam

Very nice, I like the overall look of the razor, and very nice grain pattern on the scales well done.

Jamie

Very nice!!!
Modernized classic. I like these simple forms.
Wood structure is very clearly expressed.
The tip of the shank a bit controversial in the plan safety (may be called "an alligator tooth"?), But the length seems very comfortable.
Took the form of a collection.
I also want to try the 01 steel work. Where can I buy it?

Originally Posted by GVIkzn

Very nice!!!
Modernized classic. I like these simple forms.
Wood structure is very clearly expressed.
The tip of the shank a bit controversial in the plan safety (may be called "an alligator tooth"?), But the length seems very comfortable.
Took the form of a collection.
I also want to try the 01 steel work. Where can I buy it?

I buy it from the Uddeholm company from Sweden. They have a local store in Hungary, so I can order steel through them.

O1 is a very nice steel to work with, is easy to HT, and takes a fabulous edge. Actually the easy HT isn't too important to me, because I have it done by a professional, but for those who do it at home this could be a major advantage over others.

Thank you very very much.
Found through a search engine dealers, not far from my town.
This is http://www.uddeholm.ru/files/arne-russian_p_1103_e3.pdf???
And one more little question ... What size me better order the billet?