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  1. 01-26-2013, 11:39 PM #1
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    Default My first smiler...saved from the scrap pile

    A few months ago I alluded to a razor that I had finished but was awaiting scales. This one started life out as a big full hollow chopper, but after 3 bad grinding errors i salvaged this...a 6/8 swayback with a smile, my first. Smiling razors are hard for me to grind so I am going to leave them to the other guys. the scales are purple abalone vinyl sheet with an orange g10 wedge.

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    Bob,
    That's a great looking series of errors. Wish I could mess up something like that!!
    Seriously though, I really like it and it looks like it should be a superior shaver!! I like smilers, and I like those scales too!! I'd be very proud of that one!

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    Default Re: My first smiler...saved from the scrap pile

    That's beautiful man!
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    THERE ya go, BOB! THATS what I am talking about! Nice work, my Friend!
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    I rest my case.
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    Those scales are amazing!!! They would look fantastic on any razor. I can't stop staring.
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    I whimpered when you said you'd leave the smiling blades to others. 'Very very handsome, and I bet its a razor to love for a long time.
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    Wow-That's the most beautiful custom I've ever seen!
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    Sweet looking razor Bob. Well done conquering the smiler.
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    That is a great looking razor.
    Going to have to try a smiling razor - one day!
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    Very nice! nice save, actually unusual to see a custom razor thats not a meat cleaver, Great work!
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