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  1. 04-25-2013, 10:24 AM #1
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    Default Steampunk 13/16

    I've been wanting to make a Steampunk razor ever since I saw Tim (tumtatty) do a few back in 2011, but I was just waiting for the right blade.
    This Birko Best (Solingen) seemed like a great choice.
    The blade was hand sanded before being etched with vinegar to restore that grey patina.
    The scales are Jarrah, with a CA finish, and the gears are all either pinned or glued or both, in position.
    The inlay came off the original scales. This was my first attempt at a transfer, and after a little advice from Glen, it worked out OK. Not perfect but OK.
    The wedge is cow bone.

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    I spent more hours on this than I anticipated, all those gears and hardware were a PITA, but at the end of it all I'm pretty pleased how it turned out.
    I just test shaved it a few minutes ago, and the shave was amazing.

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  2. 04-25-2013, 10:37 AM #2
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    I agree those steampunk scales are very cool. How does it handle with all of those gears and pipes protruding out? Does it make it more difficult, or might it give extra grip. Either way it looks really nice.
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    Very, Very cool, Grant.
    Youv'e done a wonderful job once again.
    I still admire the Bengall you did awhile back.
    This one will be in SOTD shortly i take it?

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    Nice to see something different.
    One time, in band camp, I shaved with a Gold Dollar razor.
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    Turned out great man! Good job.
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    But where did you hide the micro steam boiler on it is what I want to know ?.......Sheer genius !
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    Very cool looking! i can see spending a lot of time getting all the small part to fit on the scales, great work! Enjoy!
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    Very cool man!
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    That....is absolutely, truly, phenomenal. Outstanding work.
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    Thats pretty cool Grant. Turned out well and a neat design you came up with there. Nicely done.
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