Thread: Australian Army Razor

So i have a mate who's son is in the Australian Army and turns 21 this weekend. I had previously made a razor for my friend and he suggested one for his son would be on the mark. Being between workshops i went for a restore. Wanted something with a modern "tactical" look to the handle. Went the whole hog and restored a travel brush and travel strop to make a set and added some shave soap. Practical, transportable.
All done at the outdoor table with hand tools. Coping saw, files, sandpapers, micromesh, stones, etc.
Blade - Larkin 6/8".
Scales - Silver Twill G10.
Brush - Badger hair, whit acrylic and Silver Twill G10 butt cap.
Thiers Issard Travel Strop- restored and oiled.
Honing - 1K, 4K, 8K, 12K, CrOx then Horsehide strop. HHT with ease. Smooth shave.
Adam

Very nice work! What are the pins, peened or threaded? Where did you get the ornamental washers?

Pretty awesome stuff, I love the blade storage in the strop.

Originally Posted by roughkype

Very nice work! What are the pins, peened or threaded? Where did you get the ornamental washers?

Was actually given the pins and washers at our last Queensland razor meet by another forum member. Brass pins are peened in place. Washers are domed and textured. Not sure where he got them, but thought i'd have a lash. Worked fine.
Adam

Awesome kit mate. That'll make a great 21st present.
Done envy you working G10 by hand though, well done.
Grant

Nice work , Great shaving Kit, im sure he will be pleased.

That is an awesome 21st gift, great work!

Originally Posted by baldy

Awesome kit mate. That'll make a great 21st present.
Done envy you working G10 by hand though, well done.
Grant

Actually I think it is easier by hand Grant. I always see threads where people moan how hard G10 is to work. My theory is that bandsaws move too fast for these types of materials and result in blunted blades, and perhaps also a gumming effect if the epoxy resin heats up. A coping saw works fine, as does a file as long as you use the file card regularly.
Now turning shave brushes by hand is another thing. I rough profiled a buffalo horn brush handle with a file after drilling a knot hole with a spade bit using a cordless hand drill. Now I am rounding it out.... picture this; emery cloth cupped in the palm of one hand while the other twists and turns the brush in it trying to get an even, round surface... Sure gives the forearms a workout making abrush old style..
Adam

A very lucky young man will have the finest kit in the Army. What a superb gift.

Great work Adam. Nicely done. Great gift as well.

Stu