DMK 004 and 005 straight razor

Hi to all!

This is my first post here and I want to show you my latest work.

All started with idea and sketch.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...05/Britva1.jpg

After that I decide to buy plate of RWL34 to make this razorblade. I printed sketch and taped it on steel.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1395.jpg


Cut to rough shape
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1418.jpg

Shaped on belt grinder
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1423.jpg

I decide to put some filework on back.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1435.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1437.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1441.jpg

This is my jig for grinding profile...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1473.jpg

And tools I used...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1471.jpg

After some time...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1474.jpg

I needed eternity to do this...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1478.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1500.jpg


After I grind both straights I send it on hardening to the pro.

They are hardened and tempered at 59HRC - measured.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1616.jpg


I start to grind profile to zero, and clean other parts of straights.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1650.jpg

After some polishing they look like this
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1685.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1682.jpg

Also they was able to shave hair from hands...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1686.jpg

I started to work on scales...
For first one I use steamed oak.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4b272d8.jpg

Wedge is from AISI 316L
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...psd22a3889.jpg

For second one I use Lignum Vitae I get from one good guy.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps39fd68c4.jpg

On this one I used Titan for wedge.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps82f26ed8.jpg

Pins are AISI 316L on both.

For second one I made box also.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps19485021.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6e3d63a.jpg



And some more pro pictures...
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps046020e9.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...psc982e0d8.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7023d9be.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...psc2c5f0ea.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10248802.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps21261fbd.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e4a7ec5.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps83d99aab.jpg

Hope that you like my straights.

Best regards,
Davor

Amazing work! Simply amazing.

Cheers.

Very nicely done, really like the design of the blade and the file work is super.

Bob

Very nice work! I especially like the wavy filework. The scales are too thick for my taste, though ;)

Edit: I'm loving the photography. I have so much to learn!

Excellent work. Well done.
RWL34 is probably my favourite steel to use for straights {definitely my favourite for kitchen knives}. Your polish looks lovely.
As laurens said, i would just work on making the scales a bit thinner on your next ones. Also love the box you made.
Keep on going!
Best Regards,
Adam

Very nice sir, with minimal tools to boot! That makes it even more beautiful in my eyes my razor friend, hope they serve you as good as they look.

Very nice, very clean. :tu

Magnifique!!
Thank You.

Thanks a lot for your kind words guys! That means a lot to me.
I forgot to put link for gallery with all pictures...
DMK004 I 005 Photos by davor_vfr | Photobucket

wow those are amazing, its nice to see that you can create such a beautiful blades using bench grinder and you don't need heavy duty belt grinders.
Rafal

Phenomenal work! How were you able to put such a fine polish on your blades with only a bench grinder? I could see it possible if it was a flat grind or complete wedge. Buffing wheel w/ various grits of compound perhaps?

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Originally Posted by dcraven

Phenomenal work! How were you able to put such a fine polish on your blades with only a bench grinder? I could see it possible if it was a flat grind or complete wedge. Buffing wheel w/ various grits of compound perhaps?

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It's simple - by hand sanding.

that is some amazing work!

I love the razor shape and size but the scales could be tapered on the edges to make them feel and look thinner and the spacer could work better if it was a bit more like wedge.

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Originally Posted by davorvfr

It's simple - by hand sanding.

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I draw file and block sand my knives my hand, but don't see how you'd do it on a hollow grind and keep everything even unless you're using a shaped piece of wood that conforms to the initial grind. Before I block sanded my knives would turn out blotchy. What sort of setup are you using?

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Originally Posted by dcraven

I draw file and block sand my knives my hand, but don't see how you'd do it on a hollow grind and keep everything even unless you're using a shaped piece of wood that conforms to the initial grind. Before I block sanded my knives would turn out blotchy. What sort of setup are you using?

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Very simple. One of these :)
http://liderpress.hr/static/media/ca...c24d7f3b35.jpg

I think I seen that trick on some Lewis video.

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Originally Posted by dcraven

I draw file and block sand my knives my hand, but don't see how you'd do it on a hollow grind and keep everything even unless you're using a shaped piece of wood that conforms to the initial grind. Before I block sanded my knives would turn out blotchy. What sort of setup are you using?

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I had to replace the radiator hose on my wife's car a couple years ago and I noticed it was about the same diameter as the radius of a hollow razor. I shaped a broom handle to fit inside (shaped it a bit oval for different shapes) tightly and it works like a champ. About to use it with some knives that I roughed out the other day, handy booger.

I like the cork idea for two reasons: cork is a perfect backer & it gives me a good reason to obtain another cork! Kinda feeling like a Reisling right now...