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05-06-2014, 02:56 PM #1Senior Member
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Gettin' vintage with it, an 8/8 smiling chopper stubtail WIP
I've always been intrigued by the look of the big, old smiling choppers, particularly the Greaves and wanted to try my hand at one.
Hunk of 1/4" Starrett O1 cut to shape.
Profiled and midway through grinding.
At 120 grit. Ready for cleanup, then heat treat.
I've got a really good feeling about this one
I'll keep y'all posted.
TonyLet me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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05-06-2014, 04:10 PM #2Razor Vulture
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Cool, Tony! Keep the edge smiling!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-06-2014, 04:18 PM #3Senior Member
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Nice work so far. Loving the smile and the swayback.
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05-06-2014, 05:32 PM #4Historically Inquisitive
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Nice work Tony! make it smile its barely grinning! The short tang and low pivot hole location will make for interesting scales! Keep the thread updated!
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05-06-2014, 05:41 PM #5Razor Vulture
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You know, I was wondering if the tang was long enough as well....
Originally Posted by Martin103
1+ on the smile! Make it mirror the spine!Martin103 likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-06-2014, 05:55 PM #6Senior Member
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Looks good, 1+ on the smile!!
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05-06-2014, 06:02 PM #7Senior Member
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It's still got a bit of room to smile
Part of the problem is that I snapped this pic in my shop while grinding! The spine and edge are really close to matching exactly at this point, but I always like to leave a bit of room to grind post HT.
I saw a Greaves razor with this type of tang and tail on it and really wanted to try it out. It definitely has a nice downward pull to it, but in a pleasant way The scales should be a ton of fun on this one!
Let me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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05-09-2014, 03:08 PM #8Senior Member
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Finished rough grinding and it now has more of a smile
Heat treated it. Now the real work begins! I've had a few other things that demanded attention, so I'll likely finish it on Monday.
One of those things demanding attention was a forged bar spoon with mokume inlay:
Adam G. and Thisisclog like this.Let me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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05-09-2014, 11:23 PM #9
Out of curiosity: what's a the point of blueing the blade like that?
Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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05-13-2014, 01:46 PM #10Senior Member
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It gives you a very good idea of where you're grinding, which is especially nice when you're setting plunge cuts, tapering the tang, and getting close to the spine on the hollow. It's really great for forging because it shows you right away when you've gotten rid of all your hammer marks. Originally Posted by Bruno
It's called Dykem Steel Blue if you ever are inclined to try it They make Steel Red too.
sharptonn and silverloaf like this.Let me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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