First Finished Razor

[Jared13]

Okay so after much learning (reading, watching and doing) I have made a razor that really shaves nice, has a nice bevel and overall really it the best that I have done thus far. I must admit I have a small hand full of partially finished blades that well are not salvageable. This has been really a lot of fun learning and really I feel like I keep learning something new with every razor I try to make. This razor is made from O1 and really turned out nice. All in all I have about 3 days in it (not full working days just doing it as I have time) The scales are bocote wood and the wedge is solid brass. I would say for me the most challenging part of grinding is around the heel mainly because I try to makeeverything perfect and my pressure it not always consistent yet. I am open to any comments, thoughts, critiques, really anything I would love the input!

[Substance]

Very Nice work mate, great job indeed
Is it forged or stock removal
Did you heat treat your self

What are the dimensions ?
It may be an illusion but the tail looks short or the thumb area on the tang is long ?
Most str8s I have measured ( my 80 odd) as a reference are 75mm - 3" blade, 40mm - 1.5" heal to pivot then 25mm - 1" plus for the tail from the pivot
Most measurements are +/- 5mm 1/4"
Just my observations

[Jared13]

Thanks for the compliment. It was mostly stock removal as my forging abilities are a work in progress. The only part that was forged a little was the tang. I did heat treat it myself . I normalized it twice , quenched it 3 times and did a tempered at 400 degrees. I made this out of an end piece of O1 that I didn't want to go to waste. It is a bit smaller that others that I have been making. The blade is just a hair over 2.5 inches and 13/16 wide. To be honest I would have to measure the heel to pivot and the tail to the pivot. I free hand most of the work I do and really don't plan much. It does have a smaller thumb notch which I thought might be an issue as far as ergonomics is concerned but it really feels nice in hand (at least in mine). Thanks for the input!

[spazola]

Good looking blade, you are off to a great start.

Charlie

[Grazor]

Well if that is your first, very impressive.

[JOB15]

I really like the notch at the heel end.
If I had to maybe criticise , I would say that a bit longer tail might be nicer.
That's what I don't like about T.I blades, their short tails.

[Jared13]

I should clarify, this is the first razor that I would say turned out. I have about half a shoe box currently of duds that just didn't turn out for one reason or another So this isn't my first attempt but this is the first one I would say I like as far as looks and function.

[Jared13]

Thank you that means a lot.