Thread: Design feedback please

Appreciate the feedback mate. I think that part of the issue may be a traditional style scale with an untraditional blade, and I get where you're coming from.
I'll finish it out and see how it looks completed... Who knows, I may redo the scales and use these for another style blade... Not sure, but I'm not a fan of the micro fasteners so we'll see.
You don't need to be an expert in a field to have a valid opinion... I'll take any feedback, good or bad, as long as it's genuine.
Cheers

Finished the other scale, just need to make the drive for the spare screw [emoji35]

In the mean time this is a pic of the scales in better light... As I mentioned, I'll finish it out and the decide if I'm happy enough to leave it or if I need to change the scales.

Was unhappy with the finish on the blade so redid it...


Finished up now, just needs to be sent away for honing and I'll be able to give it a try.

The etch came out nice and dark and the ball bearings have an almost glittery, shiny effect. I think it suits the dark scales a little better now but the shape could be better matched. I've decided I really don't like micro-fasteners however so they're staying together as I will pin and pein from now on.

My photography skills are abysmal. I will try for some better ones tomorrow.

Thanks for documenting this process. Man, for a first time out, you have kicked some ass.

Originally Posted by WW243

Thanks for documenting this process. Man, for a first time out, you have kicked some ass.

Thanks very much. I've really enjoyed the process and greatly appreciated all the feedback, advice and interest. Hoping to knock out a few more and hoping they appeal to you guys.

Cheers

Couldn't wait til tomorrow... Slightly better pic now.

Nice finish. When you get it back from being honed you will discover the two most important factors. How it will shave, and how it feels in your hands. Originally I thought it would be better as a fixed blade, that the scales would be too awkward on it. Now i'm not so sure. It kind of grows on you.

Thanks RezDog. Ill be sure to update the thread once I know

Matt I have never made a blade, have made a couple of scales for restoring some of my razors. I do like what you did there though and it looks like your first razor has come out really fantastic. Great vision, please post any more razors you do as I am sure they will be great to look at

The success of this forum, and the forge forum in particular, is evident in the ever increasing quality of people's first razors.
It speaks to the quality of the information and the helpfulness of the experts.