Thread: Logo on Etched Damascus and Kiwi Inspired Razor

Hi Team,

I've made my first razor from scratch and I wanted to try to reflect a bit of New Zealand culture in it. I moved here from UK around 4 years ago and its now my home.

Not sure if I've achieved it but my vision was to base the razor on the flightless 'Kiwi' bird as New Zealanders are often referred to as 'Kiwis'

So, the blade is supposed to look like a Kiwi's Bill at the tail end with the long tang, when viewed spine down. I tried to make the Scales a little bit Kiwi shaped without compromising the look and utility and I used native RewaRewa hardwood to resemble the Kiwi's feathers. It's a really beautiful wood.

Anyway, here's a pic.

Also, I was going to try a Damascus next and was wondering how I could etch 'ARC' into the blade - similar to the 'Kiwi' razor (I have a Gelandangan Etcher) whilst still showing the pattern of the Damascus steel after etching?

I think I also need to etch a bit deeper too?

Any thoughts, advice appreciated.

Best wishes

Dave

Nice, it does resemble those strange creatures

It looks good and that bird reminds me of the boot polish can.

I think you hit the nail on the head. I really like the cross grain look on Leopard Wood.

Looks good and functional...you did good!

I like the texture of the scales a lot, very nice work.

Originally Posted by spazola

I like the texture of the scales a lot, very nice work.

Yes, I like them also. They remind me of picked bone scales.

Bob

Thats actually an optical illusion, its the grain in the wood. That cut really looks good!

Looks good mate

Very good work and those scales look great!