Thread: Basics of starting out

Originally Posted by gugi

sure
1) pick a bar of steel
2) grind off most of it until it looks like the razor you want
3) heat treat it as appropriate for the steel type you have
4) final grinding and polishing the blade
5) make and fit a pair of scales
6) hone the razor

that's it

The cost will be $5-$100 for the steel, $500-$5000 for the grinder, $500-$2000 for the kiln, $0-$500 for books.

that about covers it

but the thing that can save you the most $$$ is info
is there any makers near you that you might be able to get a little one on one shop time with

Originally Posted by L R Harner

is there any makers near you that you might be able to get a little one on one shop time with

i highly doubt it

Originally Posted by BuddyRockefella

i highly doubt it

sorry i never taught my brother knife making as he is not overly far from you in OZ

You can give these guys a look:

Australian Knifemaker's Guild: Australian Knifemakers Guild - Home

May also be worth considering blacksmithing groups
- at least a couple of places in Melbourne - Reservoir and Wandin, but you may want to check out the knifemakers first.

I'm interested in dabbling in razor making (for fun), but have a few other things on the go currently.

Also good to read some of the razor making threads here - some great reads and progress pics.



All the best,
Michael