Thread: Potato Chip Razor

The axis deer antler scales are different from whitetailed deer...but I don't know about reindeer antlers as I have never worked with it. As far as I know, there is no need for "stabalizing" the antler. The axis antlers don't have the spongy marrow like I was accustomed to with whitetail deer. It only has a small vein in the center. It works a lot like horn to be honest. I didn't treat it with anything & doubt I will. My scales stay pretty dry while shaving, only an occasional "plop" of shave soap may get on them.

Wow, very nice indeed. I really like your choice of scales, they really set off the blade.

Considering the tools and such you used I can only imagine the razors you'd be making if you had the full gear. And like Charlie said, Your determination and attitude are rock solid. Two thumbs up!

You've built something special there.

You really show off how talent and desire is what it's all about. Anyone can buy tools, but the skill behind them is doing the real work.

That one turned out really nice. Despite only getting to fiddle with them before and after heating, they are lightweight in the hand. I thought there would be a lot more movement/warpage with all those scallops, but it was really stable. It's a well balanced blade that does not feel like it's as substantial as it really is. If that makes any sense...

You gentlemen are too kind. I can tell you that it took a bit to get the edge where I wanted it. I look forward to shaving with it tomorrow (it's 12:30 am here) morning.

The scallops Mike is mentioning is my other two blades that I had spoke about earlier in the thread that are still in the works stage:

The drool factor of your razors is off the scale. Major kudos!

Incredible work.

Wow Shooter, thats some great work. Inspirational.
Grant

Does anyone know of where I could send them off for laser-etching where I could get my name or "Shooter" cut into them??

Probably should have done it before the heat treat...just didn't get to it.