Thread: The family heirloom

My father who is currently being treated for stage 4 lung cancer ask that I reproduce the family heirloom, a razor that came to America with the family ancestor.



My first challenge was the razor is in prety bad shape, the tip has been broken off and there is some other damage as well.



I first photo-shopped the image to see what the razor looked like originally (the first pic has some of the damage already corrected.) This pic has the tip replaced. I used what remained of lines and extended them till the shape was whole again.



Here's the end result



Here's a comparison photo. I got very close, all measurements are the same the only error I made is the curve of the spine in front of the pivot pin. I'll eventually break it down and correct this oversite, but for now close enough, my dad wants me to shave his head with it in a couple of days before his hear falls out. This was a true labor of love and I was so happy I could make it happen.

The original blade was Damascus steel and the replacement scales where celluloid sold by 'Sears and Robuck' in 1928. The new blade is Carbon-Chromium Low Alloy and the new scales are Micarta made with white construction paper and black resin, the pins are nickle silver.

Love you Dad,

What an awesome project. My prayers are with you and your dad.

Awesome Job Mate - get moving on the shave and hope you and your Dad really enjoy it.
i have a hunting knife i made for my father many years ago. Measure against his hand to fit him perfectly and humming along right up to ready to instal bolsters and handle grips when he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. Stopped bladesmithing for a few years then one day picked it up and decided to finish it. That is now a heirloom that i will pass to my children one day. Just a pity Dad did not get to use it. He had been very excited about it and we were planning a hunt to christen it.
Anyway - point was, enjoy all the time you have.
Best Wishes and Hopes for you both.
Adam