Thread: Who Produces Custom Razors?

I'm aware that there are many people out there who produce custom razors. I am trying to compile a list of these craftsman for future reference, any help would be appreciated.

I'm aware of the likes of Bill Ellis and Joe Chandler; however, it would be interesting to know of any others. Post any names -- preferably with a link to their site, if they have one, here!

Cheers,
Paddington.

Jimmy, you are a star!

You forgot Bill Ellis he makes some outstanding stuff.

Straight Razors



Later,
R

Originally Posted by Paddington

Jimmy, you are a star!

An up and comer is our own Philadelph here. Get them while the prices are still reasonable. He will be on the top of the line sooner then later. Randydance won't be far behind is my guess.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

An up and comer is our own Philadelph here. Get them while the prices are still reasonable.

He makes awesome razors for sure.

The thing is, he keeps / collects them, photographs them, posts them... but he doesnt SELL them!

Originally Posted by riooso

You forgot Bill Ellis he makes some outstanding stuff.

Straight Razors



Later,
R

If you re-read the first post Paddington said,"I'm aware of the likes of Bill Ellis and Joe Chandler; however, it would be interesting to know of any others."

I have one of Bill's and some of Joe's and they are better then first class.

I'm very excited to get THIS RAZOR hopefully by next week.

Terry Knipschield of Rochester, MN is a master hollow grinder. He's been making custom knives for decades, but he'll also make razors and he's been shaving with a straight razor since he was 17.

I've met him several times and was fortunate enough, as was Randy Tuttle and Sean aka Purvis to have Terry give us a hollow grinding demo at Mike Blue's recently. I've seen both the razor I'm getting and the other that's still available on his website firsthand last year. Very very nice razors with top notch craftsmanship.

Terry will make custom razors and my gosh look at those prices. Those prices are unheard of for someone with that level of bladesmithing experience.

Needless to say I've VERY EXCITED to get that razor. It will be my first stainless and ATS-34 no less and a mammoth ivory spacer.

Chris L

Sorry about that!


R

[quote=Chris L;323967Needless to say I've VERY EXCITED to get that razor. It will be my first stainless and ATS-34 no less.

Chris L[/quote]That is a beauty Chris

Looks like he made another at the same time. That is a bargain for a handcrafted razor! Keep us updated & let us know how you like it.