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  1. 01-21-2013, 03:03 AM #1
    JGarrison
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    Hello from California, I actually started making knives about 6 months ago and thought it would be cool to try and make a couple straight razors. So I came here to get some tips and learn the nomenclature.
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  2. 01-21-2013, 04:31 AM #2
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    Wellcome to SRP.where in Kali?? can you post pics of your work?
    All you need to know about Razors is right here
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  3. 01-23-2013, 12:01 AM #3
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    San Jose area. My knives are nothing fancy to look and I am still learning. Heres a few I finished up today in D2. I have a 10" wheel Ive only used a couple of times so far, looking forward to making a straight razor with it.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...NIVES/d2-1.jpg
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  4. 01-23-2013, 12:14 AM #4
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    Hi, and welcome to SRP!

    There are a couple of places you'll want to check out here:

    The Workshop

    The Forge

    Good luck

    It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
    This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
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  5. 01-23-2013, 12:39 AM #5
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    Born and raised in San Jose,your blades look very nice.
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  6. 01-23-2013, 08:45 AM #6
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    id love to see a local straight razor maker. might even be interested in buyin something. im over in fremont. been wet shaving for about five days now and i like to consider myself a pro. ok thats a lie. but im learning fast.
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  7. 01-23-2013, 08:56 AM #7
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    Welcome,,,,

    Note razor steel is tempered differently (harder) and temper is important.

    Stainless like D2 is not a common steel for razors.

    Hunt for some $5 or less cracked and broken razors to use as templates.
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