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  1. 02-09-2013, 03:32 AM #1
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    Hi all,

    Just started poking around the forum and thought I'd better introduce myself before I started asking questions.

    I have a couple of older straight razors and a newer Timor razor I've had a play with. I'm now interested in forging out my own.

    I've made a few knives and have a little work-shop set up so I'm good to go.

    I'm gonna start of with some simple designs but my 'grail' razor will be a Damascus blade (forged myself) with hand-forged titanium hammered scales. (This may be a while in the making!)

    I'm curious to know whether there is any books or sites that have patterns or designs for blade shapes. I realise (from my reading here and google) that there is certain tips, grinds etc, but there is so many different shapes.

    Once I get some blades forged out ill post up some pics. Got to finish a few knives first but hopefully get started soon. I have some 1075 and D2 to play with first.
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  2. 02-09-2013, 03:36 AM #2
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    Hi, welcome!

    Baldy, who lives up North from you I think, makes his own razors, and they look very cool...
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  3. 02-09-2013, 03:45 AM #3
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    Nice,
    I'll have a search around and check them out. Thanks for the welcome.
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    G'day and welcome to the forum. I can't help you with any info on making a straight razor but as a keen razor collector, I'd love to get one made by an Aussie.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnmrson View Post
    G'day and welcome to the forum. I can't help you with any info on making a straight razor but as a keen razor collector, I'd love to get one made by an Aussie.
    I guess we'll have to see how we'll they turn out then : ) perhaps some Aussie hardwood scales would be in order.
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    G'Day and welcome, Matt.

    Glad to have you on board.

    Stu (str8raz0r) makes his own blades, too - maybe it might be worth shooting him a PM as well.

    Luke (McDuck) lives down your way now and has a good collection of razors - you might be able to get together with him as well.
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    Thanks havachat45, ill look them up and touch base. I'm liking this forum, seems great.
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    Welcome Matt...No, that just sounds strange...G'day Matt and welcome to the forum. I'never tried my hand at razor making, though I've made and sold a few knives in my time. Enjoy, and make sure you post pictures of any razors you forge.


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    G'day and welcome :-) I'm also in the ACT
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