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05-30-2023, 09:02 PM #1
8/8 Razor blade with emerald, no scales
Up for auction is something I made a LONG time ago and finally decided to finish and let go. It's from a point in time that can only be described as 'WTF was I thinking'
This is something I made when I was still starting out, all those years ago.
It is an 8/8 blade in SC145 steel which is extremely pure steel with 1.45% carbon. The blade has a hamon. You can see it in the 2nd picture. Note that the hamon picture was before setting a bevel. There is a 1/4" emerald set in both shoulders. The holes will fit 1/16 pin stock so you could use brass or nickel silver. Now for the pivot hole. That was an accident. For some reason I drilled the pivot hole with the same drill for partially drilling the holes for the emeralds. You could use this razor kamisori style, or you could put in a brass or G10 insert 1/4" and drill a new pivot hole.
The pivot hole is why I've had this sitting on my bench for i don't know how many years. But someone may as well use it, it's a nice enough blade and if you can make scales, this could be a cheap way to own an 8/8 razor.
Let's start the auction at 100 USD, shipping included. The auction runs to the 4th of June, 9PM CST.
EDIT: If needed I can supply some material for scales at cost.
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05-31-2023, 12:58 AM #2Senior Member
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I will gladly start this at $125
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06-03-2023, 06:09 AM #3
1 more day to go
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06-04-2023, 01:27 AM #4Senior Member
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The pivot hole size is nothing.
Come on!
Someone beat me on this bid!
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06-04-2023, 11:51 AM #5Senior Member
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Wow! that is tempting, it's even my birth stone!
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06-04-2023, 12:14 PM #6
I have 6 more matched pairs of that size Emerald, which have been sitting in my inventory for years. Basically, I needed 2, and bought a lot like this.
Originally Posted by tintin
If you top Tim's bid by 50, you get the razor and my 12 remaining Emeralds
Or by 25 and 6 Emeralds.
6 mm emeralds usually go for 7.5 to 10$ apiece on ebay.
Maybe you could make emerald studded Coat hangers or fire pokers?Last edited by Bruno; 06-04-2023 at 12:18 PM.
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06-06-2023, 12:41 AM #7Senior Member
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Bummer, guess I missed out. Things like this I have to give some thought to. Would have to sell some things to get it. Congrats Tim! I know it will be a great shaver.
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06-06-2023, 11:35 AM #8Senior Member
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It doesnt say sold yet! Originally Posted by tintin
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06-06-2023, 06:40 PM #9
You're right, it didn't but the time has ended, I've already contacted Tim who won.
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06-06-2023, 09:20 PM #10Senior Member
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The payment has been sent
I have made 4 payments through pay pal. One was to my daughter for a test and the rest have been to you Bruno.
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