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    i'm not trying to take from anyone or discredit them for their work or hard earned time they have put in. But I'm sure Bruno will even agree this is not a difficult build from stock removal of a proper thickness bar. And as long as you can put an edge on, that should not be an issue either.

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    You guys are just saying, oh you can't do it, you can't do it because YOU can't do it. Doesn't mean if this guy doesn't have the know how and passion to do it, that he can't do it.

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    That's an excellent idea. A 7 day blade only set.

    Do you think a knifesmith would be able to make a flat blade such as the one used here?

    What would be a good steel to use?
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    I'm not sure of the steel. Anything that's good for a razor. Sure there's plenty of threads here or knowledgeable people to answer that question. Bû certainly. Anyone who does any steel work what so ever could. You could even do it easily with a few files, grinder, and belt sander. Just need to start with the proper thickness, cut out the design, heat treat it, and throw an edge on it. Toughest part would be the heat treating. But could just stick it in some coals/embers until it's nice and evenly red. Than dip it in some oil, than bake it.

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    I don't really believe it is that simple Wightman. Bladesmith's are tradesmen, and are taught the proper way to make a razor blade. That's why there are so few custom makers that make quality blades. It's an art and a science. Not just something "anyone who does any steel work what so ever could"

    I'm a farmer, and I do fabricate parts when needed, and weld pretty dang good. But I wouldn't go trying to make a straight razor blade........but that's just me
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    Or, one could simply buy a beautiful vintage 7 Day Frameback set, by Jacques Lecoultre like this one....I have a 3 day version:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dieseld View Post
    I don't really believe it is that simple Wightman. Bladesmith's are tradesmen, and are taught the proper way to make a razor blade. That's why there are so few custom makers that make quality blades. It's an art and a science. Not just something "anyone who does any steel work what so ever could"

    I'm a farmer, and I do fabricate parts when needed, and weld pretty dang good. But I wouldn't go trying to make a straight razor blade........but that's just me
    Don't see why you guys think it's so impossible for a normal guy
    I have to respectfully disagree. There are thousands of everyday Joes now that make custom knives and razors. Definitely different qualities and levels of expertise to them. But if you have the right tools, know how, and drive to do it... you can do anything. And this is just a flat blade. What would be so difficult of making it from using the stock removal technique? Forging it might be a little difficult getting them to the right thickness etc, and a ton of sandiñg and what not. I agree on normal straights, making a hollow blade would be difficult without the double grinding wheels. But I don't know why you guys think it's so impossible for a normal guy to try his hand at making them. Would every knifesmith not have had to started that way? And for sure you will have alot of mistakes, and mess ups and start overs and work with and around messups as you go. But I don't see why anyone who has the passion, know how and tools, can't have a go at it.
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    There are thousands of everyday Joes now that make custom knives and razors. Definitely different qualities and levels of expertise to them.
    Yes some knives, but very few razors. And seriously, are they useful and give the proper shave? Isn't the quality and usefulness of the product what matters?

    Would every knifesmith not have had to started that way?
    Nope, most apprentice under a master to learn. I mean why waste thousands of dollars and make the learning curve decades instead of years?

    I haven't held one of these blades, but I'm pretty sure there is an edge, or thickness to the top to hold it in. If I'm mistaken, then I'm sure someone will correct me
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