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02-06-2008, 12:35 PM #11
Isn't the spine a lot thinner than usual for a blade that size?
It looks like about 8/8ish to me, but my only 2 8/8s have a fairly thick spine to end up with the usual honing angle.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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02-06-2008, 12:41 PM #12
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Awesome Razor Joe !!!!!
Lynn
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02-06-2008, 12:52 PM #13Senior Member
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Once again, I am blown away by your work.
I'm trying bone and horn scales, but I think I'll leave ivory to the pros.
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02-06-2008, 02:01 PM #14Knife & Razor Maker
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It is a bit thinner than usual. The blade's actually around 7/8 though. Because of the rarity of the material, I had to make do with what I had, and she turned out to be a killer shaver (IMO) despite this. Normally I work with 1/4" thick stuff for 7/8 and up, and 3/16" for less than 7/8 blades. I've found that I can make do with thinner stuff when I have to.
Originally Posted by Bruno
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02-06-2008, 02:50 PM #15« Atomium [iron atom BXL]
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I'm not a big fan of ivory color nor of Spanish points but this razor is absolutely GORGEOUS.
The shape from the heel to the tang is mind blowing FANTASTIC !!
Chapeau !!
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02-06-2008, 05:33 PM #16
very nice, Joe!
but that's nothing new.
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02-06-2008, 05:55 PM #17Coticule researcher
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That's the most classy razor I've ever seen.
The design seems very well focused on letting those noble materials do all the talking.
A beautiful woman doesn't need much make-up...
Congratulations Joe, you made another work of art,
Bart.
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02-06-2008, 06:59 PM #18Senior Member
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Thats superb Joe I'm not a fan of ivory ,I prefere bone myself ,But as usual you've done an outstanding job.
Your another custom maker who's on my wish list.Paul
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02-06-2008, 07:02 PM #19Senior Member
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Joe, this really is a beautiful razor. You've got the midas touch.
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02-06-2008, 07:03 PM #20Mr. Meat Helmet
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Another beauty.
Joe,
What is the difference between Wootz and Damascus steel?
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