Thought this was very interesting. A man with vision that's for sure:
http://www.franksknives.com/razorspa...g_razor_03.jpg
http://www.franksknives.com/razorspa...g_razor_02.jpg
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Thought this was very interesting. A man with vision that's for sure:
http://www.franksknives.com/razorspa...g_razor_03.jpg
http://www.franksknives.com/razorspa...g_razor_02.jpg
Amazing... this shows true graphical art braincells!
Very unique and a true piece of art.
:tu
Very nice; amazing detail. I'd call the The Black Heron if it hasn't officially been named already.
Chris L
how do you hone that? Ie what do you do in terms of resting the spine on the hone?
Beautiful! Where did you find that?
Bob
Thats what I was thinking ...Quote:
Originally Posted by loueedacat
That is definatly the next level in design. Beautiful blade !
how extraordinary
Very impressive work. I prefer a more traditional look but that is a beauty.
is it just for looks or does it shave do you all think?
Red
joel from B&B has one I believe he rates it above all others
what happened to his chronik?Quote:
Originally Posted by edk442
that is a nifty custom though isn't it!
yea, every new razor Joel gets is the best in the world and he seems to get razors like I buy groceries.Quote:
Originally Posted by edk442
Its a nice design for a display razor but its a little too avant garde for my tastes.
It actually came through on my RSS reader from a design site I subscribe to. It was very unexpected:Quote:
Originally Posted by pavelaw
A Real Unique And Creative Interpretation Of The Classic Straight Razor - The Damascus Birdwing By Knife Maker, Frank J.... - #17093 - NOTCOT.ORG
Apparently, Warner makes very few razors a year as he only does it for a hobby. The bird wing is truly gorgeous and it looks like it would be highly maneuverable. From everything I read about him, it seems as though yellow cake uranium is slightly more available.
Truly unique and great work!
-Rob
I tested several of these a couple years ago. They are very pretty, but I felt like I was shaving with a pocket knife.Quote:
Originally Posted by edk442
Lynn
Damascus steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
I'm sure it is a joy to shave with and it probably gives outstanding shaves.
You know you just gave me an idea. I have a Bertram Hen and Rooster pocket knife with a hollow grind blade. Maybe I can sell it to Joel as a straight and make a fortune.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
haha yeah i seem to a recall a picture of the birdwing razor held in the hand. it's TINY!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
Is it possible to make really unusual shaped blade with a spine that you could clip on to the razor whilst honing and remove during shaving - it could make for some very interesting designs.
I know Livi has done that for a razor with abalone spine inlays or something. The point is- the shape of the blade would have to be conducive to a spine following the curvature of the edge IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickyspaghetti
What I meant was a straight edge, but with the rest of the blade in whatever shape that pleases you then when you come to hone it, you clip on the straight spine that enables you to hone the edge with no problems.
I have several razors that have uneven spines that make honing a pain - not from creativity but age. Maybe if you used an artificial spine you could hone them much easier as the spine would be perfectly proportioned relative to the edge.