A Custom Razor

Well everyone, I finally finished a custom that I plan to sell. Everything here was done by me. The blade is 8/8 or slightly larger. Made of O1 (high carbon steel). The scales are canvas micarta with .45 shells on both sides. The shells were tough to do because of the non-exact fitting hole which they needed to sit in. I still need to hone it, but it should be just like all the others I've made so far- i.e. a great shaver. I do need to say that I hate these photos. They really don't make it look as good as it does in person. The harsh light makes it look scratched and less than shiny. I need a professional photographer from now on- really. Anyway- hope you all enjoy.

Very interesting design. Thanks for sharing. I'm curious, about how thick are the scales?
Kent

True talent. If it shaves as good as it looks, (and I've no reason to believe it won't) then you've hit one out of the ballpark with this.

Beautiful, love the .45

Cheers
D

That is nice looking piece of artwork!

A true work of art.

Great work Alex. I've been looking forward to see what you would turn up. It is a great piece.

That's very nice Alex. I go by your site regularly to see what you have, and you always deliver nice work. :nj

Very cool Alex! I'd love to give it a whirl...

Awesome! I love the creativity and the lines.

Damn Alex,

you never heard of Speer Gold Dot, you had to use Federal! :)

That is a wicked sharp looking combo my friend.

Truly another masterpiece.

Nice Alex!! A true beauty!!!

Great work! I like the shell casing emblem!!!:tu

Very nice alex.. what a blade!

Really beautiful work. It's nice to see another custom option.

Dave

Very nice. The 45ACP inlay is an nice touch. That would be wicked as a blade inlay. A live primer would look interesting (clean, no dimple) but a bit more explosive. I have always wanted to try making a couple of blades but for now doing a regrind is my limit.

I have been kicking around the idea of doing a cigar band mosaic set of scales. You may have pushed me over the edge. Darn nice blade.

beautiful!!!! I love that blade and the scales are excellent as usual! I've long waited to see what you'd churn out blade wise and I like the route you're taking right now. I bet it's a wicked good shaver and am grateful we get to see it.

Red

Alex Damscus .. now we're talking , in the particular design of James razor ( hint hint ) -- I'm very very interested to know . Only yesterday I was about to make enquiries about a custom damascus however my machine crashed and I never sent the mail ..

awesome work on the razor you posted .. Little things impress me , like your custom sig :-)

I'm easily pleased ...
kind regards GArry

Truly a remarcable work!! Just love it!:) Congrats!..Ill be looking forwards to own one of your razors some day! I will try to get rich soon:):)

Most impressive! Well done! The owner of that razor will be very proud to have it in their rotation. I know I would!!:tu:tu

Meh...I'm not really all that impressed.

I wouldn't pay a dollar more for that than I would for a Joe Chandler, Josh Earl, Robert Williams, or some of the other rather lofty company you know find yourself in!! (I hope this comparison shows that the "I'm not that impressed line was meant in jest)

I've shaved with a few of your blades (restore/customs) and now own one as well. I would be honored to have one of your full customs in my collection/rotation...whether I have a say in the design or now. If you follow the Ellis framework, can I get on the list to get on your waiting list now?

Great job Alex. Looking forward to more of your work!!

Looks good.

But I am a 45 long colt fan :)

good work

Crom

Nice! impessive

A great looking razor.

To get the pictures you want, do some research on a "light tent" or a "photographic tent". They will give you the even light you need with out the shadows or bright spots that can make it hard to get good photos. Good luck. (and again, love the razor)

Stick.

Great work. I particularly like the blade shape and tang. I'll bet this razor would feel quit comfortable in the hand with that thumb notch and sweep to the tail.

Whoa! That's the big gun in the firing squad!
That razor speaks military all the way!
Great job!:)