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11-02-2009, 01:39 AM
huracan

Custom Japanese

Hi guys, wanted to share my new acquisition. It was made for me by Tslil (Alchemist), a true gentleman to deal with. I've had a couple of shaves with it; it is lighter than what I'm used to, but it is so sharp that there really is no effort in slicing hairs.

It being my first Japanese style razor, I was surprised at how easy it was from shave one to cover every spot on my beard doing just a right handed, one side of the blade shave. Thanks to JimR's video, I realized early that I really had to forget about a regular approach and just let the blade do it's thing. I think because the edge is only 50mm, this is accomplished easier than, say, with a razor edge of western proportions.

The sheath (saya), is bamboo to match the handle.

Anyhoo, here are the pictures taken by TC, the brush and bowl are his. Enjoy

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9010/tcblade6.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/481/tcblade5.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3306/tcblade3.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1053/tcblade2.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7982/tcblade1.jpg
11-02-2009, 01:54 AM
Del1r1um

very cool blade, looks like fun!
11-02-2009, 02:13 AM
DPflaumer

Oh man that thing is beautiful. Does Tslil (Alchemist) have a website?
11-02-2009, 02:56 AM
mainaman

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

Oh man that thing is beautiful. Does Tslil (Alchemist) have a website?

TC Blades - TC Blades Japanese style kitchen cutlery and much - much more...

the guy is very respectable on the Knife Forums and the Foodie Forums.
11-02-2009, 04:58 AM
SiRed8

Congratulations on new acquisition mate! I knew I saw similar razor like that!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post459346

So awesome! I really like the sheath that came with as well as wrapper. The bowl and brush give it that "rustic" look. Very nice
11-02-2009, 05:05 AM
wedwards

very nice work.....i knew i shouldnt have clicked on that link....very tempting....
11-02-2009, 05:56 AM
DubiousAtBest

Now that is a looker! I might have to try a Japanese razor one of these days.
11-02-2009, 07:02 AM
SiRed8

When you get chance please post cross-section of your razor.
I checked the site but to no avail. I was really impressed with craftsmanship overall as well as information he provided in general.

Thanks
11-02-2009, 08:36 AM
huracan

It is indeed such a beautiful blade. I will post some more pictures of my own later on. That picture TC posted on the Japanese Razors Club thread is what prompted me to contact him about making another one :D.

This one here was hand forged by him out of O1 steel.

His website is full of information, as you see his family specializes in making Japanese traditional cutlery.
11-02-2009, 11:25 AM
SiRed8

I really liked the section on honing. Really stressed how you needed to properly lapped the stones and such. What confused me though was the fact he mentions kireba and cutting edge separately but as I recall kireba is the "cutting edge." Based on diagram one would assume it's the bevel but it is not.
11-02-2009, 11:35 AM
JonnyO

Great razor! I adore his knives.
11-02-2009, 12:53 PM
Telerian3

Japanese Str8

Very impressive. I aquired a simular styled knife I use in costumeing, but would adore to have one of these someday.

The website you gave doesn't have a section for Str8 razors, it looks like just for cutlery. Could you share with us how you got it?

I'm a newer member on the site myself, and looking for a blade I'm going to enjoy owning even if I don't like shaving with it. I still want to collect blades. Yours is one I would aquire even if I didnt know it was made for shaving :)

Thanks, Telerian3
11-02-2009, 02:40 PM
keenedge

Very nice razor! I really like the design of the case as well. It's simple and practical.
11-02-2009, 08:17 PM
Alchemist

Hi All. Thanks for all the kind words. I think I am sitting in front of my monitor blushing. This was a really fun project to work on, and a true pleasure.

Regarding our section on straights - It's in the making. We are a bit swamped at the moment so have not had time to put anything neither here nor on our own site.

Thanks again :)
11-02-2009, 08:36 PM
DPflaumer

I can't wait to see it when it goes up!

What a beautiful piece of work.
11-03-2009, 03:54 AM
RudyG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemist

Hi All. Thanks for all the kind words. I think I am sitting in front of my monitor blushing. This was a really fun project to work on, and a true pleasure.

Regarding our section on straights - It's in the making. We are a bit swamped at the moment so have not had time to put anything neither here nor on our own site.

Thanks again :)

יפה יפה מאוד!!!

Any plans on working with Stainless based steels? Just curious.

Rudy
11-03-2009, 05:54 AM
Alchemist

Quote:

Originally Posted by RudyG

יפה יפה מאוד!!!

Any plans on working with Stainless based steels? Just curious.

Rudy

תודה רבה על המחמאה. לרגע דאגתי שאין כאן עוד דוברי עברית :)

We use Carbon steels only. I doubt we will be using stainless in the foreseeable future.
11-03-2009, 01:29 PM
RudyG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemist

תודה רבה על המחמאה. לרגע דאגתי שאין כאן עוד דוברי עברית :)

We use Carbon steels only. I doubt we will be using stainless in the foreseeable future.

Well, when my move if finally complete, maybe I'll come visit you guys in the south and drool all over your knives and razors. :D

Rudy
11-03-2009, 01:48 PM
Alchemist

Let us know. We will be happy to have you... :)

ברוך הבא תמיד
11-04-2009, 05:19 AM
DwarvenChef

Ouststanding piece, Love the whole gathering in the pics. I find the bowl very intriging as well, great gathering of gear there :)
11-04-2009, 05:41 AM
AirColorado

TC please let us know when you have any more of these ready to go. In the meantime I'd like to have a rush order for that bowl, brush, and blade if you don't mind :-)
11-04-2009, 06:33 AM
Alchemist

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirColorado

TC please let us know when you have any more of these ready to go. In the meantime I'd like to have a rush order for that bowl, brush, and blade of you don't mind :-)

I'm afraid I have to "Plead the fifth" on that one. :w
11-05-2009, 09:54 PM
DPflaumer

I can't get over how great this razor looks. It is absolutely fantastic.
11-06-2009, 01:30 AM
huracan

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRed8

When you get chance please post cross-section of your razor.
I checked the site but to no avail. I was really impressed with craftsmanship overall as well as information he provided in general.

Thanks

I was away from home for a few days. Here is a pic of the tip; it looks narrow and small, but notice the razor tapers in all dimensions to the tip. It is about 5/8 at the toe end and 6/8 at the heel. Hope it gives a good idea of the grind.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4599/p1010399.jpg
11-06-2009, 01:31 AM
huracan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

I can't get over how great this razor looks. It is absolutely fantastic.

It shaves as good as it looks :D
11-06-2009, 01:34 AM
DPflaumer

Thats always good news. I really hope the trial that thebigspendur is doing works out well for me. I couldn't imagine only having one western straight, but I do believe I could be a very happy man with a single razor if it were a beautiful japanese piece.