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Update: Covid19 has slowed factory production over all the projects in the works at Spyderco. Even under optimum/exceptional conditions this will take time. The fastest prototype to production...

The prototype has carbon fiber scales.

I'll add that to the list of requests. I'm sure they can do any handle material. A great many of their knives have scales made of Fiber reinforced nylon...

Thanks Randy. This sort of feedback is exactly what is needed for this project. When my history with razors begins, You showed up in my shop one day... so this business of un-honeable razors is all...

Good question. The prototype has both a barber's notch and a thumb notch.

LOL. There is a fellow on the a forum who asked for a lock. I think he wanted to EDC his razor. I don't know where to put the pocket clip either.

Tentatively, we've discussed Golden CO. I...

Pete, you have a very good imagination.

Update: I'm unable to post photos at Spyderco's request until we are closer to production. for now imagine an 8/8 W&B FBU with notch and a slight smile. ;)

Bob I will do my best to get a photo up soon.

O-1 bainite structures take about an hour to develop to 100%. Water hardening steels are not known for developing bainite. "It depends" is always an operating factor. The other limitation is that...

Yes, thanks dinnermint! One conversation I had today was with a steel supplier.

The prototype is on display at the Spyderco booth at SHOT Show in Las Vegas this whole week. It's being handled...

Nice graph. Some time ago I made up some experimental blades that found their way to midwestern honemeisters. The intent was to discover the sweet spot for honing and shaveability and edge...

All good feedback gents. The idea is to get a razor out there having tried to eliminate the obvious problems that should have never been there in the first place.

Oni, the hole is not a...

I am pleased to announce that Spyderco, the knife company of Golden Colorado, has a prototype straight razor of mine. It has been accepted for evaluation for production. This is my market research....