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actually by luck on mine it squeezes right where the shoulder of the grind ends, so it grips it at the start of the tang, keeping it shut, and the rivet is tight enough there so it wont flop around...

thanks josh, the ball is just filework. it's the same diameter as the spine of the razor so it's the long taper that makes it pop out. the razor is fully functioning now and passes right thorugh the...

it's donezo. i dyed the lacewood to make the overall look less busy. CA glue finish. and i put 2 small washers on either side of the tang to make the ball go through easier. i also carved a small...

thanks guys. i'm done with the scales and all i have to do is rivet it. i'll post the japanese style one when i post this one when i'm done

so is the point of a 3rd pin for stability and a stop when it's closed?

also, that swingarm idea sounds awesome..

funny story here. what i posted is actually the 2nd attempt at a razor. what happened was (this is embarrasing) after i did the tight twist i had to forge it back into a rectangle, and the line of...

harner, your work is great. your grinds are super consistent, do you freehand grind or use a jig? also any reccomondation on wheel sizes to use?

the blade is thin on the edge, but not honed just yet, i'm waiting till i have time to finish the scales ect to hone

oh ok, that makes sense. i didn't realize that people did that. sounds like a nightmare in the forging process to achieve that

you guys are really making me feel good about my future with blades haha.i'm not sure i follow the hardended edge bit..the entire blade area is hardened and tempered. you can actually see in person...

thanks for the compliments!
ben- i have some lacewood, but i'm considering some desert ironwood because the lacewood is a busy pattern in and of itself, so i dont want it to detract from the pattern...

hey everyone, my name's Dana and i'm a student at Massachusetts college of art and design. my major is jewelry and metalsmithing and this past semester i got to study with master bladesmith, J.D....