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I am making my own version of a 'sodbuster' folding knife based on the classic Sodbuster Jr. by Case. I am about done with the blade and next to make the back spring and fit it to some scales. I am...

I think 1/16" is about where I am at. On my last two razors I went to the same thickness and things went well. It's good to know what others use as a general rule. Thanks.

Bruno,
I have been leaving the edge about the thickness of a dime before I heat treat. I agree, it looks thinner than that in the picture. What thickness do you grind to before heat treatment?...

I am working on a third razor. I have this one about ready to heat treat. Looking forward to seeing how I like the shape once it's done.

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-Brian

I believe so.

Here is what I have done on the razor I am currently working on. Now for finish grinding.
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Got a second razor in the works. The plan is for it to be somewhere between a 5/8 and 6/8. Almost ready to heat treat. Now I have to drill, stamp my makers mark and take care of some jimping...

Chris,
Thanks for the links! For the knives and tools that I have made so far, I have used a local supplier here in Milwaukee and they only have the precision flat-ground stock which commands a bit...

Wow Chris! Looks good! What thickness are the razors ground from?
-Brian

Nice paint! Is that brush on application?

The bade is 3" long and it should measure 8/8. I am pretty sure this razor's size I will have to grow into as my shaving skills increase. As for the wood, I can't remember the name, it has a reddish...

Here is an update of the progress on my first straight that I have been making. Got the scales done and pinned the wedge. Still got to do some finish work on the blade and pin the blade into the...

Here is an updated picture of where I am at with making my first straight. I have been refining the grind and checking how the bevel will look as I near the end of grinding. I am pleased with the...

I am making my first straight! Here it is after tempering it. It will be an 8/8 wedge and I am grinding it from O-1 steel. For heat-treating, I left the edge about the thickness of a little less than...