Joe Chandler Wootz Damascus

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05-19-2009, 05:13 PM
IsaacRN

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Joe Chandler Wootz Damascus

Ive had this in my possession for a couple of months now, but have never taken pictures. The pictures i did take dont do it justice..and had to be fiddled with in photoshop to truly bring out the grain in the blade.

7/8 spike point Wootz Damascus crafted by Al Pendray with Rosewood Burl Scales.

I had Joe put a hammered/forged look on the spine. The spacer is metal as well to match the blade. Forgive the bad pictures, Ill get some better ones up eventually.

This is one of my top razors...and gentlemen...IMHO he definitely gives Mastro Livi a run for the money, and in all honesty...Might edge him out in some aspects. Its one of my prized possessions.
05-19-2009, 05:20 PM
Sharp&Shiny

Thats just amazing.
I do feel the RAD kicking in again . What superb craftsmanship.
Thanks for posting this beauty. Paul:bow
05-19-2009, 05:22 PM
Doc

al I can say is WOW:eek:
05-19-2009, 05:49 PM
Milton Man

Holy that is one gorgeous razor! Colour me truly jealous! Yowza! :tu

Mark
05-19-2009, 06:04 PM
JimmyHAD

Yeah, that is bad to the bone ! :bow
05-19-2009, 07:40 PM
crankymoose

Holy wow what a razor :bow
05-19-2009, 07:44 PM
hi_bud_gl

very very nice razor
05-19-2009, 08:16 PM
Blackstangal

Oh Man! That razor is all stained up.You dont want that stained up razor. I'll tell you what.I'll give you $20.00 to take it off your hands.I think I can polish it up enough for my satisfaction.Then you dont have to look at it anymore.:w I WISH!:D Thats a beautiful razor!!!!:tu
05-19-2009, 09:45 PM
coachmike

WOW!!!:bow:nj
05-19-2009, 09:49 PM
Jimbo

Niiice!!

James.
05-20-2009, 01:08 AM
Mike257

Wow that is really nice, I would love to have one like that.
05-20-2009, 01:16 AM
Croaker

Simply...an outstanding piece of art, as well as a functional tool. Congratulations! BTW-how many bevels does it have, and will you need to tape it to do a touchup honing, if that need ever arises. Might not ever need sharpening!
05-20-2009, 01:31 AM
jakoblah

Dead sexy!
05-20-2009, 01:49 AM
IsaacRN

I believe 2 bevels. I had joe put tape on it so that there would be no hone wear visible. I will be using tape if the need to sharpen it ever arises. It came shave ready of course upon arrival. Let me tell you also...that the spike on this point...nearly nicked an artery. Its deadly sharp.
05-20-2009, 06:28 AM
Big Red

I'll tell you what, Joe kicks livi's ass for looks, ESPECIALLY on the scale design. beautiful, love the thumb notch.

Red
05-20-2009, 06:39 AM
bassguy

pretty. +1 on the thumb notch
05-20-2009, 06:48 AM
kenneyty

just dead sexy! That thumb notch is... man, is it hot in here?
05-20-2009, 07:26 AM
DwarvenChef

Oh that is one fine piece of steel. Joe is putting out some might fine pieces thats for sure :D

I love the darkess of the steel, fits very well with the scales. I'm in love :D :D :D
05-20-2009, 10:13 AM
0livia

I could only repeat what is said above. Adorable! :)
05-20-2009, 01:07 PM
spazola

I think I have a new favorite looking razor. The top of the spine looks really cool. The whole tang, thumb notch with little notch it beautiful.

The whole design rocks. It looks light and nimble and rough as he## at the same time. That is quiet an accomplishment.

Very Very nice

Charlie
05-20-2009, 02:04 PM
IsaacRN

Thank you all for the kind words. When I came up with the design, I said make it simple but rustic looking. I think he did exactly what I was looking for. I had requested the spine to look like that, and he actually said it was harder doing the hammered look than most engraving on the spines that he usually does.
05-20-2009, 02:32 PM
cutalot

awsome pice of work how is she shaveing . like a light saber i would think .:jedi:i have a knife in wootz dang thing just wont dull
05-21-2009, 02:05 AM
The0ctopus

i found spome of his knives on google, but where is this guys site? where do you get i ntouch with him?
05-23-2009, 12:21 PM
sicboater

You can talk to him live at the SRP National Gathering in Asheville NC!

Or you can go to SRD website if you want to order a razor and set up a consultation.

-Rob
05-27-2009, 01:22 AM
Amyn

Simply amazing work!!!
05-27-2009, 03:11 AM
Mike257

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Originally Posted by The0ctopus

i found spome of his knives on google, but where is this guys site? where do you get i ntouch with him?

He also attends the Sunday night chat here. Not sure if he's here all the time, but the few times I went to the chat he was there
05-27-2009, 04:10 AM
onimaru55

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Wickedly beautiful ! :tu

Anyone else see the evil smiley in the scales ? :p My imaginination knows no bounds:D
05-27-2009, 04:27 AM
bpave777

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Anyone else see the evil smiley in the scales ? :p My imaginination knows no bounds:D

You eating those mushrooms from the garden again Oz :D
05-27-2009, 04:49 AM
onimaru55

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Originally Posted by bpave777

You eating those mushrooms from the garden again Oz :D

Nahh man it's in my DNA by now :roflmao
09-14-2017, 10:44 PM
LegalBeagle

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I might as well revive a zombie thread. I am now the proud owner of this piece of functional art!

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