Thread: A Spyderco straight razor is in the works....

Indeed, sending out early prototypes for extensive testing is probably important in the case of steel that hasn't been extensively used for razors already.

Another thing just occurring to me is if you could get something in time to send (or even better bring) to the meeting at Charlie's next month, even if number of parameters are still in progress you may be able to get particularly good testing and feedback there.

It takes at least a month for a single person to put 30 shaves on a razor while 10-15 people at a single location could do it in a couple of days.

I also agree with Tom that the presence of the hole pretty much mandates the large size.

Exciting project, looking forward to seeing the results!

My .02 would be 6/8 to 7/8 size, stiffer hollow grind (1/4 to 1/2), jimps, and clean lines. I could do without a hole, but it's not a deal breaker. if the price goes north of $200 I'd rather consider a semi-custom such as Koraat.

Originally Posted by gugi

Indeed, sending out early prototypes for extensive testing is probably important in the case of steel that hasn't been extensively used for razors already.

Another thing just occurring to me is if you could get something in time to send (or even better bring) to the meeting at Charlie's next month, even if number of parameters are still in progress you may be able to get particularly good testing and feedback there.

It takes at least a month for a single person to put 30 shaves on a razor while 10-15 people at a single location could do it in a couple of days.

I also agree with Tom that the presence of the hole pretty much mandates the large size.

Brilliant! Where would we be, without you and your input?

Ha, it is what it is

...or was that tautology...

I like Razors all shapes n sizes. What would make a difference is the steel qualities.
Cheers

I've had about five Spyderco knives over the years and they were all terrific.
I would expect no less from a razor from them.

The hole is somewhat functional on their knives providing an assist to opening the blade.
On a razor it would be purely a decoration, but I understand that it has kind of become the "Spyderco Trademark," and they want it present on as many of their products as possible. I'm ok with it as long as it has no effect whatsoever on the geometry of the blade. All it should do is reduce the weight a tad.

Put all the blade parameters in the middle range.
Everyone seems to like 6/8 or 7/8. Make it 13/16.
Make the grind half hollow.
This should be a good balance and keep the majority of the people happy.

Use top shelf steel.

Do not sell the razor and call it "shave ready" unless it is indeed "shave ready."
New or old straight shavers shouldn't be sold a new razor and have to immediately seek out a honemeister, and have to pay extra for a proper honing.

It will also be very interesting to see what the blade shape(s) are and what scale material(s) are offered.

This could be potentially very cool....if done right.

Pete <:-}

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Colorful scales styled after their pocket would be cool. Would also be less expensive than micarta or g10.

Mike, do you know the hardness of the bainite O1? I realize that there is more to edge performance than hardness, but I'm curious.

Not sure regarding the O1, but in general - this is what I've found on https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/07/...vs-martensite/:I think O1's carbon content is between 0.85 and 1%.