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Ignoring the amount of work ect ect. For fun, which of the following do you like the best? I would put a bit more of an even smile than what is in the images.
The first #1 one is the original then each image after is more and more modification to the blade #'s 2 thru 5 going down.
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3 and 4 look scared to me. The finger notch is a bit narrow. I like 5
2. Cut myself with the others(:-(
What is the overall length of the Blade to start with, and what are the dimensions going to be after the Mods..
That spine wear at the point is going to be an issue while honing, I would try a bevel set like recommended before any restore to see where you are starting from first, then let the razor tell you what direction to take..
To have a plan starting out is great but to "Force" a razor into a geometry situation it doesn't like :) is going to be a issue with honing every single time :(
I like the looks of #2 and #5. Wether it's feasible or not is to be seen. Best of luck, very interested to see how it turns out.
View #2 is similar in fact to one of the factory profiles. They made it with a square point.Attachment 144001
I would not change the heel. Those originally had a straight edge and honing was simple.
~Richard
I vote for 3!
If I were to do something like this I think I would be looking for ballance between the heel and toe, ie as similar a curve as possible at both ends so I guess the last one is the closest to that.
I know it's not one of the choices but, I would pull that spine back some and leave the heel alone. Make a gentle s on the toe to match the back.
I like to look of number 5, almost axe like.
I like a shape similar to No 5 on custom razors, but to be honest, on an old classic like that I would do the least amount of mods possible.
Just my thoughts
Grant
I like #5, but I would feel safer using #2 I think.
Mick
Gotta say #2 with a squared point. Glen and Richard both make very valid points.
I like that you are spending a lot of time in the design process and there is one other thing to consider. There are usually 2 design processes, one the creative, what will it look like finished and the other, more practical how do I go from this to this, how to do it.
There are usually several ways to accomplish the second and diving in with a grinder is generally not the best answer and will not yield the best results, there is a learning curve and it can be steep rendering the razor useless.
You have a nice old razor that most probably can be saved with a minimum of alteration, it is another thing if the tip was chipped and there was not much other choice.
You have received great advice in honing it first, to see if it is a viable candidate, worth your time investment, but I am in favor of saving as many of these old razors, as each day more and more of them are rusting away in trunks and attics. There again I like old cars, books, fountain pens, and firearms, most of my rotation have just been well cleaned and honed.
I would recommend you purchase a fistful of Gold Dollars and “Practice” on them. You may find you have a talent for customization and end up forging your own blades. And if nothing else get the technique down.
In the end it is your razor and you can and should do as you wish, there are better candidates out there that can be purchased for a song and you would just be saving them from the scrap heap.
I like all of your designs, I just would not do any of them to that razor.
Enjoy
I vote #2.
Well I received the razor and decided to try and keep the overall length as my design would have made the razor to short. So I tried to even the heel profile to match the excessive toe wear. I also tried to make the smile more pleasing. I added a slight thumb notch. I kept the original toe end of the spine. I then added a little of a Spanish point flare while keeping the original toe of the edge intact (plus or minus 1/32"). Since the blade width is narrower, I adjusted the tail style to allow the finger to rest askew.
I will be making some scales soon.
Before and after images.
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You succeeded in fine fashion. Thank you for the classic save. NICE!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fort
~Richard
Looks good :tu
Looks natural, very nice
Nice save.
Looks great. Really like how the lines flow. Going with the slight spanish tip makes it pop. Good job :)
I read certain phrases here on the forum and they stay in my head (for better or worse), maybe this happens to others but: one was Birnando saying, 'his beloved scuttle' and now another to add to the list, 'Spanish tip makes it pop' I can't keep from smiling when I read these, so they are good!......Quote:
Originally Posted by MattCB
I have a phrase for you all right :cenQuote:
Originally Posted by WW243
Har!!!!
Hmm, guess I need to do a bit more of a preview before I hit the post button. Glad it made you chuckle though :)
