Thread: The Butchered Blade

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'm there! Oh yeah!
As we get closer to that time, pm me with info on what I can bring or chip in to help make it come together...
Anything, just no strippers. Lol

That would be a great time of year for Texas. Wished i could come, but work wouldn't let me , its the busy time of year.

Originally Posted by guitstik

That's Chevy Chase, good catch outback. Do you remember what he was saying in that scene?

Called it a night so I have moved into the house to see if I can get an edge on a Wosti frame back with the new Lipshaw hone I just got.

A bit late on reply.. But yes.
I LIKE IT. Demon dust that is.

Here is a little progress on the GD makeover. I straightened the spine of the razor and also so ok the slight smile out of the edge. Now the edge and bevel are parallel and straight. The spine is also straight and close to parallel as well. Next will probably be some hand sanding to feather the grind I made at the heal of the razor into the tang.

I have also thought about some handle ideas. I think I am leaning towards the middle design. I.left the bottom blank incase any of you guys have some good ideas on the handle shape.

I think 2 looks good - I assume you will taper in both the top/bottom and front/back planes?

I like the #1. It appears to allow the use of the kami from any angle as does the wa kamisori. I often use my kami so the ability to change hands and grips constantly is a very good feature.
Lookin' good!
~Richard

Oh yes, brake cleaner spray will remove the GD silk screen from the blade and de-grease the tang before gluing.

Originally Posted by yotebuster1200

Here is a little progress on the GD makeover. I straightened the spine of the razor and also so ok the slight smile out of the edge. Now the edge and bevel are parallel and straight. The spine is also straight and close to parallel as well. Next will probably be some hand sanding to feather the grind I made at the heal of the razor into the tang.

I have also thought about some handle ideas. I think I am leaning towards the middle design. I.left the bottom blank incase any of you guys have some good ideas on the handle shape.

#2 looks good.
Seems it would keep from rolling in hand.

Coming home men. Looking forward to a nice shower and shave. Should be in the shop tomorrow for a" little" razzer work . just a little though, maybe work on the scales, something light not too demanding, just can't stand being idle ( had enough of that while in the hospital)
Arms are a bit sore from the I Vs they had in both arms, and blood pressure band that would check my pressure every half hour automatically, wich in turn bruised my left arm pretty good.
Here's a before and after pic of my heart.

Before stent

After stent

Well, though I have little experience with kamis, from what I know it seems that no.1 would be a better design.
Also, though it should mean less IMO, aesthetically no.1 I think looks better.
Functionally speaking, I could be way off.

Originally Posted by outback

Coming home men. Looking forward to a nice shower and shave. Should be in the shop tomorrow for a" little" razzer work . just a little though, maybe work on the scales, something light not too demanding, just can't stand being idle ( had enough of that while in the hospital)
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Glad your gonna be back in a comfortable environment!
A bit of light work to stay active without pushing it too much sounds like a great idea (though I'm no doctor), it could be good for your state of mind... important I think.
Right on man!

Welcome home safe and sound Mike!!
And as if your anvil donations didn't prove you have a big heart, we now have pictorial proof!!!!
Looks like good flow and no damage! Awesome sir.