Thread: 3rd razor

Just finished and shaved with this. Far from perfect, but getting there a little at a time. Biggest issue is the center of the edge is just a hair thinner than the ends, only noticeable with close observation, but bugs my OCD. I know what caused it and will correct it on the next one. Since it wasn't just rite even after hand sanding I thought I'd try an experiment with something other than mycarta for the scales.

Blade is forged from 52100, 7/8" with 3" cutting edge, the thinnest I've ground yet, 7 1/2" overall closed. Scales are from an old block of African black wood I've had for a while. I had to fill a couple tinny knot holes, so it was less than stellar wood, but good enough for my new shaver and to find out if I like natural materials on a SR. Wedge is ivory mycarta, pins and washers are brass.

Only one shave with it so far, but I am really liking it. Personally though, I'm finding I prefer a bit more curve to the handle, but that may just be what I'm used to. Think I'll go for a shorter tail on the next as well. SR's are surprisingly complicated.