custom ish blade blank project

**L R Harner** · 03-11-2009, 04:03 AM

not for sue about how the un hardened blank think might go yet

**ranlome** · 03-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Beautiful work. I'll add it to the list of things to save for.

**antioch510** · 03-12-2009, 01:50 PM

These look very nice! I like the idea of getting a semi-custom blade blank and getting to pick out the final features that complete it.

Very nice work!!!

Steve

**oldblades** · 03-12-2009, 06:46 PM

Just got this in the mail at noon. Had to do something. This is a fantastic blade. Can't wait to get home and hone this one. Thanks," Butch " ,outstanding work and finish.

Tim

Oh ,I made the scales tulip wood. not finshed yet.

Pivot pin is great.

this what it is getting to add a little color

**kenneyty** · 03-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Got my smiling notch in the mail today. It's a beauty. Excited to get started on it. I'll be sure to post pics!

Thanks for making me feel like a slacker, Tim!

Looking good.

**L R Harner** · 03-12-2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by oldblades

Just got this in the mail at noon. Had to do something. This is a fantastic blade. Can't wait to get home and hone this one. Thanks," Butch " ,outstanding work and finish.

Tim

Oh ,I made the scales tulip wood. not finshed yet.

dam thats sexy

how did you like working witht he folder pivot and not having to pin the blade?

im sure the points will be fun to hold onto while shaving but i love it

**Seraphim** · 03-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by oldblades

Just got this in the mail at noon. Had to do something. This is a fantastic blade. Can't wait to get home and hone this one. Thanks," Butch " ,outstanding work and finish.

Tim

Oh ,I made the scales tulip wood. not finshed yet.

Sweet scales for that razor!!!!!

**cotdt** · 03-13-2009, 02:55 AM

out of curiosity, what is so special about 52100 steel, and at what hardness do you plan to heat treat it?

**L R Harner** · 03-13-2009, 03:00 AM

its a high carbon ball bearnign steel

its got high strength for a high carbon steel as you know ball bearnings take a beating day in and out

it is known to hold a fine edge for long tim
it also holds a nice thin edge

i am running it at RC62-63 hard yes but the reward is when honed less need for touch ups