Thread: Some shameless self promotion

I was thinking that you might enjoy having a look at what I'm working on now. It's a Bengall Hand forged 4/8ths. Honing the big chips out of a 4/8ths blade didn't seem like a good idea to me. So I have decided to chop it and make a mini razor, or coochie razor if you like. As I progress I will upload more pictures for you. Here is the first one.

The toe is cut. Now I have to re-shape the toe.

By the way, I used a diamond file to cut the toe. I will be using another diamond file to re-shape the toe.

I did one myself a while back, it's an excellent shaver. Everyone who tries it out wants it, even the Boss: http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ern-input.html

Sounds like a fun project. nothing goes to waste. I like that spirit. Can't wait to see the finished razor.

Here is today's update. I have cut off and re-shaped the toe. I shaped it with a diamond file. Then, because I've wanted to try it for a while, I cut some file work into the spine. The last thing I have done today is give it a bit of a sanding with 360 grit wet n dry paper.

In the picture of the file work you can see my workshop/desk/office/tea room.

How hard was the blade to shape? I've a few shitty blades here, I've been tossing the idea around.

Originally Posted by Shopi

How hard was the blade to shape? I've a few shitty blades here, I've been tossing the idea around.

If you can clamp the blade in place while you are cutting it is relatively easy. The key is to have it well clamped and then all it takes is a diamond file and persistence. When it came to shaping the end I made sure that the cut was very close to where I wanted the spine to be shaped. There is very little steel in the thin part of the blade and so it was easy to shape with a diamond file.

Some pictures of the almost finished razor.
Now I have to give it one last polish. The wedge is just a tiny bit bigger than the scales. Then I will hone it, test shave and then you might see it in the classifieds.

By the way. That last photo is to show it's size compared to one of its larger cousins.

Great job. I really like the file work on the spine.
Enjoy