First attempt of destroying a razor

I've done a few restores, sanding, polishing, making new scales etc. but this will be my first real attempt at remaking a razor, semi custom so to speak.

I've wanted to try a Kamisori type (note that I say type) but just haven't came around to get me one.
Yesterday I came to think of a blade I've had lying around for a while, my original plan was to make new scales and re-cover the tang in horn, but I figured it would be the perfect blade for this project.

Of course I forgot to take a before picture, but it is a Solingen,(don't remember what brand) full hollow, a tad over 5/8.

I'll try to update with pics though the process.

Here are the first pics, I have so far just grinded the toe into the shape I want, at least almost, I think it might be a little bit pointy, not sure if I'm going to change the or not yet.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...134705-903.jpg

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...134709-429.jpg

I like the shape! Mind if I use this design for my next fixed blade?

I will keep watching this thread. I'm interested to see how you're going to do the horn.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by medicevans

I like the shape! Mind if I use this design for my next fixed blade?

I will keep watching this thread. I'm interested to see how you're going to do the horn.

---

Thanks, feel free to use the design if you like, it's not like it's copyrighted :)

I'm not doing horn on this one, that was what I first had planned, but instead I'm making it a fixed blade with wood handle, I'm just about to do a little more work on it now, more pics will follow in a little while.

Dang man I was hoping I would get to see how to make one out of horn! Get going on the wood, we all want to see what you come up with.













Some of us [me] may want to borrow [steal] some ideas.........

A little more work done: Changed the toe a little bit, changed the heel and rough shaped the handle.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...c/0a335aec.jpg

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...c/bca86865.jpg

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...c/2b3606bb.jpg

How did you get the hole in the handle for the tang?

That looks awesome! Super impressive!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by medicevans

How did you get the hole in the handle for the tang?

---

Dremel, drill bit and a steady hand.

Very interesting transformation of a blade. Good idea and great work!

Finished :)

The handle is oiled with almond oil and glued to the blade with epoxy, the pin is just for looks.
It's a little bad balanced, a bit toe heavy, but I think, and hope, it won't be a problem.
I've honed it, but not tested it yet as I've got five or six razors I need to test shave it have to wait in line.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...c/DSCF0086.jpg