Thread: 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.

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.

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.

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

That looks awesome! Super impressive!

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.