Let's make a razor!

[flip-68]

Fascinating thread. I've always wanted a razor in this style so will be watching with interest.

Keep up the good work!

 

[mikew]

I've just ordered enough steel to make 6 of these. I should have it sorted by number 7

 

[mulligano]

I've said it before, but I'm genuinely impressed by the skill of so many members on this board. This razor looks amazing and I hope you manage to get it exactly to your liking.

Well done so far!

 

[mikew]

Managed to get some workshop time today and thought you might like to see what I got up to....

The bottom design you've seen before and I couldn't resist having a play with a 'western' style razor too



Carbon steel. Manufactured in Britain (not sure what that really means)



Here the outlines are scribed onto the steel. I then cut them out with an angle grinder and tidy up on the belt grinder

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[pjgh]

Ooh! Heart beats excitedly

 

[BraveBlades]

Very cool looking. My wallet has just hidden in the depths of my pocket, scared and trembling. You must be doing something right!

 

[mikew]

Seem to be having trouble getting these pics up. Maybe I went a bit overboard!

Here is the first one rough ground and ready for heat treatment



Got the balance point sorted now

 

[pugh-the-special-one]

Must say they both look great and the finished Kamisori looks so cool, but the western style is really doing it for me Mike great work.

 

[mikew]

Cheers guys. I don't know why that last pic is so huge! I think flickr may be having technical issues?

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One more pic to show the grind

 

[UKRob]

Grinding looks excellent Mike. With the Western - is the pivot hole a bit close? You don't want too much overhang otherwise stropping becomes a bit of a problem. You also need to make sure theres enough space to get a couple of fingers in front of the scales but still in line with the thumb notch.

 

[mikew]

I suspect you're right Rob. I haven't drilled the pivot hole yet thankfully.

 

[Johnus]

Agree100% with the need to consider maintain acne Before a razor is completed. I have a number of razors that look great but are the devil to maintain.

 

[Dublin]

Beauthyful knives on your blog, I would be interested in buying a straight to. I'll keep an eye out for the final product.

Lovely to see such beauthyful bespoke art

 

[mikew]

Agree100% with the need to consider maintain acne Before a razor is completed. I have a number of razors that look great but are the devil to maintain.

Totally agree. It's got to be form following function.

 

[Tall_Paul]

I think it's safe to say you won't have a problem shifting 'em Mike!

 

[pjgh]

... or the odd kitchen knife here or there.

I'm still mulling over exactly what I want, but it'll be 9", probably cork handled and balanced at the back of the blade. I'm still dropping between western and eastern for the shape. I'll be in touch when I've figured it out.

Good progress with the razors. The last couple of pictures makes it feel like its so close ...