A sharp blade from a cutthroat razor?
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I did one years ago when I was roughly 10 years old, a sheep's foot style lends itself well to that kind of blade, but the top spine area would need thinning out, like the tommi blades, and bring the cutting edge up to thicker steel, as the chips on these can be huge, and you need a bit more thickness behind the edge.
If I was not so pushed for time myself, I would do it, but I have a house build that has been waiting 12 years, and my own blade projects, most of which are 5 years in the making....
If I was not so pushed for time myself, I would do it, but I have a house build that has been waiting 12 years, and my own blade projects, most of which are 5 years in the making....
I can shape and grind the blade for you, and leave you to put a handle on?
If your interested, in that it honestly will not take long. Send me a pm and we can arrange to get that bit done at least......if time is available, I might be able to place a Hazel handle on too?
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Well I thought I would share the modified razor, in case others would like to have a go.
Sheep's foot shaped using a slitting 1mm disc, and cooled with water not to destroy the original heat treat, then final shape using a belt sander.
Edge was raised to slightly thicker blade stock, re-ground, and 20 degree either side mirco bevel for strength.
The handle is seasoned hazel, bark left on for rustic look. Just to note, when doing simple handles like this, choose the comfortable section of the stick (in both left and right hands), before cutting and fitting blades.
The curve of the handle matches the blade, this is meant to be blade forward, as requested for leather work.
It is not the prettiest knife I made, rustic was the request and feels good in the hand. Nice small project
Cheers @Tengu
Sheep's foot shaped using a slitting 1mm disc, and cooled with water not to destroy the original heat treat, then final shape using a belt sander.
Edge was raised to slightly thicker blade stock, re-ground, and 20 degree either side mirco bevel for strength.
The handle is seasoned hazel, bark left on for rustic look. Just to note, when doing simple handles like this, choose the comfortable section of the stick (in both left and right hands), before cutting and fitting blades.
The curve of the handle matches the blade, this is meant to be blade forward, as requested for leather work.
It is not the prettiest knife I made, rustic was the request and feels good in the hand. Nice small project
Cheers @Tengu
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