June 11, 201511 yr Here are some of the razors in O2 tool steel. I have tried several types of steel, and imo, for razors, O2 is the best, bar none. Heat treating it is fool proof, and it doesn't ever warp during quench. It has so much manganese that it never fails to harden. It takes a very fine edge, and polishes up nicely. It also behaves well on the hones.I just picked a couple of different designs to give you an idea of some of the things I've made.The scales are almost always kirinite. I love it for scales. It is easy to work, hard enough, takes a nice sheen when buffed, and doesn't release solvent smell when sanding. It also doesn't release such hazardous dust as G10 for example.
June 11, 201511 yr Author This one is also O2, but etched after heat treatment. The inserts are 316 forgewelded in place. Not all the welds took fully, but they are peened so tight it makes no difference. I protected the bevel with nail polish during etching. At the time, I freehanded the nail polish causing a not so great appearance. These days I use masking tape when applying the nail polish, so that it is a tight line.
June 12, 201511 yr Ooooh pretty! I'd keep one of your latest catalogs on the coffee table.Frosty The Lucky.
May 29, 201610 yr Author Thanks. Although looking back at those pics, I would have done some things different. These days I have all but stopped using tool steel and only use laminated steels or wootz. I can only make a couple per month, and I prefer spending my time making things with patterns.
April 21, 20206 yr That really impressive. I really like the one with the holes in the blade (3rd down from the top)
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