Eventually, I will get there... I hope

Bill Ellis · Feb 28, 2009

I have been real busy making these. For each one, now that I have the tools, I want to add a bit of engraving to them. There has been a resurgance in the past couple years for using straight razors. I have shaved with one at least once a week since the early 90's. Using one forces me to slow down and appreciate a bit of simplicity and tradition once in a while.

Anyway, I don't have a lot of patterns due to lack of experience. I'm sure there is a lot more I could do with an area 5/32 inch wide and 6 inches long, I just don't know what it is yet. Suggestions are most certainly welcomed.

Bill Ellis · Feb 28, 2009

Here are 3 pics of the same razor

Peter E · Feb 28, 2009

Those are nice Bill. If you have taken any of the courses at GRS, the notebook they give out contains several border designs that would work well.

I think Sam may have posted some in the tips archive.

Peter

Robert Morales · Feb 28, 2009

Bill, Those are sweet! Which steel do you use?

steichman · Feb 28, 2009

Bill, can you tell us more about construction,steel size? they are very nice.
Steve

eastslope · Feb 28, 2009

Those are very nice knives, and I know all too well that it is very easy and fast to make good steel cut hair. But my careless ways would probably get me killed using one of those bad boys. Even though, those are very nice and thanks for posting. Seth

Andrew Biggs · Feb 28, 2009

Hi Bill

Your engraving has really enhanced an already very attractive item. They look great!!!!

Cheers
Andrew

Ron Smith · Feb 28, 2009

Hi Bill,

Nicely done!! Bravo!

Ron S

monk · Feb 28, 2009

beautiful work ! just goes to show there's no limit to creativity or practicality !

D.Ellis · Mar 1, 2009

Nice work. Great last name too

Darcy

Bill Ellis · Mar 1, 2009

Thanks for all the compliments. They are appreciated. I did take the class at GRS, I think it was last June, under the guidance of Rex. He was extremely helpful and I feel I learned a great deal from him.

I use ATS-34 mostly for my steel and shoot for 58-60 RC for hardness. I also use plain ole 0-1 tool steel on occasion. I use mostly exotic woods for scales. I really like the burls but I have to make a liner for those because they just aren't strong enough to withstand the flexing.

If I get a bit better at this engraving stuff, I think I might go ahead and match it up with what's left of my Asian tusk or use the 10-inch piece of fossilized walrus tusk I have been hoarding for a couple years. I just hope I don't go to looking at it and think I need to learn how to scrimshand as well.

Sam · Mar 1, 2009

Very clean cutting and nicely done, Bill.

Joe Mason · Mar 1, 2009

Great job Bill. The engraving adds a nice touch to your razors. Thanks for sharing.

Joe

Chapi · Mar 1, 2009

Very nice! I can see an upswing in straight razors being used as we move away from our disposable economy-good news for engravers, I think. The more "nice things" that people have to replace plastic crap, the better we will all be. I like the inlays on the handle also.

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