praying mantis

[butcher_block]

least thats what i was thinking about with this build (i think it shows ) the blade is XHP powdered stainless steel and is 7/8 tall with a 1/2 hollow grind all belt finished. the scales are green anodized Ti and the spacer is stabilized claro burl with CA finish.
was a fun build all feedback welcome

 

[Grease]

That is definitely a preying mantis, and it's beautiful too.

 

[SlippyShayne]

Very nice work!

 

[Bigfattyt]

So cool!

 

[MNofUSN]

I can see the mantis

very well done

 

[keithf]

Yet another winner mate! Thanks for sharing it.
Cheers Keith

 

[fast14riot]

I have seen a lot of custom razors, this one sure stands out! How's it balance in hand? It "looks" handle heavy, but I know looks can be deceiving.


-Xander

 

[quint]

Damn dude that is pretty wicked. The name is very fitting. Very good execution.

 

[butcher_block]

as for balance yes its a bit more handle heavy but not bad (ajsuting the handle up a bit higher makes it ballance better) i have made a 2nd handle for those thaat were wantign a better using handle (you know a duel set show and go )
also i try to make sure to use heaver grinds to also help with the balance on these Ti frames

 

[The sharpend]

Awesome concept and execution .
I love makers that produce work such as this .
Kudos I'd have that in a heartbeat great job .

Edit : please can you post pictures of this open.
Perhaps on a support .
Really be appreciated thank you.

 

[Storm Crow]

That is a very lovely straight razor.

 

[butcher_block]

sure i ll get more pictures with a few different angles

 

[butcher_block]

here are a few more shots fluly closed and in use open and the inside the scales

 

[The sharpend]

Thanks for the pics the ergos when open are very mantis like.
Great interpretation .
Nice work .

 

[xuz]

Man I used to catch so many of these when I was young.
The second to last picture has a striking resemblance to the real thing.
Great looking razor!