Straight razor in 1095 and Desert Ironwood!!

[Joe Calton]

So almost a year ago, I came across my old straight razor while looking for a particular pocketknife. and decided to start making some. Little did I know how involved that one thought would be. but after a couple months and quite a few not so good razors, everything came together and they are doing very well! here is a nice one in 1095 and desert ironwood!



OAL closed 7 3/8"

edge length is 3"

7/8's

grind- 1/4 hollow, .245" thick at the spine, .034" measured 1/4" behind the edge, and .006" thick at the shoulder of the edge.

steel- 1095 high carbon, differentially hardened. heat treat includes a double normalize, double anneal, triple edge quench and triple temper for a really nice performing blade that takes and holds a great edge and yet is easy to hone!

edge- honed with one layer of electrical tape, and finished on a naniwa 12,000, stropped on canvas with crox, then canvas, and finished on English bridle. then test shaved for 3 shaves, stropped, and disinfected in barbasol. edge angle is 17.19 degrees

finish- machine a45 finish, then cold blued

scales- Desert Ironwood one piece with brass washers and pins.

weight - 2.80 ounces, I like a heavier razor as it settles the slight shake in my hand.

$195 plus $5 for shipping/insurance to CONUS. I can accept paypal Joe357m@bresnan.net or money order. It is also listed on my website at www.caltoncutlery.com



1st to post ill take it gets it!!

 

[Joe Allen Knives-2017]

Nice piece Joe, I have a couple factory ones . Always thought they were cool an should have one or two of them.

 

[Joe Calton]

Thanks!! yes they are fun to look at and to shave with :} ive got a whole box full of vintage ones I picked up to study, I think my favorite vintage one is a 100ish year old Kropp that I keep on the stand and use once a month or so.