Why in the world would a horne need a razor? (pic)

Ivan Campos

Ivan Campos

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Here is the "Horse Razor" a creative little knife by knifemaker Francisco Ferrari, an Army sergeant that lives in Mato Grosso.
The knife is forged from a horseshoe and has a welded 5160 core for the edge. Finish is "brute de forge" (isn't it a nice way to call this type of knives?) and the leatherwork is as fucional as can be.
Francisco is a new maker that likes to forge and try different things. He already forges his own damascus and seems to be a very promising artisan.
Let me know what you think, guys

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I don't know, Ivan. I like some of the pieces I've seen that were intentionally aged, and some with the top of the blade left rough from forging. But, don't think I've seen anything before that looks like it has scale still on it. Guess it is a bit primative for my liking. It certainly is different though. I like that part of it.

Please excuse my ignorance, but are horseshoes iron or steel? At first I couldn't understand why someone would weld steel onto steel, but then I remember all my Zane Grey stories talking about the "ironshod feet of the horses . . ."??

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Hello

Regarding your question, at least in Brazil today's horseshoes are made of a soft material that won't hold an edge, like mild steel, but people use to say that older horseshoes could be hardened.
I really can't tell you if this is true, though.

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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!


http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos

Visit Cutelaria Hoje - The first Brazilian virtual knife magazine
(English/Portuguese)
http://www.cutelariahoje.com.br
 
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