Forging your own blades?.....

[STOGIE]

Unknowingly, I've started two hobbies at the same time...... blacksmithing and straight razor shaving (which I had no idea would be so cool)..... eventually, once I get the basics of blacksmithing under my belt, I really want to get into knife making.

Is there anyone around here that forges their own razors?

Thanks!

[JayKay]

There are a few guys around here that forge their own blades.

[Doc4]

Congrats on picking two great hobbies, and welcome to B&B!

[Must Dash]

There are a few guys around here who forge their own identities :smile:


Welcome to B&B. Hope you enjoy the show.


Cheers


Jeremy


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[blacksmithtech]

I can forge a check :biggrin:

[Prince]

I can forge a check :biggrin:

I did this once. Not recommended. :biggrin:

Just forge ahead instead.

[KenS]

Welcome Stogie,
When I was younger I was into blacksmithing. I still have most of my gear: hammers, tongs, a couple of anvils, a Little Giant trip hammer, and a bunch of other stuff in storage. Even though my shoulders, arms and wrists are shot, I can't seem to give up the idea of setting up another shop "one of these days".
Enjoy the fire and the lather both.
Ken.

[Doc4]

Apparently, making bad jokes is a habit around these parts ... :001_rolle

[STOGIE]

If that is the case, than this is my kinda place!

[Mike Blue]

Find an ABANA affliliate in your area, since you dont' identify where you're at. Groups are all over the US. http://www.abana.org/

There are a lot of folks out there willing to feed the disease of steel. Get the blacksmithing stuff in your head first. There's a lot more to working iron and steel that has to be accomplished before you jump into blades.

[Chairman Nemo]

I once forged a ring.. a ring of unimaginable power.. one ring to rule them all.. unfortunately some jerk named Isildur cut my finger off at some picnic at the scenic mount doom..

Now it sits in some pawn shop owned by this guy named Smeagol..

[STOGIE]

There, it's fixed..... I signed up late last night and was so excited about this forum that I forgot where I was from! LOL

[blade08]

Unknowingly, I've started two hobbies at the same time...... blacksmithing and straight razor shaving (which I had no idea would be so cool)..... eventually, once I get the basics of blacksmithing under my belt, I really want to get into knife making.

Is there anyone around here that forges their own razors?

Thanks!

I believe it will take many, many years before you've mastered blacksmithing to a degree where you are able to craft your own razor. At the National Geographic Channel was a very interesting film the other day. It was about a Japanese blacksmith who was in his 90's and he made the most amazing Samurai swords, it took him about a year to craft one sword!

[rabidpotatochip]

I saw this thread and thought we were talking about forging DE blades. :blushing:

[SmoovD]

There, it's fixed..... I signed up late last night and was so excited about this forum that I forgot where I was from! LOL

Are you sure that was accidental? :devil:

[STOGIE]

Are you sure that was accidental? :devil:

The only thing that I know of that is sure, is Deodorant! And accidents, well, they happen... My mom told me that's why I was born! :confused::bored::001_huh:

[STOGIE]

I believe it will take many, many years before you've mastered blacksmithing to a degree where you are able to craft your own razor. At the National Geographic Channel was a very interesting film the other day. It was about a Japanese blacksmith who was in his 90's and he made the most amazing Samurai swords, it took him about a year to craft one sword!

Yeah, I'm sure it will take some time.... but, that is what's cool about people that have experience...... they know the better ways of doing things..... I like to try to learn from other's mistakes and make my own mistakes instead of repeating theirs.

[Mike Blue]

I believe it will take many, many years before you've mastered blacksmithing to a degree where you are able to craft your own razor. At the National Geographic Channel was a very interesting film the other day. It was about a Japanese blacksmith who was in his 90's and he made the most amazing Samurai swords, it took him about a year to craft one sword!

I'd agree that it may take many years to master the craft, but it won't take that long to make a serviceable, if not aesthetically pleasing, workman like tool for removing hair.

[heavydutysg135]

Is there anyone around here that forges their own razors?

Thanks!

There used to be a few more than there are now. Some of the guys that still post on this board that come to mind are Bill Ellis, Tim Zowada, and Mike Blue. Over at the SRP there is Robert Williams (papabull), Joe Chandler, and now JoshEarl. I am leaving some guys out but that's a start.

[pibeandres]

Don't feel bad, I did too! :tongue_sm

I saw this thread and thought we were talking about forging DE blades. :blushing:

[STOGIE]

What exactly are DE blades?

[rabidpotatochip]

What exactly are DE blades?

Double edged blades. They're paper thin and cut pretty good. Many (I dare say most) members here use them. :smile:

[sol92258]

Don't feel bad, I did too! :tongue_sm

+1

[MooingLizard]

Don't feel bad, I did too! :tongue_sm
Same here. That would take some skill!

[rabidpotatochip]

Same here. That would take some skill!

And a veeeeery tiny mallet.

[neverwhere]

And a veeeeery tiny mallet.
Hey, I'm sure you have some elves stashed away, what else are they good for besides wielding tiny tools?

[MooingLizard]

Just to hassle Stogie a little...:biggrin:

I'd send you a friendly PM to let you know that you mispelled "DETRIOT", but the way things are going out there I'm not sure it's an accident.:wink: Tough times; hope the Michigan economy is doing/gets better.

My father is a Michigander and always roots for the poor Detroit teams, and I have a ton of family in Michigan, so I don't feel too bad about picking on Michigan. Lots of great stuff to do there in any event, and Mackinac Island is something else.

[STOGIE]

Just to hassle Stogie a little...:biggrin:

I'd send you a friendly PM to let you know that you mispelled "DETRIOT"[/QUOTE]

Thanks for noticing! :wink: I intetionally misspelled Detroit that way. Drtroit is a Riot every day.... I live directly on 8 Mile Rd. on the east side!!!:cool:


My father is a Michigander and always roots for the poor Detroit teams, and I have a ton of family in Michigan, so I don't feel too bad about picking on Michigan. Lots of great stuff to do there in any event, and Mackinac Island is something else.


Poor Detroit Teams? :ohmy: The Tigers are almost at .500, the Pistons are doing pretty good, and what about the Red Wings? The Lions are the only sucky team in Detroit, and I blame the ownership and McMillin!!!!!

Where about in Michigan do you call "home?"?

[MooingLizard]

If only I could point to the palm of my right hand, that's the easiest way to explain locations in Michigan.

My father grew up in Pewamo, a small (~500 people) hamlet outside of Lansing and went to State. I have family in Holland, Pewamo, Westphalia (another small farming hamlet, next to Pewamo), St. Johns, and greater Grand Rapids. My uncle bought a nice lakehouse for the family up in the Gaylord/Grayling area. Gorgeous area. Michigan has a lot of stuff to offer for the outdoorsy type.

My parents live in Florida now, and I made it out to a Tigers spring training game over break, which was a lot of fun.

I've actually travelled on 8 mile road. There were some pictures on the internet recently (forgot where, but made it to the front page of digg or reddit) of an abandoned Detroit police station, which would explain a LOT.:biggrin:

Lastly, you'd better watch out. If you get good at forging, the Big Three will ask you to help forge cars that people actually want!:001_tt2::eek: <ducks>

I kid, I kid.

Blacksmithing sounds like a fun and very manly hobby, though I'd be curious to know how much fuel will cost you. There's a piece on Instructables about recycling your own metal by melting down aluminum and such and pouring off the slag. That'd be a heck of a way to get rid of a few thousand double edge blades.

What was this thread about? Thread hijack: complete.:wink: Feel free to re-divert to something more relevant.