Grind Options?? Please weigh in. [Archive]

lax1mxr

05-14-2009, 12:06 PM

A recent acquisition that of course I had to make new scales, polish and start the honing before I noticed the crack....

This is a huge blade. I have a FR 7/8ths and this thing is a good 1/4 inch longer. That being said. I think I may have some options on some custom grinds. I was thinking about a thumb notch right along the crack, but I was hoping the "EXPERTS":lol: could weigh in on potential options to save this butcher's knife. I was also thinking about changing the tip to a spanish point to compliment the thumb notch.

The crack is about 3/16ths from the heal of the blade and is about 1/4 in long.

Fnord5

05-14-2009, 12:09 PM

I say go for it.
The one of mine that got the treatment you are thinking of doing started out like this:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00332.jpg
And ended up like this:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00337.jpg

Muirtach

05-14-2009, 12:27 PM

Looks like something you could have some fun with. I would take a photo and do some cutting in photoshop or something to see what it could look like (of course I do the same thign my a drawing of my furniture and livign spaces to plan out new arrangements). Play around a bit.

lax1mxr

05-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Yes, Yes, YES

That blade is what my minds eye was seeing. Thanks for the inspiration Fnord. Great suggestion....any others???

Fnord5

05-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Actually, looking at your blade, I would be tempted to do a french/oblique point the same radius as your thumbnotch/shoulder.

lax1mxr

05-14-2009, 01:17 PM

So is that an invitation??? I had just drawn exactly that. Oblique definitely would compliment the notch.

Muirtach

05-14-2009, 01:24 PM

can you tell I am bored?

lax1mxr

05-14-2009, 01:36 PM

That is Awesome!!!!

Seraphim

05-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Muirtach

05-14-2009, 04:39 PM

I like your option #1,a very unique outline, yet maintains the straight tang. Classy!

Option #3 is nice as well, but a thumbnotch that far forward will make holding the razor a bit odd.

I took your option #3, and added a recurve, and then a thumbnotch that follows under the maker's mark. Try that out-hold the razor as you normally would and put your finger under the maker's mark there. Does the razor feel balanced at that point?
i like that with the top half of the barber notch coming off. on the phone now so i can't edit it together though. might make the tip weaker depending on the grind though. just getting into this side of things.

PaulX608

05-14-2009, 04:43 PM

I had a similar crack in the Daniel Peres I'm restoring, here's what I did:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=49419&d=1241305695
Crack doesn't really show in that photo, but I ground it back to this:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=50252&d=1241837276

lax1mxr

05-14-2009, 06:19 PM

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I am going with Seraphim's suggestion for the heal. I was holding the razor and the balance is significantly better with the thumbnotch below the manufactureres markings. Especially with a blade this big and heavy. Also losing the notch in front. Going with a quasi oblique tip to match the heal.

I'll post a pic when complete.

Fnord5

05-15-2009, 07:22 AM

Leighton is gonna faint when he finds out who is doing the work.:lol:

lax1mxr

05-15-2009, 12:39 PM

You Da Man. Can't wait to post the photos!

BigBubba

05-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Actually, looking at your blade, I would be tempted to do a french/oblique point the same radius as your thumbnotch/shoulder.

I've been working on a pair with that shape. They're coming along nicely.
I'll post them when they're done. I'm curious if our mind's eyes comes up with anything near the same results.

Fnord5

05-18-2009, 12:38 PM

I dunno how you did it, but it arrived today!

lax1mxr

05-18-2009, 06:49 PM

Post a photo for all to see. It's done and looks AWESOME!!! Can't wait to cut carpet with it!!!!

Fnord5

05-18-2009, 09:14 PM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0150.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0151.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0152.jpg

ambrose

05-18-2009, 10:18 PM

very inspiring, excellent work

Seraphim

05-19-2009, 06:29 AM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0150.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0151.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/PIC-0152.jpg

Looking good!

A copyright violation lawsuit is pending, however.....
:tongue_sm

Fnord5

05-19-2009, 06:41 AM

I am just the worker, following the instructions given to me :lol:
glad you like it though, i just wish it were shave ready so i could take it for a spin. :lol:

Looking good!

A copyright violation lawsuit is pending, however.....
:tongue_sm

Fnord5

05-19-2009, 11:27 AM

lax1mxr, I am shipping out in just a little while.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts once you get it up close.

Muirtach

05-19-2009, 11:40 AM

As much as I love Barber's Notches that oblique turned out amazing. Great work.

Fnord5

05-19-2009, 11:42 AM

As much as I love Barber's Notches that oblique turned out amazing. Great work.

Once I had finished the heel and thumbnotch, I had to PM him to see if he wanted to really go through with it, I am kinda glad that he did, because I like the way it turned out, and might just have to do it on something of mine now. :tongue_sm

lax1mxr

05-19-2009, 05:53 PM

It's one of a kind special now. Cant wait to see it and shave.

Fnord5

05-21-2009, 11:46 AM

Just checking up to see if it has arrived yet.:wink:

lax1mxr

05-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Yup, got here today. I have not had a chance to "play" with it. Gonna polish and hone it up this weekend. Will post Photos when she's done.

I will say that your work is EXCELLENTE! :em2100:

Folks, its even more impressive in person. Fits my hand like a glove. Thanks you FNORD5!

btw, your scales should be done this weekend. I ripped the red heart today! A small token of my appreciation.

Fnord5

06-15-2009, 11:14 AM

I know the first shave went well, but how is it holding up comfort-wise?
And you never posted the high res pics:tongue_sm My cell pics are a terrible representation.

lax1mxr

06-17-2009, 06:04 AM

I took the photos but have been a total slacker with getting them posted. I have had several shaves and its all good. The blade has been sharing time with a Boker Edelweiss I just picked up.

I have also been working on a couple of other super secret projects....soon to be posted.

Tonight!!

lax1mxr

06-17-2009, 06:25 PM

These photos are not the best, but they give a good idea of the final shape. I did not spend a whole lot of time polishing the blade up...too impatient to shave with it. Shave great. Thumbnotch is perfect. A great Monday morning razor that just peals the weekend stubble off!:thumbup: