7/8 Friodur Re-scale in Amethyst Acrylics

[GsSixgun]

This is one just coming off the bench for Nigel, he asked for the Amethyst acrylic scales...

I wanted a slightly different look then I had done on the others in this color and what I really love about ripping my own blanks is that by simply swithching the axis of the cut you can change the look of the pattern from swirled to marbled... So we have the marbled look on these I used a violet wedge, and did bi-metal pins and washers adding the starred center pin Conchos and a decorated center pin post.... The acrylic was finished using Micro-mesh up to 12000 grit then some Novus 1-2-3 polish... I really tried to capture the spark that you can see in the scales while holding them in yer hand, but I just can't ever seem to get the true depth in pics....

I have found these newer Friodurs really take a much smoother edge by running the entire line of Naniwa SS (1-3-5-8-10-12) then about 10 laps on my CeOx leather bench strop...


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[GsSixgun]

You know I haven't been posting this pic lately, but all my razors will balance to the tang....

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[holli4pirating]

Balance photo makes me lol a little. Nice one, Glen.

 

[domino]

This is the my first time seeing one of your balance photos...
I like that color blue, very nice

 

[mainaman]

Great work Glen,

 

[Barbash]

Great looking razor

 

[Ru4scuba?]

She's a beaut! Thats for sure!

 

[richmondesi]

Beautiful, Glen... I chuckle every time I see one of those balancing pics too

 

[Seraphim]

You know I haven't been posting this pic lately, but all my razors will balance to the tang....

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But....but......







Another nice one! By "rip your own" do you mean you have a big block of this stuff?

Looks great.

That center pin is the ultimate in rescaled detailing!

 

[GsSixgun]

But....but......







Another nice one! By "rip your own" do you mean you have a big block of this stuff?

Looks great.

That center pin is the ultimate in rescaled detailing!

Thanks Craig, and yes I buy it in blocks then cut it down, and as you cut the blanks it is rather like wood you get different grain/figure effects from it...Then I just hold those up to a very bright light so I can see the figure and match up two pieces...

 

[JPM]

Nice work!

 

[Barcochris]

Great work, that is a very sharp looking razor!

 

[GardenWeasel]

Absolutely beautiful! Almost too pretty to use!
I couldn't be happier!!
Nigel

 

[Frowzy]

Love the balance pic.

 

[Seraphim]

Glen, I just came across the pic of your buffing workshop....



THAT IS SO CRAZY GOOD!!!!


Why change out the wheels, when you can just go on down the line.....awesome commitment to excellence!

 

[netsurfr]

Had not seen one done in Amethyst acrylic scales. Very nice looking. Great job Glenn.

 

[The_Pastor]

Nice job.

Where can I buy that Friodur blade??

 

[chukka]

many razor have some from time to time ,the one he's got today have celluloid scales but i've see some with very nice custom wood scales in his shop .i got mine on ebay but it's got little blemish .germany is not so far from you

i think THIS is what we call razor porn !!!!

 

[honed]

Absolutely top workmanship

Very impressive!

 

[PlasticCity]

gorgeouss