Ammunition holster razor display...

[rapperley]

Just thought I'd show off my new way of displaying razors... someone has probably done it before, but I was proud of this. SWMBO and I have been talking about ways to display my razors, and had been looking at either a nice pipe rack or commissioning a wooden rack, but this is far better. It's an old leather ammunition holster, and will comfortably hold eight razors. Which is perfect, because once my new razors arrive I will have eight! They are:

1898 Zinn Gen Automatic
1902/1904? Kampfe Star lather catcher (waiting for it to arrive)
1912 Gem
1912 Ever ready (ornate handle, waiting for it to arrive)
Gem Jewel
Gem OC Micromatic (waiting for it to arrive)
Gem G-Bar (waiting for it)
E-3 Schick Injector

I'm proud of my collection, and doubly pleased I can show it off nicely! What do you all think?

 

[red71veloce]

Brilliant!!

 

[baba]

Just thought I'd show off my new way of displaying razors... someone has probably done it before, but I was proud of this.

I'm proud of my collection, and doubly pleased I can show it off nicely! What do you all think?

I LOVE IT!!!!!

...Full Metal Gem-Kit !!!

 

[kprincehouse]

That's really great. It doesn't take up a bunch of shelf space, you can see and take all your razors, and the leather looks superb. Two thumbs up

 

[dod.e.ratherwell]

Wow! That looks so good! Well done...locked and loaded!

 

[JPDyson]

That is an excellent idea! I might personally prefer something that showed off more of the handle, but still - really, really good find.

 

[mrbear]

Perfect!! You sir are a genius

 

[dpmtherrien]

Nice going, gives it that rustic look. Very thoughtful.

 

[Topgumby]

Looks nice, but I'd be cautious about putting my razors in leather for long term storage. If you ever look at brass ammunition that's been stored in leather ammo carriers, it's usually covered in verdigris, a result of the acids used in tanning corroding the brass.

It can pit brass in a fairly short amount of time. You might be able to get around that problem with plastic inserts in the loops.

 

[fidjit]

Very nice idea.

Funnily enough I saw a couple of old ammo belts in a second hand shop last week. I don't even know why I noticed them......now I do !

Might have to go back and see how much they want for them

 

[Jim B.]

Looks nice, but I'd be cautious about putting my razors in leather for long term storage. If you ever look at brass ammunition that's been stored in leather ammo carriers, it's usually covered in verdigris, a result of the acids used in tanning corroding the brass.

It can pit brass in a fairly short amount of time. You might be able to get around that problem with plastic inserts in the loops.

Knives should not be stored in leather sheaths for the same reason.

 

[rapperley]

Ah. I had not even though of that, which is a bit daft because there are traces of verdigris on the leather as well. I think I might look at making plastic sheaves. Does it only affect brass, or will it damage other metals as well?

Looks nice, but I'd be cautious about putting my razors in leather for long term storage. If you ever look at brass ammunition that's been stored in leather ammo carriers, it's usually covered in verdigris, a result of the acids used in tanning corroding the brass.

It can pit brass in a fairly short amount of time. You might be able to get around that problem with plastic inserts in the loops.

 

[theinternot]

 

[DFrancis]

That's a great idea. Wonderful, you are now ready for the apocalypse!

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Rapperlyman the superhero. You can strap that and a barbers towel on and save the world from bad shaves.

 

[Maul555]

you could put some shell casings in the free slots...

 

[Niles]

That looks awesome, rapperley!

 

[painless]

Very cool.

 

[Noswad]

...Full Metal Gem-Kit !!!

When you show people your collection you can say in your best Al Pacino voice "Say Hello to my little friends"

 

[Hayden]

Awesome idea