I took receipt of my second custom straight razor. For this one, I commissioned Frank Warner's talents. I was fortunate to get my order in when I did, as he's got several he's working on right now (mine was one of six -- first one completed). As you can see it came in a wooden box along with a certificate of authenticy and a personal note. Here's some specifications for it:
- 5160 spring steel
- Anodized Titanium scales with jewelled interior
- Italian Paela wood overlays
- fileworked spine, shank, & tang
- Bullnose (half round), full hollow grind
I asked Frank to make an 8/8 size razor, as I prefer larger blades (lip loppers, meat choppers, etc.) He wrote back, "I can make you an 8/8 if you really want one. I just scale everything up a tad for that." Well let me state that this razor is really a large piece! Here are some of the dimensions:
- length (closed) = 7 3/16"
- length (open) = 11 3/16"
- blade (length) = 6 3/4"
- blade (edge) = 4 1/16"
- blade (width) = 8/8
- weight = 4.25 oz
** This is the largest razor, according to Frank, that he has made so far. It was so large that he couldn't use the usual zippered pouch he includes with his razors. Instead he customized a wooden box with a fitted, velvet-lined interior for shipment and presentation! **
