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07-25-2008, 11:04 PM
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Robert Williams Custom with MY G10 scales... may I say WOW!?
This is my new Robert Williams custom. I scaled it with some natural G10 Micarta. Cool material. Much like carbon fiber, but different working characteristics depending on what you are doing to it and it is more flexible. Plus it is semi see-through. If you hold it up to the light with something behind it you see the object's outline through it which adds a cool "flavor". Anyway, it's my own scale design on a RW razor basically. I haven't shaved with it yet as I have yet to hone it, but man is it beautiful. Seriously the fit and finish is pretty awesome. The razor closes perfectly centered and is ground really well. The tang is very tapered in terms of width and it too is centered veeery well. What more is there to say that the pictures can't tell you. I'm scared to hone it because I just like looking at it so much lol! Anyway, comments and criticism are welcomed as always.
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Last edited by Philadelph; 07-25-2008 at 11:28 PM.
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07-25-2008, 11:06 PM
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One more of those beautys and I need to change my underwear!
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07-25-2008, 11:08 PM
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Oh my....
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07-25-2008, 11:25 PM
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Nice collaboration. 
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07-25-2008, 11:26 PM
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That is a great looking razor. Congrats, Alex!
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07-25-2008, 11:34 PM
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WOW! Thats awsome.
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07-25-2008, 11:59 PM
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Beautiful job on that, Alex. Well done!  |
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07-26-2008, 12:04 AM
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Beautiful job on that, Alex. Well done! |
Ditto to you sir! lol
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07-26-2008, 12:05 AM
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Verrrrrrry nice job! I love the symetry of those scales with the RW blade. You have really outdone yourself!!!
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07-26-2008, 12:35 AM
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Holy cow! Now that's a stunning razor - both of you are at the very top of your game - beauty blade married with really interesting scale design and material.
Nicely done!
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07-26-2008, 12:51 AM
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That's a wicked looking design, from both ends...
Not sure what else to say but, WoW...
What size is it?
looks like a true wedge?
tell us more.
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07-26-2008, 12:59 AM
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What size is it?
looks like a true wedge?
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Yeah it is a wedge. Like all wedges there is a slight hollow to it. I'll probably hone with tape  . It is 15/16 at the widest, but really it's 7/8 for the most part. Almost a 3.25" cutting edge. From tip to tip (scales and blade) it measures over a whopping 7.5" thanks to the tang lol. Really fits the hand nicely when you hold it to shave since you can use all five fingers to grip it. I asked Robert to make 5 pivot holes so I could choose where to mount it. I ended up using the middle one, but it was a good option for me.
Thanks for the great words everyone! It is very encouraging and keeps me wanting to improve! 
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07-26-2008, 01:54 AM
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Fantastic looking razor!!! The scales really match the design of the blade and together,,,WOW!!!!
Great job, ENJOY ALEX.
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07-26-2008, 02:20 AM
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Wow! Another example of why I think RW is one of the greatest custom designers ever.
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07-26-2008, 03:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Philadelph
Yeah it is a wedge. Like all wedges there is a slight hollow to it. I'll probably hone with tape . It is 15/16 at the widest, but really it's 7/8 for the most part. Almost a 3.25" cutting edge. From tip to tip (scales and blade) it measures over a whopping 7.5" thanks to the tang lol. Really fits the hand nicely when you hold it to shave since you can use all five fingers to grip it. I asked Robert to make 5 pivot holes so I could choose where to mount it. I ended up using the middle one, but it was a good option for me.
Thanks for the great words everyone! It is very encouraging and keeps me wanting to improve! |
I saw the holes in the picture, and they look pretty cool, I just assumed it was designed to use the center hole, and the others were decorative...
Also I assumed it was smaller from the pictures, very impressive lines, if that doesn't scare the hairs away nothing will. |
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07-26-2008, 04:16 AM
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Very nice Alex, Congrats!!  |
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07-26-2008, 05:18 AM
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Beautiful! Congrats on a great looking RW razor and sweet scales by you. Thanks for sharing. I'd imagine it must be really rewarding to collaborate like that. Good stuff!
Enjoy!
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07-26-2008, 05:20 AM
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Wipes off the drool!! 
That looks awesome Alex,
My hats off to you and Robert
WOW
Bob
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07-26-2008, 07:21 AM
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Wow, this is an amazing razor! I hope your collaboration won't stop with this one...
Maybe one day, when I am able to gather enough money for a custom, I'll come back to you... 
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07-27-2008, 02:19 PM
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Great work!!! I love the profile of the blade and the scales match it perfectly. Great design
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