Thread: Douglas Cutlery's new custom the DF 01

The next custom to come from Douglas Cutlery is for groovyd and is titled the DF 01
Here's the approved layout

Let the grinding begin

First rough grind

after first rough shape

next 4 are a closer look at the waves



The blade is now ready to temper. 3 days 3 tempers.

Next time: G10 ghost jade scales.

I'm getting close on this one. The final blade width will be 13/16 .


All the pieces in one place


The lower jimps in the thumb notch

The next few are the upper jimps


JIMPS

JIMPS

you guessed it...... JIMPS

uh..............JIMPS


Just laying together but this is what it will look like.


reflection in the blade


reflection in the blade

I'm still waiting on the Nickel Silver pins to come in, should be here by Thursday.
Next up is the heirloom box.

STAY TUNED

Thank you for taking the time to show us the process.
It looks like groovyd is going to have one fine razor.

Neat looking razor. Thanks for sharing.

The Nickle Silver pins have arrived today. I anticipate shipping the razor Friday 10/28. Look tomorrow for pics of the completed razor with full specs.

DF-01 Length and Weight Specifications

Blade weight – 56.3g
Total weight – 81.4g
Cutting edge – 2 3/4 in
Total blade length – 6 5/16 in
Blade width – 13/16 in
Scale length -5 15/16 in
Total open length 9 3/8 in
Total closed length 6 15/16 in

DF-01 Construction Specifications

- Scales -
G10 ghost jade 5/32 in. thick
Nickel Silver pins
Double wedge of Abalone mother of pearl
- Blade –
Triple tempered Carbon-Chromium alloy
Half Hollow +
French Point
Shoulderless
Contoured Spine
Upper and lower Jimps

DF-01 Pictures



















Allmost finished =

That spine work looks amazing great work!!

Beautiful. Unique and beautiful. Congratulations.

That is stunning!!! Excellent design. The spine work is so sweet.

Just beautiful. I really like the tang/spine work.