Thread: Harner Knives 4/8 SS test razor

Our own Butch Harner made this cute little test razor for me a while back, and I finally got around to shaving with it today.



Just looking at this razor, I knew it wasn't going to feel the same way commercially-made razors feel. The blade geometry is different, more knife-like, and even after a professional honing, it still felt... different.

Different isn't necessarily bad, mind you. The razor shaves well, and it can certainly earn a place in my regular rotation. It's lightweight and handles curves well, but it can be a little difficult to hold. I'd like to see the tang modified to help with that... ridges or crosshatching would be great. The balance is a little off, but I think making the tang a quarter-inch longer would solve that. The scales are nice, if a little tight on the tail as it swings through. I love how lightweight they are, and the way the "grain" shows off their curves.

Overall, I'd give this razor 3 out of 5 stars. For a test model, it's off to a great start, but it could use some tweaks. I have high hopes for its successors.

I like how he's willing to put his work out there to be evaluated by the people who will be using it (even if he like using that funny shiney stuff )

Thanks for giving it a review. I really like the look of that razor. That's what is so great about customs. Many times the aesthetics are so pleasing. Others who have reviewed customs mention how well the blade balances with the scales (I'm referring to weight vs. visually).

Do you want to know what makes a HUGE difference to me in the razors I own and shave with? Certainly the balance, but equally important is how well a razor handles when I'm STROPPING IT. That's huge for me. I could have the nicest eye candy razor, but if it's awkward to strop with, then it would be worth much less to me than a razor than can effortlessly flip back and forth between my fingers while stropping at a good pace. I can't stress that enough.

I went off on a tangent here; I'm not insinuating that your razor isn't easy to strop with, I just wanted to put that out there so custom makers can take that into consideration.

Chris L

You lucky girl! Looks like a beauty. I can't wait for Butch to get these out as I am sick and tired of buying disposables for under my arms.

Wow! The first ever custom coochie razor
You are a very lucky, not to mention forthright, girl, Lilith! Good to know Butch's efforts are approaching fruition. Keep up the good work sir.

any and all info will be taken and i ll filter what needs to be so i can make a better product so
remember i need your thoughts
i think the next will be a 1/8 inch spine 1.75 long edge (not counting the rounded heal and toe)maybe 5/8 and make the tang longer
hows that sound