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Earendil – Maple, High Polish, Inset Shank, O1 High Carbon Steel, – Custom Straight Razor

April 26, 2020

Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Kamisori Straight Razor.

Stinger Kamisori – Hand Forged Kamisori Straight Razor from O1 High Carbon Steel, – Custom Kamisori Straight Razor

April 2, 2019

Blaze - 8/8 Chopper With Ember Splash Finish Set in Ox Horn Scales

Blaze – 8/8 Chopper With Ember Splash Finish Set in Ox Horn Scales – Custom Straight Razor

March 25, 2019

Titan – M4 Speciality Steel, Forged Titanium Scales with Natural Oxide Finish – Custom Straight Razor

December 13, 2018

Damascus Chopper - Random Pattern Damascus in Ox Horn - Custom S

Damascus Chopper – Random Pattern Damascus in Ox Horn – Custom Straight Razor

September 24, 2018

Cherry Blossom - Ox Horn, Custom Engravings, Forge Finish, Heirl

Cherry Blossom – Ox Horn, Custom Engravings, Forge Finish, Heirloom Wood – Custom Straight Razor

September 14, 2018

Lonsdale – Damascus, Inset Tang, Cocobolo with Sapwood – Custom Straight Razor

August 8, 2018

Tempest – Kamisori with Hitachi Blue #2 Steel, Custom Engraving – Custom Straight Razor

August 7, 2018

Adrinkas  - 6/8, Cocobolo, Chiseled Finish.

Adrinkas – 6/8″, Beveled Cocobolo, Chiseled Finish

July 13, 2018

Quixote - Blue Paper Steel in San Mai, Custom Engravings, Antler

Quixote – Blue Paper Steel in San Mai, Custom Engravings, Antler – Custom Straight Razor

June 30, 2018

Drake – Forge Finished Kamisori, Dragon Profile Custom Engravings

June 30, 2018

Aztec – 8/8+ Chopper with Coatlicue Goddess Engraving, Yūrei-zu Finish, and Cracked Ice Brass Scales – Custom Straight Razor

June 9, 2018

Ronin Kamisori – 6/8+ Traditional Hitachi Blue Paper Steel In Layered Suminagashi Pattern, Jute, Deerskin and Yuri-zu Finish.

May 22, 2018

Edwardian Inspired Razor – Brass, Burl, Silver, Random Pattern Damascus, Custom Straight Razor

May 10, 2018

Damascus and Diamond Ox Horn – 9/8, Hand Beveled Scales, Random Pattern Damascus – Custom Straight Razor.

May 9, 2018

Steelfrost – 9/8 Forge Finished, Cracked Ice Metal Scales – Custom Straight Razor

April 9, 2018

Automata Nebula–  7/8 Steampunk profile, Oxide Brass Scales – Custom Straight Razor

April 2, 2018

Njord –  7/8 Storm Finished Steel, Engraved Camel Bone, Ancient Bogwood, Unique Forging – Custom Straight Razor

February 10, 2018

Ironcrag – 9/8 Chopper Hybrid Western/Kamisori Custom Straight Razor

February 9, 2018

ShaveSmith’s Black in Damascus – 5/8 Forge Finish with Worked Spine, Ebony Wood – Custom Straight Razor

January 11, 2018

O'Brien's Shillelagh - 7/8 Forge Forge Finsih, Blackthorn Wood, Fine Silver - Custom Straight Razor

O’Brien’s Shillelagh – 7/8 Forge Finish, Blackthorn Wood, Fine Silver – Custom Straight Razor

September 19, 2017

Agape - 7/8 Damascus, African Blackwood, Swayback, Tanto Custom Straight Razor

Agape – 7/8 Damascus, African Blackwood, Swayback, Tanto Custom Straight Razor

August 8, 2017

John - 7/8, Damascus, Osage Orange, forged twist.

John – 7/8, Damascus, Osage Orange, forged twist.

July 28, 2017

The Knife Edge of Mt. Katahdin - 6/8, Cocobolo, Firescale, Ironwood.

The Knife Edge of Mt. Katahdin – 6/8, Firescale, Ironwood.

July 12, 2017

ShaveSmith’s Celebrated Damascus - 9/8, Gold Leaf Ox Horn, Razor Damascus - Custom Straight Razor.

ShaveSmith’s Celebrated Damascus – 9/8, Gold Leaf Ox Horn, Razor Damascus – Custom Straight Razor.

June 16, 2017

Mataija - 7/8, Blue Dyed Ox Horn, Original Artwork - Custom Straight Razor.

Mataija – 7/8, Blue Dyed Ox Horn, Custom Drawing – Custom Straight Razor.

June 13, 2017

Urashima Tarō - 6/8, Figured Ox Horn, Original Artwork - Custom Straight Razor.

Urashima Tarō – 6/8, Figured Ox Horn, Original Artwork – Custom Straight Razor.

June 10, 2017

Sherwood’s Best - 9/8 Damascus English Inspired Custom Straight Razor

Sherwood’s Best – 9/8 Damascus English Inspired Custom Straight Razor

June 2, 2017

Yellowheart and Wenge Pinstripe - 5/8 Spanish tip, Titanium Backed Mosaic Scales - Custom Straight Razor

Yellowheart Pinstripe – 5/8 Spanish tip, Titanium Backed Mosaic Scales – Custom Straight Razor

May 27, 2017

Seaside - 7-8 Shell Inlay, Titanium and Silver Custom Straight

Seaside – 7-8 Shell Inlay, Titanium and Silver Custom Straight Razor

April 15, 2017

Aethiopicus - 8/8 Primitive Forged Custom Straight Razor

Aethiopicus – 8/8 Primitive Forged Custom Straight Razor

April 7, 2017

"Imperial" 5/8, Custom Engraving, Camel Bone, Yuri-zu finish - Custom Straight Razor

“Imperial” 5/8, Custom Engraving, Camel Bone, Yuri-zu finish

April 4, 2017

7/8ths, Wedge Grind, African Blackwood, Fine Silver  – Custom Straight Razor

7/8ths, Wedge Grind, African Blackwood, Fine Silver – Custom Straight Razor

April 2, 2017

Aphelion – 8-8 Custom Kamsori Razor with Filework

March 29, 2017

I made this custom western razor with craggy and hewn textures and colors. By the end of the craft, the razor turned into one of the most unique examples of forged straight razors with one of a kind personality and a smooth shave that's unforgetable.

“Shadowcrag” 15/16ths Wedge Grind in Chisel Ground Carbon Fiber Scales – Custom Straight Razor

March 17, 2017

A recent interpretation of an 1800’s classic Sheffield design, often called the “For Barber’s Use”. A name given to the largest blades made by the English razor makers, affectionately known as choppers. Keen shaver, nice grind, and a beautiful junction between polished steel, ox horn, and a subtle engraving as a reminder of those who mean the most to us.

“ShaveSmith’s For Barber’s Use” 8/8 + Sheffield Classic In Ox Horn – Custom Straight Razor

February 15, 2017

A monster of a blade, with notes of “crude” grindwork to increase the texture of the steel and match the grind lines of the yuri-zu finish. Snakewood adds patterns that echo the spinework, tying the steel to the scales. Gerald wanted me to throw most all my features at this blade, and we ended up with a one of a kind beast shaver.

Gerald’s Razor – 12/8, Snakewood, Crude Grind, Yuri-zu Finish – Custom Straight Razor

January 15, 2017

“HAIN” 7/8 Wedge Grind, Cocobolo, Engraved Forge Finish – Custom Straight Razor

December 15, 2016

武士道 (Bushido) – Seven Day Razor Set. Steel, Maple wood, Custom Straight Razor and Kamisori Set.

November 20, 2016

“de la Mancha” – San Mai, Mirrored Inlay Scales, Fine Silver – Custom Straight Razor

November 19, 2016

Buster Sword Razor – Drop Grind, Engravings Leather wrapped handle – Custom Kamisori Straight Razor

November 16, 2016

Capt. “Stiletto” 7/8 Wedge Grind, Canary Wood with Fine Silver – Custom Straight Razor

November 12, 2016

6/8 Wedge Grind, Damascus Custom Straight Razor with Fine Silver, Ebony, Onyx Stone – Custom Straight Razor

November 5, 2016

6/8 Shoulderless Wedge Grind Kamisori, Forge Finish, Twisted Handle – Custom Straight Razor

October 1, 2016

7/8 Wedge Grind, Ancient Bog Wood, Forged Finish, Ancient Engravings – Custom Straight Razor

October 1, 2016

10/8 "For Barber's Use" Chopper. Wedge Grind, Ox Horn, Hand Forged Silver Washers, Sheffield Style  – Custom Straight Razor

10/8 “For Barber’s Use” Chopper. Wedge Grind, Ox Horn, Hand Forged Silver Washers, Sheffield Style – Custom Straight Razor

September 24, 2016

7/8 Wedge Grind, Zebra Wood, Forged, Worked Spine Damascus – Custom Straight Razor

7/8 Wedge Grind, Zebra Wood, Forged, Worked Spine Damascus – Custom Straight Razor

September 14, 2016

7/8 Wedge Grind, Iron Wood, Forge Finished – Custom Straight Razor

7/8 Wedge Grind, Iron Wood, Forge Finished – Custom Straight Razor

August 28, 2016

6/8 Wedge Grind Kamisori , San Mai of Blue Paper Steel, Forge Finish - Custom Straight Razor

6/8 Wedge Grind Kamisori , San Mai of Blue Paper Steel, Forge Finish – Custom Straight Razor

August 27, 2016

5/8 Half Holow, Ebony with Lacewood Inlay, Filed spine – Custom Straight Razor

5/8 Half Holow, Ebony with Lacewood Inlay, Filed spine – Custom Straight Razor

August 26, 2016

7/8 Wedge Grind, Green Tiger Maple, Forge Finished – Custom Straight Razor

7/8 Wedge Grind, Green Tiger Maple, Forge Finished – Custom Straight Razor

August 19, 2016

“Weekend Set” Ox horn and Camel Bone, 7/8ths and 8/8+, Fine Silver Damascus – Custom Straight Razor Set

“Weekend Set” Ox horn and Camel Bone, 7/8ths and 8/8+, Fine Silver Damascus – Custom Straight Razor Set

August 5, 2016

Shadow - 6-8 1700's style Sheffield style. 1-2 hollow grind - Custom Straight Razor.CR2

“Shadow” 6/8ths, English Font Engraving, 1/2 hollow Grind, Forge Finish, Brass, Wenge – Custom Straight Razor

July 30, 2016

The Efreet Kamisori

“The Efreet” Kamisori, Yūrei-zu Finish

July 23, 2016

7/8 Wedge Grind, Blue Tiger Maple, Forge Finish - Custom Straight Razor

7/8 Wedge Grind, Blue Tiger Maple, Forge Finished – Custom Straight Razor

July 23, 2016

5/8 "The Efreet" Forge Finished, Wedge Grind, Yūrei-zu” finish  - Custom Straight Razor

“The Efreet” – 5/8″ Shoulderless, Wedge Grind, Yūrei-zu finish – Custom Straight Razor

July 3, 2016

"Live Simply" 7/8ths Single Hollow Forge Finished Crude Scales with Sho Shugo Bahn

“Live Simply” 7/8ths Single Hollow Grind, Forge Finished, Crude Scales with Sho Shugo Bahn Finish – Custom Straight Razor

June 28, 2016

ShaveSmith For Barbers Use, Custom Straight Razor

7/8ths “For Barber’s Use”, Wedge Grind, Forge Finish, Brass, Mottled Ox Horn – Custom Straight Razor

June 18, 2016

5/8 "The Wraith" Forge Finished, Wedge Grind - Custom Straight Razor

5/8, “The Wraith” Wedge Grind, Custom Kamisori Style Straight Razor

June 10, 2016

Nautical Custom Straight Razor 6/8ths Engraved, Monogrammed, Faux ivory

7/8ths, Seaside Engraving, 1/2 Wedge Grind, Forge Finish, Faux Ivory, Cocobolo – Custom Straight Razor

June 10, 2016

Primitive Straight Razor, Kamisori type

9/8, Crude Forged Blade, Wedge Grind, Custom Kamisori Style Straight Razor

May 15, 2016

Nordic Inspired Custom Straight Razor: Engraved, Wenge, Bronze, Smithing, Strong Forge Finish

7/8ths “Jörmungandr”, Wedge Grind, Forge Finish, Bronze, Wenge – Custom Straight Razor

April 23, 2016

ShaveSmith "Chopper" 9/8 Custom Straight Razor in Ox horn and Fine Silver.

9/8ths “Chopper” For Barber’s Use Style, Wedge Grind, Fine Silver, Black Ox Horn – Custom Straight Razor

April 15, 2016

7-8 High Carbon Damascus Custom Straight Razor in Camel Bone_.CR2

7/8ths Damascus, Wedge Grind, Fine Silver, Camel Bone – Custom Straight Razor

April 8, 2016

Custom Straight Razor with Decorative Spinework Filed

7/8 Wedge Grind, Iron Wood, Fine Silver, Spinework – Custom Straight Razor

March 30, 2016

6/8 Wedge Grind, Ebony, Mastodon, Fine Silver, Damascus - Custom Straight Razor

6/8 Wedge Grind, Ebony, Mastodon, Fine Silver, Damascus – Custom Straight Razor

October 30, 2015

A custom straight razor made with custom engravings, dropped spine (swedge), cast pommel, Leather, and Yūrei-zu steel finish.

“Witcher” Inspired Straight Razor With Custom Engravings, Yūrei-zu Finish

September 29, 2015

Kamisori Straight Razor with Yūrei-zu Finish-8

Kamisori Straight Razor With Yūrei-zu Blade Finish

September 7, 2015

Kamisori Straight Razor - Shave Ready, curved handle

Kamisori Straight Razor With Leather Wrap, Curved Handle

September 6, 2015

Kamisori Straight Razor - Shave Ready

Kamisori Straight Razor With Leather Wrap, Straight Handle

September 6, 2015

Antique Wade and Butcher Straight Razor in Ox Horn Scales (1 of 3)

Wade and Butcher – Diamond Edge Razor

September 5, 2015

Gold Kamisori Custom Straight Razor

Brazen Gold Custom Kamisori Straight Razor

August 9, 2015

Custom Engraved Straight Razor Set in Ox Horn, Silver and Brass-1

5/8 Engraved Straight Razor Set – Brass, Silver, Ox Horn

August 2, 2015

Custom Straight Razor Set With Ebony, Fine SIlver and Monogram

5/8 Sheffield Style Custom Straight Razor – Ebony and Fine Silver

June 29, 2015

The Reek - Game of Thrones Inspired Razor-3-2

Reek – GOT Inspired Custom Straight Razor

June 27, 2015

7/8+ Custom Straight Razor with San Mai of Hitachi Blue #2 Steel

7/8+ Weathered Custom Straight Razor, San Mai of Mild Steel and Hitachi Blue #2 with Engraved Handles.

June 22, 2015

7/8ths Modern Forged Custom Straight Razor Curly Maple Fine Silver

7/8 Modern Forged Custom Straight Razor – Dyed Maple, Fine Silver

June 8, 2015

Shave Ready Custom Straight Razor In Bloodwood scales-11

5/8 Shoulderless Custom Straight Razor – Bloodwood, Brass

June 2, 2015

15/16th Sheffield Style Straight Razor in Brushed Titanium Handles with Monogram.

June 1, 2015

Rituels Kamisori Wholesale Custom Straight Razor

Rituels Custom Kamisori Straight Razor

April 16, 2015

7/8ths in Wenge and Fine Silver Custom Straight Razor

7/8ths Wedge Grind Wenge Wood and Fine Silver Custom Straight Razor

April 12, 2015

"Special - Coiffeur 1937" Custom Straight Razor Handles Ox Horn and Brass with Brass Monogram

“Special – Coiffeur 1937” Custom Straight Razor Handles Ox Horn and Brass with Brass Monogram

March 29, 2015

Custom ShaveSmith For Barber's Use Style Straight Razor in Cocobolo-27

15/16ths Sheffield Hollow Grind, Cocobolo and Fine Silver Custom Straight Razor

March 24, 2015

Custom Straight Razor Set in Ox Horn Handles with Brass (10 of 10)

5/8 Sheffield Style Custom Straight Razor – Mottled Ox Horn

March 22, 2015

Custom Straight Razor With Ebony and Sterling Silver (6 of 6)

“Cutz” 6/8 Wedge Grind, Ebony and Fine Silver Custom Straight Razor

March 18, 2015

Ni-Mai kamisori with Blue #2 steel-1

Traditional Ni-Mai Kamisori

March 15, 2015

Custom Straight Razor Weekend Set With Stand-1-4

Weekend Set: Forged Kamisori, Western Folder – Custom Made Straight Razors

March 13, 2015

Custom Straight Razor With Mastodon Inlay and Ebony Handles-1-5

5/8 Custom Straight Razor – Mastodon Inlay With Silver and Ebony

March 13, 2015

The Henry Custom Straight Razor

“The Henry” 6/8 Wedge Grind, American Cherry Wood with Red

March 10, 2015

7/8ths in Bone and Brass Custom Straight Razor

7/8ths Bone and Brass Custom Straight Razor

March 10, 2015

Custom Straight Razor 5/8 black ox horn

5/8 Sheffield Style Custom Straight Razor – Black Ox Horn

March 2, 2015

5/8 Straight Razor Set in Cocobolo Handles

5/8 Sheffield Style Custom Straight Razor – Cocobolo and Brass

March 2, 2015

Vintage Sheffield Hollow in Bloodwood and Brass

March 1, 2015

Henckels in Bone and Brass

February 23, 2015

Blacksmith Kamisori

February 23, 2015

Boker Boat in Tiger Maple With Silver

February 23, 2015

Halberdier Kamisori

February 8, 2015

5/8 Sheffield Style, Barber’s Notch

December 14, 2014

Custom Forged Straight Razor ShaveSmith

7/8 French Point in Tiger Maple

December 14, 2014

12/8 Sheffield Style Straight Razor in Brushed Titanium Handles.

12/8 Sheffield Style Straight Razor in Brushed Titanium Handles.

December 5, 2014

Traditional Kamisori

November 26, 2014

G10 and Carbon Fiber Straight Razor ShaveSmith

Carbon Fiber With Green G10

November 17, 2014

Brass Wedge and Ox Horn Straight Razor ShaveSmith

Ox Handles & Brass Wedge

November 17, 2014

Faux Ivory, Steel Art Plates

November 17, 2014

Scrimshaw & Blonde Ox Handles

Scrimshaw & Blonde Ox Handles

November 17, 2014

Custom Kamisori Weekend Set – Left & Right

November 16, 2014

Kamisori with Mastodon Fossil Handle

Custom Kamisori with Mastodon Fossil

November 16, 2014

Custom Kamisori with Fuller

November 16, 2014

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      Fitted Handles

      $80

      I’ll craft a set of handles to perfectly fit your razor. Ideal for a vintage piece or heirloom that needs a refreshed look.

      Hand Forged Kamisori

      $265

      I’ll hand forged Japanese fixed handled razor just for you. Right-handed, left handed, curved handle, straight – your choice. Also, choose your grind – double hollow, or traditional Japanese.

      If desired, you can choose an exotic steel for the blade, or a handle material to make your piece unique.

      This handmade blade will arrive ready for your daily shave.

      Hand Forged Western

      $325

      I’ll hand forge a western straight razor for you, and set it in fitted custom handles. Makes for finest daily shave, and is worth passing down generations.

      I view a commissioned piece like this as a blank canvas. Custom blade materials, steel markings, handle choices – it’s the best choice for making a unique heirloom.

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