Knives of
Distinction - Made to be Used
It's the things you can't see that matter most.
Since a razor is first and foremost a tool, sharpness edge holding are paramount to its utility. The factors most influencing these traits are the steel selection, blade geometry, and the quality of the heat treating. I use only factory new steels in making my Damascus. No used or "mystery" steels are employed. Currently, I make my Damascus from O1 and L6 tool steels. My Tim-ahagane is made from Michigan Iron ore, gathered from the south shore of Lake Superior.
I perform all my own heat treating. Nothing is left to chance with outside vendors. By using modern salt bath and cryogenic techniques I am able to get the highest performance possible out of my razors.
I have spent a great deal of time studying both antique and current production razors. My razors are designed to be the finest on the market.
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Timhagane Blade with
Mokume Tang and Mammoth Ivory Scales
Photo to show detail in
the Timahagane steel of the above razor.
 Mokume Tang |
 Green Marble Wedge |
Timahagane Blade and
Mammoth Ivory Scales
Iron/Nickel Meteorite and Timahagane
Blade, Mammoth Ivory Scales, and Copper Inlay
Iron/Nickel
Meteorite and Timahagane Blade, Mammoth Ivory Scales