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Handforged:
Here's something fun!  As a blacksmith you need to be able to make about anything that is needed, that means tools to knives and about anything else made out of steel. This is a case in point. I was asked to make a period shaving straight razor, for those non bearded brethren who like to look good in the woods! This one is made from D-2 tool steel. I keep some of these blanked out in the shop as I do a few of them from time to time.  I found a great Elk tine to use on this one and proceeded to fit this up before doing any forging on it to make sure I stay within the lines. Thought you guys might like a peek as we go along here. This is where we start, with the blank blade fitted to this elk tine with a solid silver pin.  Now the real fun can begin. Thanks!

EdwardS:
That's some really great work.  How does silver wear in this situation?

Handforged:

--- Quote from: EdwardS on April 15, 2020, 08:29:31 pm ---That's some really great work.  How does silver wear in this situation?

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The silver pins I use here are fairly malleable so as long as the blade is fitted tightly with brass washers to act as bearings.. It is very period correct for some makers all the way back to the 1700's. I like them because they peen so nicely on the other side, with essentially zero slack. If they are fitted well, they'll last forever.

EdwardS:
I know silver has similar bearing properties as brass.  That's really interesting to know.

Sterling or another alloy?

Handforged:

--- Quote from: EdwardS on April 15, 2020, 08:51:42 pm ---I know silver has similar bearing properties as brass.  That's really interesting to know.

Sterling or another alloy?

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these are nickel/silver alloy.

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