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There is a faux ivory, synthetic, that resembles the real thing decently. Cream colors, with subtle shades in the product. It comes in several thicknesses, and block sizes. I think Jantz sells it...

Does this need a Morse taper? Or can you mount it in a drill/mill chuck?

Thank you sir! I appreciate the vote of confidence! As requested, here are the finished photos. I have to say, pinning this razor took months off my life! lol! I was so paranoid I might split the Pearl! I used a file worked titanium wedge as well! As for trade secrets, well they aren't...

Can someone show their model, or link to which one you recommend? I found on eBay ones from $80 to $1300!! I dont tap a lot of holes, but I am a little Bear fisted, and snap of my taps... A lot!

Well, I'm not sure how,but when I ordered my cylinder for this build, I ended up with a smaller one. I based my decision on the stroke I hoped for, plus the tonnage I wanted to hit. When I placed my order, the guy at the order desk, at a hydraulic specialty shop ran the numbers, and found a...

With a top mounted cylinder, I need to raise the whole thing up to a comfortable working height. I'm 6'4", that would make a tall set up, and a high center of gravity. Worst case scenario, a heavy, maybe tippy setup, more vibration/wobbling. Gravity, being the fickle mistress it is, I'd hate for...

Your mark says all it needs to say, looks good, and looks god on a good looking knife. Nice!

Thanks David! Appreciate it! Im trying to decide which pump/motor combo I need to go with, and must admit the learning curve is a tad steep. I have no hydraulic experience.

Will do Boss.

So correct me if I'm wrong, your pump will move 6 gallons/minute? And your calculating your numbers based on 3000psi? Im working through my calcs on my setup, and am just trying to confirm numbers.

Hi Bill. You are correct. The press has a 12" stroke, I hope to hit 35-40 tons pressure, at a minimum rate of 1.5" of stroke/second. To date, I purchased the cylinder new, and the 2" keystock. I used keystock because of the higher tensile strength, and its a true square. Cold and hot rolled not...

Now I just need the pump and motor, and I'm done! Taking longer than I hoped, but why rush a good thing?

Keep a bottle of superglue near the grinder, or whil sharpening, to close up any leaks you may spring. This will also prevent lost time in ER's waiting to get sewn up! This one is from my father. NEVER put your finger any place you wouldn't put your penis!

A little less accomplished than I had hoped today, but this is it so far. Finished up the scales, pinned and polished. Re-etched the blade, and fixed in the frame. Then a quick pre-assembly photo.

Once the tiles were fitted, I profiled, shaped, and put them through grit progression. Here are some sneak peeks! The fire in these tiles are outstanding!! Tomorrow I want to have both scales pinned, So there is no chance the epoxy can fail, and have the blade sorted out. Maybe a decision on...

Well I think its unique! So this is something I have been thinking about, redesigning, and picking away at now for quite some time. My thoughts behind this was to do a frameback in the truest sense of the word. I was thinking that in the glory days of straight razors, real high quality...

Making progress! This thing is heavy!! 924 pounds as it sits here... These are the tracks for the dies.

Base built

So as of late, I haven't been forging damascus. A friend and fellow knifemaker, whose shop space I rented, decided to raise his rates, for a few different reasons. The one that got me was his expectation for recognition/branding on my work for the use of his space. I payed rent for the...

Sweet! Thanks! Man I love this place! :)