Thread: 6/8 G. Johnson wedge in inlaid bubinga scales

Hey everyone, I did this razor a couple of weeks ago and I'm just now getting around to doing a thread. Better late than never, eh? So, to start off, I had this G. Johnson wedge that was in pretty rough shape, and also had a chip in it...



This pic was taken after I ground most of the chip out, it wasn't huge but not fun to deal with as it was. I put more time into correcting the bevel on this blade than any other that I've done. Easily 6+ hours on an extra course DMT. That is what you have to deal with when you get a chip in a heavy wedge, though. I also ground out as much of that pitting as I dared, and sanded and flattened it out so it looks good to the eye...



I wanted to go with a more aggressive line, and needed weight near the spacer to balance out this heavy blade. The inlay is Paua, and it is a 7 to match the seven stars on the tang stamp.



Here is the other side, I usually put a more figured piece on the blank scale, so that it doesn't look too plain in contrast to the inlay.



All polished up, the scale shape doesn't allow the razor to sit open very wide so I laid it down for these pics.



Opposite side.



Sitting open as far as it can. This is about as close as you can get to a full wedge, just a nice, heavy grind. After I got it honed up it shaved like you would want a wedge, quietly and with very little hand weight. Thanks for looking, questions and comments are always welcome

I saw this one on Ebay at the beginning of the month...you did a real nice job with it. Very unique looking.

WP34

Thanks for sharing!! Interesting scales "not in a bad way"!!It is apparent you have spent a huge amount of thought and time on the scales! Also the blade too!! A good addition to a collection!!

Ray

Very nice. Would like to see your inlay technique.

One question though. Does the blade contact the wedge?

Originally Posted by souschefdude

One question though. Does the blade contact the wedge?

Yeah, the very tip of the point rests gently on the plastic. The spacer has a shelf-like protrusion for just this purpose. As far as inlay technique goes, I have thought about it before. It would be a long tutorial and I am terrible at pausing to take pics, but I won't rule it out for a future post

Those scales are exquisite and unique.

That is a beautiful piece of awesomenous.

Congrats and enjoy.