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    took me a couple days to do this one... had to replace a scale that delaminated when i pulled tape off of it.. then that same side cracked on the last pin!.. it cut me 3-4 times and the blade needed centering.. what a pain! but its' done and it has clean lines... not my best work but acceptable to me

    blonde horn with camel bone wedge brass lined and brass hardware


    IMG_0868 by Heespharm, on Flickr


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    Without a doubt the only description I have for that is sexy ...really sexy!

    Those scales are like lingerie!
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    Lingerie! That's the term I was looking for. Yes they are some sweet scales - wispy almost, like lingerie. The wedge and liners make it complete. Great job!

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    very nice job
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    The push up bra of scales? Haha
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    Now everyone is entitled to an opinion but I was reading a thread just a few days ago that criticised modern shapes in restorations of old blades - therefore your squared off ends and brass lined wedge would be seen as inappropriate. Just goes to show how wrong people can be at times.

    Beautiful job.
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    Great job! That is a nice piece of horn!
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    Quote Originally Posted by UKRob View Post
    Now everyone is entitled to an opinion but I was reading a thread just a few days ago that criticised modern shapes in restorations of old blades - therefore your squared off ends and brass lined wedge would be seen as inappropriate. Just goes to show how wrong people can be at times.

    Beautiful job.
    Hahaha...yes, and don't forget it's to shiny as well!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by UKRob View Post
    Now everyone is entitled to an opinion but I was reading a thread just a few days ago that criticised modern shapes in restorations of old blades - therefore your squared off ends and brass lined wedge would be seen as inappropriate. Just goes to show how wrong people can be at times.

    Beautiful job.
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    Hahaha...yes, and don't forget it's to shiny as well!!

    There is an old saying about opinions hehehe

    I always look at the workmanship, IMHO that is what counts and as seen here the workmanship is excellent

    The fact that I happen to like the beautiful Horn and the choice of wedge decoration is an added plus, but even if it were Neon Green with a Screaming Yellow wedge it is always the workmanship that counts first "in my opinion"

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    @ the OP was the tang off center ??? did you check it first ??? I have found I can save a ton of heartache and work if I just take a second to check the straightness of the razor steel itself first, then build the scales to any error that is there...
    Last edited by gssixgun; 12-13-2013 at 08:21 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UKRob View Post
    Now everyone is entitled to an opinion but I was reading a thread just a few days ago that criticised modern shapes in restorations of old blades - therefore your squared off ends and brass lined wedge would be seen as inappropriate. Just goes to show how wrong people can be at times.

    Beautiful job.
    They can say what they want but that's what I'm passionate about... Putting old stuff in a modern context... Who know 100 yrs from now someone may buy my razor and restore it to its original condition... My money my razor I do what I want hahaha
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