Thread: something special for a WB Special.

Not sure what you mean Zomax, There is still a piece inside the scales.
Thanks for the compliments.

It would seem to be a more secure design preventing movement rather than the opposite. Not only is it inside the scales but the way it wedges against the scales appears to me to keep it from moving or rotating.

Looks great Sous! Nice work.

Right you are rbaker!

Awesome!

I've seen a couple vintage blades with that style wedge -- though in pewter instead of MOP. It's a great look!

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

Awesome!

I've seen a couple vintage blades with that style wedge -- though in pewter instead of MOP. It's a great look!

I'd be interested in seeing pics. Someone on Reddit mentioned they had seen some too. I never have.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

I'd be interested in seeing pics. Someone on Reddit mentioned they had seen some too. I never have.

I didn't save pictures of the Joseph Rodgers that went through eBay, it was the same design you used, but there's also this Packwood over here, which is very similar.

Wow, never saw that before. I guess I am behind the times by about 230 years.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Wow, never saw that before. I guess I am behind the times by about 230 years.

Don't exaggerate now! That Packwood is from the early 1830's, so it's only 180ish years.

Seriously though, your implementation looks great!

Brian, I'm diggin that black horn! Your latest creations are impressive bro! I love how this thread shares a fresh restoration along with a history lesson. You guys rule.