Thread: 3 W&Bs

Ahhhh,,,
Now I'm the one left stunned silent , speechless and dumb!

Sometime I'll have to post some of my more complicated scales but I fear being scorned for the blades they are wrapped around.

But till then , thank you guys for all your thoughtful comments.

Hey it is not reconstituted blowfish lip with glittered acrylic chips ( my preference for W&B's), but you took a risk going out of the box for a historically perfect razor and I definitely see it as a win. Nice work, I just wish you would change your Avatar, it gives me the willies.

Man that third is sweet, and the second has an oak grain pattern pretty darn nice.

Most blades came factory with the same sets of scales b/c the material was readily available, and cheaper in bulk for profits sake. I say go for it! I love custom scales; the time, thought , and creativity that go into them brings a certain intimacy with that razor, plus the same old black and white, and dingy yellowed plastic gets a bit monotonous to me...let the stoning begin!

Originally Posted by mycarver

Ahhhh,,,
Now I'm the one left stunned silent , speechless and dumb!

Sometime I'll have to post some of my more complicated scales but I fear being scorned for the blades they are wrapped around.

But till then , thank you guys for all your thoughtful comments.

Originally Posted by Hart

Sigh, beautiful work. You're giving me an inferiority complex.
And so many, even Phrank might be jealous.

I'm never jealous, always like to see well treated W&B's, I only get get jealous when I see one's I don't have....yet.

On a serious note, those are lovely blades and beautiful restores, really like the scale work, I'm surprised I like the one in Post #4 as much as I do...quite stunning and planted a seed of an idea - thanks!

Just realized, someone must have written Wade and Butcher more than three times, I'm here!

Originally Posted by WW243

Hey it is not reconstituted blowfish lip with glittered acrylic chips ( my preference for W&B's), but you took a risk going out of the box for a historically perfect razor and I definitely see it as a win. Nice work, I just wish you would change your Avatar, it gives me the willies.

Haha! I carved that Greenman. Being a professional carver I had to use something I made. Besides it looks better than my face which would really give you the creeps! It's Celtic in origin and found in churches and other architectural elements. My forte. It represents mans union and connection to nature and a symbol of rebirth . Maybe now knowing a bit of its history it won't bother you so much. Or,,,, just look at the razors.

As to begin the stoning. Who grabbed the first rock so I know which way to duck.

all three are beautiful work, but what I like the most is your attention to details and innovative scales design (third). great!

That is some spectacular work!

I am fairly new to this and have tried my hand at making a set of scales for a w&b blade very similar to the first one you put up for us to admire.

Bone is such an organic material, and in my opinion is a very appropriate material for razors. Kinda connects us to the time bone was used for tools on a regular basis. Do you get any issues with warping? It would be such a shame to see these beautiful scales become unusable within the year.

Thank you chillbuds!
I'm sure you meant to type Horn as that's what these scales are. Though I do use bone quite often .

Horn has been used for at least a century and millions of razors I'm sure have been made with it. Many are just fine today. You do find some though that have warped but it's quite easy to straighten them out.

Mine have held up just fine over time. Only one comes to mind that wanted to return to looking like a horn but other factors were at play to help cause it.
I was able to break it down. Straighten it. And it was back in rotation quickly.
Bone though stays wherever you put it.

I indeed meant to type horn.

Its encouraging to hear that it will keep its function. I have a source for elk horn that may prove to be an interesting project. Hopefully it turns out a quarter as well as these have. I would be very happy if they do. These razors really are inspiring!