Thread: custom buckeye burl with hammered copper liner

I recently cleaned up a razor for a guy and designed and made some custom scales for him.
They are buckeye burl and hammered copper. I used decorative washers and brass pins.
Hope you all like it!

Strong looking scales for a strong blade,,,,,,

nice, that thing is beefy.

oooo, I do like indeed, I just picked up some buckeye burl myself and was deciding on whether to use if for knife or razor scales... I think you just answered my question. Lovely setup!

Originally Posted by wynndow

oooo, I do like indeed, I just picked up some buckeye burl myself and was deciding on whether to use if for knife or razor scales... I think you just answered my question. Lovely setup!

Be careful when you are working with the thin stock, I usually soak the thin stock In polyeurothane for about 15 minutes and let hand dry for a couple days before starting cutting and shaping.

Originally Posted by Mastershake

Be careful when you are working with the thin stock, I usually soak the thin stock In polyeurothane for about 15 minutes and let hand dry for a couple days before starting cutting and shaping.

Thanks for the heads up. Was yours stabilized? Wondering if that would make a difference or not.

Originally Posted by wynndow

Thanks for the heads up. Was yours stabilized? Wondering if that would make a difference or not.

It wasn't but that's why I soak in poly is to stabilize it.
If yours is stabilized already you are good to go.

I like the materials you used. Nice work!

Great job! I just think it is way COOL!!

Those are some awesome looking scales. Buckeye burl looks fantastic but you always will need to line them for scales. Using hammered copper was a great idea. Looks super along with the decorative collars!