Thread: Custom rescale

Thanks for the clarification and education.

Does that have any markings on the tang ?
The reason I ask is that it reminds me of a Gold Dollar that's been modified.
You say the tang is slightly curved, this sounds like a typical prob with Gds.

No, it doesn't.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Make a wedge,as it should be,not disson

I made a wedge, it did not work, it has angle, tang is too narrow compared to the front of the tang and did not close correctly....believe me, it didnt work having a smaller wedge believe me i tried...it is a fat wedge, only way it would work.

It is a custom razor, not flawless but the thing shaves like a champ, the grind is good, blade dimensions are good, but the blade cocks sideways slightly after it gets past the tang. Without the wide wedge it would be near impossible to get it to close without catching the blade on the scales, and the blade just wont close because of the dimensions of the tang and the fat part of the shoulder area that wont squeeze in without it being wider towards the wedge and narrower towards the pivot. Pretty sure its under control...it still looks fine, and 10 trillion times better than the scales it came with which were busted.

Also, prior to pinning the pivot it had enough angle the scales were spread probably an inch to an inch and a half, really didnt measure it and im not unpinning it...lets just say there were enough issues it had to go this route. The scales are 1/8 inch or less thick, and does have a bit of flex. Never have I had to resort to a wider wedge or a spacer with wood till now...it was pretty frustrating.

Ps the wedge is black buffalo horn, slate wedge dissapeared after it launched off the belt sander lol

No there are no markings and the design seems different in person that leads me to believe it is not a gold dollar.

Also, isnt the guy a custom knife maker as well Rick?

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