Predator in wootz and ivory

I got a customer request for a predator in wootz, with mammoth tusk ivory. I was happy to finally make one of those. The only difference requested with the normal predator is the lack of notch in the shoulders. The pattern came out pretty nice imo. I still need to work harder getting a better etching result. It just came off the hones and I have a feeling the shave will be killer. Which is what you'd want from a predator :p

This time I did make the scales thinner near the pivot, in order to make the overall thickness of the razor more in line with vintage ivory scaled razors I've seen. That was a bit scary but it seems to hold up just fine.

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