Wootz razor with sapphires, in bone scales

[Bruno]

A special one finished yesterday! The steel is wootz, made by Evrahim Baran. The scales are buffalo bone. Inlaid in the tail are 2 blue sapphires.

The scales are experimental. I wanted to do something different than just plain smooth scales. I used my dremel with a diamond burr to make little divots. I partially sanded them away and made more, etc. Then I switched to a different attachment and starting cutting criss-cross along the scales and partially sanded those away. I did that several times and then buffed the scales.

[Dieseld]

Dang Bruno, that is amazing!!!!
I like the scales a lot, great idea

You do some mighty fine work my friend, and I know the Wootz is a great steel to shave with

[Christian1]

Niceeeeeeeee

[RezDog]

Well done Bruno. Both the blade and the scales. The Wootz looks good too.

[petercp4e]

That's a great looking razor Bruno.

I love the blue saphires in the tail.

The texture on the scales makes them much more interesting.

Pete <:-}

[MikeT]

Very cool! I've been waiting for someone to put gemstones on.. very well done!
I like the idea with the scale art, don't think I could have come up with that!