Dovo Special In Canadian White Oak !!!

**gssixgun** · 03-10-2009, 06:14 PM

This one is heading to one of our Canadian guys, he requested that I use a Canadian wood if possible, but more importantly, use a wood I had on hand "Save a Tree"
I had some really tight grained Canadian White oak sitting in the shop which is almost a waterproof wood in itself, so it became this set of scales... I wanted to still give it a bit of 'Pizazz' so I used a Bloodwood wedge sheathed in thin brass to set off the gold etch on the blade, and the brass pins and stacked washers....

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**Quick** · 03-10-2009, 06:26 PM

hmmm, not sure if you're looking for opinions or not, but I'll give mine anyway (haha, I always do anyway

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The work is outstanding! Especially the wedge work. but... I think there's too deep of a grain in the wood. but that doesn't seem to go well with that blade. The wedge work, although exquisite, is a bit of a jump from the scales, and the blade is a larger jump from there. I guess, to my eye, each piece by itself is wonderful but they don't seem to go together well.
Just my preference. (maybe I'm just still stunned by the acrylic marvel you showed previously).

[Edit] (thinking that could be taken out of context...) ALL of Glen's stuff is up in that "exotic car" bracket. It's like saying "that Ferrari doesn't strike my particular preference"

**ben.mid** · 03-10-2009, 06:40 PM

I quite like the contrast between the almost hewn look of the scales & the more delicate work to the wedge. Nice work Glen!

**oldblades** · 03-10-2009, 06:49 PM

Where' s the maple leaf, eh.

Nice work Glen I like it.

Tim

**shampoo** · 03-10-2009, 06:50 PM

As the canadian owner of this, let me just say I LOVE IT!

J

**Churchill** · 03-10-2009, 08:51 PM

Glen,think you can do me one like this in Texas Mesquite?!!

**coachmike** · 03-10-2009, 09:50 PM

That turned out beautiful Glen!!!! I love the classy look the scales give the razor and your wedge lined in brass is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**treydampier** · 03-11-2009, 01:15 AM

I love the scales and the blade is definitely beautiful too. For whatever, reason the oaks and north American hardwoods have a simplistic yet classy look. I think the contrast of the wedge is neat too, though its a bit much for me. If I were a Dovo man I would definitely want that razor.
Great Job!

**floppyshoes** · 03-11-2009, 02:47 AM

As waterproof as it may be, oak is quite acidic and should never be left unsealed next to or in contact with a blade.

Nice work, very... beefy.

**jszabo** · 03-11-2009, 03:10 AM

excellent work glen, a real beauty

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