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7/8 Eyre / Greaves & Sons in Spalted Tamarind scales
This one has me a little confused with the tang stamp
the marking says
B.J.Eyre & Co. Late W. Greaves and sons. Sheffield
Now looking in the books at the dates, perhaps Eyre & Co. took over the Greaves & sons razor works somewhere near 1880, that's what it looks like to me, but if somebody knows for sure, pipe right up...
This is a full 7/8+ razor that I would guess at 1/4 wedge, very thick, very heavy blade,,, My pictures really dont do the finish justice at all, the macro is picking up the satiny finish, because in person she is all shine....
I have had this wood for quite awhile so when I got a chance to use it I went for it, I'll tell ya now, I have maybe enough to do two more sets, and that will be it for me, and this wood... I love the looks of it, but OMG what a pain to work and finish...
Here is the description of the wood:
Spalted Tamarind
Specie Latin: Tamarindus indica
Specie Description: Spalted Tamarind is a beautiful exotic wood often found laying on the forest floor. The rotting effect on Tamarind creates the spalted look that varies from piece to piece. Popular wood for turnery and other fine woodworkings.
The finish is actually a final 5 coats of Poly Urethane over tons of sealer. If I ever make more of these I am thinking an Epoxy pour would be the easiest way of finishing it...
The wedge is Ebony and the hardware is all brass...
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