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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I saw that and felt like I was punched in the gut! It quite literally took my breath away!

Simply beautiful!!

If need be I could give up my scarab for those scales! It would be hard, but I could do it!!:D

BJ Eyre took over Greaves in 1850 according to my sources.

Glen, I can't believe it! I truly am speechless. What can you say about perfection? :bow

Is that really the same blade I sent you? Lol. I'm sorry it has been such a pain to work on, but heck, she will soon be the pride and joy of my rotation!

I'm running out at the moment, but I will continue to 'gush' later! :bow

Nice work, the patterning on the wood is really cool!

Wow ! Chunky tang on that beast. Beautiful unique scales :nj

That looks amazing! I love spalted scales. Got some of unknown species out of a log pile for the fire. It's still drying before i use it. Nice work again!

:eek::eek: Beautiful!!

Damn Glen ! You keep outdoing yourself. I thought the wicked Wade and Butcher looked great but those scales are among the prettiest I've seen ..... not to mention the blade work. :bow

Love the heavy blade and scale design,but the wood is just not for me.You can't please everybody.

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm amazed at how you seem to keep outdoing yourself. Can't wait to see how my projects turn out!

Beautiful work Glen.

Tamarind holds a special place in my heart. It reminds me of my childhood. The tamarind produces a sweet and sour fruit in a brittle, hard shelled pod that look like large bean pods. They make interesting bonsai too. :)

Wow, the tang on that razor looks as wide as the "Mighty Mississip'" :p

Rustic, yet refined. Nice Job as usual Glen! :tu

Very cool Glen, love that spalted stuff... very classy

Beautiful scales Glen.

Paddington....you'll love those big wedges....and if you don't, well, I'd take it off your hands.;)

I love that wood. So cool. Nice work Glen!

HOLY COW GLEN!!!!!!!!!!! That is some beautiful wood you have there and fantastic work on making look like it does........I feel jealousy setting in.:cry:

STUNNING !!!

Beautiful work!!!!

Now I'm really getting excited!!

Great Job Glen!:tu

I love this work!!! ..[even that base under the razor is nice!]..

Nice work Glen. Beautiful wood and a great shape for the scales. This is the first time I've seen spalted tamarind (I don't get out much).

Good job on the photography too.