Ponds Works - Tiger Maple Re-scale

This Marsh Brother's Ponds Works French point came in from Joe for a re-scale the blade was in good shape so I only rubbed it with some MAAS the old scales however were shot...
We went with Tiger Maple which I did the wedge end to complement the blade shape and added the Bloodwood wedge to bring out the red color in the natural maple grains.... The razor balances to the tang...

The new hardware is pure brass and the finish is Permalyn Gun Stock Finish....

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that's very nice work glen. I am seriously considering this permalyn business you keep talking about

She looks great! I love this wood!

My first Pond Works (Marsh&Shepherd) is in the mail and now I can't see the time.. :p

EDIT: From Sheffield Directory, 1852:

_ Marsh Brothers & Co. merchants, & steel, file, saw, edgetool, cutlery, &c. manufacturers, Ponds Works, Forge lane, (steel works, Blast lane, and Columbia Works, Suffolk road)
_ Marsh John, merchant and manufacturer, (M. Brothers & Co.) house: Lydgate
_ Marsh William merchant & manufacturer, (M. Brothers & Co.) house: Canklow House

The scales look great Glen. fantastic work on the shape and design and getting that wood to look so great.

Truly impressive.Many times I tend to prefer traditional scale styles,but these are absolutely perfect for the blade.Love the wood and finish also.One of your finest IMHO,Glen.

I really like that tiger wood. Good choice I would say G!

Well I'm a sucker for most blondes & those scales are no exception.
French point's float my boat too. Quite a Stunna Glen. :rock:

If that tiger maple looks that good ina pic, I imagine it looks even better in person!

The scales and blade go great together. Marshes are smooth shavers!

Scales are great proportionately for that blade. They really do look good!

That is one beautiful razor there, that maple sure brought out the tiger in her!

I love tiger maple. The particular pieces that you picked are great! Nice job!

Gorgeous Glenn. The shape and figure on those scales is really something else.

Very nice scales, Glen.

Wonderful Glen, they look great. Although, as you know, I am not a fan of wood scales, I can still appreciate quality craftsmanship when I see it. Plus, you chose a lovely blade to put in them - Sheffield is best!

James.

Beautiful work Glen! I love the contrast between the Tiger Maple and Bloodwood!:bow

Excellent work and the Tiger Maple looks outstanding with the Bloodwood!

beautiful project!!!! Love both woods you guys took and really nice finish!!

Another beautiful restore!

A very nice razor all round, and I bet the scales really catch the light. The bloodwood wedge works well, better than the orange one in the Myers I posted recently, but that was by customer request and it seemed like a good idea at the time ...