Dovo with Black Walnut Scales

**JetHed** · 05-13-2009, 08:24 PM

Hi all,

I bought a Dovo on EBay and it was a mess. The blade was mostly black and the scales were falling apart. (Got it cheap tho) Unfortunately I did not take any before pictures so you'll have to take my word for it.

This is my 3rd restore and my first that I think came out pretty good. I made the scales from Black Walnut and the wedge from Sycamore (Thanks for the wood Ed)

Here are a few pics of how it came out. Please let me know what you think.

Doug

**gssixgun** · 05-13-2009, 08:39 PM

Very, very, artistic lines....

But if you want any opinions on the functionality of the razor I would need more info on how you did it.... Hardware used, finish used, what you used to hold the spacer in there etc:etc:

**Buddel** · 05-13-2009, 10:07 PM

Very cool shape

Fine Razors - Crown & Sword Razor von Ern mit Grenadil

I prefer it for the ERN "Crown & Sword" razors.
But without jokes, for your third restoration its a very good work. I needed much more time to come to this results

**onimaru55** · 05-14-2009, 02:23 AM

Cool design & nicely done.

I was sure you got the scales from Buddel

**mrbhagwan** · 05-14-2009, 04:39 AM

That is an eye-catching and nicely executed scale shape. Kinda looks like the blade is "riding the wave"

in a couple of those shots, which I think is cool. I also like the grain of the walnut.

How is the "balance" and do you have any difficulty when you are stropping the razor?

**Philadelph** · 05-14-2009, 05:08 AM

One thing that stands out for me is that the tang is fully visible at the pivot point above the scales- it looks a little 'off' IMHO. The scales could be a little longer or wider somehow to give it a little more 'balance' to the eye- if that makes sense.

**gratewhitehuntr** · 05-14-2009, 05:15 AM

WTF?

if you throw it does it come back?

if so, are you man enough to catch it?

**Utopian** · 05-14-2009, 05:24 AM

Honestly, I'm not sure about it. The razor is all straight lines. The scales are all curves, and in fact immediately remind me of a scimitar. I really can't decide if aesthetically they go together or not. Do they complement? Do they clash? I can't make up my mind.
Regardless, it was very well done and I truly admire the effort.

**gratewhitehuntr** · 05-14-2009, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Utopian

Regardless, it was very well done and I truly admire the effort.

yeah.. uh .... that's what I meant to say...

good effort !!!

LOL

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