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    Beautiful! The shape of the scales is very complimentary to the blade.

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    What is the merit of the third pin? Just as a blade stop?

    Just curious, really.

    Love the faux horn. Quite nice, really. I see your getting quite fancy with the washers lately. They do give it an extra bump. Kudos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whiskers View Post
    What is the merit of the third pin? Just as a blade stop?

    Just curious, really.

    Love the faux horn. Quite nice, really. I see your getting quite fancy with the washers lately. They do give it an extra bump. Kudos.

    I have looked and looked at 3rd pins on vintage razors, most don't even tounch the tang when the razor is fully closed... They do function as a blade stop on some razors but very few actually need them... Myself I use them for decoration.....
    They also require a bit of skill to fit properly, whether on custom or on vintage so it does add the hint of quality, I guess

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    I wondered if it was a blade stop or if it was to thwart warping of the scales.

    ... The mystery still remains ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whiskers View Post
    I wondered if it was a blade stop or if it was to thwart warping of the scales.

    ... The mystery still remains ...
    I would say defiantly not the warping issue, in fact many scales are more warped because of them....

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    Glen, this is hands down some of your best work IMO. really beautiful. can you tell me more about the material, mainly is it synthetic? and how hard tow ork with. I want to find something to throw on a blade without getting in too deep.

    my understanding is that other than cosmetics, it is sometimes used to spread the scales on blades that have thick tangs. I know some look like they're used for stops/rests.

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    Good one G. Nice work at the toe & kewl polish.
    Love the new acrylic. V. classy.
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    Glen, Glen, Glen. What have you done? (I'll answer that ... created a STUNNING razor!)

    Steve

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    P.S.

    I think I want to send back the Freddy Reynold's I got from you and get THESE scales!

    Great job!

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    Love the scale material, I'll have to find me some in NZ to try out on the Sheffield 1/4 hollow I have coming. Oh, and gorgeous work - I especially like that you left it at a satin finish - it accentuates the age of the blade nicely while complementing those scales. The 3rd pin is a nice touch too!

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