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07-14-2010, 04:22 PM #1Junior Member
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Joseph Rodgers & Sons- my second restore
This is my second attempt at restoring a blade. This time I used walnut for the scales and a pre-ban ivory spacer. I tried to give the handle a nautical look, kind of a shops prow, and hence the nautical scrimshaw.
I left the patina on the blade. I did clean it up but the pitting and staining is such that a rookie like me could do more harm than good. Plus I like the look.
Please feel free to comment. I really enjoy doing this sort of thing and hope to do more.
Ben
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07-14-2010, 04:30 PM #2OlllllllO
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nice idea-the nautical look. Did you oiled the wood?
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07-14-2010, 07:28 PM #3< Banned User >
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AWESOME!
I love the spacer, and how it reaches back into the scales/flares out the front.
Excellent work, keep them coming!
Also, the blade might benefit from some Maas and a toothbrush/rough rag if you are so inclined... However, if you dig the aged look, leave it as is.
Nice.
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07-14-2010, 07:32 PM #4Master of insanity
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Excellent, and totally original idea. How did you do the scrimshaw?
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07-14-2010, 07:35 PM #5Senior Member
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great wedge and nice restore!
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07-14-2010, 07:40 PM #6
Nice
It is certainly unique!
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07-14-2010, 07:55 PM #7Senior Member
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Very cool!
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07-14-2010, 10:35 PM #8Senior Member
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Way to think outside the box. I really like the idea of items just barely beyond the standard, but done well enough that it melds well with what is there.
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07-14-2010, 10:52 PM #9Senior Member
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Really like the wedge, nice touch. Keep it up.
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07-14-2010, 11:41 PM #10Junior Member
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I did it by hand using a #11 xacto blade.
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