My first custom job!

I finally got tired of the generic plastic scales on my 19 month old Dovo and decided to play with the my newest tool acquisitions that were calling to me from the workbench. The handle is solid oak w/ cedar inlay, carved from a solid piece rather than making scales. Not sure if this was a great idea, but I thoroughly enjoyed the time playing with my mini-gouges:D It's still a work in progress and some aspects are regrettable afterthoughts. I'm looking for some feedback before I delve deeper...

Hoping to extend my run of good luck at an estate/tool auction over the weekend, I decided to take a chance on an ebay find.. A Geneva Cutlery Co. and a W.H. Morley Clover Brand should be here next week and I have the perfect piece of quarter-sawn wood I've been saving for just such an occasion. Just hoping my luck holds out and these blades turn out decent (fingers crossed!).

Any thoughts on scales vs. solid handles?


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different but very cool! I like seeing the 'Dovo' when the razor is closed thats genius

My only worry would be if the blade bottomed out against the wood but you probably have that sorted.

Now that I finally got my honing technique down I made sure to keep the edge clear! There's about 2mm of clearance along the entire length of the blade.

I have some worries with one piece scales. In my experience they can warp. I say can because it isn't inevitable.
I also find that they tend to not have proper tension. This is because this style of scale is usually made with parallel sides. If they are made with a slight "V" it should help.
That being said I really like the artistry of your design. They are elegant in the execution. They are a little clunky for me, but some people prefer a thicker scale.
Thank you for sharing.