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  1. 09-06-2011, 03:04 AM #1
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    Default 6/8 Rattler "Improved Eagle' in Amboyna Burl

    Here is a nice Solingen blade I picked up a while back that needed a light polish and scales. It is a 13/16 Rattler Cutlery "Improved Eagle" squarepoint in Amboyna Burl with a CA finish, a blonde horn wedge and brass hardware. Thanks for looking!
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    Beautifully done. 'Grats on nice work.
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    Very nice!

    Amboyna Burl just looks so sweet and has so much density & natural character.
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    Very Nice!!

    Are there any 'Before' pictures???
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    Very nice work. There are no liners so I must assume that the wood had been stabilized or that you soaked it with many coats of CA...or both! Amboina or any burled woods are a non-forgiving material to work with.
    Again, a very pleasant combination.
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    Thanks for the comments guys.

    Quote Originally Posted by cudarunner View Post
    Are there any 'Before' pictures???
    I checked and don't have any of this one. Blade was in great shape, but it came with some broken black celluloid scales.

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    Very nice work. There are no liners so I must assume that the wood had been stabilized or that you soaked it with many coats of CA...or both! Amboina or any burled woods are a non-forgiving material to work with.
    Again, a very pleasant combination.
    Thank you! Good eye, I learned the hard way about working with this stuff. I got all the way to final assembly (with this same blade) with a set of Walnut Burl scales that came apart during peening because they weren't stabilized - they felt about as stable as cork before the CA was applied. These ones are stabilized although I'm not sure with what material or method. Also I did finish them with CA as well.
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    Very nice. Beautiful Shape and great wood you've got there.
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    I love Amboyna Burl...it is one classy piece of wood. You're made a wonderful choice. It really puts this razor into the spotlight. Well done
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    Those scales are beautiful. Right up my alley....classic, sleek and elegant.
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