4/8 Erik Anton Berg in ivory paper micarta

[EisenFaust]

Hi all just thought I would share my latest little restore - a 4/8 E.A. Berg that I hand sanded and dressed in ivory paper micarta with a black horn wedge, NiAg pins and tiny SS washers.

I brought the micarta with Swedish steel in mind, as the colour is obviously a good match for vintage Eskilsuna ivory and horn. I found it nice and easy to shape, though it did start to warp once I reduced the thickness right down (to approx 1.5 mm). I also had some dificulties getting a nice finish on it, as it doesnt take a polish very well. It tends to trap the 'black' residue that comes off of the pins and blade when polished too. Does anyone clearcoat their micarta to prevent this transfer?

Anyway thanks for looking!