6/8 VR W&B

**tumtatty** · 11-19-2011, 11:01 PM

I really like the scales. Excellent execution of a tough design. Well done!
I did like the patina on the blade though...guess it wouldn't have looked right with the snazzy scales though.

**regularjoe** · 11-20-2011, 12:30 AM

It seems every time I think I couldn't be more impressed, someone proves me wrong. Flashy, and perfect in every way I can think a straight could be.

**Havachat45** · 11-20-2011, 02:07 AM

I like it - A LOT - well done.
BTW if you don't like it - I'll give it a good home.......hehehe
I narrowly missed out on a blade just like that just the other day

**celticcrusader** · 11-20-2011, 05:57 AM

It's certainly like no other razor i've seen, and when you consider there's only so much you can change about the functionality and look, I think you have done a superb job of work on that beautiful looking razor.

Regards Jamie.

**dewey81** · 11-20-2011, 06:33 AM

Sweet scales for a super sweet blade! I wish I could trip across a blade like that. Bravo!

**Zelenbakh** · 11-20-2011, 08:31 PM

Great work! Superb craftmanship is seen in every detail. Beauty queen!

**TURNMASTER** · 11-20-2011, 11:36 PM

You did the cut out by hand? Nice you should be proud.

Jeff

**Malacoda** · 11-21-2011, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by TURNMASTER

You did the cut out by hand? Nice you should be proud.

Jeff

Thanks.

Yeah, the cut out was done with a jeweler's saw. Bevels added with a jeweler's file.

Surprisingly the cut out and beveling was pretty easy - just took a little patience to do the filing. It was the finishing that was a royal pain in the behind (and left me feeling like I hadn't quite reached the mark I set for myself).

**Havachat45** · 11-21-2011, 07:01 AM

I honestly think you are being too hard on yourself......I think it is an excellent job and looks fantastic

**RayCover** · 11-21-2011, 04:59 PM

When I first read that you used painted wood my first thought was , "Oh that's gonna look like crap".

However, after seeing it, I like it much better than the solid colored plastics. The texture that the wood grain adds under the color is very attractive.

I'm personally not a big fan of CA as a finish. I would have use a good polyurethane with the first few coats thinned down so they soak in good. IT would have been much less of a hassle too.... but you have pulled this off and it looks good.

I even like the looks of the dogeared ends and window slot milled down the center.

Ray

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