French "Lotus" in Stabilized Blue Maple Burl

**Joe Edson** · 05-29-2012, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

There is a guy on eBay that sells dyed, stabilized wood that is very nice. Can be pricey though. eBay My World - craigstevensstudio I wish I could do it myself, but stabilizing wood can be a bit tricky.

For those interested - this is actually where I got the blanks. He typically sizes them more for knife scales, but you can find ones in the 6" range for straights. He only does auctions and they can get pricey. A lot of beautiful stuff comes from him. Staburl on eBay is another one you can get blanks from.

For finish - since it is stabilized wood I just sanded to 1000 grit sandpaper and finished with micromesh (whatever the teal one is, maybe 12000??) with a light buff of blue rogue to finish.

**EisenFaust** · 05-30-2012, 12:12 AM

Great scales! They really compliment that gorgeous blade.

**tri33** · 05-31-2012, 02:53 AM

I really like how the orange wedge contrasts with the scales. It looks sharp, nice job! (No pun intended)

**Catrentshaving** · 05-31-2012, 10:56 PM

Nice work. That wedge really sets off that great looking burl.

**mapleleafalumnus** · 05-31-2012, 11:05 PM

Beautiful Razor. Those scales are stunning!

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