Thread: BIG George Brittain (and comparatively small John Barber) Restorations

WOW! That GB is a beast. Love the scales on both. The wedge on the JB is a bit chunky isn't it?

Jason

Originally Posted by jasontg99

WOW! That GB is a beast. Love the scales on both. The wedge on the JB is a bit chunky isn't it?

Jason

Thank you. The John Barber wedge is thick - Its almost a full wedge grind blade, and so the thinner the wedge, the more the blade sticks out when its closed. I like my blades to stick out as little as possible, which sometimes warrants a thick wedge. But when you're using ivory, its not such a bad thing

Nicely done! Great looking finish on some really nice wood there. And that GB is a monster!!

Both are amazing! But I kinda have a thing for Koa. That flaming is sick!!!

Beautiful work on both! Thanks for sharing!

OK,

is GB really so
big or is just a picture exposure?
Nice work.

Originally Posted by proximus26

OK,

is GB really so
big or is just a picture exposure?
Nice work.

My wallet says it is absolutely that big and thanks

I really like that 10/8 GB! I have a 19/16 myself and another 9/8, which at the moment is in pieces for restoring. Nice work. How does that monster shave? I found the 19/16 off balance with the original scales and that's the main reason for not shaving with it. I hope this wood is heavier and balances out better, because otherwise the shave will still be uncomfy...

I just responded to you in the other thread about this thing too sashimi Its fun to shave with, typical sheffield steel... The wood is not all that heavy, but the wedge is almost half an ounce of sterling silver, so it helps the balance.