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  1. 09-02-2015, 11:18 PM #1
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    Default Calling all ivory experts, or just one really...

    Can you fellows tell from these pics if these scales are likely ivory? Doesn't look porous like other bone scales I've seen but some believe it to be polished bone. Doesn't really matter as it's an outstanding razor regardless, but I am curious. What say you?


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    Is not bone,Ivory???
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    Reminds of one I have which is walrus ivory. Take some pics into and away from the light at an angle.
    Looking for Shreger lines or absence thereof.
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    I rest my case.
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    Without a doubt it's a nice blade. I'm having a hard time reading the maker, who 's it made by??
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    Quote Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY View Post
    Without a doubt it's a nice blade. I'm having a hard time reading the maker, who 's it made by??
    It's a Wade and Butcher, Andrew. That diamond-shaped tang is quite unusual. Do I see bottom jimps?
    Very nice razor!
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    That & symbol is creeping close to the Butcher. Need my eyes checked maybe..... Love that diamond shaped tang and the amazing script engraving on the scales.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Reminds of one I have which is walrus ivory. Take some pics into and away from the light at an angle.
    Looking for Shreger lines or absence thereof.
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    Not sure if Shreger lines or not...
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    Quote Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY View Post
    That & symbol is creeping close to the Butcher. Need my eyes checked maybe..... Love that diamond shaped tang and the amazing script engraving on the scales.

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    The close up pix look like ivory to me. If there are no little divots on the ends, I think they are for blood circulation ? ...... then it is ivory, not bone. If the divots are there, it is bone. AFAIK, but I'm not an expert. Damn nice razor whatever it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    It's a Wade and Butcher, Andrew. That diamond-shaped tang is quite unusual. Do I see bottom jimps?
    Very nice razor!

    Bottom jumps indeed.

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