The main difference I see in vintage compared to modern customs is that now a days I see most are made by only one person. I have seen great blades stuck in butt ugly scales and vise versa.
Good Idea! Synergy and synthesis!
I would like to see a Collaborative Custom. Joining the skills of many that take years to learn.
How's this?
Razor. Mike Blue Damascus, Bruno grind and temper, rolodave bone scales
Strop by Hidestoart
I know there others that have been made by a group effort of knowledgeable folks.
~Richard