Thread: Monty Lives!

All those that watched Craig (Seraphim) create Monty may not know, but Monty's blade developed a severe case of dullness, and after repeated attempts at healing, Craig was forced to take the ultimate action - Monty was liberated from it's blade. I was the lucky guy that wound up with this exquisite set of python scales, and debated furiously as to what heart Monty would ultimately receive. The size of the scales dictated the blade Monty would ultimately receive, but I added a few other requirements like a barber's notch, 6/8 or wider, and quarter hollow ground. As Monty was gasping for a new heart, I took my time until I found a blade that would satisfy as many requirements as possible, and that would do justice to Monty.

After a few weeks I decided to install a new John Jay heart into Monty. I didn't get the quarter ground but everything else was achieved. Even the length of the blade was an exact match with less than 1/16 of an inch to spare between the blade tip and spacer. It was a moderately long operation, and the first attempt was unsuccessful - Monty took a turn for the worse on the table and did not accept the pin without bending it. I allowed Monty to rest for an hour, then attempted the transplant again. I'm happy to report that Monty has accepted the new blade, and after a good amount of time for proper honing and polishing, I took him out for a spin this morning. He shaved very well and handled the new blade with ease.

So all of you that were rooting for Monty to get a new heart as well as recover fully, your prayers have been answered. Monty is adjusting well to his new blade, and they seem to have taken to each other very well. Some photos are below. And thanks to Craig for catching the disease early as well as taking the extreme measures to liberate Monty from a sick blade!

Sa-weet looking scales!

Where can I get.....er....uhm, oh nevermind

Looks nice! Glad you're finally using them!

Craig I hear that you have a line on exotic skin scales - if only I could find another set of scales like this that were about 1/4 inch longer. I have 4 W&B framebacks that would look GREAT as a set all sitting in python... :-)

Originally Posted by AirColorado

Craig I hear that you have a line on exotic skin scales - if only I could find another set of scales like this that were about 1/4 inch longer. I have 4 W&B framebacks that would look GREAT as a set all sitting in python... :-)

I'd have to go on safari again to get another snakeskin like that!

Oh geez, I love those scales.

Is there anyone here that just sells scales, if not like that, at least more interesting than black plastic? I recently came across three scale-less King Cutters, for under ten bucks, and after I finish getting all the rust off them, I would like to "dress" them up!

I also took my Dremel, using the metal cutter attachment, to the square tip of one of them, to see if I could round it off. No problem! It looks pretty good, but I won't do that to the others, until I shave with it and see if it shaves alright. If so, I may do it to the others, or just one of them. Since I prefer shaving with a round point.

Originally Posted by New2CutThroats

Oh geez, I love those scales.

Is there anyone here that just sells scales, if not like that, at least more interesting than black plastic? I recently came across three scale-less King Cutters, for under ten bucks, and after I finish getting all the rust off them, I would like to "dress" them up!

I also took my Dremel, using the metal cutter attachment, to the square tip of one of them, to see if I could round it off. No problem! It looks pretty good, but I won't do that to the others, until I shave with it and see if it shaves alright. If so, I may do it to the others, or just one of them. Since I prefer shaving with a round point.

Quite a few guys do custom rescaling, but I don't think you'll find any (good) scales pre-made for sale...fitting and all.

That is one fine looking combo.