Thread: Favorite Scale Material

I like natural materials. Acrylics and plastics do nothing for me, the only ones which I have are on a Puma 39 because lets face it, you just don't rescale a Puma!

Carbon fibre and G-10 on Sheffields for me is like the people who put 22 inch chrome alloys on a vintage Jaguar. Fair enough if they are to go on a brand new custom razor as the original scales, but I like to keep things original or as close to as possible. But we are all different.

My favourites are ivory scales. The kertain grain of the Schraeger lines alternating in the light when held at different angles is sheer beauty. Horn is also very attractive, especially the figured examples.
Mother of pearl is also beautiful and I have one NOS Solingen razor with genuine MOP scales. They are quite heavy though.

Wood can be very nice, but its not for me as I am no fan of rescales unless one has to.

G-10/FR-4 Epoxy

G-10/FR-4 is a thermosetting industrial laminate consisting of a continuous filament glass cloth material with an epoxy resin binder. This product, first introduced in the 1950's, has characteristics of high strength, excellent electrical properties and chemical resistance. These properties are maintained not only at room temperature but also under humid or moist conditions.
Today what is called G-10 is actually FR-4, the flame retardant version of G-10. The material FR-4 can usually be used where G-10 is specified, however G-10 should not be used where FR-4 is specified.
Both G-10 and FR-4 are rated at 285 degree F continuous operating temperature. Because they are thermosets, no melting will occur with these grades, however charring will be observed after extended periods above the temperature rating. FR-4 has a flammability rating of 94 V-0.
With these outstanding characteristics, it is easy to understand why G-10/FR-4 is such a versatile material and is used in a wide variety of applications.

Was used in Aerospace. Most is made in an autoclave. High temp or low temp.

favorite grind, whatevers sharpest, but i like full hollows, and i have a penchant for faux tortoiseshell, genuine tortoiseshell just doesnt do it for me, also the old school bone handles are slicker than oil to my eye