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Yeah, I definitely like where that is going! Smart work, I will definitely keep it in mind.

Sound advice, squire.

Regarding the classified ads, is there some system for feedback / ratings?

I kind-of figured this would be a huge consideration... Plus, I suppose the proposed wood carver might not consider things like balance and handle-ability -- things that an expert razor craftsman...

I was thinking of something quite ornate, something that would become an heirloom...

To tell you the truth, I'm kind of surprised I haven't seen many, uh, "fancy" scales: most are just wood (or...

OK, thanks, everyone, for sharing your thoughts.

Now. I don't suppose there's a scales expert who is particularly good at carving designs into the side of the scales...

If you know someone,...

This isn't something I would be doing, I'm thinking of approaching a master wood carver or something.

Basically, I am interested in something I have not seen so far, so I was wondering whether...

Can this be done? Is it done frequently?

Are there some minimum requirements for scales (size, density, weight, only certain woods or materials, etc.)? (Of course, I realize scales must...