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Indeed, very interesting, MattW ! These techniques described by Neil are in that thread as well. The ivory penknife pictured looks as if it was decorated by the same artisan. Thanks for sharing that....

See what I mean? :rolleyes: Amazingly, I dug into the ivory at the innermost part of the stars with a needle and pryed. It took me 3 needles before I got 5 stars out and NONE of the (4) stars were...

Why THANKS, Hirlau! You say the nicest things!.........(usually!) I appreciate that!

Cannot take credit for the stars! That was done ages ago! Thanks!

I dunno, Bill! Sounds like you did well on that project! It is nice to call upon you where ivory is concerned. I appreciate your advise!
I wish we had a time machine to go back and sit at these...

Great work from All here, as usual! :tu

This razor is (once again) the result of working with what I have. It has been a fun project.
I got the scales with the top broken off on one side. I was...