7/8 Savage & Sons Double Thumb Notch

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04-13-2016, 07:46 AM
kcb5150

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7/8 Savage & Sons Double Thumb Notch

This came in a couple of days ago. I always wanted one of this maker's blades. It actually turned up in better shape than I had anticipated form pics as what appeared to be crumbled edge was just petrified muck that flaked off easily. A real shame about the front scale. Was also a bit taller than I had anticipated given the double notch. The ones I have owned have all been a bit smaller. I haven't loved this style of tang in action, but this one has a lot more meat so it may be better.

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04-13-2016, 12:39 PM
Hacker7

Nice find. It is a great looking razor. A clean up and new pants its a keeper. Good luck.
04-13-2016, 02:03 PM
Martin103

Good looking razor, double thumb notch and all, personally i feel it would be ashamed not to use the original scales. The certainly can be repaired.
04-13-2016, 04:03 PM
RezDog

Nice find. A shame about the broken scale. I would try to figure out a way to skillfully scab a piece on the end and reshape it. However that is part of the reason why I have fifty unfinished projects on my bench. Most times new scales are faster but old scales are cooler. It is always a struggle for me.
04-14-2016, 04:15 PM
Wullie

NICE!! I agree with RezDog and can relate.

Word to the wise, you're in for a surprise if you search "Savage XX" on google. :dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::rofl2:
04-14-2016, 08:59 PM
kcb5150

The scales are worth a salvage attempt. Pressed horn savage scales don't grow on trees, sadly
10-01-2016, 06:35 PM
kcb5150

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I am in the process of fixing the scales finally. I took some donor horn from a ruined set from the same era, rough cut it with overrun, dressed the other side so they mated mostly and epoxied them with 24hr cure. I have since shaped them and put the guide for the new wedge hole. A lot of eyeballing as I have to do it all by hand.

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10-01-2016, 11:29 PM
BeJay

Looking good! I'm glad you decided to fix them. Tossing this would have been a crime.
10-01-2016, 11:42 PM
kcb5150

I'm just going to let the pivot end moisturize for a few days before progressing. They were incredibly dry
10-05-2016, 03:23 AM
kcb5150

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Best I can do

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