Thread: Frederick Reynolds FR scalloped

Got this 7/8ths, smiling, wedgie, scalloped, Sheffield steel today at a cool antique shop.
Not pictured is the second fatboy in two weekends I also took home. G 2 date code in pretty nice shape.


It's a bummer the scales are broken because the streaked horn would be really pretty cleaned up.

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

Got this 7/8ths, smiling, wedgie, scalloped, Sheffield steel today at a cool antique shop.
Not pictured is the second fatboy in two weekends I also took home. G 2 date code in pretty nice shape.


It's a bummer the scales are broken because the streaked horn would be really pretty cleaned up.

If all the pieces of the scale are there, it can likely be repaired. Check out some of outback Mike’s posts on that topic. He’s the horn scale magician.

I could be wrong but, what keeps coming to mind is honing that sucker and trying to get an even bevel with those scalops. Its a looker for sure. And yep, Mike know about fixing those. It looks like honey horn. That might be an issue trying to keep the clear look of the scales.

Horn takes to CA very well. You could just glue the piece back on. Do it on a flat surface, with a piece of wax paper on it. No backer is needed. I know I would.!

Nice razor, BTW.

Originally Posted by DZEC

If all the pieces of the scale are there, it can likely be repaired. Check out some of outback Mike’s posts on that topic. He’s the horn scale magician.

I can attest to Outbacks skill at repairing horn. He has fixed an old Elliot for me, and its amazing. Much love to Outback Mike.

Thanks for the reassurance guys, but after making some of my own scales from various types of wood, I know that my skills are no where near Outbacks.

Originally Posted by Gasman

I could be wrong but, what keeps coming to mind is honing that sucker and trying to get an even bevel with those scalops. Its a looker for sure. And yep, Mike know about fixing those. It looks like honey horn. That might be an issue trying to keep the clear look of the scales.

along the bottom edge of each scallop is where the the spine makes contact on the show side of the blade

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

Thanks for the reassurance guys, but after making some of my own scales from various types of wood, I know that my skills are no where near Outbacks.

Oh ye of little faith.
I'll fix um for ya, should u choose.

That is sweet. I have always loved those with scalloped or sculpted spines. What a great look that gives it. Mike helped me out a lot doing a mottled honey horn restore. You might be surprised what you can do if you take your time and read and listen carefully.

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

Got this 7/8ths, smiling, wedgie, scalloped, Sheffield steel today at a cool antique shop.
Not pictured is the second fatboy in two weekends I also took home. G 2 date code in pretty nice shape.
It's a bummer the scales are broken because the streaked horn would be really pretty cleaned up.

That's a nice example .. 7/8ths..plenty big..