Thread: Have you ever seen Musk Ox...

Used in a straight razor?

Here is one I finished yesterday. After my W&B cracked blade, I needed a little relaxation therapy, so I took a damascus billet I hammered together a little while ago, and this is the result. I did a bright finish on the blade, you can see it better in the video clip.

The scales are Musk Ox boss (The horn on the skull plate) Sliced up a piece, and figured out how to get the best scale shape with what I had to work with.

Hope you like it. Let me know if you see anything that needs my attention.

Blade is a full inch tall, but on the hone line its .81 high, with a spine thickness of .225 which gives me a bevel angle of 16 degrees.

Thanks for looking.

I think you might have forgotten to drop it in the post for me. That's ok. I'll send my address, so you can get it in the mail right away. I know you don't really want to clutter your work area with finished pieces. Looks great!

Been working with Musk ox for years,is wnderfull stuff.

It looks like really nice scale material. Almost, but not quite, a mother of pearl luminosity or something. Nice.

James.

Nice looking blade and scales there Pierre Well done sir.

Also makes beautfull brush handles,all needs to come from the top burl of the horn.

Hey Pixel and Pierre - those all look fantastic!

I don't think I've stumbled across musk ox boss on offer from any of the places where I usually get my scale material - any suggestions for suppliers?

Not going to find it in the usual places,is rare stuff,you do not want the horn,you want the top boss.
On ebay,sometimes you can get one,about $90/lb

Fantastic job on that razor, great attention to detail and the scales are to die for.

Bob

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Not going to find it in the usual places,is rare stuff,you do not want the horn,you want the top boss.
On ebay,sometimes you can get one,about $90/lb

I have some friends up north I clearly have to have a chat with regarding their next hunting trip...