Replacement scales of Natural materials
I'm sure there are trade-offs, but i keep getting lost looking through search results.
Is there any sort of general guidelines WRT the feasibility of the various natural materials for re-scaling nice old razors? I gotta get rid of all this stinky plasticky stuff.
I'm the sort that starts with raw materials. I have some great woods (curly maple, curly ash, osage, fatwood, and all the native Southeastern hardwoods). I've also been saving antlers for years... maybe it's time.
Bone and horn and hoofs can be acquired.
I've not worked the animal-products before, am fairly comfortable with the woods. I am aware of the heating and shaping of horn, as I just made a flintlock rifle and "run" in those circles too.
Thanks for any general guidance to the different natural products.