Very nice and unique look to those scales. Are those copper washers in there?
Unfortunately there was some crumble when it broke so the two sides no longer match exactly.
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Dang, love the wood (not the crack) better luck next time
Can't say I've never been there before, such a terrible feeling. I've crack a few as I was pinning the blade in at the final step. It's like getting something stolen from you, such a sinking feeling. But like you said, just gotta get back on that horse, it won't be the last time you destroy something!