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    I didn't think of hammering the inlay to match the tang. Good idea I might have to try that and see how it turns out.
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    I'm clearly the outlier here, but I think the yellowheart with the black tang would look cool, and kind of striking.
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    Having used all three my recommendation would be for ebony even though it's much harder to work. I would also turn the inlay 90 degrees and place it centrally so as to give a better visual balance.

    Whatever you decide on, I would like to see details of how you prepare for the inlay. I've been working on MOP inlays in horn just recently - they are pretty straightforward because I'm using rounds and a router drill. I've been thinking about something with straight lines but need to see how it's done first.

    Best of luck whatever you do.
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    Ebony.
    I might be a bit bias though.

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    I agree with JoelLewicki. If you countersink the inlay a little more & blue it using the Cocobolo, it would balance to the looks of the razor. The Cocobolo has nice color to it. I think it would be a very good looking razor when done with those scales.

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    Well I decided to give the diamond a hammered touch and blue it. I had to go to 8 different shops to find some bluing solution. I figured that with all the gun supply shops around me it would be readily available, but I guess not. Atleast I have it now since I have a few other razors with blued tangs that have started to fade. I only hammered part of the diamond, then blued it and then sanded it down to give it a rough look. It looked better in my head. Decided to bevel the edges on the cocobolo. I think they turned out pretty well. I think these will be the ones that I will use, but since I still have to pin up the razor who knows what will happen in that time. Thanks everyone for all the ideas and opinions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JSmith1983 View Post
    Well I decided to give the diamond a hammered touch and blue it. I had to go to 8 different shops to find some bluing solution. I figured that with all the gun supply shops around me it would be readily available, but I guess not. Atleast I have it now since I have a few other razors with blued tangs that have started to fade. I only hammered part of the diamond, then blued it and then sanded it down to give it a rough look. It looked better in my head. Decided to bevel the edges on the cocobolo. I think they turned out pretty well. I think these will be the ones that I will use, but since I still have to pin up the razor who knows what will happen in that time. Thanks everyone for all the ideas and opinions.



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    That looks great mocked up. I do that with small screws from Micro-Fasteners but i'm sure you did it the same way. That is going to turn out a very nice razor!!!!

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    No matter which wood you use for the scales, it will be the final finish that makes them look their best. Take your time.
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