Anyone tried/trying scales with really different shapes?
I've seen a lot of very nice scales in this forum. They tend to vary from each other based on what wood (or combination of woods) is used, how they're finished, and how they're pinned. What isn't nearly as common is shapes that are far from traditional. I can think of some from Alex that have a grip-like shape in them - and a couple of others whose makers I can't remember to credit - but not a lot. And what I don't think I've ever seen (not in my limited time at least) is a set of scales designed to actually look like something other than a set of scales.
I don't mean it's a Max Smart style straight razor that comes out of a shoe. What I have in my head is an image I saw of a razor whose scales were an amazingly accurate miniature violin. Unfortunately I can't find the image, but it was spectacular. Maybe most folks here find that gimicky, but I thought the combination of the razor and the remarkable woodcarving talent creating a still-functioning, totally unique razor was awesome.
I recently bought a Crown & Sword razor of Ebay that I'm now cleaning up. I wanted to do something like I'm describing above, but I have very meager woodworking talents/tools. The best I could pull off as a first attempt was to make a set of scales shaped like the scimitar that is stamped on the tang. If I remember when I get home, I'll post pictures of what I've got so far.
Anybody else tried something similar, or have an idea they've kicking around for a while?
I saw some unique patterns on eBay
I wonder if anyone has honed up one of those old, ornate Roman shaving tools for daily use?
Also, this is a unique blade http://www.billysblades.com/Custom%2...g%20Dipper.htm