First time working with ivory

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02-22-2010, 11:45 PM
2knives

First time working with ivory... pictures added

What a joy it is to work with Ivory. This particular elephant ivory was very dense (I would guess that is true for all ivory as well) which helped with such a great shine. I hope to be able to work with ivory more in the future.

I'm pretty satisfied with how they came out. Now... what lonely straight blade to put them on?

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...3/DSC_4608.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...3/DSC_4601.jpg

Here's some photos trying to show the grain structure.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...3/DSC_4656.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...3/DSC_4638.jpg

To be continued...
02-22-2010, 11:58 PM
wdwrx

ooooooohhhhhhhh!!!!!!
Nice!
BTW where did you get the ivory?
I love ivory.....
IMHO Ivory is the only way str8s should have white scales.
02-22-2010, 11:59 PM
janivar123

i would think from the shape that they would really fit a razor

kidding aside save them till you find a favorite blade
and work with something replaceable first
02-23-2010, 12:16 AM
2knives

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Originally Posted by janivar123

i would think from the shape that they would really fit a razor

haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by janivar123

kidding aside save them till you find a favorite blade
and work with something replaceable first

Agreed! I have a few ideas in mind but definitely will be a favorite blade. Good call on working with something replaceable, I'll use 0 screws/nuts/washers to get a good feel for it before I peen it onto anything permanently.
02-23-2010, 12:16 AM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by 2knives

I'm pretty satisfied with how they came out. Now... what to put them on?

How about one of those:

http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/asset...tte-Fusion.jpg
02-23-2010, 12:18 AM
janivar123

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Originally Posted by mainaman

How about one of those:

http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/asset...tte-Fusion.jpg

:rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

now:overkill:
02-23-2010, 12:21 AM
2knives

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Originally Posted by wdwrx

BTW where did you get the ivory?

Your not a lawyer are you... haha
It's 100% pre-ban stuff for sure but I've had it for years, just never had the time/cajones to cut into it until today. I bought it from a really nice knife shop up in the smokies. They sure were proud of it.
02-23-2010, 12:22 AM
2knives

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Originally Posted by mainaman

How about one of those:

http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/asset...tte-Fusion.jpg

haha okay okay, I'll change the wording.
02-23-2010, 12:25 AM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by 2knives

haha okay okay, I'll change the wording.

no no I just could not resist :rock:you need to find a nice NOS blade, trash the crappy plastic scales and use those beauties.
02-23-2010, 12:31 AM
2knives

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Originally Posted by mainaman

you need to find a nice NOS blade, trash the crappy plastic scales and use those beauties.

Hmmm... haven't thought about that, would be pretty wicked! If I can get some of these razors up to par with a N.O.S. blade I'll consider it; but, until then I'll go your suggested route.
02-23-2010, 12:37 AM
wdwrx

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Originally Posted by 2knives

Your not a lawyer are you... haha
It's 100% pre-ban stuff for sure but I've had it for years, just never had the time/cajones to cut into it until today. I bought it from a really nice knife shop up in the smokies. They sure were proud of it.

nope... no lawyer here... just jealous.....
02-23-2010, 03:45 AM
ScottGoodman

I made my first ivory scales a few months ago and boy is it sweet to work with. Your scales look good & I hope you find a suitable blade for them soon...good luck!
02-23-2010, 01:23 PM
Undream

I'm surprised you cut into it before having the blade thats going into them... it would be a shame if your dream blade didn't fit the way you wanted / or didn't fit aesthetically with the shape...

I guess it is a fairly classic shape, so you'll be safe... But,... I hope it works out lol.
02-23-2010, 02:06 PM
zepplin

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Originally Posted by Undream

I'm surprised you cut into it before having the blade thats going into them... it would be a shame if your dream blade didn't fit the way you wanted / or didn't fit aesthetically with the shape...

I guess it is a fairly classic shape, so you'll be safe... But,... I hope it works out lol.

I was thinking the same thing....
02-23-2010, 03:32 PM
2knives

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undream

I'm surprised you cut into it before having the blade thats going into them... it would be a shame if your dream blade didn't fit the way you wanted / or didn't fit aesthetically with the shape...

I guess it is a fairly classic shape, so you'll be safe... But,... I hope it works out lol.

Haha, I hope it works out too. I have a couple in mind that should fit pretty nicely. I'm just not sure if I'll run into anything else in the mean time.

You make a good point, but I like the classic shape and would be happy having them on any good looking razor.
02-23-2010, 03:51 PM
PDobson

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Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

I do feel somewhat guilty having made scales from ivory as it sickens me that people would kill such awesome creatures just for their tusks/teeth.

You could consider using fossil ivory. It's guilt-free (except the price), and more interesting looking. I'd still love to get my hands on some pre-ban ivory too, though.
02-23-2010, 04:21 PM
ganboyi

yeah im with you on this old school, i love ivory as a material but i would never collect ivory (i love chinese art and there is ALOT of ivory there) or choose ivory over mammoth ivory, i think it mammoth ivory also has interesting grain and colours as well from iron and copper in the soil, it will be my first choice when i get ivory scales... don't get me wrong nice aesthetics wise there is nothing quite as beautiful as great ivory and these are really beautiful scales, i just could never justify using ivory over mammoth personally.
02-23-2010, 07:03 PM
Undream

Oh, I forgot to mention. Excellent job shaping them. they look fantastic!

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Originally Posted by 2knives

Haha, I hope it works out too. I have a couple in mind that should fit pretty nicely. I'm just not sure if I'll run into anything else in the mean time.

You make a good point, but I like the classic shape and would be happy having them on any good looking razor.
02-23-2010, 08:10 PM
2knives

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Originally Posted by Undream

Oh, I forgot to mention. Excellent job shaping them. they look fantastic!

Thanks a lot! Before I started I told myself "Take your time with these". It seemed to have helped going slow and being patient. With wood scales I always tend to rush it a little because I know I can just go get another blank for ~ $2.00. My wallet couldn't risk losing these :chop:. I had a fair amount left over for future projects too!
03-21-2010, 04:14 PM
ofelas

Wow nice job 2knives.
Looks like you have some left over for some nice horn scales with ivory inlay.
03-21-2010, 09:40 PM
2knives

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Originally Posted by ofelas

Wow nice job 2knives.
Looks like you have some left over for some nice horn scales with ivory inlay.

Yeah that's what I was thinking. I haven't gotten the process of a good inlay down yet.
03-21-2010, 09:54 PM
ofelas

Inlay can be learned by practicing on knife handles that have liners to form a scale on top of.

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Originally Posted by 2knives

Yeah that's what I was thinking. I haven't gotten the process of a good inlay down yet.
04-02-2010, 05:07 PM
Slamthunderide

where do you get the ivory from ?
04-03-2010, 01:02 AM
heirkb

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Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

I do feel somewhat guilty having made scales from ivory as it sickens me that people would kill such awesome creatures just for their tusks/teeth.

Me too. That's why I love the thought of mammoth ivory. Looks similar enough to my eyes, but that mammoth died waaaay long ago and I'm sure it didn't die just so people could use its tusks.

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