I've been looking all over for some 1/8" thick pieces of buffalo horn to use for scales, but all I can find are 5" long pieces. I've noticed alot of buffalo horn scaled razors guys make seem to have a bit shorter design. Are most guys just using 5" long pieces and making it work, or is there somewhere to get 6". I've tried Texas Knife supply, masecraft and the usual others. I don't wantto buy large pieces and cut them down to the proper thickness, I'd like them 1/8" thick to start with.

Also, what do you guys use to seal them after making the scales?

Thanks