Thread: Well... well, Garythepenman

Seems as though I just finished up that blade with the scales out of that swamp wood for you. Now, what do I do?

My camera's batteries died and don't know if I can justify a trip into town 25 miles away just so I can get some pictures of it. I was thinkin' of ordering some on-line.

Since you're sellin' all your razors anyhow, I could guess you may just want to sell this one right along with the others. Chances are you could get more than $50 for it...

I'm sure I could post a pic by the time your birthday rolls around, and then send it off to you... unless, that is, you want to sell it here on the forums. I could mail it directly to the buyer if you want...

It's not bad lookin'

Oh you teaser Bill.

I sold some of my razors to get a damascus from Lynn, that's all. wouldn't think of living without a straight or two, and no way is this one leaving my remaining collection.

Let me think...hmmmm...nah...send the baby to me please.

If you want to wait until you get batteries to take pics, before you send it, that's fine.
Who lives 25miles from technology nowadays ?. Ooops I live in New Zealand where men are men and sheep are nervous.

I'm sure it's impressive Bill, can't wait to see it.

Cheers

Gary

Y'know I was just giving you a hard time, right?

Nice work, Bill.

This wood is simply gorgeous. Looks like there is a fire burning inside of it.

All I can say is WOW

Awesome Bill, I thought you were playing tricks but one can never tell with you.

The razor looks fantastic, thanks a bunch, I can't wait to try it out. My first W&B.

And you thought I might get $50 for it, well you would have to pry this from my hands with a bucket load of moonbeams.

Brilliant Bill.

Gary

$55 and a washtub full.

What is more amazing is the wood that the scales are made from was growing approx 2000BC.

Imagine the history that has passed since then.

Gary

Originally Posted by garythepenman

What is more amazing is the wood that the scales are made from was growing approx 2000BC.

Imagine the history that has passed since then.

Gary

Explain? What type of wood was it, petrified lol????

JL, the kauri has been buried in a swamp and is carbon dated to 3,870 yrs old.

We have plenty of kauri in NZ but it's only available as reclaimed. Kauri is protected in NZ so most is cut from the trunks and can be 20,000 yrs old or more. This is common though without much character. All kauri though has a special sheen to it.

Fiddleback is from the base / root system and has more patterning.

Green Kauri is same as above but has been dyed by natural tannins leeching into the soil from Manuka trees.

Gary