I got ahold of several "Improved Eagle", and "Celebrated Eagle" razors over the last month and have seen a few more floating around for sale on the net. That being said, I'm gonna put together a 7-day set. I'm 4/7 of the way there, and have started thinking about what I would like to re-scale them in for uniformity's sake. I like the look of a solid smooth black scale, and I like ivory (or imitation) too. I thought I would ask the great minds here at B&B for your opinions. This will be my first re-scale project, so I don't wanna go with a medium that is too difficult to work with. On the other hand, I don't wanna go kindergarden on this, I want it to look good. I want it to be passed on to my kids and grandchildren one day. Anyone have any good suggestions?
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Ivory micarta is very nice, easy to work with.
Horn is my favorite but you will get some variations.
Horn is my favorite but you will get some variations.
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Any tips as to where it can be purchased?
I'm considering using deer antler. I dunno how easy it would be to work with, but near where I live, its plentiful. I figured if I didn't like the color I could use some ebony stain to darken it, but I haven't really researched it too much.
I'm considering using deer antler. I dunno how easy it would be to work with, but near where I live, its plentiful. I figured if I didn't like the color I could use some ebony stain to darken it, but I haven't really researched it too much.
Masecraft carries it.
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Thanks, I just checked the site out, along with the micarta, I checked out the horn.... polished black horn would look amazing... how hard is it to work with?
Horn is easy, cuts nice, wet sands very nicely, polishes to mirror
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I think thats gonna end up being my material of choice.
I also plan on taking the blades to a local engraver to have the day of the week put on the spine (after the blade restoration that is). I have a plan, now all I have to do is get the other 3 razors and some horn and get to work.
Then you'll send them to me for testing and quality assurance, right? 
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Lol, I already know what the quality is.... Poor if I don't get this honing thing figured out lol
Honing is hit and miss for me lately. Seems like every blade I've picked up lately is warped in some form or fashion. I had to beat a Genco nearly to death to get a bevel set on it today. A man could make a little bit of dough around here modifying GDs to the point of being honeable and selling them on to aspiring honers.
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Several actually have. I was lucky and was PIF'd one by Krodor (thanks again Sir). It seems to be the only one I could get to hone properly. I have several other razors, and haven't been able to get them just right.
i have seen some very attractive blonde horn that is almost white with something along the lines of azurite as an inlay. nothing extreme just a circle inlay towards the wedge end.
i agree with this they look great.
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Well, I have a little time to decide. I'm in the process of trading for #5, and looking at a couple others around the net.
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