Le Grelot in Snakewood

[dmcconnell]

Here is a Rasurpur 3/4 hollow shoulderless TI Le Grelot that I rescaled in snakewood. I attempted to keep the TI-shape of the scales only with slightly softer lines and a CA finish. The wedge is black paper micarta and the hardware is brass. This was the first time I've worked with snakewood and I found it even harder than ironwood. Thanks for looking!

 

[Drybonz]

Really nice, man.

 

[Luc]

Noice!

 

[Joe Edson]

Nice work!

You are making rethink wood scales.

 

[dakotaev]

Thats one sexy set of scales man, goes real well with that beautiful blade.

Edit: and Go flames!

 

[Legion]

That's cool. The pocket knife I carry has snakewood bolsters. I really like the look of it.

 

[Woodash]

Nice job on the rescale, but more importantly, I really like your photography on pic #3!

 

[heirkb]

Nice job on the rescale, but more importantly, I really like your photography on pic #3!

Glad someone else agrees. The way the bevel shines in that photo is really nice

 

[breadstick]

That is simply gorgoeous. Beautiful work.

 

[dmcconnell]

Thanks everyone. The photography is another new hobby I'm working on. Not too happy with the light in these pics, but I didn't want to wait until morning to get better light!

 

[honed]

Nice work with them scales!

And the snakewood is just stunning

 

[pal]

Good Show!

 

[rambus007]

I love it! I got one of those too. What did you do with the original scales?

 

[Leon]

Very nice scales!

And the blade looks great too!

 

[Joe Edson]

Thanks everyone. The photography is another new hobby I'm working on. Not too happy with the light in these pics, but I didn't want to wait until morning to get better light!

What kind of camera do you use? I need to get a new camera myself.

 

[dmcconnell]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

I love it! I got one of those too. What did you do with the original scales?

Thank you - yes it is a very nice razor. I find it to be lighter and maybe a bit hollower than its 'shouldered' cousin, but every bit as good a shaver. I PIF'd 2pairs of black TI scales to another member who was looking for some.

What kind of camera do you use? I need to get a new camera myself.

Joe I use a D90 usually with a 18 to 105mm zoom, sometimes with a circular polarizing filter to manage glare from the blade. I usually like to shoot razors in natural light using a tripod. This allows me to use a very high f stop (focus on the entire razor) and a very low ISO (minimizes 'noise') and get very sharp detail.

 

[Munxcub]

Nice work! That snakewood is neat looking stuff. good job!