What do you prefer?

[xMackx]

What do you like better or prefer?

 

[Doc226]

Either one, both nice.

Looks like your wedge is more a spacer.

Good read http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/182786-Bill-Ellis-quot-How-To-quot-Threads

 

[hig789]

Both look nice but I like the walnut better.

 

[Legion]

Both look nice, but +1 on making your wedge more wedgy. Those scales should splay out about half an inch more at the open end.

 

[Jporco]

Like 'em both!
Nice work.

 

[gash]

Based on the scales, alone, I prefer the white pine because they look fresh and modern. The blade you choose could completely change my preference, though.

 

[otto76]

I voted both..from the side I like the look of the white pine slightly better, but viewed from the end with the contrasting spacer I think I like the walnut better. I think you did a really nice job shaping them and thinning them out on both sets.
And +1 on making a wedge instead of a spacer. I was resistant to this thinking a wedge was going to be a lot more complicated, my spacers were working, etc etc, until I made a couple sets with wedges. Very simple to do and really improves the appearance and how the blade fits in the scales.

 

[kingping]

I voted "I like both" in the poll, but I must say that the lighter pine is a much more unique choice; darker wood scales are much more common historically, and the light pine against the steel blade I think would read very nicely. I'm changing my vote.

 

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Love the walnut for two main reasons. Dark is richer to my eye and flatters a vintage blade. Walnut (believe me) is a much harder wood than pine and will stand the test of time.

 

[trick420]

Walnut. I have a soft spot for that wood. It's one of my all time favorites. Pairs great with a maple wedge too!