Amboyna Scales on a 9/8 W&B

[Ray-man]

This blade was a monster. The scales I made for it were way larger than normal and I decided to add a brass lined Ebony wedge to offset the rich color of the scales. Since the blade has a tapered tang, the scales had to bow enough to allow the blade to close all the way. Fitting the wedge was trickey, because of this, but all in all I think they turned out just fine.
The owner hasn't got this back yet, and he has already had several people inquire about buying it.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/ray-man/Amboyna.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/ray-man/backAmboynaopen.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/ray-man/frontAmbonaopen.jpg

Just thought you guys might enjoy this one.

Ray

[mdunn]

very nice - no wonder he got so many PMs

[TstebinsB]

Great work, Ray! Did you think about using a 3rd pin on the scales for such a large blade?

[mk-ultra]

That is absolutely GORGEOUS!

[danjared]

What are those scales made of?

[Ray-man]

There was no need to use a resting pin, the blade closes perfectly and rests where it is suppost to without any help. I don't particularly like them anyway.
As the title says, the wood is Amboyna.

Ray

[danjared]

Ah, oops. I missed that. I kept looking in the post itself but not in the title! (Probably a sign to go to sleep.) I'm amazed by how vibrant they look.

[jadam318]

That thing's a monster! Good work on it, too! Well done.

[Ray-man]

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.

Ray