Here is a restore done for a forum member, the first of 4 that I have completed the other 3 just need scales, so pics are forthcoming...
This is a Wade & Butcher, Celebrated Damascus steel, which I restored & rescaled in authentic ivory. The great thing about the ivory is that it is nice and thick, as I used some old ivory letter openers that I found at an antique shop. Pins are nickel silver, spacer is black buffalo horn. I left a bit of "character" on the blade, as I thought it would make it look even more classy once scaled in the ivory. The ivory has a generous coating of renaissance wax, and has a nice shiny polish. The etching is very beautiful, and was preserved wholly. It reads, "Wade & Butcher, Celebrated Damascus Steel", along with the usual W&B arrow logo, and some neat vines. The last picture shows the lettering best. As always, forgive me for the shoddy pics, i'm working on it :-)
Maker: Wade & Butcher
Brand: Celebrated Damascus Steel
Grind: 1/4 Hollow, ~5/8
Scales: Authentic Ivory, nickel silver pics w/ SS washers, Black buffalo Horn Spacer
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02-02-2010, 09:37 AM #1
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Wade & Butcher "Celebrated Damascus Steel" Ivory Scales
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02-02-2010, 09:39 AM #2
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I want.
Double pits to chesty!!!
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02-02-2010, 09:42 AM #3
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That etching is awesome, and the ivory scales are really classy.
Jesse
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02-02-2010, 09:42 AM #4
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Beautiful work! I especially love that blade. Someone is going to be really happy!
Bill
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02-02-2010, 11:03 AM #5
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prettyLearning the naked blade
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02-02-2010, 03:30 PM #6
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Oh... my... GOD...
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02-02-2010, 04:13 PM #7
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Very nice!!
John
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02-02-2010, 04:16 PM #8
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Yowza!! fantastic idea for the scales (however, i think the link may be to the wrong photo)
Georgeous work!
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02-02-2010, 04:18 PM #9
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Oh, that is simply stunning! I want one! The Ivory will age beautifully as well...*sigh*. Nice work, Sapito!
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holy moly!
gimmiegimmiegimmie!!!!!!
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02-02-2010, 04:27 PM #11
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Hehe, your right
Originally Posted by joshmpdx
Thanks, link updated 
Thanks for all the kind comments, gents
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02-02-2010, 04:34 PM #12
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Wow, simply wow!
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02-02-2010, 04:38 PM #13
"blue is super, too"
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Nice job Matt.
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02-02-2010, 05:26 PM #14
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Niiice! I have the exact same circle things (I forget their name) on some of my tables at home.
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02-02-2010, 05:27 PM #15
I l u r v e z muh kitteh
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LOL...placemats? Trivets? Originally Posted by heirkb
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02-03-2010, 12:17 PM #16
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I love the profile of the scales, it really pushes the focus on the spine
Chris
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02-03-2010, 06:27 PM #17
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etching is incredible.nice idea with the scales.
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02-06-2010, 06:41 AM #18
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Wow that is amazing. I'm not into purchasing high dollar straights yet but man I was looking for a price on that post....
Well done~Bandit
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02-06-2010, 06:59 AM #19
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Stunning!
Chris
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02-06-2010, 07:02 AM #20
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There are some very nice razors on this site (and others) that make me think "Wow, that's nice" but this razor left me completely gob-smacked . . . that is English slang for speechless.
That razor is a work of art, simple as.
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