Wm. Hargreaves in Horn

**mycarver** · 04-18-2012, 09:21 PM

OK,, I goofed on the title, it's HORN,, but now I can't seem to correct my blunder!

I did this piece this evening sort of at Hig's request as he has a twin to it and he said he'd like to see how it comes out. Well Hig, here it is.
Thoughtfully ( cough, cough) ,someone at sometime did a bit of grinding on the blade. Since I had to remove their grinding marks, ( check the depth of the Doozies on the back of the blade!) and the majority of a design ,save for a small flourish at the toe of the blade was gone, I decided to remove what was left. I ended up with a nice smooth finish. Care had to be taken of course not to loose any of the crispness of the lines of the work on the spine , shoulders, or mark while fixing the blade and rust on the spine.
Since the scales were shot and I strayed from it being pure stock, I changed the scales from being black horn to building a set with a warm translucent brown with dark streaks running though it. It may be difficult to see on the photos, but with the brass,, the warmth of the color,, it looks quite nice in person. The shots read it as being much darker than it really is. I did though use the original metal wedge,,, Wheee! And I did match the exact shape, curves and thickness of the originals. So these could pass.
I also made up some stacked washers for it since it is a more decorative looking blade and thought it would be a nice accent. This blade didn't have them , but they look pretty close to an original stacked type washer.
And the finish on the blade itself looks nice reflecting the print in a phone book. I enjoyed building this piece.
Hig, if you're reading this ,, I hope you like it as well.

Before shots here and afters in the second post.

**mycarver** · 04-18-2012, 09:24 PM

Finished shots. Notice I took a photo of the reflection of the back of the blade where those nasty grind marks were. Looks decent now. And I sharpened up the scallop lines as well as they are more crisp and clean looking.

**mycarver** · 04-18-2012, 09:25 PM

OK,, another couple,,,,

**Captain Pre-Capsize** · 04-18-2012, 09:35 PM

STUNNING...

You have a real gift there - I’m thinking this isn’t your first day on the job.

**dakotaev** · 04-18-2012, 09:59 PM

Very nice job!

Are you sure that's bone?

**mycarver** · 04-18-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by dakotaev

Very nice job!

Are you sure that's bone?

Ha!!!! No I'm not sure! I goofed on the title but got the rest of the story right.

OK,, now I got it corrected! One of those senior moments. Now I just need to become a senior!

**joshua82** · 04-19-2012, 12:06 AM

Great job! Are you using stacked washers or old stamped ones here?

**mycarver** · 04-19-2012, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by joshua82

Great job! Are you using stacked washers or old stamped ones here?

Ah,, guess I was on target if you're asking. I made these. Stacked, see post #1.

**honed** · 04-19-2012, 12:22 AM

It must have looked really awesome when the cow walked on those bones

That aside, as usual stunning, impeccable work!

**mycarver** · 04-19-2012, 05:49 AM

Oh, it was an amazing looking cow. I thought I got the title corrected,, but for some reason I can't seem to change it. Thankfully I seem a bit more successful with bone ,, or horn,, whatever this stuff is than a computer!

**hig789** · 04-19-2012, 03:06 PM

Wow. That turned out great. Nice job.

**penan** · 04-20-2012, 05:51 AM

Oh my! Very elegant! Amazing work.

**brother cavefish** · 04-20-2012, 11:04 AM

sweet

**smalltank** · 04-20-2012, 11:11 AM

how can I get blades to get that shiny..wow!..I tried to PM you..your box is full

**mycarver** · 04-20-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by smalltank

how can I get blades to get that shiny..wow!..I tried to PM you..your box is full

It's a 4 step process.
1. Sand
2. Sand
3. Sand
4. polish
It's a patented process you know called Mycarverization ! Doc, where ever you are, you always crack me up.

Hmm,,, in box wasn't full.. but I deleted quite a few anyway. Should be OK now. Sorry 'bout that. I just loose track.

**LegendofVogel** · 04-20-2012, 11:48 AM

Wow! You do some really fantastic work mycarver. I don't know if I could ever bring myself to touch such a shiny blade!

**Obiwan** · 04-20-2012, 11:57 AM

Great spa treatment Mark. I love the polished horn.

**Doc226** · 04-20-2012, 12:26 PM

There you go again using a trademarked term without payment/prior authorization. I'll take the W&B for payment.

**Greybeard** · 04-20-2012, 02:33 PM

That is really, really nice.

**mycarver** · 04-20-2012, 03:29 PM

Thanks guys, you always know how to make my day.
Anyone can touch them,, they just show finger prints more easily. I love 'em. In some cases this would probably be over restored,, but in this case it's OK. I hope.

And thanks Greaybeard for clearing up my mis-read of the name. With all the grunge on it I thought the H was an M.