Thanks, Barry!I expect they will start to show earlier than that.
Thanks, Barry!I expect they will start to show earlier than that.
I really like the 38 form but I think it calls for more than one blade to be perfect. I carry my ebony whittler often.
Thanks, my Alox electrician has great snap on it's cam tang. I wish my 35 had snap like my ALOX.I've got the Bocote and the Beaver, both are a 4-5 more or less. Gets a bit more firm near open position (no half stop). Snaps open nicely though, kind of like my old alox SAKs.
Are the new abalone knives scaled in abalone that has been laminated? Or acrylic that is colored to look like abalone (entirely synthetic)?
The material in question is ALVS abalone.
It's my understanding that ALVS is another name for Looking Glass (LG). Looking Glass is one thin layer of Abalone with clear acrylic on top. In my opinion, it looks better than it sounds in writing. It's actually very nicely done.
It's my understanding that ALVS is another name for Looking Glass (LG). Looking Glass is one thin layer of Abalone with clear acrylic on top. In my opinion, it looks better than it sounds in writing. It's actually very nicely done.
ALVS. Abolone Laminate Veneer Sheet. I'm pretty sure it's like laminated wood so it would actually be very different than LG. Instead of one layer, there are many. I've been wrong before though.
You may very well be correct. I don't know a lot about it but I read a comment from a well known dealer that ALVS is the official name for LG. It's entirely possible that I misunderstood the context of his comment.
I wish I snagged one of those too, I got the antique Amber Beaver. It's really pretty, I'm glad I got one.Whatever it is, it looks amazing. I hope they use it on the upcoming 66 Northfields.
I was unable to resist the autumn leaf jig bone. When will we see a beaver shield on bone again, after all...