Wade & Butcher, Sheffield - The Celebrated ~ Bird's Eye Maple

**Maximilian** · 07-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Here's a W&B that needed some TLC.

The blade had lots of patina and pitting. Basically I tried to clean her up as much as possible but the patina went so deep I could not remove all of it. There was also some heavy pitting on the front blade and tang side. As to not lose the etching and markings I had to be very careful and decided to stop the cleaning process until I felt it was time to stop.
The end result is great. The blade has that vintage, aged look but at the same time looks clean too.

As to the scales I was requested to use bird's eye maple but dye it with a red/brown color. It got the dye, shellac and poly treatment. After several weeks of dyeing, layering, sanding and drying time it finally got finalized and is ready to go back.

Those maple scales really take a long time as the curing is very important but the results are always stunning.

Enjoy.

Specs
W&B 'The Celebrated'
Total weight: 2.8 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.7 inches
Grind: 8/8 barbers notch / 1/2 hollow
Scales: Bird's eye maple
Wedge: Black Horn
Pins/Washers: Brass/Stainless Steel

**gssixgun** · 07-23-2009, 04:38 PM

NICE !!!!!

Mad Max that has some serious depth to the finish

**floppyshoes** · 07-23-2009, 04:54 PM

Fantastic dye job, Max. It really pops.

Cheers!

Note to non-woodworking types: What Max has done requires skill, knowlege and a great deal of patience. Getting that color and finish takes at least 12 steps.

**Mandrake** · 07-23-2009, 05:09 PM

I will need soon a new English dictionary to try to say what I think of your work....AMAZING!!

**Oglethorpe** · 07-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mandrake

I will need soon a new English dictionary to try to say what I think of your work....AMAZING!!

Amazing works, lol.

Great looking job Max. Each piece compliments the big picture.

**aroliver59** · 07-23-2009, 05:22 PM

OOOOOHHHHH! That's a jaw-dropper.Great wood,Super finish.

**mrbhagwan** · 07-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Impressive . . . Most impressive!

**Maximilian** · 07-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by floppyshoes

Fantastic dye job, Max. It really pops.

No wonder! I got a crash course in wood finish by Dan the wood guru himself!

**keenedge** · 07-23-2009, 07:43 PM

Stunning work. I didn't realize staining wood could be so complex.
Kent

**Earthdawn** · 07-23-2009, 08:15 PM

Outstanding work overall as usual ... I mean just beautiful ...

BUT those scales are OUT OF THIS WORLD !!!

The depth of the scales is just astonishing !

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