Unknown handle material.

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Alex Baliles

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A few years ago my aunt lived in Japan and went to a shop there somehow affiliated with the late Bob Loveless. She sent me some materials and one was this piece. Its pretty thin. Im guessing 1/8 or so. Im thinking it would be good for a folder maybe? If anyone can shed some light on what it might be id appreciate it.


https://imgur.com/a/f2KQIBd

Hope the picture is available to you guys.
 
Abalone

The tag says, "Abalone Plate" "4800 yen" ($31.23 todays dollars)

It is fragile and must be sawn gently and not heated in grinding and sanding. It is soft and simple tools like a file work well. Sand to 1000 grit and buff with white compound for a beautiful rainbow finish.

Use a metal cutting bandsaw or hand cut with a jewelers saw or fine tooth hacksaw to cut into two scales. Drill VERY gently, with a backing block behind it. Use a sharp drill bit.

It works excellent on a folder.
 
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Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Abalone

The tag says, "Abalone Plate" "4800 yen" ($31.23 todays dollars)

It is fragile and must be sawn gently and not heated in grinding and sanding. It is soft and simple tools like a file work well. Sand to 1000 grit and buff with white compound for a beautiful rainbow finish.

Use a metal cutting bandsaw or hand cut with a jewelers saw or fine tooth hacksaw to cut into two scales. Drill VERY gently, with a backing block behind it. Use a sharp drill bit.

It works excellent on a folder.
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Hey I appreciate that. Pretty neat. I have no use for it. Are there any folder makers that would like it? Free.
 
Alex - that's a great offer. Shows how good these forums can be. Stacy beat me to it - and Stacy deserves it for sure. Looking forward to how you use it.
 
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Ken H> said:
Alex - that's a great offer. Shows how good these forums can be. Stacy beat me to it - and Stacu deserves it for sure. Looking forward to how you use it.
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Yessir. If I can dig up anymore, ill message you first. And you are correct, I really enjoy all the tremendous amount of knowledge and kindness shared here. Cant wait to see it used as well.
 
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