Thats all beautiful work, Rod.
The set with the coronet handled DE is stunning, but that stag handled straight has got me almost salivating! I'll be happy to produce something even a fraction as good.
I'm pleased you mentioned about the unburned look, I prefer it too and hoped it wasn't required for anything besides colouring. If you don't mind my asking, would a spade bit work for the recess or is it worth getting a forstner?
Pmsl @ the 'washing up brush' comment. Hey, each to their own and all that.
I'll be off to browse highland horn then!
Cheers,
Andy.