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The above is an SotD photo from 2013 and the big devil is still going strong. The wood is a shade darker and it could with a light re-oiling but the split tips are great and it’s a complete soap eater. The knot is the large Omega boat at around 27mm. I face lather exclusively too. Hand-carved with a wee sharp knife and some quiet winter evenings (summer is for the gairden).
I’ve got a nice bit of oak rescued from a bonfire heap so must make another handle soon. Well, I’ll likely axe out a blank ready for winter whittling. Maybe…