First time I've encountered this method of finishing a wooden butt. It is on my William Cashmore from the early 1900's. Not only does it have the typical horizontal lines cut but they also have a knurled appearance. Wouldn't think so but it definitely helps prevent sideways slippage on the shoulder. Regardless, it's a nice touch.

PS: it doesn't appear that vertical lines were simply cut to achieve this. Each little "bead" is rounded like a necklace bead.




Last edited by Joe Wood; 08/24/14 07:05 PM.
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