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3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:05 am
by glennbad
I had previously replaced the original covers on this F&F to a burlap micarta. Then recently the owner wanted something different, so we went with black micarta bolsters, and brown canvas micarta covers. I know this look does not appeal to everyone, but I really enjoyed marrying two materials like that. Here's the evolution of the knife...

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Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:12 am
by FRJ
Very nice work, Glenn. ::tu::

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:35 am
by Quick Steel
I like it more than a little. It looks very cool to my eyes, kinda spiffy that should be reserved for special occasions: church, fine dining, anniversaries etc. Dropped in the pocket of a tuxedo. ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:32 am
by orvet
I'm with Garry, I really like it!
I can also see how it would be fun to make it. ::nod::

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:10 am
by edge213
The third version looks great. I would be proud to carry it.

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:34 am
by TripleF
awesome!!!

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:40 am
by Steve Warden
edge213 wrote:The third version looks great. I would be proud to carry it.
Ditto!!

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:57 am
by rea1eye
That last version is the best. I would be proud to carry it.

Bob

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:23 pm
by Tony_Wood
Brown canvas for the win.

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:46 pm
by wlf
rea1eye wrote:That last version is the best. I would be proud to carry it.

Bob
What Bob said Glen. ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:23 pm
by doglegg
Another vote for the third one.

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:32 pm
by ea42
I'm liking the third one too Glenn, fantastic job, perfectly seamless joint.

Eric

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:57 pm
by rangerbluedog
I like the second one best, but DANG, ain't nothing wrong with any of them!

Re: 3rd times a charm?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:22 pm
by bladebuddy
Wow Glenn!! That is one smooth transition from black to golden brown. What a beauty!!