Playing with a new bolster design
Playing with a new bolster design
Not sure if I like it yet or not. I’ll leave it sit on the bench for a bit and see if it grows on me. If not, Ill just replace it with a plain Jane bolster.
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
IMO it looks good Jeff! I'm sure we all have different tastes but I for one think it looks good.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Looks like a good idea Jeff.
I bet it would look nice on a finished knife.
I bet it would look nice on a finished knife.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
That would look good with a proud spun pin!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Ohhhhh... heck yeah!!
Good idea Glenn!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
If you can do that..., the possibilities are almost unlimited. Wow, you could do all kinds of stuff. Of course this is just my theory.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Could ya make a flag? That would be kick ash!!!!!!!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I think it's gonna look good! Finish it!!!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Nice file-work. The choice of pin will make or break that one, IMHO
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I see nothing wrong with it Jeff, and a lot right with it. Looks very good.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I like it Jeffinn. It reminds me of the old Pacific Telesis, Pacific Bell logo.
Pictured below, scattered amongst these pins are Pacific Telesis, Pacific Bell pins. I think any of these would make a terrific shield. There are a few, plain and simple logo pins (look at the square, goldtone pins), to the bit more expressive pins. Which I'm sure that you could customize any way you see fit. Click on the picture to ENLARGE. If interested, they are for sale here.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I'm with the others. I like it.
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I also like it Jeff. But, I will be more certain when I get to see it on a finished knife. It does remind me a bit of the Union Jack (national flag of the United Kingdom).
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I'm usually not a fan of embellished bolsters, but I really like this.
David
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Yes, that’s a definite.
Jeff
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I was thinking "sunburst," pretty cool.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Love the look! Man, that bolster would fit beautifully with a fileworked spring! I had first thought of filing the pin to match, but Glennbad's idea of a proud domed pin would be perfect! I believe that you have definitely found a way to make your work stand out from the crowd!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I like file work as long as it is not overdone( like jewelry and cologne).
Yours is good.
Bob
Yours is good.
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Very skillfully done, Jeff.
I applaud the creativity.
Don't stop now!
I applaud the creativity.
Don't stop now!
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
I agree.
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Steve
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Re: Playing with a new bolster design
Kinda late on this...but I really like that 'star burst' effect, or 'sun burst'. I hope you move forward on this project, Jeffin. Looks very nice.
LJ
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