New covers for an 89OT
- Meridian_Mike
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New covers for an 89OT
As you Old Timer collectors might know.... the 89OT is not a real common pattern.
This knife was the example I had in my collection for a quite a while.
I got it from an antique store and the PO had carved his initials in the mark side cover.
My first clean-up included sanding his initials out of the cover then cleaning and oiling.
Here was the result of that effort.....
THAT always bothered me......SO, I added another 89OT to my collection a few years ago... Then, this one went into the "extras" pile.
Like I said, I have had it for a while and I "re-found" it a couple of days ago. While looking at it, I figured it was in need of some new covers.
I dug through my cover material stash and I found a zip loc marked "honey amber stag". In their raw state, these slabs were nice and dark. I figured that would look nice on this knife.
After I got the covers installed and finished, I was a little disappointed by the lighter color. I guess I was expecting a darker red but.....well..... this is honey amber. They called the color perfectly.
Here is the result.......
I don't care how clean I think I have gotten a knife, those close-up pics ALWAYS show all the lint and dirt I left behind.
(This knife looks better in hand....LOL)
Thanks for looking everyone.
This knife was the example I had in my collection for a quite a while.
I got it from an antique store and the PO had carved his initials in the mark side cover.
My first clean-up included sanding his initials out of the cover then cleaning and oiling.
Here was the result of that effort.....
THAT always bothered me......SO, I added another 89OT to my collection a few years ago... Then, this one went into the "extras" pile.
Like I said, I have had it for a while and I "re-found" it a couple of days ago. While looking at it, I figured it was in need of some new covers.
I dug through my cover material stash and I found a zip loc marked "honey amber stag". In their raw state, these slabs were nice and dark. I figured that would look nice on this knife.
After I got the covers installed and finished, I was a little disappointed by the lighter color. I guess I was expecting a darker red but.....well..... this is honey amber. They called the color perfectly.
Here is the result.......
I don't care how clean I think I have gotten a knife, those close-up pics ALWAYS show all the lint and dirt I left behind.
(This knife looks better in hand....LOL)
Thanks for looking everyone.
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: New covers for an 89OT
That’s a nice colored stag and a great upgrade Mike!
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Mike you did a fantastic job, love the results...
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Looks great!
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
That is light years better than Schrade's standard ho-hum Delrin handles.
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
That honey stag is very,very nice.
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Very nice work Mike. That "honey amber stag" looks sweeeeet!
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Great work Mike.
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Thanks for the complements everyone!
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
That looks OUTSTANDING!
Re: New covers for an 89OT
As EC says " Outstanding ". That stag is beautiful.
Re: New covers for an 89OT
Gorgeous! If it looks better in person than in those pictures, then it must be really stunning indeed!
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 1:50 pm As you Old Timer collectors might know.... the 89OT is not a real common pattern.
This knife was the example I had in my collection for a quite a while.
I got it from an antique store and the PO had carved his initials in the mark side cover.
My first clean-up included sanding his initials out of the cover then cleaning and oiling.
Here was the result of that effort.....
Schrade 89 OT Blazer 1.JPG
THAT always bothered me......SO, I added another 89OT to my collection a few years ago... Then, this one went into the "extras" pile.
Like I said, I have had it for a while and I "re-found" it a couple of days ago. While looking at it, I figured it was in need of some new covers.
I dug through my cover material stash and I found a zip loc marked "honey amber stag". In their raw state, these slabs were nice and dark. I figured that would look nice on this knife.
After I got the covers installed and finished, I was a little disappointed by the lighter color. I guess I was expecting a darker red but.....well..... this is honey amber. They called the color perfectly.
Here is the result.......
89OT 2.JPG
Dude, that is some fabulous color. And the workmanship looks great to me. Wow, amazing save on that knife. You rocked that mod, and the knife is a thing of beauty now. I love the color, don't know what you were expecting as far as darker goes, but bravo, you made it a one of a kind beauty now. Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh. Great job.
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
I like it excellent upgrade and work
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- Meridian_Mike
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Re: New covers for an 89OT
Thanks again everyone!
As far as the color goes....
I am a fan of a deeper red color. When I first picked the slabs out of my box, I thought they were darker. BUT, the result of the finish was a lighter more amber color in my eyes. SO... I wanted darker red but I guess I am OK with the resulting shade.
I'm glad y'all like it.
As far as the color goes....
I am a fan of a deeper red color. When I first picked the slabs out of my box, I thought they were darker. BUT, the result of the finish was a lighter more amber color in my eyes. SO... I wanted darker red but I guess I am OK with the resulting shade.
I'm glad y'all like it.
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: New covers for an 89OT
Looks great. I think the color is perfect
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