New shell wrap

[Bill DeShivs]

Here's a 12 CM Coricama that I made new shell wraps for the handles.

[deo-pa]

How do you make those wraps Bill?

Dennis

[samb1955]

Looks great!

[glennbad]

Awesome, looks factory!

[Bill DeShivs]

I texture the handle, selectively electroplate it in nickel, silver, copper, brass, or gold-then I apply successive coats of casting epoxy.
Once the buildup is adequate and the finish has hardened, I file/sand it to even thickness, then polish it.
Takes quite a bit of time, but the result is worth the effort.

[FRJ]

Bill, it looks like very pleasing and accurate work.

The blade looks new. Is it an old knife?

[Bill DeShivs]

It's a 1950s knife. I completely refurbished it, plus put in a new spring.