Military Clasp knife

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Military Clasp knife

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I did one of these some time back for a customer. This time, I just wanted to make one for the heck of it.

Here's what it looked like before...

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And here's the after...

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I decided to put NS bolsters on it for a different look. I used micarta for the covers and SS pins for strength, which I also left proud on the bolsters due to the stress the blades put on the frame. The knife is a beast.

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Nice! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Wow! You really dressed that one up but I like the TL-29s that you rework much better :).
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What a makeover! I'd have never guessed that to be the same knife as in the before picture. Glenn you do some amazing work. ::tu::
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Never thought one of those old riggers could looks so good. Awesome makeover!

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Great job Glenn! ::tu::
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Who'da thunk that big beauty was hiding in there. I really like what you did with her and the handles are just right for the job. ::tu::
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:shock: Adding those bolsters really changed the whole look of the knife, Glenn. ::nod::
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Love the white handle scales!
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::tu:: that IS Classy ::nod::
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I have one of those, wish it looked as good as your improved version. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Another very nice make-over, Glenn ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks everyone, it was a labor of love. I've got the divot in my finger to prove it, LOL.

It was a fun project, but took me forever to get around to doing it.
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That turned out great. I love those old Rigging knives. and you turned it into a beauty of a beast
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That's some nice work GB ::tu::
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::tu:: Wow, thats truly something else! These knives show up here regularly but I would never have thought that they would transform into somthing so nice! ::woot::
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