Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Recently I picked up a Delrin handle Western 628, one of their bird and trout patterns. The 3 inch blade was the size I used to carry when I did a lot of stream fishing for cutthroat trout. I think most of you will agree that Delrin is not nearly as pretty as stag, so I had to customize it a little bit with some real Sambar stag!
When I bought this knife it did not have a proper sheath with it, but I found one among the sheaths I had purchased for just such an occasion. I felt good about making this knife a little nicer and match it up with an original sheath.
Note the Western snap in the last picture, I thought that was pretty cool.
I hope you enjoy the pictures, there are a few more where the knife is listed in my store.
When I bought this knife it did not have a proper sheath with it, but I found one among the sheaths I had purchased for just such an occasion. I felt good about making this knife a little nicer and match it up with an original sheath.
Note the Western snap in the last picture, I thought that was pretty cool.
I hope you enjoy the pictures, there are a few more where the knife is listed in my store.
Dale
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Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
That sheath really matches the tones / colors of the stag, too....they really come together for a nice combo!!!
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Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Excellent! I bought it’s big brother from you a couple of years ago with the same upngrade. You knocked KY out of the park again!
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Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Very nice, Dale. Great looking set up.
Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Thanks guys! I'm glad you like it, and I do appreciate your feedback. I also appreciate your honesty; because I know if there are any details that are wrong somebody here will find it and be honest enough to point it out to me in a constructive way.
There are not many places that someone can show their work and receive honest feedback, both biased and unbiased feedback, (both are valuable). I appreciate the feedback of Western aficionados because they have a particular way of looking at a Western knife and they can sometimes be the most difficult to please. I also appreciate the feedback of people who have no affection for Western knives or may even have a bias against them; seeing their reaction provides equally valuable information from an entirely different point of view.
I am very appreciative of all of you who take the time to look at the pictures and respond even if just to say "Nice knife." I especially appreciate our members who let me know those things they find appealing about a modification as well as the things they might be less fond of. It is very helpful to me as I try to improve with each new project I do.
If it was all about turning out a vast quantity of knives, or widgets, I could do that: but that would be a job, not a hobby!
I am at the hobby stage in my life!
There are not many places that someone can show their work and receive honest feedback, both biased and unbiased feedback, (both are valuable). I appreciate the feedback of Western aficionados because they have a particular way of looking at a Western knife and they can sometimes be the most difficult to please. I also appreciate the feedback of people who have no affection for Western knives or may even have a bias against them; seeing their reaction provides equally valuable information from an entirely different point of view.
I am very appreciative of all of you who take the time to look at the pictures and respond even if just to say "Nice knife." I especially appreciate our members who let me know those things they find appealing about a modification as well as the things they might be less fond of. It is very helpful to me as I try to improve with each new project I do.
If it was all about turning out a vast quantity of knives, or widgets, I could do that: but that would be a job, not a hobby!
I am at the hobby stage in my life!
Dale
AAPK Administrator
Please visit my AAPK store: www.allaboutpocketknives.com/orvet
Job 13:15
"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
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Job 13:15
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Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Man, that looks great Dale!
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Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Knocked another out of the park with that one, Dale.
You certainly have a blessed talent.
You certainly have a blessed talent.
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
I really like that one Dale. The stag is not too much but fits the knife. Great job.
Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
It's hard to beat stag, especially on a fixed blade of that make and vintage. Looks really good.
Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
Thanks guys.
I agree, stag goes very well with most old knives and sometimes a little bit of simple stag is just right. "Less is more" as they say.
I agree, stag goes very well with most old knives and sometimes a little bit of simple stag is just right. "Less is more" as they say.
Dale
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"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
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"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
Re: Customized Western Bird & Trout #628
It came out great.