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I was putting ivory colored jigged bone handles on this Camillus and when it was done I just didn’t like it. So I disassembled it (again), removed the bone handles and decided to try adding a little color to them by lightly torching them.
They turned out better than I thought. Next time I need to be a little more consistent with the heat application. It’s something I’ll definitely try again. Still gotta do a little more cleanup and polishing on the bolsters but the handles look pretty decent;

That looks good!
I didn't know that bone would toast like that, only stag.
I learn something new every day!

You achieved a very nice look.

Jeff, the scales look great toasted.
They look like the perfect marshmallow. Not burnt, just crispy.

You did a great job on that 23 , looks very nice!

Nice job, that 23 is a great knife.

Normally I am not a fan of a tourched finished, but that truly looks nice. Nice job!

Nice looking 23, Jeff!!!

WOW... those handles look great Jeff!
Great job on bringing out some contrast! I LIKE!!

Jeff did you notice that you only got compliments and not encouragements? That says something to the quality of your work. Great job in turning out a very desirable knife.

The Artisan is always much more critical of his work than everyone else. Such is the case here. Excellent job. As I've said many times, the #23 is a great pallet for the knife customizers art.

Thanks everyone!

I agree with Jerry, Jeff. You did a splendid with this un . Your torching job is a good as the master cutlers from Solingen Germany, GEC, S&M, ect. I think you have hit the point in your knife customizing that your work matches "THE MASTER" . And what you are selling it for is extremely reasonable, IMHO.
Again great job, and congrats for "hitting it"

WillyCamaro wrote:I agree with Jerry, Jeff. You did a splendid with this un . Your torching job is a good as the master cutlers from Solingen Germany, GEC, S&M, ect. I think you have hit the point in your knife customizing that your work matches "THE MASTER" . And what you are selling it for is extremely reasonable, IMHO.
Again great job, and congrats for "hitting it"

Thanks! I still have a lot to learn but I really enjoy doing it.

Great job Jeff. Like has been said, I'm not a real big fan of toasted stag. But that toasted bone looks real nice. Very nice. That's a real looker.