GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

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GEC 71 Bullnose revamped

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I've had a 71 Bullnose, micarta, that has been a favorite user, for a couple of years. I came into this user, orange delrin a couple of weeks ago. I understand why some folks would like and /or want this...but, I already had the nice micarta one... besides, it would give me something to play around with. Gave another run with mesquite, from the smoker pile. Probably could use a little more creativity, on the lanyard. Ha! (If you click on the sideways one, it will upright)
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Dressed it up Doc. You are becoming a wizard with the mesquite. Very attractive. ::tu::
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Nicely done and a great improvement! Nice work on the shield inlay too!
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Man, that is beautiful!
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Gorgeous work Doc! The mesquite is a terrific improvement. And, I agree with Jeff, that shield inlay looks like a professional job! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Echoing all the above...the shield looks great.
Nice upgrade from the orange.
Good work.
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Reckon that Bull Nose is awesome! ::tu::
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Wow. Now that's what I call "All dressed up". Extra cool. ::tu::

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Hey nice work doc, you took it from run of the mill plastic blah, to one of a kind beautiful customized look. Great wood grain and love those dark spots and swirls. Keep up the great work. That was worth looking at.
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Much improved. I too think you did a great job with the inlay.
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That's a dandy!
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...great job, doc!!!!............ ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..............
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I actually liked the orange delrin...until I saw the mesquite mod. Wow! Nicely done, Doc.
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That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

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Once again, ya knocked one outta the park. Holy cats, what a beauty!!!
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Rossr wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:49 pm That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

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A great improvement Doc! On a scale of 1 to 10, you managed to turn that one up to 11!
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Outstanding improvement, great looking knife ::groove:: ::groove::
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Quality, bespoke work by a craftsman. ::woot:: ::tu::
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Thanks friends, for the kind remarks!!!
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That is really cool, great job! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Doc B wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:45 pm
Rossr wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:49 pm That came out very nice! Quite classy.

Do you do the inlays by hand or with some kind of pantigraph or machine? Regardless the inlay is great.

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Thanks guys, for the kind remarks!
Ross...I just outlined it with a fine tip Sharpe and cut it out, with a small round rotary bur. It is tedious. This thread has pictures of how I did another one...
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=67493&hilit=jerry+tl+29
thanks doc. Very impressive
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Nicely done!
Everything about that knife is 100% better!
It's a beauty!

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Came out a stunner Doc, all the way out of the park ::groove:: .
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