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EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?
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norcalAF
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What's the orange handle beauty?
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Chuck_Nunface
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It begins now
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Case Min i Trapper , Carbon Steel blades , exclusive Black Synthetic version from Shepherd Hills Cutlery .
Modded :
I put on the sides of the scales cutout shapes that just leave a little boarder of the handle showing all around from :
black Talon DIY Material Grip Sheet - 5"x7" Adhesive Grip - " Rubber " ( texture pattern type )
the texture is kind of a random splatter bumpyness. The other pattern is called Granite but I find the less aggressive "Rubber" texture is just right .
I first did this to the same version of a full size Case Trapper ; Spay blade removed (will remove the Spay from the Mini today ) .
I figured the big guy needed a side kick .
What I learned was : to not try to cover the whole side of the scale including the edges . Best to let the edges of the scales "frame" the applied panel = feels better / looks better .
Full size Trapper goes in belt pouch ; Mini goes in bottom of pocket in a slip (keeps it cleaner / less lint )
PS : can see pattern by searching : Talon Grip images then look at the splatter looking pattern.
PPS : put my favorite blue patina on the blade using Golden Kiwi mush from scrapings from inner side of skin .
Modded :
I put on the sides of the scales cutout shapes that just leave a little boarder of the handle showing all around from :
black Talon DIY Material Grip Sheet - 5"x7" Adhesive Grip - " Rubber " ( texture pattern type )
the texture is kind of a random splatter bumpyness. The other pattern is called Granite but I find the less aggressive "Rubber" texture is just right .
I first did this to the same version of a full size Case Trapper ; Spay blade removed (will remove the Spay from the Mini today ) .
I figured the big guy needed a side kick .
What I learned was : to not try to cover the whole side of the scale including the edges . Best to let the edges of the scales "frame" the applied panel = feels better / looks better .
Full size Trapper goes in belt pouch ; Mini goes in bottom of pocket in a slip (keeps it cleaner / less lint )
PS : can see pattern by searching : Talon Grip images then look at the splatter looking pattern.
PPS : put my favorite blue patina on the blade using Golden Kiwi mush from scrapings from inner side of skin .
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woodysone
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Are you doing the finish work? Any chance you would be willing to share progress?
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The last couple of days have been blue days for me . . .
the weather is overcast with fog sitting in the upper hills around me . . .
it's cold . . .
could rain any minute . . .
I love blue days !
Wearing a dark blue T-shirt and even DARKER blue sweat pants .
Fresh Blueberries in my yogurt with toasted croissant
Case Large Trapper , Carbon blade with Blue patina .
Spyyderco Sage 5 , Cobalt Blue G-10 scales with blade swap REX121 blade with a hint of blue over cast patina !
I'm sooooo happy !
Oh yeah ; I've been off the last two days !
PS : for the whole tedious story of how the Smart Cobalt Blue G-10 scales came to be involved and then mate with the High Born and Sophisticated REX121 blade , including stories of the rough and tumble world of global high finance click on this link :
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/everyones-latest-acquisitions.1376705/page-1190#post-23063551
the weather is overcast with fog sitting in the upper hills around me . . .
it's cold . . .
could rain any minute . . .
I love blue days !
Wearing a dark blue T-shirt and even DARKER blue sweat pants .
Fresh Blueberries in my yogurt with toasted croissant
Case Large Trapper , Carbon blade with Blue patina .
Spyyderco Sage 5 , Cobalt Blue G-10 scales with blade swap REX121 blade with a hint of blue over cast patina !
I'm sooooo happy !
Oh yeah ; I've been off the last two days !
PS : for the whole tedious story of how the Smart Cobalt Blue G-10 scales came to be involved and then mate with the High Born and Sophisticated REX121 blade , including stories of the rough and tumble world of global high finance click on this link :
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/everyones-latest-acquisitions.1376705/page-1190#post-23063551
Chronovore
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