It has been a work in progress for a # of Beckers of mine. I'am weird that way the 20 has been this way soon after I got it . Unlike paint they are easy to maintain. It all started the first strip Job of my 11 the grind lines drove me nuts. It's been game on since with every stripped Becker I own, HaHa. They will get some good patina as the weather get cooler. They do get used even though they don't show it they just clean right up so easy I clean the crap off once or twice a year I always keep a light coat of mineral oil on them.Has that been a work in progress to polish it? It looks awesome! I polished a blade like that one time, only to dirty it back up after the first time in the woods!
I like that I pretty much can see your pictures and know its your blade without seeing who posted it.
Sandblasted blade and hardware - Check!
Micarta covers - Check!
Work scars - Check!
Must be 91bravo 's blade....
Looks like you gave that wood a good maulingAll hail the mighty 9!
Nicely done 91 !All hail the mighty 9!