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I actually had this knife mostly finished a month or two ago, but switched to more urgent orders. Customer doesn't need this until October, so it was on the back burner for a while. Customer's initials on pins. Still have to make a sheath.

1095, G10 scales, SS corbys, blued finish

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I like everything about this knife. I like handles turned down in relation to the blade.

Nicely finished.



Don
 
Anthony, I like it, the handle has a good look to it! The handle to the blade hooks down a little much for looks but once in hand, you never know I might like it!!

Sooooooo, how did you do the initals?? Are they stamped or etched, it looks like they may be etched???

I once had a customer when I was first getting started that wanted his grandsons name on the sheath. Like I said back then I was just getting started and I formed the initials out of wire and scorched them into the leather. I took a pic before it was sent and asked him if he liked and got an OK. I was not happy about that and took the money and bought a set of leather stamps with the profit!
 
They're etched. First time I've tried it and it wasn't bad at all. I made an alphabet stencil and a few "mosaic" like designs. Here's a pic of a test etch on a cheapy blade. Can't decide if those will look good on knife pins or not.
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Thats one snazzy skinner. If its useable and comfortable in your paw then the customer should be exstatic. Like the etched initials. Make a small edc and use the mosaic etch on the pins and keep it.
 
Nice work Anthony, this looks like a knife you may have been asking a question about the G-10 pattern a few months ago, am I right, it looks vaguely familiar. Am I right or am I thinking of something else? Anyway, looks great!

Wayne
 
Great job, Anthony. I happen to like the "Humped Back Cat" look. I incorporate in into some of my stuff but I'm not as good as you. Your finish on this blade is off the charts.

Wallace
 
Self Made Knives said:
They're etched. First time I've tried it and it wasn't bad at all. I made an alphabet stencil and a few "mosaic" like designs. Here's a pic of a test etch on a cheapy blade. Can't decide if those will look good on knife pins or not.
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You might try like and oval insert in the handle with the instals! I am kind of like you said on the fence with that one! It is different, that doesn't always translate into something bad!!

I know its a personal touch but since my incident with the sheath, I never mention personalizing the knife or sheath. If the customer brings it up then we will talk and see if we can come up with an agreeable solution..

It left a bad taste in my mouth. Main reason, I went the extra mile for the customer to personalize the sheath that was OK However I felt like, I let one get out of my shop that I wasn't satisfied with. My unwritten policy since then, I might build you something I don't like but,............ I will be satisfied with the effort or it will not go out!!

BTW, the symbol in the pic reminds me of a Celtic knot, not sure it that is what you were shooting for but it has a nice look to it!!
 
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Thanks for the comments guys, and yes this is the one I had doubts about the scales. Actually C.Craft, I didn't even ask the customer if it was ok to put his initials on it. He's my cousin and I know he wants it for himself only, so I felt it was safe. He's planning a Colorado elk hunt in October and he liked the first skinner I made so much, he wanted one too. I told him I will need some field testing info and few pics of the it with the elk. One thing about personalizing a knife or sheath that's reassuring is that you know the customer is planning on keeping it.
 
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