TPVT
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Hey all.
I got my TN Hunter in bubinga last week. This was in the same batch that the beautiful amboyna one was in. I missed that one, but i have to tell you...i really like the bubinga. it looks great. and this handle is one of the most comfortable i have had in a larger knife. This is a great knife.
With that said, i do have to admit that i am not a fan of the antique finish. No offense intended....and, don't get me wrong, i understand many folks like it...and it's not that i don't like it...i just prefer the classic satin blade. I immediately liked this blade enough that i decided to put some time in to strip off the finish. make 'er my own.
BEFORE:
And, had to get one of the great handle....
AFTER:
You might notice my thumb in the pics. something i forgot to mention, this thing is lazer sharp! Cut right through my thumb nail.
Chris...you must do a great job with this antique finish, because wow...it ain't easy to get off. this was by hand. BEFORE and AFTER took an 1+ hrs. and, i am not done. just ran out of time. i only got up to 320 grit. i will walk it up the ladder a bit on grits. I am quite pleased with how it is looking so far though.
thanks for the great knife Chris (per usual). :thumbup:
I got my TN Hunter in bubinga last week. This was in the same batch that the beautiful amboyna one was in. I missed that one, but i have to tell you...i really like the bubinga. it looks great. and this handle is one of the most comfortable i have had in a larger knife. This is a great knife.
With that said, i do have to admit that i am not a fan of the antique finish. No offense intended....and, don't get me wrong, i understand many folks like it...and it's not that i don't like it...i just prefer the classic satin blade. I immediately liked this blade enough that i decided to put some time in to strip off the finish. make 'er my own.
BEFORE:
And, had to get one of the great handle....
AFTER:
You might notice my thumb in the pics. something i forgot to mention, this thing is lazer sharp! Cut right through my thumb nail.
Chris...you must do a great job with this antique finish, because wow...it ain't easy to get off. this was by hand. BEFORE and AFTER took an 1+ hrs. and, i am not done. just ran out of time. i only got up to 320 grit. i will walk it up the ladder a bit on grits. I am quite pleased with how it is looking so far though.
thanks for the great knife Chris (per usual). :thumbup: