any pics of 'pocket wash' on a unique graphic?

[kidcongo]

I was considering a UG. Does anyone have a pic of one that's seen some use, with the colours faded, and the handle scratched etc? Just wondering what a UG user ends up looking like after a while in the pocket.

 

[Fooj]

I was considering a UG. Does anyone have a pic of one that's seen some use, with the colours faded, and the handle scratched etc? Just wondering what a UG user ends up looking like after a while in the pocket.

Cody,

I've EDC'ed a UG more than any other type throughout the years. I will say that the UG designs that do the best are ones that don't have large surface areas that are anodized, relative to the depth of the milling. Put another way, anodizing that is "protected" because it's in a deep, narrow contour works well for EDC. Stars 'n' Stripes, for instance, wears really well because regular pocket wear can't "get down" in the narrow/deep stars and stripes to abrade the anodized surfaces.

This was my EDC for about 14 years:

 

[nyefmaker]

I use most of my CRK, so since CGG/UG are among my favorites, they get used. Here are some pics of my used ones for you to see. They hold up nicely and I would never hesitate to edc any of em......!!! enjoy...!!!

 

[kidcongo]

Thanks so much guys! That's perfect. Really love the second one down in Nyefmakers pics (am I safe to assume that's faded anodization?), and Fooj's 14 year EDC is sweet ( is that after the 14 years or before?). When it comes down to it, the unique graphics are CRK through and through. I can't think of anything like them, or any maker doing anything like it. Think about it......doodling random geometric shapes on the slabs of a high end production folder, then applying multi-coloured annodization........it takes some commitment to the idea to have the courage to start chewing into those slabs. I'll admit I find some of then tacky, but then the odd one is sublime, and I'm sure the one that I find appealing, will be different for someone else, which is cool. I sometimes wonder if they ever make one that just doesn't sell, which gets returned to CRK, who then removes the blade, discards the front slab, and starts over?

 

[masterserg]

Oh boy, I been wanting a Stars and Stripes for ever ... and can't seem to find one ... one of my favorites right there!

 

[Fooj]

Really love the second one down in Nyefmakers pics (am I safe to assume that's faded anodization?), and Fooj's 14 year EDC is sweet ( is that after the 14 years or before?).

That photo was after 8 years of use, but not long after it's ATS-34 blade was replaced by CRK with an S-30V blade (this is why the thumb stud has a fair amount of anodizing on it).