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91bravo 91bravo , did you do something to these scales? Appears to be a different color than stock micarta, and also feels better than stock micarta.
 
The Warrior said:
91bravo 91bravo , did you do something to these scales? Appears to be a different color than stock micarta, and also feels better than stock micarta.
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I rubbed a coat of Sno Seal on the handles. That blade was sanded with a fine sanding block after I sandblasted it. I was shooting for a semi-satin finish. Stonewashed finishes scratch if you look at them wrong. See @Pàdruig's ones he got from me!

Rub a thin coat of oil on that blade, it will look 10x better once you do!
 
91bravo said:
I rubbed a coat of Sno Seal on the handles. That blade was sanded with a fine sanding block after I sandblasted it. I was shooting for a semi-satin finish. Stonewashed finishes scratch if you look at them wrong. See @Pàdruig's ones he got from me!

Rub a thin coat of oil on that blade, it will look 10x better once you do!
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Blade finish looks awesome indeed. So, you didn't sand the scales a bit before the sno seal?

What kind of oil do you recommend?
 
The Warrior said:
Blade finish looks awesome indeed. So, you didn't sand the scales a bit before the sno seal?

What kind of oil do you recommend?
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Any kind of oil will do. I use mineral oil, 3-n-1, wd40 sometimes too. I did sand the handles to fit the tang of the blade a little more precisely. It took a little work, but it should be flush all the way around! What do you think of the micarta as far as grip? I like them for their warmth and feel in the hand.
 
91bravo said:
Any kind of oil will do. I use mineral oil, 3-n-1, wd40 sometimes too. I did sand the handles to fit the tang of the blade a little more precisely. It took a little work, but it should be flush all the way around! What do you think of the micarta as far as grip? I like them for their warmth and feel in the hand.
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Oh, ok, I know I have some wd40.

I've only had one set of micarta, that came form the limited edition BK10. I didn't care for the feel of them. I preferred the stock grivory. These have changed my mind. Feels great in the hand. What a difference a little sanding, and sno seal does.
 
91bravo said:
I do it to all of my micarta handles! You can even use motor oil too to rub your blade down too!
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Makes the micarta feel like a whole new animal.

Meshach said:
lol, accepting the decal is the least you could have done Warrior.
Congratulations dubz!
And that is something else mttm,91 and tanker!
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Well, if I had known they were gonna send me a BK6 Patrol Machete, I would have! :D Thanks man.
 
I've heard of sno seal before, but I just looked it up, and pretty sure I need some of that stuff in my life.
 
The Warrior said:
For you guys that don't know, Creaky is a part of the big hand tribe, and knows I have big hands as well, and gifted me a custom BK11, with extended handles made of Yew wood. I love that blade, and it gets used all the time. It's a perfect combo, in my opinion. Comfortable handle, with a blade length that's not longer than it needs to be. I've thought about sending that one to Ethan to check out, but I don't think I'd ever get it back, haha. Thanks again brother.
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The gift is in the giving my friend.

The Warrior said:
I've heard of sno seal before, but I just looked it up, and pretty sure I need some of that stuff in my life.
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Sno-seal is my go to for leather sheaths after I wet form them. I rub on a thick layer and melt it in with a heat gun. It sucks right into the leather, and leaves it stiffer than before. This is one I did for my 16-
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Good on all you and Warrior stay Strong Brother,
If the BK6 gets busted up any, sure there are more to be found on dis Island
Hope your spirits stay high and may you conquer any and all your evils
Stay Positive and Positive will follow. As many have said good on the reaching out many a more men and woman can learn by your example
Have a Great weekend Brother and look forward to seeing the pics from the Cabin
 
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