Customized mini grip

[Auglaize117]

Had an old mini grip laying around I decided to do something with. I realize the mini grip isn't exactly a "show piece" model, but I figured I would share anyway.

PS: thanks to deathofallthings for the awesome scales.

 

[TonySal]

I did dif colored Ti screws and a custom deep pocket Ti clip, I'm usually not allowed to touch power tools...doh!

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

is that a damascus blade? more details and better pictures please, really cool!

 

[Auglaize117]

I'll try to get better pictures tomorrow, my camera phone sucks.
The blade is a feather pattern Damascus (carbon steel) done by grand Levitt and the scales are carbon fiber with a curly Koa inlay and copper back spacers, done by forum member deathofallthings. Thanks!

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Love DOAT's work, how's the blade fit and function?

 

[Auglaize117]

Wow, those are awesome. I really like the ironwood inlay. Is that paper Micarta? I've got another mini grip I'm going to get a set of DOAT scales for. The blade fit is pretty good. It's smooth, but is off center. Not bad enough to get into the scales or anything but definitely not dead centered. I'm going to try to let it break in a bit, then try to center it again.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Thank you. Yes, the green and purple are G10 and the black is paper micarta, my wife worked hard to find the exact wood she wanted for both her knives.

 

[Jesse B.]

Wow.
The striations in the wood really complement the pattern of the damascus, buffered by mottled carbon fiber. It’s beautiful.

 

[Auglaize117]

As requested, a little better pictures haha. The first pic looks like the blade has some rust or something but it's just the lighting.

 

[Auglaize117]

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

That came out awesome, thanks for sharing.

 

[Auglaize117]

Thanks!