Design feedback on a general purpose survival. Now WIP. Done! :)

The white probably won't be a close enough match for the rods to disappear, if that's what you were hoping. I wouldn't use the white as a result. I'd probably lean to carbon steel, for continuity with the blade.
 
Tanks for the input guys!

Tryppyr you are absolutely right about the two types of white. Its basically cream and bone. I'm intrigued by it so I will do a little test piece. I'm really choosing between the carbon steel and the carbon fiber like bordo suggested. I'm thinking that the carbon fiber will stain the white less. :confused: Any one has any experiences? :)
 
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Finally got a new half mask. It'a a joy to wear.

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Sanded to fit.

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New approach to gluing. I use a high quality glue that sets in an hour instead of a day. I use less pressure and sit with it fore the first 20 minutes making shure that the pressure is even an that nothing slides away. In this case I added a clamp and a small wood slab.

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just something i find might help in your clamping efforts is finding something more substantial than 1/4" sticks. you would have more even pressure across the material if you have something that doesn't give or bend as much. even a 2 by 4 would give you better pressure... you have the extra space on your clamps, so you might as well use it. And IMO, the epoxy that takes longer to harden (assuming they are both good quality) usually gives a more stable end product and will be stronger than the quick set stuff.
 
This epoxy is dry to the touch and set in an hour. Probably fully harden in a couple more. Its made by a hi good producer so i think its alright given proper preparations. But you are right about the sticks. I like them but i might have to do two or three layers.

I've been working nights and really should not be knife making now but the wife is out of the house so I'm trying to get to final sanding by the time she gets back home. I've had a couple of close calls. But i think everything is on track.

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Hey guys! I have been angry with this knife for quite a while. I have been forcing my self to work on it just to get it finished. I don't like to have half done projects. First thing i noticed when I polished the front of the scales before fitting was that the the scales and the spacer looked great, Then as I was sanding down the handle the grip started to feel better and better to the point that I actually thing this might become quite a user. :thumbup:

Its about 80% done.

What do you think? :)

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I like it Peppen. Mostly done with hand tools (with the exception of the waterjet, but if you have it, who wouldn't use it?)
 
You guys are great!

The spine and the scales were wet sanded (used a couple of drops of soap in the water). The hole wet sanding experience was nice since my dog (Byggare Bob) likes to hang around when I'm sanding and I cant fit a mask on her. I used 240, 400, 600, 1200, 1500 papers. Sometimes backed up by a stick. Finishing was done with tormek stropping paste on a soft leather. The results are also the best by far.
 
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