Hi all, I guess this is a bit of an introduction along with a "look at this". I do paint and body work for a living, always liked knives and firearms... I've done a fair amount of customization to my own guns along with some close friends. Nothing crazy, trigger jobs in 1911's to frame reductions and stippling on glocks.
I've noticed a trend in a lot of the "custom" knife makers with small cleaver-like utility knives made from odd materials? so I took that idea and ran with it. I thought starting small may let me get some principals down along with trying some techniques. Anyway, what do you guys think? I feel like the "mill scale" and bluing can add character but I'm uncertain how to do it without it being overpowering. I've always been a fan of a classic/patina/well used looking item. It would obviously be out of place in a more functional Bowie, but I thought the oddities worked with these... They're more of a novelty anyway!
My "first" was actually a kukri, followed by a much smaller one that I love the handle shape on. even making just a few my overall fit/finish has definitely improved and I've learned a lot.
I've noticed a trend in a lot of the "custom" knife makers with small cleaver-like utility knives made from odd materials? so I took that idea and ran with it. I thought starting small may let me get some principals down along with trying some techniques. Anyway, what do you guys think? I feel like the "mill scale" and bluing can add character but I'm uncertain how to do it without it being overpowering. I've always been a fan of a classic/patina/well used looking item. It would obviously be out of place in a more functional Bowie, but I thought the oddities worked with these... They're more of a novelty anyway!
My "first" was actually a kukri, followed by a much smaller one that I love the handle shape on. even making just a few my overall fit/finish has definitely improved and I've learned a lot.
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