Looking for advice on file work and jimping.

[cdn_Bulldog]

Hey All,

Attached is my first crack at file work and I need some advise from you folks. My original intention was to put some jimping on the blade so when I am using the choil I've got a thumb rest.

I am however concerned that jimping will spoil the flow of the file work. I'm also not particularly a fan of file work on the blade itself, so that's why I need your advise. Do I leave the blade naked? Jimp it? Extend the file work pattern as is? Extend a modified version of the file work? HELP!!


thanks in advance!
Craig

file work;

Jimping would have extended to my thumb position in this picture:

 

[Skimo]

in my most humble opinion, leave the blade free of the jimping.

very nice filework.

 

[Sparljo]

I agree... leave it as is. IMO horizontal lines will ruin the flow of the filework.

Nice job btw.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I think it would look just fine. Leave a space between the lines and the filework.

 

[Seals]

I think it would look just fine. Leave a space between the lines and the filework.

I agree it would look fine and you want the jimping for grip.That's good work.

 

[hunterfisher808]

me 3:thumbup: Just don't file work it all the way to the tip, IMHO "less is more"

I agree it would look fine and you want the jimping for grip.That's good work.