Mini Drop Point XL, white and blue G-10, thin slicer

jonnymac44

jonnymac44

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Just finished up a Mini Drop Point XL in some nice thin .115" D2 that I ground down very thin. Should make a wicked pocket slicer. I tried a new handle combo, white G-10 scales with thick blue G-10 liners, hand sanded to 600 grit then bead blasted.

I usually like thicker blade stock, but this thin stuff is fun sometimes, makes for a very light, agile knife.

Thanks for looking.

Merry Christmas all!

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I'm really liking this one looks like a good Edc for sure. I myself also like thicker stock knives but this is a pretty sweet knife with style. :thumbup:
 
That white and blue is probably my favorite combo yet, it is very striking and clean looking!
 
That is CLASSY, Jonny.

Good call on the thin stuff!
For an EDC I prefer something that can cut deeper into everyday stuff - hard cheese and apples, for instance - without splitting them like a wedge, which takes more effort and leaves a ragged surface. I'm in the process of thinning out my smaller blades for that reason. 3/32-1/8" depending on length profile and grind height seems like an ideal thicknesses range to me.
You could produce a similar effect on the thicker ones by trading the swedge for a higher grind that nearly reaches the spine at the plunge (but you know this!).
Keep 'em coming, I love that profile and the two-tone style.

-Daizee
 
Jonny this is HOT.

I really like how you keep your models consistent but try to modify for them a lot of applications. Great stuff buddy :thumbup:
 
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Jonny, your work is always so sano. Great looking knife.
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Thanks everybody! I thought the white was going to be a pain to keep clean, but I always wet sand my G-10 handles using windex and a quick rinse with Dawn detergent kept things pretty clean. It would probably get dirty with use, but maybe then it will just look "antique":D I'll have to make a knife for myself using white and do some testing....

Michael, good to hear from you buddy. Hope you're still at it, would love to see some stuff from you!
 
Ok seriously Jonny, how did you cut the thumb grooves so nice and even, mill?
 
Love the handle combo! Really, really nice
 
Love the handle and clean grind
 
Merry Christmas Jonny!

I am gonna have to hire you to make me something before you start getting too famous. LOL. I am seeing great things in what you are doing. Great work, and you truly are an inspiration to me.
 
Very cool little knife, Jon. I like the style. I've been wondering about that white G10 myself lately, I've used white micarta plenty but I may give this stuff a try. I'll bet it's nicer to work with.
 
Chris, thank you bud! I appreciate that. Got your email this morning and will send out a response in a bit:thumbup:

Salem, yes indeed! If the white micarta that you've used is anything like what I've used this is 100 times easier. The white micarta I have is slightly off white and is paper. It gums up belts so fast it's not even funny. Hand finishing isn't too bad but rough shaping on the wheel is just a mess. I like the white G-10 so much better!!
 
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Yeah, it's funny that G10 is stronger than micarta, but is SO much easier to grind. Phenolic in general gums belts up for me, I don't think I'll stop using canvas micarta (love the look) but white paper micarta may become a thing of the past for me. I'll try some of this stuff with my next AKS order. Thanks for the response, Jon.
 
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