New Knife! :)

supermansv

supermansv

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Well after ordering and spending a little time with the Gunny Hunter, I decided to exchange it for the Bravo-1 LT. I have to say, after putting my hand on the Bravo-1, I definitely made the right decision and I can't wait to hit the woods with it! The Gunny handle was just too small for my hand which caused a gap when holding it. It was not very comfortable and I think that it was exacerbated by having the polished micarta scales. I am still torn about the BRKT method of polished micarta, even on the Bravo-1. As much as I hate to take sandpaper to a 200+ dollar knife, I very well may have to after giving it some field time. Anyone else on here sand off the polish on a BRKT?

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The fabric in the micarta may swell up and provide better grip when wet. I'd see if that takes the polished surface off before taking sandpaper to it. Other shops do a bead or sand blast to give it a rough surface, but you probably know that.
 
You could try to find e place to have it bead blasted (protecting the blade before, of course) so you get a much more even finish. If you do it with sandpaper, it will probably end up looking ugly...
 
Welcome to the Bravo-1! I typically just leave the finish because it wears quite well. I did, however, patine one of my Bravo's that was once dedicated to winter woods work. Turned out pretty good, and the patina did it's job protecting the blade from rust. It's now dedicate to one of my Go-Bags.
 
Bought the Gunny Hunter, then the Bravo 1.5, and now I also have a Bravo LT1, all have 3V blades. Used the GH to skin a squirrel. Work keeps me busy. When I get the chance I will hit the woods and a Bravo will be with me.
 
All of the Bark Rivers are finished with a convex edge.

Supermansv - Getting a matte finish on the handle is something that you can do yourself or send in for their spa service to be done by them. I think you pay $15 for shipping to have any work done. That can be an option if you don't want to do it yourself or if you do it yourself and it doesn't turn out that great. Otherwise some 600 grit should be enough to scuff up the handle enough for you.
 
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