New Mini-Copperlock dye job

[LastRodeo]

I would think the bone will shrink again as it dries. I wouldnt try to rush that process. I worried about soaking my knife and opted to use the leather dye method, which was quick and had great results.

 

[Trapper92]

It looks much better, the exposed light colored portions looked as if they'd ground into undyed bone in my opinion. What I would do with the now slightly oversized bone, and you might not be able to do so as I have no idea of your personal abilities or what tools you might have, would be to sand it flush with fine grit wet or dry sandpaper. Start with 220 then progress finer, with like 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000,1500 and 2000, then put the finish shine back on the bolsters with a buffing wheel and rouge polishing compound. But I always keep various pieces of sandpaper around for piddling on stuff; a cheap buffing wheel that you can chuck in a drill or cordless drill and a bar of red/rouge compound will easily polish up the bolsters to put that last bit of shine back that even the 2000 grit paper can't. It would be a simple task, wouldn't take over an hour or so if you're used to working on such things.

Thanks for the info, that's about what I was thinking of doing but the bone seems to have shrunk back quite a bit. It's still very minimally oversize but I can't justify messing with it as it is not much. I appreciate the response and the help though! :thumbup:

 

[Trapper92]

Nice job! It's like night and day looking back at what Case sent you.

It is definitely more appealing to the eye imo, thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it from you all! Now it's time to enjoy my new knife