Refurbished my personal user.

[Rick Marchand]

I was selfish today and just messed around with my own gear.

Rick

Before...

After...

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Sweet Rick! Well done!

 

[Mistwalker]

Looks really sweet! So what was the down side to the leather?

 

[Rick Marchand]

No downside Mist... Just wanted something new and I really like that hemp wrap I do know.

Rick

 

[Mistwalker]

I was just wondering. I have seen no negatives with the Bushlore but the dynamics are a little different with the smaller blade. I really like the feel of the leather handle scales and Sarah has never voiced any complaints.

 

[KuRUpTD]

Yeah I agree with the hemp wrap ... looks pretty badass :thumbup:

 

[kgd]

Selfish bastard indeed! Let me guess - your daughter wants that one

 

[koyote]

That's a nice blade design. how long are the blade and handle?

 

[Rick Marchand]

Dims..

13.75" OA
8.5" cutting edge
4.5" handle (wrap included)

 

[Rick Marchand]

In da hand....

 

[koyote]

Dims..

13.75" OA
8.5" cutting edge
4.5" handle (wrap included)

Ahh, perspective. Now I'm happy. That's nice!

 

[Yadeadman]

What did you do to the finish on the blade? Looks great.

Even though you are a selfish arse..lol

 

[LMT66]

I like the new look alot. How did you get that finish on it?

 

[Rotte]

I like both the before and after...you do some great stuff. To tell the truth though, I prefer the before; those big copper rivets are too cool.

 

[TheGame]

I like both of them. Very cool, Rick. :thumbup:

 

[Rick Marchand]

I applied a gun bluing solution, allowed it to dry, then soaked it in bleach. It has a random etching effect. The pic is a bit deceiving. The blue highlights in it are a reflection of the sky, I think.

Rick

 

[Yadeadman]

I applied a gun bluing solution, allowed it to dry, then soaked it in bleach. It has a random etching effect. The pic is a bit deceiving. The blue highlights in it are a reflection of the sky, I think.

Rick

That is a really good idea I like how it turned out. What do you do to the hemp wrap that you put on your knives? It looks great, also looks like it could take a beating.

 

[Rick Marchand]

I use a whipping wrap for the hemp. Then I soak it in West Systems epoxy.

Thanks
Rick

 

[mtnfolk mike]

very nice Rick..:thumbup: i like how that turned out..

 

[Yadeadman]

I use a whipping wrap for the hemp. Then I soak it in West Systems epoxy.

Thanks
Rick

Now that does sound like it would be bomb proof. Thanks for the info.