SHE shoulda used a flash. These pics suck

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These are pics of my 1st knife a friction/flipper folder. Its 8in.overall with Honduran rosewood (i wish you could see the grain its gorgeous ! )and 1084 with 3/32 brass pin/pivot.
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I started the edge grind 3/4 of an inch from the front of the handle so if it closes while using, it wont cut ya. Its a flat grind and swedged

It fits my hand puurrrfectly. Locks open when flipped ( not really locks but u dont have to hold it open,it stays till you apply pressure to close it)

Ive been carrying , using an SHOWING IT OFF like a brand new baby
and have gotten nuthin but positive comments and requests for them.

Im building 2 more now for my brothers and my wife has one that she even asked for !. It still needs H/T and the pin finished but that hasnt stopped my from using. I LOVE IT !

Comments plz
 
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Flash ?? Learn how to photo knives. That does NOT include flash or any direct source of light.Use only diffused or reflected light !! Normally knives are photo'd edge down.
 
She took these pics by a window, it was cloudy out so maybe thats why they dint show up well
 
Cloudy day is almost perfect for knife pictures. If she'd have gone outside they'd have been OK.

Knives are tricky to photo.
 
Fiddleback said:
Cloudy day is almost perfect for knife pictures. If she'd have gone outside they'd have been OK.

Knives are tricky to photo.
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I was told by a professional photographer that knives are harder to photograph than faceted gemstones. But like was said above, use indirect lighting. Make a diffuser with white ripstop nylon/PVC tubing and a couple of photo floods to shine through it, etc. makes a world of difference. Most mistakes I see in pictures is way too little light. It's like people are afraid of it. Don't be!

You should see people photographing firearms. You'd think they were all dull black and almost invisible. It boggles my mind. They're way easier than knives to photo, but again, people afraid of the light.
 
Steve, Thanks for the link ! Its very informative.

I dont own a digi cam and had the above pics taken here at work.By one of the ladies.
I guess i need to spend mo money if i want GOOD pics
 
I personally would use a flast on top of a camera, and have the flash aimed upward to bounce the flash's light off of a white ceilling. Using a direct flash will generally make the blade look too bright and will show any fingerprints or anything that haven't been wiped off. It also makes an expensive knife look rather cheap.

You don't need to spend more money on a camera, just better more natural lighting conditions like a cloudy day works well or good light in shade.

P.S. Nice knife :)
 
Thanks Leu, for the compliment.And evryone for your pic taking advise.

Im very happy with the way my 1st Knife turned out.

One of the things i found was, its hard for me to know when to STOP fine tuning, embelishing etc.

ANYONE else have that problem ?
 
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