shield/no shield

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blades&grace

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I need some advice. This is a 3 1/2" serpentine with single muskrat blade. The stag is very nice but there is a smooth spot right where a shield could go. Any thoughts? ?? What say ye.....Yea or nay?



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I'd leave it off as the stag runs so nicely into the bolsters without any ground off effect. No need to mask your workmanship with a shield:thumbup:
 
Beautiful knife and while I don't think you could go wrong either way, I like it with the shield. Lovely stag, but to my eye, the shield enhances it. Wouldn't be surprised if I'm in the minority though. Best of luck, and again - just a wonderful looking knife! :thumbup:
 
I'd leave it off. It's a nice shield but looks too big for that knife.
 
Just to confuse things: I like the shield, but it looks just a little big for the width of the handle. I think a slightly smaller shield would look perfect, but that's just my aesthetic opinion. :)

Sweet knife, either way, though.:thumbup:
 
Yes, maybe a Bar or slim type of shield would work better? Still think it doesn't need one though.
 
r8shell said:
Just to confuse things: I like the shield, but it looks just a little big for the width of the handle. I think a slightly smaller shield would look perfect, but that's just my aesthetic opinion. :)

Sweet knife, either way, though.:thumbup:
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+1 :thumbup:
 
I like the shield. But I almost always prefer a shield as opposed to no shield. And I usually prefer a larger one to a smaller one.

I showed it to my wife who is nowhere near a knife person. She said it looks better without the shield and that the shield looks too large anyway.

Hmmmm, I don't really know if I've helped or not.:o
 
willgoy said:
I'd leave it off as the stag runs so nicely into the bolsters without any ground off effect. No need to mask your workmanship with a shield:thumbup:
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I agree 100%. Beautiful stag, beautiful knife Brent!
 
I really think it looks better with the shield. You're right, that spot on the stag does go a little smooth...which isn't bad in any way, but you're not covering up awesome figure with the shield and I really think the shield adds a nice finishing touch.
 
r8shell said:
Just to confuse things: I like the shield, but it looks just a little big for the width of the handle. I think a slightly smaller shield would look perfect, but that's just my aesthetic opinion. :)

Sweet knife, either way, though.:thumbup:
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+1

I agree that a bar would look good as well.
 
I like it with a shield, but agree that a smaller one might be a better fit. Either way, it's a very good looking knife :thumbup:
 
r8shell said:
Just to confuse things: I like the shield, but it looks just a little big for the width of the handle. I think a slightly smaller shield would look perfect, but that's just my aesthetic opinion. :)

Sweet knife, either way, though.:thumbup:
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I agree, my thoughts exactly. A little big, although it looks better with a shield.
 
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