Thoughts/Opinions wanted on new Duracoat color schemes

[knifeworks805]

Hey guys,
Just came out with some new color schemes this weekend. I'd like some feedback, good or bad!
Also, how do you feel about having your knives/firearms customized vs. leaving it the way it came from the factory? Which one is your favorite design from the pics below?

 

[DeadFall27]

The coating on the Ak-47 and the one above it look pretty sweet :thumbup:
Its just not for me though

 

[HoosierQ]

Nicely done. Too much contrast. Use colors that are neither warm nor cool. You have the technique and the craft part down pat. Color theory is where you need to focus now. Color theory is where camo is going.

 

[REK Knives]

good job bro! i like them a lot! if i had to choose, i'd probably say the ak-47 i like the best. but i agree, softer colors would help more i think if you are going for a true camouflage look. i'm a big fan of the dark earth, desert tan, and OD green combo's. you ever checked into cerakote? from all the research i've done, it's MUCH more durable than duracoat, especially the oven bake stuff. i have the air dry that i used on my 6.5 grendel and optics, and i have to say, it is jam up. i'm going to be cerakoting my becker bk2 in the near future... i'll have to keep ya posted to see what you think. Here you go... cerakote hired an independant military testing facility to perform these tests... you see that cerakote is compared to duracoat and gunkote. anyway, didn't mean to ramble or give you info you didn't want, but i thought you may find it interesting. but you did a great job! looks EXCELLENT!

 

[sheepdog229]

I really like the Ak-47. I'm not really digging the Ka-bars - no offense, you did a great job but I just don't like the colors. I have given some thought to duracoating some of my knives and have decided I prefer how they come from the factory. I think I would duracoat one or two after they get really scuffed up and look like crap but not just for the sake of doing it.