Utility Fighter Appreciation Thread

ferider said:
I wanted to ask you, Nathan: have you used / considered using Pau Ferro ? It's very common for gun grips and guitars, and a beautiful, "mellow" lighter color. Never seen it for knife scales though, don't know why.

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I think it's kinda cheap. If I want something with that look I'm probably going to use good Cocobolo or Arizona desert ironwood.

That said, those do look like some pretty good examples of it.
 
I'd agree to disagree with you, just because it's easier to get, doesn't mean it would look cheap or be less functional. It's a Utility Fighter after all :)

Everybody uses Ironwood and Cocobolo in the knife world :)

Pau Ferro in action:

 
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ferider said:
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I love this photo. It reminds me of great times with my old Labrador Jessie “J-Dog” (my avatar photo.) She got excited for adventure anytime she saw me come out with a knife on my belt. Nine years since her passing and I still think of those glory days often.

Cherish each day with your buddy. They go too quickly…

Phil
 
ferider said:
I wanted to ask you, Nathan: have you used / considered using Pau Ferro ? It's very common for gun grips and guitars, and a beautiful, "mellow" lighter color. Never seen it for knife scales though, don't know why.

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Common Name(s): Pau ferro, morado, Bolivian rosewood, santos rosewood, caviuna. I think that I had heard of all of the names, but pau ferro. I believe it was Matt Gregory that enlightened me😊. Those are some fine looking pieces - steel and wood. Mike
 
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