YIPPIE!!!!! Scored my first Snake! PIC HEAVY!!!

dericdesmond

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And a nice one taboot. A custom FSH Variant :D

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Jerrys Original thread with details be here http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-At-Himalayan-Imports!!!!?highlight=himalayan

Guess it was a tribute knife to a cpl highly respected men of Himalayan Imports who passed around the time it was made (RIP). Was donated by Jerry (youda man Jerry) and to be sold to the highest bidder on ebay back in 05 (Never even knew of INFI then:o)

I bought it as unused. When I got it in hand, it had a few overlookable imperfections. No biggie, I plan to send a few things to the shop anyway, Ill just include this one too,

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Since its going to the shop, wth, might as well bond a little before hand :p

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After playin around for a few mins, I think this bad boy bites better then any of my busses :eek: Well, IDK, but it sure as heck sinks very well :thumbup:
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Ahhhh, yes, now shes much happier :)
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I really like this thing. After swingin it, Im reluctant to send it back to the shop. May just make this rare bird a permanant user :eek: Thinkin some fancy leather pants may serve her well.

If I were to send it to the shop, Im very tempted to change its original state. Whatcha's think? Was thinking maybe have the shop satin it, if thats even possible. Anyone ever done that? (yes I too have ghetto satin'ed a many, thinkin this one deserves the proper treatment). If you have sent a FSH or other busse in for a stain treatment, how much did it run you? If I choose to recoat it instead, it will likely have to be a different color as Im sure the original coat she sports is no longer available through busse. Any suggestions, or pics to get the brain juices flowin :p

Ahhh, life is good, I need a beer.
 
Beautiful knife. And good score on the lot of 'em! Some leather pants would sure be a nice treat for her after being in hiding for so long.
 
Great score! If you send it back to the shop you might see if they can add some inscription regarding its significance to Bill Martino (Uncle Bill) and Rusty as the Himalyan Imports Tribute knife. Then again, it already created its own tribute to Rusty.
Lloyd
 
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i really like the bolo cut on the blade, nice score brother.
 
Sweet blade, DD :thumbup::thumbup: That blade in satin would be the dopeness -plus, HI makes 'em shiny so there's your excuse! :D
 
you just cant beat that old standard snake goodness. after owning a few different kinds it is by far my favorite , it just pops. good on ya for beatin that rarity in deric :) . the satin isnt a bad idea either, the only thing better than a snakeskin busse is a satin snakeskin busse :) congrats man and enjoy.

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Thanks everyone :)


Great score! If you send it back to the shop you might see if they can add some inscription regarding its significance to Bill Martino (Uncle Bill) and Rusty as the Himalyan Imports Tribute knife. Then again, it already created its own tribute to Rusty.
Lloyd
Yeah, I was thinking about tryin that, hate to bother em though. That Rusty comment almost went over my head, good one man.
Congrats, Dirk!! :D
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sweet,congrats!!,,,recoat it in black.it makes the snakeskin really pop.
If I dont satin her, which a few certainly arent helping me decide against it :D, black would likely be my first choice. Whats its current coating called? Sage or desert tan? Anyone have a snake and modern sage coating they wouldnt mine showin off?
 
As far as coatings, I think that black & muddy look best with snakeskin. I would go with satin on that knife. :D
 
Satin Snake, Satin Snake, Satin Snake, Satin Snake, Satin Snake! (Try saying that one 5 x's fast) :D I like the sound of it!
 
Sweet score. I'm a big re-curve fan myself. Like yours even better after the workout you gave her. I personally would beat the heck out of it before i send it to the store.
 
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