Your Very First Fiddleback

First Fiddleback is the Sneaky Pete pictured below:





Only because I unwrapped it first. Second Fiddleback is the EDCII on the left in curly Koa: Edit Dyed Lacewood. (I guess I had Koa on my mind)



Both arrived in the same box.
 
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McVeyMac said:
Stabilized, dyed figured Mango over black with white pinstripe.
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I went back and forth, pacing the house, wondering if I should pick that up. I believe it was one of the last of Andy's offerings to get purchased that Friday. Nice score!

Man, Andy needs to get a better camera. His pics don't do his pieces justice. If I knew the green was gem quality like the way it shows up in your pics, I would have snatched that up!
 
It really does pop Joe, and what you probably like even more is that it is CPM 154. My pictures are after an USP mineral oil soak, and I think it did deepen the contrasts in the handle.
 
McVeyMac said:
It really does pop Joe, and what you probably like even more is that it is CPM 154. My pictures are after an USP mineral oil soak, and I think it did deepen the contrasts in the handle.
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How long do you let it soak for? I tend to just do a "rub on / buff off" method. Does the wood soak more of it up in a bath?
 
aZhu said:
How long do you let it soak for? I tend to just do a "rub on / buff off" method. Does the wood soak more of it up in a bath?
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I gave it 15 minutes, according to the recommendation of others in the Handle Maintenance thread. I really did not notice that much of a difference at the time I did it, but after I sheathed it in a new sheath, the leather took up some of the oil where it touched the handle, making light spots on it. Rubbed a little oil on the spots, and they go away.
 
McVeyMac said:
I gave it 15 minutes, according to the recommendation of others in the Handle Maintenance thread. I really did not notice that much of a difference at the time I did it, but after I sheathed it in a new sheath, the leather took up some of the oil where it touched the handle, making light spots on it. Rubbed a little oil on the spots, and they go away.
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Have you ever tried linseed oil on any of the wood handles?
 
aZhu said:
Have you ever tried linseed oil on any of the wood handles?
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Andy, I only use linseed oil on my axe, hatchet, maul and sledge hammer handles. I would be afraid of using it on a knife where food preparation is likely, however once it has dried completely, there would be little to no health risk with a linseed oil treated handle, in my opinion. But to answer your question, no I have not used it on a Fiddleback handle.
 
McVeyMac said:
Andy, I only use linseed oil on my axe, hatchet, maul and sledge hammer handles. I would be afraid of using it on a knife where food preparation is likely, however once it has dried completely, there would be little to no health risk with a linseed oil treated handle, in my opinion. But to answer your question, no I have not used it on a Fiddleback handle.
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I think most of us use mineral oil, but I've heard olive oil too.
 
Seeing that it's been a while since anything has been added to this post, I'd like to bump this to the top. I'm sure we have a good amount of new Fiddleback owners. Sound off on how you've enjoyed or used your very first Fiddleback :)
 
OK, I am small time compared to you old hands, but I'll play …

My first Fiddleback was a Tuxedo Bushboot. No longer own it, but I am on the lookout for its replacement …

The "bushcraft with attitude" look of the Bushboot was on of the things that drew me to Andy's knives … that, and the really sweet handle layering and bullseye lanyard tube. I didn't even realize how nicely done they were until I handled that first knife … and of course, then I was hooked.

Unfortunately, domestic dynamics (aka: divorce) and basic economics (aka: divorce) have forced me to let go of all but one FB, but I'm holding on tight to that one, and saving my coppers for the right bushboot …

In the meantime, I hang around here and try to learn what I can, and live vicariously through all you high rollers! … ;)

~ Edge
 
Tease! That begs the question, which is the last FB you would let go. You already have the answer due dynamics and economics. So share. :D

I forget if I shared here. My first was a Bushfinger. I sold to another member here. Almost regret it occasionally, but no not really. I like the ones I have now better. ;)

Here she is.
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Kirkwood said:
Tease! That begs the question, which is the last FB you would let go. You already have the answer due to dynamics and economics. So share. :D
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Fair enough … my only remaining Fiddleback, (on the right), and I am resolved to keep it and rebuild from there (albeit slowly) …

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Sneaky Pete, Lacewood over black g10 w/ blue g10 pinstripe, SFT, 5/32", CPM154

~ Edge
 
I can see why you're keeping it. Lacewood SP with a swedge. Beauty and the beast. It looks great!
 
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