ZT 0450 - Carbon Fiber Inlay

nyfestyle

nyfestyle

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Hey Gang

Here's something we've been working on at the shop -

Here's a Carbon Fiber Inlay on the ZT-0450.

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Feedback appreciated

Cheers

Chris
 
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Can't tell in the photos but is the inlay flush with the scales?
 
EyeDog said:
Can't tell in the photos but is the inlay flush with the scales?
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Yes. This pockets were milled to the thickness of the inlays, 0.03125 (1/32) and then epoxied in.

I consider this one a bit of a goof.

1. The bottom inlay hits the pocket clip hole on the handle side.
2. There was a tiny bit too much epoxy in the front side, so i had to do a little sanding. This ended up making the carbon fiber layer inconsistent. I will be more careful next time with the epoxy.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. "Pimping" this knife has really become a passion. Mr. Sinkevich left so much blank space to be creative. I can't say enough about how inspiring the other ZT-0450s (anodized, flamed, etc) have been.

Really digging this community!
 
The original looks great as it is, but those inlays push it over the edge. Very nice, sir
 
That is super clean, and just because I said it now, and before, doesn't mean that I can't say it again....that is as well as you can do an inlay.

It's not that easy to tell from the pics, but it looks seamless...

Great work!
 
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That looks great. I have grown really pleased with carbon fiber scales on my 0566.
 
Very intricate work and a nice eye to choose a 450. Seems like a small surface area to accomplish what you did. Nice going.
 
Thanks everyone. Working on the logistics of offering this service on the zt0450 and other knives.
 
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