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ZT 0550 - new materials make gor great pimp jobs...Unidirectional CF & Kirinite!

Rival1314

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Here are 2 new materials I got to play with...The only thing better than an 0550 is one with a fresh set of scales:-)

First up is unidirectional Carbon Fiber. It has a twill weave on the top layer, each subsequent layer has fibers going in a single direction. It gives the look of layered g10. This scale has a satin finish with a "river" pattern:
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Here is a material called Kirinite. Its a bit softer than g10, but seems to take a nice satin finish, as well as a high polish. Comes in several different colors, though hard to get your hands on some of them. This one has a faux bolster pattern with tuffthumbz famous reptilian on the bottom

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Still expiramenting with the materials...but Im pretty pleased so far:D
 
^^ Thanks for your support & patience....good things come to those who wait:cool:
 
Look good. I'd be curious to what all flavors of kirinite there are?

I've seen:
blue with red and white stripes
blue with yellow stripes
black with red and white stripes
yellow with red stripes
a green kind that has spots of black with white stripes
matalic brown with white stripes

That's all I know of....

But yeah they look great Keeth! If you're interested I think gavko used some blue/yellow kirinite a little while back....
 
GOD!!! That carbon fiber is sexy!!! MUST HAVE!!! :D
Glad you're doing better.
 
Those are awesome! I love the Kirinite! Especially because it's Michigan color, just a lighter blue.
 
I've seen:
blue with red and white stripes
blue with yellow stripes
black with red and white stripes
yellow with red stripes
a green kind that has spots of black with white stripes
matalic brown with white stripes

That's all I know of....

But yeah they look great Keeth! If you're interested I think gavko used some blue/yellow kirinite a little while back....

Me wanty
 
Keeth you're always outdoing yourself! :thumbup:

I can't wait to send you an XM-18 and Strider. Carbon fiber them suckers up!
 
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