this is a WIP thread because they are more fun to me. this is one of my last german files that were gifted a couple years back. this one has a super aggressive tooth and is tapered. sooo, i will be grinding and buffing down the toothy file lines and using that taper for the handle area. this one is gonna be interesting, to say the least.

dozer

So do you put para cord on the handle?

i haven't decided just yet. i have ideas that are still not fully formed yet. what would your preference be?

dozer

Denim micarta?

good suggestion. i was actually thinking about natural or black burlap micarta for this one. here it is today. got the blade rough ground this morning while i waited on some epoxy to dry.

dozer

I can still envision one of these with a ying/yang style sheath. Making the sheath out of scale materials with sheath being smooth while blade handle has your textured style grip. I just haven't figured out how to hold sheath halves together unless both sheath and handle were slightly large to allow pins on edge of sheath.

that sounds pretty interesting. i need to start branching out with different sheath designs. never say never.

dozer

Blackened blade and etched copper scales.

now that is interesting. haven't done much copper in a while. now i have some things to consider.

dozer

I think the natural or black burlap micarta would be awesome on this. Nice knife!

thanks, i am making a couple of these for custom orders so i thought i might as well do a couple just to sell. i have always liked the the simple, clean lines of this model.

dozer

A really dark blue or indigo grip panels would look good too, in my opinion.

that is a good look, too. i haven't seen anything in that color for a while. might have to look into what is available.

dozer

quote:

Originally posted by Scoobaru:
A really dark blue or indigo grip panels would look good too, in my opinion.

Love the blue colors.

yeah, i love blue and orange accents on knives and guns.

dozer

blade all cleaned up and polished now. about to get etched and fit for a handle.

dozer

What a work of art!

thanks, i like the look of this one a lot.

dozer

this one is done now. i added orange G10 and plenty of thumb jimping per the customer's request. he wanted something very unique for him. this thing is so awesome. i want it for myself, actually. i am going to have to find some more of these files soon. finishing the sheath now.

dozer

Oh snap! That is awesome!!