Is it possible to paint on Rit dye instead of dipping the scales in it? I was thinking of using frog tape, possibly cutting it into a pattern, tiger stripes or lines that get smaller as you go down the scale, just unsure if it would bleed past the tape or work at all once you dip brush in the hot mix…even a splotchy multicolor Jackson Pollock type application might be cool….er I have to many knifes that are black, one colorful wont kill me
There was never a Chill in a better steel afaik. I’d like one in Sandvik 14c28n for example, still budget but much better than 8Cr13/14MoV or D2, especially with Kershaw’s beloved bead blasting which even makes 8Cr rusty.
So no sprint run, just scales made by myself 4 1/2 years ago (as the timestamp says)
Excellent flipper on bronze washers, my slim Boker Urban Trapper would be more stable on bigger bronze washers as well.
Nice job!
Now you’ve got me thinking. Is there a good source for appropriate washers of various sizes?
Hey, black knives matter!
Thank you. Well, I don’t know, especially due to the fact that the Boker UT hruns on ball bearings and would need some fitting washers to fill that gap first.
It doesn’t matter enough to me to search for bronze washers.
I’d look for them on ebay - phosphor(ous) bronze washers or at shops like usaknifemaker.com
Today it’s an Artisan Cutlery Virginia. She’s a big one. 3.94” D2 blade.
Nice looking knife, except for the pivot screw swastika! 
I think they meen for it to look like the Artisan Cutlery logo :laughing:
Nice knife :+1:
As much as possible we should forget those guys that misused a Asian sign for the sun and prosperity and good luck.
+ a slew of other meanings depending on the cloture you focus in on, but those Germans once misusing it we should for get about, and only pull them out of the history books when someone need a scare.
Great looking knives those PF’s.
Nice! I ordered one with a fully coated blade on day one. I’ve just been playing the waiting game. I’m glad to see you got one.
Swabs , Chronovore: Thank you! I was having a hard time choosing between the full black washed and the dual tone version. Aesthetics won over practicality.
Fortunately this harlequin version solved my “which handle color should I go for?” problem. 
Benchmade 555-1 with AWT scales.
Practiality? Seriously? You own like how many knives? Maybe not a Great Gross, but definitely a Small Gross.
Do you ever make your knives dirty or even scratch them?
In the beginning I liked stonewashed/blackwashed blades until I learned that on a user some battle scars make it look ‘real’.
And honestly, a well made satin grind isso much nicer to look at, not to speak about the fact that if a blade is available in satin/stonewashed the tumbled ones are usually the ‘B’ grade blades. Coating and tumbling is very good to hide imperfect grinds, I’ve seen that the best on my Kershaw/Emerson CQC-5K.
What cheap piece o’crap, I’m glad I got it in exchange for material instead for real money (except shipping).
But I admit, it’s looking great with leather handles.
I’m still curious whether a black acid washed finish gives any rust protection to D2. 
I’d say best for rust prevention would be a polished blade like they do it with carbon steel since ages, second best a very fine satin grind.
Stonewashing would be good to hide rust spots that already appeared, just like on Kershaw’s bead blasted ‘stainless’ blades.
So that’s the only complaint on my Green Thon Mouse3 that it’s only available with a blasted D2 blade instead of a simple satin one.
It’s a work knife so when I see spots I’ll maybe stonewash it.
A blackwash (a stonewashed black coated blade) could be good against rust but it could still rust on the rubbed off areas.
If I can choose between 14C28N and D2 I’d always go for the Sandvik if it’s for food prep or stays pretty much unused in my pant’s pockets.
For a real user I don’t mind D2, my TwoSun TS51 shows some spots, too, though, I didn’t clean it well under the scale enough close to the pivot.
Is it smart to use a semi-stainless steel knife as a travel knife instead of say, a fixed knife?
Maybe not, but it’s so much fun how the thick and scary sharp blade flies open and nearly cuts my finger when I close it.
I’d almost wish for washers instead of ball bearings. Almost. If it wasn’t so much fn the way it is 
Damascus or brushed satin blade today?
