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Discussion in 'ESEE® Knives and Gear' started by longbow2240, Sep 8, 2016.

  1. Bustedaw11

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    It's blowing my mind how well this powdercoat is holding up. Don't mind the woody blade. Just got done playing with some feather sticks. 20220216_181939.jpg
     
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    I suppose at a closer look you can see how thick the coating is though lol. 20220216_182540.jpg
     
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    Far from done, but had a chance to work on the future USAF 4 for Harold. It's not perfectly mirrored but sometimes there's imperfections that won't come out in the steel that are beyond my control. A couple things came in for it but still waiting on a few also. 20220218_150729.jpg 20220218_154809.jpg 20220218_162912.jpg Artboard81.jpg
     
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    Need to invest in ya a buffing wheel there, Drew! Might help in the later stages
     
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    Nah, I like to do things by hand as much as possible,especially knives. My hands aren't what they used to be either though.

    New paracord bead (only one shown but have 3) compliments of @Skip808! It was a pain to thread it but worth it. Almost done with this setup, then full force on Harold's, once everything comes in. 20220219_142402.jpg 20220219_142440.jpg
     
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    Etched Harold's name on his, less to do once supplies come in. (this time I used a buffer as to not remove the lettering)

    Also, what's a good name for this other one? I was thinking "The Soldier" since it came out military looking, which wasn't my initial plan, but want to etch something on the top spine. 20220220_114023.jpg 20220220_154627.jpg
     
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    The lanyard look great!

    To stay on topic here’s my 4 in its current state 36168065-CEF4-463E-B82F-209D467B61A2.jpeg
     
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    Thanks and thanks to you for the awesome bullet beads!

    Also to keep it on track, Harold's 4 in its current state :D
     
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    Love those blue finishing washers, where could I get some :)
     
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    Everything else came in today for Harold's knife so gonna work on that tomorrow. But got a brown dangler for this one but not sure if I like it. It's not as light as I was hoping it would be but will see. What's your thoughts on the brown? Did the black look better? 20220222_193119.jpg
     
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    USAF in process....waiting....waiting....
     
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    I REALLY didn't want the logo that simple, but the cricut wasn't really able to make any lettering that small without messing it up and I didn't want to screw up the etching. I MIGHT go back and see if I can do just the letters USAF at about 1/4 inch for under the logo. But other than that, it is done. I hope he likes it. 20220223_200752.jpg 20220223_200832.jpg 20220223_201031.jpg 20220223_201105.jpg 20220223_201117.jpg
     
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    Looking great drew!
     
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    Im sure he will treasure it.
     
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    Can't help myself... I need to join a modders anonymous group or something lol. Added a new RedBear signature/stamp also. 20220228_024251.jpg 20220228_024323.jpg
     
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    20220301_150229.jpg 20220301_151005.jpg 20220301_151753.jpg 20220301_151756.jpg 20220301_151803.jpg 20220301_154505.jpg 20220301_160041.jpg 20220301_174343.jpg Got out to one of my spots again. Only brought the 4 with to really test the edge I put on it. Held up quite well. I batoned, chopped, sliced, cut notches and it threw sparks like I've never seen (spine was used).
     
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    First, I think Harold liked the 4. He started to choke up after seeing his name on it along with the air force etchings. He quickly changed the subject though, lol. That is until we got to the next place we were going then he went on about it for about 10 minutes. I just wanted to make him happy and give something back, not just for what he's done, but moreso his friendship.

    Now I had sent my Harley 4 off to @Mythical_Beast for some hollow pins work, and he did not disappoint! Although it was a week late because of the usps, it was definitely worth the wait. I've never seen an esee with hollow pins, so I'm hoping it's a first, but if not ah well. It still looks amazing. 20220303_192106.jpg 20220303_192221.jpg 20220303_192244.jpg 20220303_192153.jpg
     
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    The hollow pins do look awesome!
     
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    20220307_145356.jpg Just got the sheath for the Bear 4 and added flashlights to the setups. Need to find a red ferro rod though for it. Love me some esee 4's..
     
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