Geedubya, what finish is on the blade and hilt? Looks cool.
I'm not sure what you are asking.
IMHO, the finish on the blade itself would be akin to a satin finish. Not sure what grit Tim would use to accomplish this.
The handle or hilt has a stainless guard and the wood is rosewood burl. Once again I would not know Tim's process for finishing, perhaps either wax or Tru-oil then buffing.
On blades I normally stop with 220 grit belt, then use Scotch Brite belt. Guards normally go with 600 grit and scotch brite. I then us Mothers Mag Cleaner and coat with Gibbs Metal Protector which will leave a dry film.
Organic handle material usually gets saturated in Nelsonite and let to dry for 4 or more days. Exception would be for stabilized materials which do not get this. I usually finish with 600 or finer grit, a couple coats of Spar Urethane, buff and polish with Mothers.
Manmade handle materials get finished with grit required for finish---from matte to high polish. Then a coat or two of Spar Urethane (if not matte). polish and Mothers. Final coat of Ren Wax.
Or something along these lines hoping to make things look right, not necessarily same as......
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Here is another loveless from the last batch. I really like this one. I know the blades are all the same but this one looks a little more sleek to me. Maybe just how it was photographed.
Got mine today, damn nice knife, and sheath, thanks Tim.
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Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
The more I fondle it, the more I like it. Really nice setup, curious how the m4 holds up..
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