Spyderco metal handle

[Rockingkj]

This used Spyderco came today. A used knife so handle was a bit rough. Added some engraving to give it a bit of a face lift.

[C-WADE7]

You are a true craftsman, great engraving. How do the 110’s brass compare to this in difficulty?

[Rockingkj]

The brass on a 110 is quite soft compared to the Spyderco’s handle. In some ways the harder material engraved easier. Seems counter to what a person would expect. Quite some time ago I had shown one of the my engraved brass capper’s (for muzzle loader percussion caps) to another engraver. He commented that I would find gun steel easier to engrave than brass. He was right. Practiced on several junk receivers before I finally tackled a good gun. Every piece is a learning experience and hopefully the end results continue to improve.

[Rockingkj]

I did like the look but decided to do background. Here is the result

[beatsthestockmarket]

I did like the look but decided to do background. Here is the result
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Fantastic Job!!

[doglegg]

I did like the look but decided to do background. Here is the result
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Even better!

[Rockingkj]

Thanks

[Quick Steel]

Great work, Rockingkj. The background effect adds greatly to the beauty.

[glennbad]

Wow, so nice!!

[Rockingkj]

Thanks!

[gino]

Tim
Impressive
That’s some incredible work my friend

You’re very talented buddy

[Walleye]

One of the nicest Spydercos I've ever seen - your talent easily surpasses the worth of that knife. It's almost beneath you, but i'm glad you done it!

[Rockingkj]

One of the nicest Spydercos I've ever seen - your talent easily surpasses the worth of that knife. It's almost beneath you, but i'm glad you done it!

Thanks that’s really high praise. I like Spyderco for carry knives.

[orvet]

That is most impressive, especially with the background work!

[Rockingkj]

Thanks. Just got a used Spyderco police, it’s begging for similar treatment.