VG1 Steel with G10 scales

[jruther2]

My latest pick, made out of VG1 Steel and a G10 grip. This one is a slimline as its only about 0.015" thick at the tip and I made the shaft a little skinnier than usual. I used JB Weld to attach the scales this time because I broke the end off of the pick handle when I was trying to drill it.
Comments and suggestions welcome!

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[Solomon]

I just came. That is a sexy fucking pick, I still have that pocket set you sent me... and if those are anything to go by, pictures don't do this one justice. Spec fucking tacular

[KokomoLock]

That looks amazing man!!! The black against the steel is just WOW!!!

[LocksmithArmy]

WOW is right... any chance of getting a set like that in my collection lol

where do you get your vg1 and g10?

[KokomoLock]

How about a shot from the top?? Just want to see how thick you made the handle scales?

[jruther2]

How about a shot from the top?? Just want to see how thick you made the handle scales?

Here ya go. Not great picture quality but I think you get the idea. On top is a Peterson 'textured' grip and on the bottom is a Peterson rubber grip.

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any chance of getting a set like that in my collection lol

Any chance of getting back the lock I loaned to you?

where do you get your vg1 and g10?

VG1: K7 Cold Steel kitchen knife bought at Smoky Mountain Knife Works
G10: knifekits.com

[LocksmithArmy]

lol yes its going in the mail monday

[aka.decoy]

Nice. Actually the handle sans drill holes are sleek and sexy, like Scarlett Johansson's suit in Iron man 2.

[sandman]

hi Jruther2, weve never met, Im sandman...Your new best friend! i kill people for money, and would do worse for a set of your picks.

seriously though, if you start making more of them, put a price tag on them and let us know!

[bezza1]

im with sol i need to co clean up lol
holy shit man that is so so so fucking sexy i will call it the best looking home brew ive see lol
man keep that one for ever

[whizdumb]

That came out beautifully.. Put me on the list for mass production too.. Same profile and everything. Great job man.

[jruther2]

Thanks for all the very kind (and in some cases disturbing) words guys!!!
I probably won't be selling any picks any time soon but I won't totally rule out the possibility. The biggest thing holding me back is time. So far I have never made a pick that I would be willing to accept money for. You can't see the imperfections in the pictures but they are there and it would take an unreasonable amount of time (I think) to remove all of the little blemishes that would make me feel good about offering my picks for sale. Who knows? Perhaps as I hone my skills I may come to the point where I would be willing to take money for them, but not yet...