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  1. 06-10-2015, 06:03 PM #1
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    Default Need matte black scales material

    Hey guys,
    For a project I need to make scales that are matte black.
    Does anyone of you know how one might go about that?
    The idea is to have the look of a tactical folder which often use such materials.
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    Isn't g10 what most matte black handles are made of? Tc
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcrideshd View Post
    Isn't g10 what most matte black handles are made of? Tc
    The examples I was sent are of chemically blackened titanium folder handles. Not really an option for a one-off, but that's the look I was looking for.
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    Anodized aluminium?
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    Maybe polish first (scale material could be lots of things) then bead or sand blast or tumble.

    Geezer has made some great looking acrylic matte scales, I believe he polished first then knocked off polish with abrasive (pumice?) and a brush. May not tactical looking but a real nice finish.

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    Have a look at black paper micarta , it has much less patterning than canvas or linen micarta. Just a thought.

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