That’s really cool!
ivory FRN would be fun
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I really like this. Reminds me of those popsicles.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
In theory I know this to be true, but I stop short of sacrificing a pot. I think I need to make a trip to Walmart.bobnikon wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:32 pmG10 is quite easy.kennethsime wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:46 pmI really enjoyed RIT dying my ivory FRN stretch. It was an incredibly simple process.
It would be cool if there was perhaps a regular ivory or white FRN Delica and Native available.
G-10 is a lot harder to dye. Well, harder enough that I haven’t succeeded yet, lol.
Get Rid-Dyemore,
1 part dye
1 part vinegar
3 parts water
Lots of recipes/variations online. Heat to boiling and let it stop bubbling. Dip in the scales and watch the magic happen. Check often to make sure you don't pass the colour you want.
Cheers
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
that rex native is the best. If that doesn't generate some interest in ivory scales i don't know what will
Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Yeah. that Native is cool. So is that red/white/blue dye job.
I hope we get a Rex45 Native Chief Sprint and I hope GPKnives goes for a white FRN/Rex45 combo too. Some of the best performance and value I can imagine honestly.
I hope we get a Rex45 Native Chief Sprint and I hope GPKnives goes for a white FRN/Rex45 combo too. Some of the best performance and value I can imagine honestly.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
I put the mix in a bottle (spaghetti sauce or some such) in a pot of water. Sort of like a double boiler. That being said, if you pot is stainless, it shouldn't impact. The good thing about the bottle is that you can put the lid on when cool and use it again later...kennethsime wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:32 pmIn theory I know this to be true, but I stop short of sacrificing a pot. I think I need to make a trip to Walmart.bobnikon wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:32 pmG10 is quite easy.kennethsime wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:46 pmI really enjoyed RIT dying my ivory FRN stretch. It was an incredibly simple process.
It would be cool if there was perhaps a regular ivory or white FRN Delica and Native available.
G-10 is a lot harder to dye. Well, harder enough that I haven’t succeeded yet, lol.
Get Rid-Dyemore,
1 part dye
1 part vinegar
3 parts water
Lots of recipes/variations online. Heat to boiling and let it stop bubbling. Dip in the scales and watch the magic happen. Check often to make sure you don't pass the colour you want.
Cheers
Re: ivory FRN would be fun
True statement. Another option Spyderco might consider is just offer white scales on Native 5 or Para 3 in SPY 27. I'm guessing it would help sales of that steel and be a Win-Win.spydergoat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:47 pmthat rex native is the best. If that doesn't generate some interest in ivory scales i don't know what will
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
I'd be down for that as well. I love my Spy27 Native! I actually like the color of the scales it comes with but hey, options are always nice.petz462 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:00 pmTrue statement. Another option Spyderco might consider is just offer white scales on Native 5 or Para 3 in SPY 27. I'm guessing it would help sales of that steel and be a Win-Win.spydergoat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:47 pmthat rex native is the best. If that doesn't generate some interest in ivory scales i don't know what will
Re: ivory FRN would be fun
The problem I've had with dye is that it always wears through eventually. After dying this Native 5 and sanding the edges to expose the yellow on purpose, it really has me looking for other colors that might look cool done this way, but I'm not sure white would be it.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Maybe I’m the crazy one, but when did white become ivory?
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Woah, that is a fantastic idea! I am silly for not thinking of it myself.bobnikon wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:08 amI put the mix in a bottle (spaghetti sauce or some such) in a pot of water. Sort of like a double boiler. That being said, if you pot is stainless, it shouldn't impact. The good thing about the bottle is that you can put the lid on when cool and use it again later...kennethsime wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:32 pmIn theory I know this to be true, but I stop short of sacrificing a pot. I think I need to make a trip to Walmart.bobnikon wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:32 pmG10 is quite easy.kennethsime wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:46 pmI really enjoyed RIT dying my ivory FRN stretch. It was an incredibly simple process.
It would be cool if there was perhaps a regular ivory or white FRN Delica and Native available.
G-10 is a lot harder to dye. Well, harder enough that I haven’t succeeded yet, lol.
Get Rid-Dyemore,
1 part dye
1 part vinegar
3 parts water
Lots of recipes/variations online. Heat to boiling and let it stop bubbling. Dip in the scales and watch the magic happen. Check often to make sure you don't pass the colour you want.
Cheers
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Having seen both, the Ivory Stretch was definitely distinct.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: ivory FRN would be fun
I'll counter that with, when did coyote tan become ivory?
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I just want screw construction on the FRN models with the supersteels so I can easily take the **** things apart for blade transplants.
Re: ivory FRN would be fun
This is the exact color FRN that I thought this thread was about.
Is the thread actually asking about white FRN? Because I agree, Spyderco has clearly differentiated between the two “colors.”
It didn’t, that’s distinctly Spydercos ivory FRN color.
Coyote tan or Coyote Brown is a clearly a darker shade of brown.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... rade-/1791
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Mushroom wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:18 amThis is the exact color FRN that I thought this thread was about.
Is the thread actually asking about white FRN? Because I agree, Spyderco has clearly differentiated between the two “colors.”
It didn’t, that’s distinctly Spydercos ivory FRN color.
Coyote tan or Coyote Brown is a clearly a darker shade of brown.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... rade-/1791
Clearly according to the catalog, less clearly according to the rest of the tactical world that would probably say that ivory color is closer to coyote tan. I guess part of it is lighting too, the Urban sprint looked more like an ivory color to me than the Stretch does.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
That is Dutch Boy's color match to coyote tan. Looks like a close match to me.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
I dunno, maybe it is all lighting. The more pics I see if the Stretch it looks more tan in some and lighter in others. I imagine ivory as a lighter color.
This is closer.
This is the code for ivory.
It does look lighter on the flat center where the Spyderco logo is, maybe the shadows of the FRN texture make it look darker to me.
This is closer.
This is the code for ivory.
It does look lighter on the flat center where the Spyderco logo is, maybe the shadows of the FRN texture make it look darker to me.
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Re: ivory FRN would be fun
Spyderco ≠ Dutch Boy
Spyderco calls this Brown but it’s a much closer match to the “Coyote Tan” that you’re talking about.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C41BN5/972
It’s not greatly different from the ivory Stretch 2 FRN color but it is definitely darker and a different shade.
We’re basically just parsing words except with digital colors at this point. I think the main point here is that the three of us agree that ivory is not white.
Spyderco calls this Brown but it’s a much closer match to the “Coyote Tan” that you’re talking about.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C41BN5/972
It’s not greatly different from the ivory Stretch 2 FRN color but it is definitely darker and a different shade.
We’re basically just parsing words except with digital colors at this point. I think the main point here is that the three of us agree that ivory is not white.
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