D Guards 'n choppers

I love a d guard on my chopper,it gives me a sense of security(or my knuckles at least).
I did this one last year on my B11 with some tether cord from countycomm.
It was my first attempt & wasn't tied evenly,but it worked.
I used the tether cord because it was the only orange I had at the time,(I love orange on my outdoor gear)plus it was easier to thread multiple strands through the talon holes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Fast forward to last weekend.
In anticipation of camping soon,I tried again on my custom chopper with some cheap paracord I got on ebay,it came out decent enough I think,but the cord isn't true paracord.
It has 5 strands inside,but it wants to flatten out.(Maybe it's just old?)
Makes even knot tying kind of a beiatch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Then I braided the tether cord from the B11 together to make the lanyard.(Killed my fingers & wrists doing the braiding) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

While I was feeling creative,I made a sheath too.

Then I used some black with orange cord from County.Comm on my B11.
This one came out much better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Good cord makes all the diference. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />










Sorry about the in hand shot.(you try it with your off hand.) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Welp,the weathers getting warm on the east side & the snow is finally melting.
I think I'll do a recon run this weekend & see what roads are open.
If I get a chance to use the big boys I'll be sure to post pics.
Woof Woof!

Myke, very nice thread and pics. Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed it.

Thanks Myke! And you're right, it's tough to shoot an in-hand pic with your other hand.

Looks very good Myke.

Nice!

I like the weave it looks good, thanks for sharing

Nice work, Myke. I've never tried a D-guard. Of all the knives that I have that would really benefit from one, only one has a talon hole and that's my B11. Guess I'll have to give it a try some day.

Ya done good Myke. Nice! I like the blade you broke the point off of too. If ya gonna throw it away cause it's broken, I'll take it off your hands. I MIGHT be able to make something useful out of it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Looks good. Like your color choices. And the broken blade <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I love me a D-Guard! Here are a couple I have done

SOD First attempt (really bright)




I thought I had some better shots than this




And the one I really like, the Triple Cobra D Guard!

Man there is some fine work there guys. I really like the D guard on the B-11's--need to give it a try myself this summer.

Nice work, really nice. AND the piggyback setup is USDA PRIME CHOICE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> For sure! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Rainwalker magic that is!

Very nice weaving boys tat triple on the b11 is awesome <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />