Blank is one of those Phenix 2nds that were on sale at this year's DATD. This one came painted in metallic purple. Owner's request... do it up in purple and green. Sounds straight forward enough. Here's the final result.
Paracord handle, Alps Centra-lock reel seat, turkshead galore.
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3 thread tiger wrap.
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A closer look by the trim wrap.
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Alps XN in black.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/20150519_134207_LLS.jpeg)
And the rest of the guide wraps.
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Holy cow! That's trippy looking!
Crazy thread work, Len! Super, killer work boss.
Wow, that work looks complicated as phuck!