Custom Painted Leathermans.

Chako · **on:** December 05, 2009, 08:32:11 PM

Man oh man, I am happy. I have several packaged from the same eBay seller. I received the second package a week ago. Today, I got the first package. Not sure what was the hold up, but I am sure it got held up at the border or something. Long story short, I finally got it.

So without further ado, here are the photographs.

2 blue carbon fiber PSTs, 1 red carbon fiber PST, 1 red carbon fiber PST II, 1 red carbon fiber Blast, and 5 assorted carbon fiber Micras.

I am ecstatic that I didnt lose this package as it would have hurt dearly.

Shane769 · **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:43:17 PM

Those are some nice tools

AHB · **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:53:47 PM

I don't really know what to say...

I'll bet they're rare in a "custom-made" way, so if you like them then: Good score, Chako..

Sazabi · **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:56:20 PM

Yay, I'm glad the package came through safely, I remember you telling me about it. :/

Still, I have to say I'm heavily digging the green CF Micra. o.o

Chako · **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:01:10 PM

AHB, they look better in person. The photos do not do them justice.

I have most of the Leathermans that are easy to get, and a few that are even hard to get now. To expand my collection, I am going for the weird out there. I have quite a few of his Camo painted Leathermans. This is just another design. Rather flashy and loud. It is different, and that is why I like them.

AHB · **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:08:30 PM

Quote from: Chako on December 05, 2009, 09:01:10 PM

AHB, they look better in person. The photos do not do them justice.

I have most of the Leathermans that are easy to get, and a few that are even hard to get now. To expand my collection, I am going for the weird out there. I have quite a few of his Camo painted Leathermans. This is just another design. Rather flashy and loud. It is different, and that is why I like them.

Different strokes for different folks..

There's only a few Camo patterns I like of those I've seen so far, but that's what "custom" is all about...

J-sews · **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:57:35 PM

I'm still trying to figure out how he paints them. The screw heads are painted, and the zytel inserts on the Blast are painted, so he doesn't disassemble the entire tool. Yet the blades are still shiny...

Howdee doodat?

Chako · **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:10:27 PM

From the standpoint of someone who doesnt really know how the process works, as far as I can figure out, maybe he coats the areas he doesnt want to paint with a water insoluble substance .

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:11:24 PM

Hmmm, yah I wonder.

Are the inner surfaces of the handles painted too?

Chako · **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:14:15 PM

No they aren't.

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:23:37 PM

Well however they are done, it looks like a most professional job.

The pattern on the "carbon fiber" ones are quite complex. If he can do that, he should think about doing specials with various sports team logos. White with pinstripes and a big NY logo for New York Yankee fans. Or all red with a speeding 8 on the side for Dale Earnhardt Jr fans. The possibilities are endless. And I'll bet rabid fans would eat them up.

RaptorMan · **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:24:39 PM

The should be dipped using hydro immersion (sp) if i remember correctly from dealing with him previously. Here is his website or the one for the company he works for if its the same guy.

http://www.vcfinishes.com

Chako · **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:32:46 PM

He does a good job.

I also have a Gerber MPT.

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:42:02 AM

Interesting. Hmmm, I wonder if he could do alox Swiss Army Knives? (I'm thinking a camo farmer here)

Bowman1911 · **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:43:31 AM

Quote from: J-sews on December 06, 2009, 03:42:02 AM

Interesting. Hmmm, I wonder if he could do alox Swiss Army Knives? (I'm thinking a camo farmer here)

Possibly Digi camo?! One word; HAWT!!!

DaveK · **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2009, 04:14:29 AM

Mmmm. Whilst they certainly do look interesting, I think I'll stick to the stock colours and finishes......

Is the paint textured Chako? The "pattern" looks too well defined to be flat, but it's hard to tell from a 2D pic.

Poncho65 · **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2009, 04:58:13 AM

Those are just cool looking

Does it make the PST handles any different feeling

Would have helped LM out back in the day when ppl were starting to complain about the handles being uncomfortable

Chako · **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2009, 05:55:48 AM

Can't say that it is DaveK. The finish is rather smooth.

Poncho65, it does make the handles feel a bit different. Not as much as you may think however. It feels like painted metal.

Gareth · **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2009, 02:07:14 PM

I'm still trying to work out if I like them or not.

I think it works far better on the micras but I'm not yet convinced on the full sized tools. Still it certainly makes them look different.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2009, 02:03:13 AM

Quote from: Gareth on December 06, 2009, 02:07:14 PM

I'm still trying to work out if I like them or not. I think it works far better on the micras but I'm not yet convinced on the full sized tools. Still it certainly makes them look different.

Just form collector purposes, they would be perfect!

1jump2many · **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2009, 05:44:08 AM

Are they TSA confiscations that this guy is painting? They look nice but I'm more of a purist/tradionalist and like stainless steel. I'm not even a fan of the BO MT's.

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