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I’m finally back from extended walkabout, so it’s time to finish up with the tiny Quiet Carry Bandit. Grade 5 Titanium and 24 karat gold, easily removed from the ball chain with a stainless steel clip. Currently available via PayPal for $395 USD. Contact me at [email protected] Thanks for looking! #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium #steampunk #steampunkfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4AqbbgX2_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pn6xe3pu32uc

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The steampunk dragonfly on the tiny Quiet Carry Bandit knife is finally finished. Titanium and 24 karat gold. Thanks for looking! #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium #steampunk #steampunkfashion

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After removing the background, here’s the process of stippling on my tiny Quiet Carry Bandit knife. On the left, note the difference in appearance between the stippling in progress and the carbide bur removed background. Stippling will dramatically increase contrast and really make the dragonfly pop. #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium #steampunk #steampunkfashion

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Here’s the process of adding 24 karat gold gear inlays to my tiny Quiet Carry Bandit knife. On the lower left, note the difference in appearance of the two sides of the gold inlays. That tiny, almost microscopic outline really makes the gold stand out. Highly skilled details like this take engravings to the next level. #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium #steampunk #steampunkfashion

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I’ve stippled the background and textured the screw plate surfaces on the 6Al4V Titanium “Clockwork Dragonfly” practice plate. Next, I’ll ink it to punch up the contrast and it will be done... #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium

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Removing the background with a tiny carbide bur. Here you can clearly see the green, rose and yellow gold inlays in the 6Al4V Titanium “Clockwork Dragonfly” practice plate. #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium

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.Adding multiple inlays of colored golds in the 6Al4V Titanium “Clockwork Dragonfly” practice plate. Some version of this will eventually go on a Quiet Carry Bandit knife. #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium

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The clockwork dragonfly on the reverse of the “Nightmare Frog” pocket fetish was so well received, I’m thinking of doing something like it on a tiny Quiet Carry Bandit knife. However, the multiple inlays of colored golds and their close proximity are concerning, so I’m going to try a bit of practice first. Here’s the start in 6Al4V Titanium, like the knife scales... #tomsterlingengraving #handengraving #quietcarry #quietcarrybandit #titanium