4 Piece Custom Pick set

[Violaetor]

Shaped out my first set, working the metal is tedious but expected for the quality of the stainless steel. In the works of making a Mohagany handled set at the moment as well.

A few shots of the work.



A size comparison with the Southord pick.



Pick tips.



This is the metal from a custom order of surprisingly sharp (won't upload the pic of my finger X_x) 301 Stainless Steel, it's cold rolled, top of the line, about 155% stronger than standard pick SS, same metal as the SouthOrd MAX line. Hence the time it takes to hand cut and shape.



Comments/Questions welcomed.

Vio

[Shyfted]

They look like they would be really comfortable to hold. Do they cramp your hands after using them for a while?

[vov35]

They look well done! I like the handles.
One thing I noticed right away is the matte appearance... I'm pretty sure most people would suggest sanding your picks! (if you weren't going to already. )

[Violaetor]

They look like they would be really comfortable to hold. Do they cramp your hands after using them for a while?

They are very comfortable in my opinion, since they are longer it does take a moment to get used too from the smaller production picks, but I get less pressure indentation marks from longer picking sessions.

[Violaetor]

They look well done! I like the handles.
One thing I noticed right away is the matte appearance... I'm pretty sure most people would suggest sanding your picks! (if you weren't going to already. )

Thanks! They are wet sanded to 400, but just for functionality/smoothness, they did have a satin finish/mild reflective but have seen a fair bit of use since completed

Anything made for other people would definitely get that finished finishing finish!

[Storm]

Great work Violaetor...

[Violaetor]

Great work Violaetor...

Thanks a lot, these are the first picks I've really ever made with intent. I have a couple other styles and sets in the works...

more to come

[Warden Smith]

Very nice Violaetor. the handles look very comfortable. Good work !

[Squirrel_Cop]

Those are really nicely done!

How much is the steel? Where did you get it?