This is how I tape my stick. I've been obsessed over the last few years about finding the best ways to improve my puck handle and puck control. This is what I came to. Products I use are linked below. - Trav Subscribe ➝ czcams.com/users/Trav4oilers ====================================== PRODUCTS I USE. “TRAVSUCKS” PROMO CODE WILL SAVE YOU $$$ ON ALL PRODUCTS Cageskinz ➝ padskinz.ca/product/custom-cageskinz/ GoalieBLOK ➝ www.goalieblok.com Pro Laces ➝ www.prolaces.ca/en/15-productsstore Sparx Sharpener ➝ www.sparxhockey.com/?rfsn=3189306.20013a Buttendz ➝ buttendz.com/shop/
I'm always changing the way I'm taping my stick to find out what the best is for puck handling and deflections. I'm really interested to see your opinion in this and who knows maybe it'll work for me😂😂
I wish the Blok existed when I played, can’t tell you how many smashed fingers I had!!!! Keep working hard my friend!!! Excited to see what’s coming down the road for you!
This was very helpful to me. On how you taped your stick. I noticed a night and day difference. The only thing I just didn't do was wax my stick just because I play roller hockey and I didn't want the wax on my wheels
More stick wax on the tape on the inside curve of the stick will help you get better grip on the puck when shooting. When snow and ice build up on the tape, the puck won't grip as well.
I saw your first vid and that’s where I got the grip tape idea and it worked great and recently I started taping half blade and I was thinking about getting a buttend. I have respect for you that you use lefevre and that you are full right just like me
Pam Dhillon I couldn’t make the NHL either. Most NCAA division 1 hockey players can’t make the NHL. Trav can’t even make the roster of a division 3 school. Sorry Pam, but AT is right. That being said, I love that Trav is pursuing what he loves, even though he will never see a penny from a professional contract.
those knobs always look good .. my problem right now is i just cut myself shaving and need to tape my face. btw i played last night! first time since February... it was rough ... very rough
@@trav4oilers ha light years ahead of me... but you're first game back video is the reason i went.. motivated me.. thank you. good news is i am now down to holding a kleenex on this gash i gave myself earlier.
So I am watching this video and hey, what the heck, there's my stick, well not mine yet even though I already released the funds thru sideline swap, but there is my stick the trusty old one100 getting retaped and a new buttend grip put on it, but wait there's more, I've been awaiting this stick to arrive for more then 2 weeks when, just after the video ends I hear the mailman and yup you guessed it the stock has arrived, now Trav I understand Canadians are trusting souls and all but that packaging was hilarious, did you use all your trash bags? LOL. Thanks for all you do Trav, your videos are a bright spot in this world these days. Enjoy your Swedish travels....and just like you wrapped the stick you sent me, wrap your rascle.
Trav, completely unrelated, but, just suggesting a video; how about an update on your Lefevre goalie gear? Their gear looks awesome and their history of manufactoring gear could at times be less known. Personally, I wore Brian Heaton gear back in the early 2000's. He made the switch to Louisville TPS and it was a huge success back in the day with the Exhale model. All the best with your Europe journey and feel free to ask Steve the goalie coach where the video is of him being called Mc Kitchen vs. his proper pronunciation. Lol.
trav4oilers no Trav, you clearly stated in your last video though that you aren’t getting a salary from the team. Something about it making it less likely of them cutting you. It’s a bit of stretch calling yourself a professional hockey player, if the team isn’t paying you for your services.
Hey man I just watched your video great video as always I just wanted to let you know I started using buttons and I think that made a big Improvement in my game
Finishes the tape job at the bottom of the blade....and that's a 1 ice time take job cause that bitch is coming off haha love the vids trav, keep the motor going
You don't tape the area where you hold your stick? I use an Ultrasonic and it has some textured grip so I don't really see a need. I also like to be able to throw a fast poke check and I found that the tape by the shaft hinders that. However, I see a lot of high level goalies taping that area where the shaft and the paddle meet. Any thoughts?
Hey Trav, you hosed me on the new stick. I had to go out and buy my son a new Bauer stick. I actually spent $230 so I'm thinking you owe me a block knuckle guard and we can call it even. Thanks.....just kidding!
Some good tips bud but dude.. About the 6:00 mark with that buttendz grip you look too familiar with that motion 😂 Got any tips for pregame prep? Especially getting in that mental zone.. I always played better when the game was meaningful with some feistiness but now playing 'fun hockey' I sometimes have issues getting in that mental zone, and don't wanna play like I used too (Hextall style 😂) cause I'll piss people off and don't wanna lose ice times.. Sometimes it's like a player who doesn't get in the game until the first big hit but for me as a goalie I got nobody to hit 😂
No hate but division 2 in Sweden isn’t a professional league it’s more semi pro so kinda clickbait. I’m 14 and I played a lot with a division 2 north team
That @buttendz went on so easily. When I installed mine on a True AX9 I had a hell of a time. Maybe the rolling to spread the lube is the trick. I have more Sentry models to install so I will try your trick. Thanks.
I can’t tape it like that, my stick is falling apart 🤣 I’m not a fan of wax but I find what Rob Lalonde does with the removed tape pretty good, although I guess that can’t last six months.
@@trav4oilers so no more diddlers lmao !! My favorite line "i kissed your sister you f#@$en diddler" swear best line. Every time I hear it I die laughing
Buttendz is overpriced for being $30. Just switched back to a composite stick(Warrior Ritual CR3 26" Quick pattern), as I had been using wood sticks(Brian's, Warrior) before that. Had a $8 Tacki-Mac(discontinued) that I put on my Warrior for the butt end. Slipped it on easy using hair spray. Just a tip that I find useful, I put 2 strips of hockey tape on the under-side of the stick blade(1" away from the blade toe to 1" past the blade heel, rough estimate). I then do 2 rounds of hockey tape(starting close to the toe to slightly over the heel). Last I use some Pro Guard Stick Butter(stick wax) and rub it along on the under-side of stick blade. I then thumb it down to create a nice coat. Why? Water build-up and friction are a big contributor to wearing down your under-side of your stick blade. I'm a longtime Beer Leaguer, on a tight goalie equipment budget and I like to get the most out of my equipment. If you don't mind the extra weight on your stick(I like it because it gives me more balance in how I position my stick and I emphasize not giving a easy shooting option with the five-hole), then the 2 forms of layers(2 strips of hockey tape and stick wax) prolong my stick blade to last a lot longer and for me to not have to re-tape my stick that often.
@@trav4oilers I didn't really say the Tacki-Mac was better. I'm more traditional in how I want the top of the shaft grip and butt end, so the Tacki-Mac suits me fine. Once that wears down or for some reason I don't like it anymore, then I will have to go with something else like the Buttendz, which does look better because its more rounded. Disappointed that Buttendz doesn't have the Sentry in a black color(I like to go black color on the blade, top grip and butt end).
This is how I tape my stick. I've been obsessed over the last few years about finding the best ways to improve my puck handle and puck control. This is what I came to. Products I use are linked below.
- Trav
Subscribe ➝ czcams.com/users/Trav4oilers
======================================
PRODUCTS I USE. “TRAVSUCKS” PROMO CODE WILL SAVE YOU $$$ ON ALL PRODUCTS
Cageskinz ➝ padskinz.ca/product/custom-cageskinz/
GoalieBLOK ➝ www.goalieblok.com
Pro Laces ➝ www.prolaces.ca/en/15-productsstore
Sparx Sharpener ➝ www.sparxhockey.com/?rfsn=3189306.20013a
Buttendz ➝ buttendz.com/shop/
trav4oilers thank god your making this video. I can’t tape my stick well at all. Thx!
@@judybooty77 Well I got you covered my friend
trav4oilers in a day...
@trav4oilers is there any chance u can get a discount code for the Popeyes protein shake and quest cookies cuz I would buy that shit in a heartbeat
hockey3134 ! Yo... he’s entertainment not a sale
"Professional" 😂 .... That being said, Hope you do well in Sweden, Trav.
Gotta pay the bills somehow brother
@@trav4oilers Hell yea. I'd be doing the same thing if i was you. Have a great day!
Next video: “How a pro eats his cereal”?
Long as you dont hate Captain Crunch, the video will have zero dislikes hahah see ya for Tuesdays video!
I'm always changing the way I'm taping my stick to find out what the best is for puck handling and deflections. I'm really interested to see your opinion in this and who knows maybe it'll work for me😂😂
Then you'll love this video! See ya tomorrow morning
My man you milking the pro hockey thing😂
Moving to Sweden Aint cheap bro, gotta pay the bills
True pro's get paid....
daniel leighton He will when he makes the NHL 😤😈
@@DominicGibbs haha
trav4oilers I respect it lol
Loving the flow, true hockey player.
Mullet BABY! You'll see it again Tuesday morning
How a professional youtuber tapes his stick
Hahah by definition that wouldn't be wrong. "Professional"
Here's how a PRO...... barely an amature... rookie
No
Thanks for watching this video. new vlogs every Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am eastern. See ya fro tomorrows video ;)
“Ends up looking more better” Travis, a man of good English and great hockey skills
Even my mother cant believe I somehow passes 2 years out of a 4 year business program lol
trav4oilers who needs school when we have hockey
I always am watching videos like this, like taping my stick will help my glove
Hope you enjoyed this one man. See ya Tuesday for the next one
Trav making every CZcams video title from now on: “how a professional goalie ____”
"How a pro goalie" takes a dump......
trav4oilers I thought that was your whole point on every video...?
Very different, I played inline hockey so dealt with a ball vs a puck. Thank you for the vid! Lots of insight!
Thanks for watching Steph, Sunday cup of Joe?
@@trav4oilers you know it! The stronger the better. Have CPR, first aid, and defib training later today. So coffee will help! Enjoy your Sunday Trav.
Love to see “professional” in the title. All that hard work is finally starting to pay off. Best of luck my man🙏
Borderline clickbait but happy to have you around Ross!
What clickbait idk what your talking about😂
I wish the Blok existed when I played, can’t tell you how many smashed fingers I had!!!! Keep working hard my friend!!! Excited to see what’s coming down the road for you!
I'm excited to share with ya bill!
Thx
Toe to heel. The intelligence comes from the honey mustard. I thought I was the only one😂
Honey mustard gang baby
For a second I thought the thumbnail was Braden holtby lol
I am braden Holtby ;)
This was very helpful to me. On how you taped your stick. I noticed a night and day difference. The only thing I just didn't do was wax my stick just because I play roller hockey and I didn't want the wax on my wheels
Hope you put a few tips to work ;0
It gets so much better each year
Not better but trying to add more information and more details
i taped my stick when i got it my 2nd year of bantam and now I'm in beer league 5 years later with the same tape job.
Don’t tape that tape odd lol
Been watching you for years trav and literally proud of how far you came keep chasing that dream boi
Thanks for sticking around brother. See ya for Tuesdays video
What tech does a professional hockey goalie use to make CZcams videos! Cameras, lenses, SD cards, editing software, tech on your wish list lets go!
Canon 90D / Osmo action / Insta360 OneX, 128GB Sandisk Extreme pro SD and MicroSD Cards, Final Cut Pro X and god I would love the Mavic Air 2 drone
“If I could make this a better world I would bring world peace to Africa.”
This is so random lol
Hope you succeed in Sweden. I remember watching your Lundar videos everyday and it’s cool to see your journey so far
Thanks for sticking around and excited to share more with you
Toe to heel vibes only!!
Hell ya bro
More stick wax on the tape on the inside curve of the stick will help you get better grip on the puck when shooting. When snow and ice build up on the tape, the puck won't grip as well.
Thats good insight bro
I saw your first vid and that’s where I got the grip tape idea and it worked great and recently I started taping half blade and I was thinking about getting a buttend. I have respect for you that you use lefevre and that you are full right just like me
Glad you hopped on board bro
Trav i always watch your videos, hope you make it on to a NHL team one day
Love you Pam. See ya tomorrow for this video ;0
@@trav4oilers Alr see ya!!!!Cant wait for the video
He will never make the nhl it’s just a fact
@@atgaming9431 See the thing is that your hating on Trav because you cant make it yourself.Thats a fact.
Pam Dhillon I couldn’t make the NHL either. Most NCAA division 1 hockey players can’t make the NHL. Trav can’t even make the roster of a division 3 school. Sorry Pam, but AT is right.
That being said, I love that Trav is pursuing what he loves, even though he will never see a penny from a professional contract.
toe to heel for life
amen
I’m gonna binge watch ur videos tonight
Thats what I like to hear but dont forget about tomorrows new video
Another great video Trav. Nicely done. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching the tips jack! See ya for Tuesdays new video!
those knobs always look good .. my problem right now is i just cut myself shaving and need to tape my face. btw i played last night! first time since February... it was rough ... very rough
My 1st game wasn't much better
@@trav4oilers ha light years ahead of me... but you're first game back video is the reason i went.. motivated me.. thank you.
good news is i am now down to holding a kleenex on this gash i gave myself earlier.
So I am watching this video and hey, what the heck, there's my stick, well not mine yet even though I already released the funds thru sideline swap, but there is my stick the trusty old one100 getting retaped and a new buttend grip put on it, but wait there's more, I've been awaiting this stick to arrive for more then 2 weeks when, just after the video ends I hear the mailman and yup you guessed it the stock has arrived, now Trav I understand Canadians are trusting souls and all but that packaging was hilarious, did you use all your trash bags? LOL. Thanks for all you do Trav, your videos are a bright spot in this world these days. Enjoy your Swedish travels....and just like you wrapped the stick you sent me, wrap your rascle.
You hope like it brother
Good luck in Sweden Trav!!!
Thank you Evan!
Trav, completely unrelated, but, just suggesting a video; how about an update on your Lefevre goalie gear? Their gear looks awesome and their history of manufactoring gear could at times be less known. Personally, I wore Brian Heaton gear back in the early 2000's. He made the switch to Louisville TPS and it was a huge success back in the day with the Exhale model. All the best with your Europe journey and feel free to ask Steve the goalie coach where the video is of him being called Mc Kitchen vs. his proper pronunciation. Lol.
MR MC CHICKEN, IM FIXING FOR ON E
I love these premiers!!!!
Thanks for making this I can’t tape good.
Good luck this season in Sweden!!
What’s is your favorite Non Canadian NHL team?
Thank you brother. Go kings go. See ya tomorrow
U should do a day in the life of a pro goalie
Hoping to do one this season
Solid tape job. Where was the food review😂. Gotta love those quest cookies
Food reviews will rerun in 2 weeks ;)
just ordered my first buttendz grips and cant wait to try them
Which grip did you get bro
@@trav4oilers the SENTRY Grip and the FLUX Z Grip
You handle that knob like a true pro.
Would you expect anything less?
Absolutely not, I’m super impressed. Congrats on the new job too, I’m happy things are working out for you
Trav if you weren’t able to play goalie what position would you play?
quarterback for the New England patriots
He keeps milking this Sweden thing 😂
I'll stop milking it after this bro
“Professional’s” get PAID for their services, Trav...
I got paid for this video......?
trav4oilers no Trav, you clearly stated in your last video though that you aren’t getting a salary from the team. Something about it making it less likely of them cutting you.
It’s a bit of stretch calling yourself a professional hockey player, if the team isn’t paying you for your services.
What happened to the buttendz Lyon paddle grip?
For the time being its been cancelled bro
Great video trav love these!!!
Thanks for watching Dylan. Happy you enjoyed! See ya for Tuesdays video
@@trav4oilers ill be watching ready for the videos
Hey good luck in Sweden, and by the way did u see the new Batman trailer . It looks awesome and the trailer song is nirvana’s Something in the way
Something in the way, very underrated song
Hey man I just watched your video great video as always I just wanted to let you know I started using buttons and I think that made a big Improvement in my game
Which did you get bro
I'm pretty sure I got the white century
Switch to taping every skate for Sweden
New year, new me right?
Finishes the tape job at the bottom of the blade....and that's a 1 ice time take job cause that bitch is coming off haha love the vids trav, keep the motor going
You don't tape the area where you hold your stick? I use an Ultrasonic and it has some textured grip so I don't really see a need. I also like to be able to throw a fast poke check and I found that the tape by the shaft hinders that. However, I see a lot of high level goalies taping that area where the shaft and the paddle meet. Any thoughts?
I've changed the way i tape my stick. chek out my goalie hacks 2 video ;)
What you spray in your butenz grip?
Its the stock lubricant that comes with every grip.
trav4oilers thanks
Trav I'm proud you a pro now
semi pro but Im excited man
i have been trying to eat better by having health smoothies every morning and have a good lunch everyday should i be doing any more
Lot more to that but thats a great start. minimize sugar and carbs Is key
Hey Trav, you hosed me on the new stick. I had to go out and buy my son a new Bauer stick. I actually spent $230 so I'm thinking you owe me a block knuckle guard and we can call it even. Thanks.....just kidding!
Which stick was this?
Bauer 2s or 3s I think. He picked it out. Think it was $219 plus tax and shipping. Had just bought him the new v9 pro carbon catching glove also.
I still tape my stick the same way you used to with grip tape
That works but you should get a buttendz
Can we get a video on what steel you use on your skates
I just use stock bauer 3mm steel bro
@@trav4oilers would change to step steel before you head to Europe
How the hell does someone dislike when the video hasn’t even been released yet? Lmfao
Maybe they didn't like the thumbnail. I think you and them will like Tuesdays video ;)
I loves your videos I cant wait
See ya tomorrow for the new one
Awesome Travis 👊🏽💪🏽😊
Richie! I knew I'd see ya today
trav4oilers yes Travis I’m here keep ‘em coming your doing awesome 😎 👊🏽
Do a day in the life
Every video is a day in the life vlog brother ;)
maybe ill do something in Sweden
nice tape cool color
hahah its just white tape bro
HOW MUCH GRIPS DO YOU HAVE?!?
I have no shortage :)
Use a quarter to push the edges of the tape down!!
Youre a smart man Greg. This will make an appearance in next years instalment
All the videos in the next month will start with: Professional Goalie......
I promise you it won't be ;)
Can’t wait!!!
Cant wait to share tomorrow!
Some good tips bud but dude.. About the 6:00 mark with that buttendz grip you look too familiar with that motion 😂
Got any tips for pregame prep? Especially getting in that mental zone.. I always played better when the game was meaningful with some feistiness but now playing 'fun hockey' I sometimes have issues getting in that mental zone, and don't wanna play like I used too (Hextall style 😂) cause I'll piss people off and don't wanna lose ice times.. Sometimes it's like a player who doesn't get in the game until the first big hit but for me as a goalie I got nobody to hit 😂
Just take it easy and focus, 1 stop at a time. Hey I did that cause I knew you'd comment mike
@@trav4oilers 😂😂 yeah sure bud 😂
And yeah, I think I've mellowed out too much over the years to be breaking sticks on guys like Hextall anymore 😂
No hate but division 2 in Sweden isn’t a professional league it’s more semi pro so kinda clickbait. I’m 14 and I played a lot with a division 2 north team
Gotta pay the bills somehow bro. Hope to see you for tomorrow morning ;)
Buddy you probably play house
Trav you need to get a tape tiger
I'll stick with white tape
@@trav4oilers no a tape tiger takes your tape off your stick
www.prohockeylife.com/products/nash-tape-tiger-pro
Im a player and I basically tape my stick the exact same way
LETS GO
Not sketchy at all (the gym bag)
Gotta do what ya gotta do ;)
Oh my bad ok let’s get trav to 100 k
100K baby
trav4oilers can you send me a buttend I really need one
Can you follow me please your my idol I watch and like all your vids
trav4oilers what hockey academy would you recommend I am trying out for some next year my goal is bantam draft for who
Whl
Well this will be a good video
Simple but effective hopefully
Did he say.......... si...... si....... SIX..... MONTHS?!?!?!?!? Surely that’ll change w all them saves made over in Sweden lol
I am worlds laziest man when taping sticks. Plus I break them so fast, it aint even worth it
That @buttendz went on so easily. When I installed mine on a True AX9 I had a hell of a time. Maybe the rolling to spread the lube is the trick. I have more Sentry models to install so I will try your trick. Thanks.
If you get the lube on your hands, youre in trouble
@@trav4oilers I learned that the hard way. Had to put on a pair of grippy work gloves that helped, otherwise no way to hold on to the Buttendz grip.
Dang!!! Travs got $90 in accessories on his sticks!!! Baller sans budget!
Can substitute any combination of the accessories ;)
I can’t tape it like that, my stick is falling apart 🤣 I’m not a fan of wax but I find what Rob Lalonde does with the removed tape pretty good, although I guess that can’t last six months.
buttendz lasts you a season I find you can keep the same one on for about 8-12 months before its time for a new one.
trav4oilers yes the buttendz yes, but not the tape On the blade, that’s where Rob rubs the adhesive from the tape he removed
I tape my stick the same way as the thumbnail
Wait till you see the video, I got a few tricks ;)
My wife looks at me like I'm crazy because when I apply the sex wax I sniff before, during, and after the application.
Shes the odd one brother, trust me
I don't wax my sticks at all. I tried once and I did not see any difference from unwaxed to waxed
Worst case your stick smells good
I thought we would be very similar because of the oatmeal raisin cookies and because I also tape my stick like that but man, toe to heel... :/ 😂
I guess we no longer have a connection on the oatmeal raisin cookies
😭😂
You know when he is truly concentrating on what he is doing when ya got the tongue poking out.
My mom used to tell me that I would always do that when I was the most focused hahah
Clickbait, I thought you said a pro goalie LOL
J/K
;) Thank you so much for the comment and watching :)
Keep working and u Will succed
This is the truth of life brother
Do you think that Lefevre will come out with a stick?
Theyre focused on gear, they dont do sticks yet
Wow I remember watching your old stick taping vid when you were a junior player. Now I’m watching a pro player tape his stick!!!!
Times have changed. Thats video almost 5 FUCKING YEARS old. Holy shit
When your taping your knob y don’t u just use the player grip and leave an inch or so and just tape a knob on the top. (Probably saves money too)
I like the feel of a goalie sentry knob instead
He reuses them so he only had to buy them once
What does your contract say??? How much are you getting paid???
Contract says to report September 1 for 1st pro season. Thats what I will do
Great vid as always, lot of shit heads in the comment section, but just keep up your grind.
always my fiend
Epic concentration tongue for insertion at 5:47
My mom used to always tell me as a kid that if my tongue was our thats when she knew I was concentrating
Who's the pro??
Hes behind the camera
Sup trav sry imma bit late love ur vids
Youre forgiven drew, still love ya
Where is the pro taping the stick?
hes behind the camera
are you my dad that’s literally the same way i tape the blade
Yes son, it is me........
Didn’t you already do this video a while ago
I did a 1.0 version, and a how to tape the goal stick and how college goalie tapes his stick
Let's have a new pro tips for chirping.
Go straight for personal stuff
@@trav4oilers so no more diddlers lmao !! My favorite line "i kissed your sister you f#@$en diddler" swear best line. Every time I hear it I die laughing
NXG skinner as a 1s*
English is hard somedays
You aren’t a pro player if you don’t make money
"pay to play" that ain't pro
Moorezie buddy is a pay to play practice player in the 4th division in Sweden Hahahahah
Well then change the title for me Eric lol
trav4oilers bet give me the login info I’ll do it rn
Hi trav
Hey beckkzy
Again bro???
Yearly update. New in the bag video will be up soon as well
Buttendz is overpriced for being $30. Just switched back to a composite stick(Warrior Ritual CR3 26" Quick pattern), as I had been using wood sticks(Brian's, Warrior) before that. Had a $8 Tacki-Mac(discontinued) that I put on my Warrior for the butt end. Slipped it on easy using hair spray.
Just a tip that I find useful, I put 2 strips of hockey tape on the under-side of the stick blade(1" away from the blade toe to 1" past the blade heel, rough estimate). I then do 2 rounds of hockey tape(starting close to the toe to slightly over the heel). Last I use some Pro Guard Stick Butter(stick wax) and rub it along on the under-side of stick blade. I then thumb it down to create a nice coat. Why? Water build-up and friction are a big contributor to wearing down your under-side of your stick blade. I'm a longtime Beer Leaguer, on a tight goalie equipment budget and I like to get the most out of my equipment. If you don't mind the extra weight on your stick(I like it because it gives me more balance in how I position my stick and I emphasize not giving a easy shooting option with the five-hole), then the 2 forms of layers(2 strips of hockey tape and stick wax) prolong my stick blade to last a lot longer and for me to not have to re-tape my stick that often.
I'll disagree on TackiMac over buttendz but I will say, I like the tape under the tape idea. I may have to do that
@@trav4oilers I didn't really say the Tacki-Mac was better. I'm more traditional in how I want the top of the shaft grip and butt end, so the Tacki-Mac suits me fine. Once that wears down or for some reason I don't like it anymore, then I will have to go with something else like the Buttendz, which does look better because its more rounded. Disappointed that Buttendz doesn't have the Sentry in a black color(I like to go black color on the blade, top grip and butt end).