2012 Forum Knife. Make it your Own!

waynorth

waynorth

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Well like most everyone, I really like the design of this year's Forum knife, and so I've decided to actually carry and use it.
So I've looked it over carefully, and I am altering it ever so slightly, to bring it closer to perfection, if that is possible!
I will hone the blades to my liking, but first; I prefer a little darker jigged bone, so I washed the knife in hot soapy water, to get as much oil out of the surface as possible. Then I warmed it up real good with my wife's hair dryer, and dosed it with Fiebeing's oil dye.
Before:
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After:
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Before I dyed it, I rounded the butt edge of the bone slightly, as it felt sharp to the heel of my hand:
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If you are using your knife, or making it yours, post pics here if you like!
I'll post more as I get into tuning and using it!
 
Very nice.

I used a honing stone on the edges of the blade spines. I've thought about rounding the bone as you did, but decided not.
 
That looks nice Charlie and I like Frank's idea of honing the blade spines. I like the way you broke the edges of the covers. Good job!!!
 
It actually was not my own idea. I did it after reading someone else's comment that they were going to do it. Can't remember who originally posted it.
 
Looks very good Charlie, look forward to seeing many more pics of your knife :)

Jack
 
Charlie, that dye job looks very good. I haven't got any experience with dyeing, otherwise I would probably do it as well.

Now I can't be the only one who misses the rattail groove from the original knife description, can I? So here is my attempt. And for once I didn't forget the work-in-progress pictures, I hope you enjoy them :)

Before starting I just stood there, contemplating for 2 minutes, like in the cartoons with the angel and devil on my shoulders. Guess who won :devilish: :D

Filing the groove, the middle one from the three existing grooves works very well as a guide.
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Done filing, to my surprise the grooves seem even enough.
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After some sanding, ready for polishing. I wasn't sure if I should polish it or apply a satin finish to the whole thing, but that is easily changed.
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Polishing with a piece of leather and buffing compound.
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All done.
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And the other side.
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Really happy with the result, no regrets and all the fear was for nothing :)
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As you can see I also put some nice new edges on there, the wharncliffe is very acute and is reserved for delicate slicing work.
Plus I blatantly stole the other ideas, slightly rounding off the butt and honing the outside of the clip blade spine.

I hope you keep those modifications coming, they are always very enjoyable and great inspiration for future work.
 
Charlie......

The dye looks greats ...darkens just enough and fills the lighter areas with color.........And sturzi, what a great idea and looks like a real professional job.....
 
Looking Great :thumbup:
 
sturzi, that is absolutely terrific!!!! You pulled that mod off with flying colors---Wow what a personal touch---love it!!!

Paul
 
Charlie and Struzi excellent professional job, such great ideas. I am so sorry the knife is not 3 5/8" closed. That's what kept me out this year.
One again guys, great job and thanks for sharing
Mike
 
first thing I did was round all the steel edges so that It rode nicely in my pocket without snagging or excessive pocket wear. I also added some green compound to the spring/blade sliding joint so that they would "lap in" and smooth out a bit more quickly.

I've been on the verge of trying to change mine from a two bladed model to only the Wharncliff. I just can't figure out how to undo the pins. Do I just attack them with a center punch, or do I need to remove the head of the mushroom with a drill or dremel? Also, any tips on how to locate the pivot pin since it is so nice and polished. I've searched for a traditional disassemble / reassemble thread, but the best I've come up with is an exploded parts diagram and the GEC works in progress pictures.
 
Sturzi, that is a killer idea!! What size is that file??
Are you an expert machinist, or just very patient?
 
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