Beckerhead Knife Making and Modification Thread

daizee said:
Its only dangerous if you lose traction on a sand patch in a corner approaching a school bus unloading a field trip of toddlers.
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I have the 1988 55 horse version...same can be said of a 50mph corner, a sand patch and a reeeeaally big oak tree
 
J W Bensinger said:
I have the 1988 55 horse version...same can be said of a 50mph corner, a sand patch and a reeeeaally big oak tree
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i had that... bike bounced off a large stone in a wall, which itself then PUSHED OUT after rebound about a foot. bike managed to grind on both sides, and ended up 180, and practically standing on its feet, before falling over :D me? bit of a bruise and a potentially gunched shoulder, but i got off light.
 
Bladite said:
i had that... bike bounced off a large stone in a wall, which itself then PUSHED OUT after rebound about a foot. bike managed to grind on both sides, and ended up 180, and practically standing on its feet, before falling over :D me? bit of a bruise and a potentially gunched shoulder, but i got off light.
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Yeah me too-hit sand, slid, hit pavement, started to get highsided (directly towards the tree) and smacked the bike down to avoid that. I was really lucky. Got up and rode home just a little scuffed up.
 
J W Bensinger said:
Yeah me too-hit sand, slid, hit pavement, started to get highsided (directly towards the tree) and smacked the bike down to avoid that. I was really lucky. Got up and rode home just a little scuffed up.
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But did the saw still run afterwards, or did you have to change the blade??

(this is all just convincing me to sell the bike to make room for a saw)
 
Thanks guys, yah I've seen where guys glue the template straight to the steel, and have considered this. I even went as far as scanning in all my designs etc, its a good idea. I find that tracing and rechecking helps me slow down a bit too, so there's that.

As far as cutting out I was using dremel cut offs to "get into" the cut, but I am considering making an investment for a better means to cut out blanks. Its on my radar with a pile of other tools I need lol. Never stop needing tools. I appreciate yalls feedback!
 
iwouldhurtafly said:
Thanks guys, yah I've seen where guys glue the template straight to the steel, and have considered this. I even went as far as scanning in all my designs etc, its a good idea. I find that tracing and rechecking helps me slow down a bit too, so there's that.

As far as cutting out I was using dremel cut offs to "get into" the cut, but I am considering making an investment for a better means to cut out blanks. Its on my radar with a pile of other tools I need lol. Never stop needing tools. I appreciate yalls feedback!
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You can also drill a hole at the ricasso/notch area so you have less to dremel or file.
 
daizee said:
You can also drill a hole at the ricasso/notch area so you have less to dremel or file.
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Yah I should have probably drilled out some small holes for the shoulders of the guard tang, would have saved some time, still have a bit more room to make there to make sure my radiuses are correct to avoid creating stress risers. Need to add a drill press to my tool list lol! Thanks for the advice Daizee, you know a lot more about this than I do!
 
man, I do want to get a good metal cutting band saw. I currently have a 9" Craftsman but its better used on wood/g10/mycarta. I will try getting a good metal cutting blade and see how it performs, otherwise I will stick to my cheap angle grinder.
 
J W Bensinger said:
Yeah me too-hit sand, slid, hit pavement, started to get highsided (directly towards the tree) and smacked the bike down to avoid that. I was really lucky. Got up and rode home just a little scuffed up.
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I just drop my bike and ride it out for any old thing because it's safer :)
 
BTW, if anyone wants a big flipper with ZT-smooth action, the big Junkyard Dog is a phenomenal value.
I have both sizes, but hated the mall-ninja pocket clips (the part that shows!) like so many do. Someone on BF posted a mod and I thought: "duh. why pay for a custom clip?"


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after:

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granitestateofmind said:
Finished up a little leather work for the belt carry portion of the 7's sheath. I love going to Michael's Crafts store on Friday nights. The scenery is just...very satisfying.

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Retention is a little too serious...pretty sure it's the choil area; trying to figure out a remedy without screwing up the basically good snap around the lower guard.
Back side:

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I don't really plan to belt carry it, though...made a first attempt at slots for MOLLE type straps for "tactical" carry ;).

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Feels really good in my hand, and I quite miraculously got an excellent edge onto it. Plus the tactical ass end beer opener works....like a beer opener should.

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The sharp end works pretty good, too....

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That is some great custom work. Nice job on that.
 
I can vouch for how sharp GSOM's 7 is. I was making feather sticks as thin as tissue paper with it with control.

Jeremy
 
Just finished this one up for my brother: 63 layer damascus Nakiri with curly Mayan Rosewood scales. Kit kitchen blade from woodcraft; been using my 3 layer one with curly maple scales for a couple months now - blade's a little, erm, not straight, I guess, but slices tomatoes paper thin. Onion dicing capability is outstanding as well. Hoping he likes it.

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That's the wood I used that it's sitting on.
 
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