BK-2 Jimping

willworship

willworship

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I know there is debate about the usefulness of jimping on a blade, but I like the way it looks and feels. Here's what I did on my BK-2. I did this using a dremel with the extension and a diamond file bit from Harbor Freight. It was just the right size. The key is to take your time. Sorry for the blurry pic - it was from my phone.

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I wish mine turned out as good as yours. Mine still work though. Moose.

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mmm, jimping. mmm.

have pondered putting some up near the tip for choking up and fine indexing control, but never seem to get around to modding my knives much :>


Bladite
 
Nice work. Thanks for the pics. I also like jimping on my knife.

Mooses, I love that sheath.
 
trailbum said:
Nice work. Thanks for the pics. I also like jimping on my knife.

Mooses, I love that sheath.
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Kiss up. :D

Thanks, I try. Its a passion for me, to wrap all knives in leather, and melt kydex and polys down for diapers. We need diapers.

Moose

ETA, you finally got your 75 BF posts, I'll get you a number soon
 
Good looking jimping there will. Was it hard to keep it lined up or did the dremel make easy going of it?
 
DerekH said:
Good looking jimping there will. Was it hard to keep it lined up or did the dremel make easy going of it?
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There are two keys to it: 1) You have to mark it out really clearly and have in mind how deep and how far apart you want the cuts, and 2) You gotta stay really steady and keep it at a moderate speed, because it will try to dance around.

The extension shaft made it a lot easier. This is the fifth knife I've tried this on, and that thing made a huge difference in controllability.

Other things to consider are whether or not you want flat spaces on top between the cuts, whether you want the scooped kind like this or shallow, smaller cuts like a Spyderco. They both work, it's more of an aesthetic or feel thing for each person. Also, when it looks good, leave well enough alone. I've screwed up a few by trying to "touch up" something that was already fine.
 
REALLY NICE.

thanks for sharing that, now grab your dremel and make a choil !!!!!

that would be awesome, anyone see one.........?
 
TheLastDaze said:
REALLY NICE.

thanks for sharing that, now grab your dremel and make a choil !!!!!

that would be awesome, anyone see one.........?
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I like the idea. The trick will be getting around the protrusion on the grip. I might try that on my Gen 1. Hmmm...
 
willworship said:
I've screwed up a few by trying to "touch up" something that was already fine.
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I so wish I didn't know what you meant by that statement, but alas, I know all too well what you're getting at...

Good advice and great, usable mod.

Stay safe,

Taylor
 
That is great work, nice and even. One day I'll be brave enough to try it myself. This thread will be a great help when I do, thanks!
 
I'm tellin' ya just bolt your knife to the workbench, spin around three times fast, close your eyes, then toss the dremel where you think the knife is. Jimping will turn out fine >:)
 
willworship said:
There are two keys to it: 1) You have to mark it out really clearly and have in mind how deep and how far apart you want the cuts, and 2) You gotta stay really steady and keep it at a moderate speed, because it will try to dance around.

The extension shaft made it a lot easier. This is the fifth knife I've tried this on, and that thing made a huge difference in controllability.

Other things to consider are whether or not you want flat spaces on top between the cuts, whether you want the scooped kind like this or shallow, smaller cuts like a Spyderco. They both work, it's more of an aesthetic or feel thing for each person. Also, when it looks good, leave well enough alone. I've screwed up a few by trying to "touch up" something that was already fine.
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Also note, don't sneeze during the work.
 
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