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BK14.6 New Tweener/14 Concept. Input Requested

SoldMyHat said:
The ESEE 3's blade is only 1/8" longer that the BK11 with a full size handle. Also the same thickness. Might be worth considering. Although the handle wouldn't be the same and it's choiled. Just thoughts. :D

But yes. BK11 long would be sweet.

Oh. And the BK11 would have a little more meat at the handle to weld with. And it's a few bucks cheaper.
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As for ESEE 3...I see what you did there, but no. :)

You're right, the 11 does have more to work with. I have a BK11 in the mail, a friend bought one and had it shipped to me, I'm gonna strip, polish, micarta (custom pink) Jimp, Lanyard and Kydex it for her.
Wonder if she would mind if I cut it in half instead? :)
 
thrillbilly said:
As for ESEE 3...I see what you did there, but no. :)

You're right, the 11 does have more to work with. I have a BK11 in the mail, a friend bought one and had it shipped to me, I'm gonna strip, polish, micarta (custom pink) Jimp, Lanyard and Kydex it for her.
Wonder if she would mind if I cut it in half instead? :)
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Ha! I don't own an ESEE (yet) just noticed it was similar to what you were looking for. :D

And if she gets pissed about you cuttin it in half, blame me. :D
 
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thrillbilly said:
As for ESEE 3...I see what you did there, but no. :)

You're right, the 11 does have more to work with. I have a BK11 in the mail, a friend bought one and had it shipped to me, I'm gonna strip, polish, micarta (custom pink) Jimp, Lanyard and Kydex it for her.
Wonder if she would mind if I cut it in half instead? :)
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krylon bakes well - could strip, jimp, repaint, bake, then add the custom micarta & lanyard.
 
1066vik said:
krylon bakes well - could strip, jimp, repaint, bake, then add the custom micarta & lanyard.
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thats a thought. could make the whole knife pink. what kinda toughness does the baked Krylon have? altho she's gonna use it for a purse knife...proly heaviest work it will do is open mail lol
 
1066vik said:
gunsmith buddy of mine likes it better than duracoat.
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she likes shiny, so I was thinking polished...but she also like the all pink Izula. I will ask her, thanks for the tip


While I have your attention, do u know the ''recipe'' for baking the krylon? ie, oven temp, time duration
 
thrillbilly said:
she likes shiny, so I was thinking polished...but she also like the all pink Izula. I will ask her, thanks for the tip


While I have your attention, do u know the ''recipe'' for baking the krylon? ie, oven temp, time duration
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300-350 for 30-45 minutes. and make sure the paint is thoroughly dry before you try it, or it will stink you out of the house. (cheap toaster oven in the garage might not be a bad idea here)
 
I like this idea of yours thrillbilly. Many people (NOT ME) just don't like big knives. This would sell well to those outside the BeckerHead arena.
 
1066vik said:
300-350 for 30-45 minutes. and make sure the paint is thoroughly dry before you try it, or it will stink you out of the house. (cheap toaster oven in the garage might not be a bad idea here)
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thanks! I have a toaster oven for Kydex, now it can be kydex/krylon oven LOL
TwinStick said:
I like this idea of yours thrillbilly. Many people (NOT ME) just don't like big knives. This would sell well to those outside the BeckerHead arena.
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I like big knives...and medium knives...and small knives...and huge knives...and tiny knives. ;)

all depends on what Im doing with it...I wouldnt want to chop a tree down with a 14 and I wouldnt wanna skin a squirrel with a 9
 
thrillbilly [B said:
I like big knives...and medium knives...and small knives...and huge knives...and tiny knives. ;)

all depends on what Im doing with it...I wouldnt want to chop a tree down with a 14 and I wouldnt wanna skin a squirrel with a 9
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This does define most of us you know ? LOL
 
Hey Thrill.......

I am way ahead of you on this one.......Great minds.......Great idea.......Now think cord wrap and neck sheath.....

All Best...

Ethan
 
Ethan Becker said:
Hey Thrill.......

I am way ahead of you on this one.......Great minds.......Great idea.......Now think cord wrap and neck sheath.....

All Best...

Ethan
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That made my ears perk up....you now have my undivided attention sir! :)

*now entering advanced state of anticipation*
 
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