Blade delete?

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hhmoore

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I've got a 3 blade stockman that I would like a lot more if it was was a 2 blade (opposite ender). I know I have seen references to members that do that; but I can't remember the names.
I've had some disappointing experiences with a couple of the people that modify traditionals (not interested in naming or discussing); so I'm asking for recommendations.
 
@Johnnythefox Perhaps, if someone had the right knife, set up the right way; though there is some sentimental attachment.
 
It's a fair bit of work deleting one of three stockman blades - not as simple as it sounds!!
If you want one large main blade opposite one smaller blade, on one spring, there is a lot of adaption, and modification to do!!
 
I was thinking it would be on 2 springs; but, admittedly, I know nothing of the process. If it's more trouble than it's worth; I guess the knife will stay in the box.
Thanks,@waynorth
 
@ea42 I have the 2015 forum knife...I appreciate it for what it is; but that knife isn't really relevant to what I am asking. It already has two blades, and it is a single spring knife.
I just grabbed 3 stockman knives from my office - the type of knife about which I am asking - all of them have 3 blades, none of them are single spring (unless I'm totally misunderstanding what I'm looking at, which is entirely possible).
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While I accept the various comments as well intended, and now understand that what I was hoping to have done may be more of a project than I realized (despite having seen a number of posts about it having been done by/for others), let's try to work on the same page.
I know I could just buy a knife with the configuration I want (and, if I see one, I might)...but that isn't why I posted this thread. I asked for recommendations for craftsmen that do this type of work.
 
<sigh> Maybe this was just a bad idea from the start. I haven't actually tried carrying a stockman in recent years (the last time I pocketed one was probably 20 yrs ago). I guess I should start there...who knows - maybe I'm still young enough to learn a new trick; and old enough to actually appreciate it.

*Realistically, probably not; but I'm going to try to try, anyway*
 
Then there's the 2018 BF two bladed stockman...
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hhmoore said:
<sigh> Maybe this was just a bad idea from the start. I haven't actually tried carrying a stockman in recent years (the last time I pocketed one was probably 20 yrs ago). I guess I should start there...who knows - maybe I'm still young enough to learn a new trick; and old enough to actually appreciate it.

*Realistically, probably not; but I'm going to try to try, anyway*
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Ask one of those modders.
I'm seeing posts here that don't make sense to me, but then I'm not very bright.
 
@pjsjr Yes, there is - I was a member & participated in the polls... I'm extremely picky when it comes to stag & elk, and I didn't trust that I would get one that I would like.
I'm also aware of the recent BOTM, before anybody mentions that.

Again, I'm not looking to buy a new knife - especially one that is not readily available. I was hoping to have a knife I currently own modified, and looking for recommendations for craftsmen that do that sort of thing. So far, only @mrknife has come through for me.

(I've been fighting the urge to close this thread... I'm leaving it open in the hopes that another name or two will be added; but I think it's on borrowed time)
 
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One my large case stockman, the sheepfoot and spey are on a single spring. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you want, but it sounds like you want the same setup as the sheepfoot and spey blades and do not want to buy a new knife.
 
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