Convert a TwistMaster®?

[Naphtali]

I own several Cold Steel TwistMaster® medium clip point folding knives that I consider a kind've Opinel twist-to-lock folder. On and off I think about how there are a few knife makers who remove an Opinel's blade and replace it.

Can anyone recommend an American maker/repairer who does this work whom you believe would convert one of my TwistMasters? I anticipate such a conversion might destroy some of them - such as by breaking the lock ring during its removal or reinsertion. I can live with ruining some to complete the job.

Other than using superior steel, I would want the knife's blade profile to be identical with the medium clip point affixed now.

I understand that most who read this thread will believe that I am "tilting at windmills" by trying to improve such a weak folding knife design. Nevertheless, if someone can do the job and I can afford it, I want the TwistMaster conversion.

 

[WValtakis]

I'm confused, are you trying to get a new blade put in a Twistmaster handle?

Personally, I'm really impressed with the Carbon V...I reground this one to a zero edge and it's an amazing kitchen slicer

~Chip

 

[Naphtali]

Chip, yes I do want the blade replaced in TwistMaster's handle-pivot pin-lock ring assembly. I have downloaded web pages showing how a couple of European makers [one of whom, I think I remember as being an amateur] completed the procedure on Opinel folding knives. And I want the blade that replaces to have the same configuration as its OEM blade.

I'm confused, are you trying to get a new blade put in a Twistmaster handle?

~Chip

 

[screened porch]

I wasn't aware of the twistmaster. Lucky for me, I like the blade it's got.