DCBA3 modified

Solstice · Apr 10, 2006

Well it's all done....yeah another one!

...and to answer someone's previous question, yeah I had a lot of fun with this one!

Before solstice:

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After solstice:

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Butt grind!

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All oiled up and no where to go....?

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Thanks for looking guys....have a good one! It's been real...

rbmcmjr · Apr 10, 2006

What did you use to execute the butt grind?

Schuey2002 · Apr 10, 2006

It looks good!

(Why, may I ask, did you cut its butt off?)

Cutshaw · Apr 10, 2006

You know, Solstice? You will be the reason I end up having to explain to my wife why I need to buy a bead blaster for the garage...

Nice work!

Schuey2002 · Apr 10, 2006

Paddling_man said:
You know, Solstice? You will be the reason I end up having to explain to my wife why I need to buy a bead blaster for the garage...

Nice work!

My neighbor across the street has a brand spankin' new one that he has never used.. He said that I could use it anytime that I like. I might just have to take him up on that offer some day.

Solstice · Apr 10, 2006

rbmcmjr said:
What did you use to execute the butt grind?

Hacksaw and 3 different types of files.

Schuey2002 said:
(Why, may I ask, did you cut its butt off?)

Because I can....

Seriously though I wanted to see what doing one would involve and I wanted to shorten the length of it. The PD has pretty much the same handle as the BA3 and that's what convince go ahead and try it.

samek · Apr 10, 2006

I did the same with my BA3 two years ago and I like it.

Jerry Busse · Apr 10, 2006

Solstice,

You're hired!!!!

I know that it's one heck of a commute. . . .but at a $1.14 an hour. . . it should be worth it!!!!! :thumbup:

Jerry

MikeH · Apr 10, 2006

Jerry Busse said:
Solstice,

You're hired!!!!

I know that it's one heck of a commute. . . .but at a $1.14 an hour. . . it should be worth it!!!!! :thumbup:

Jerry

Does he have to bring his own hacksaw and files, or will they be provided?

stabber · Apr 10, 2006

What do you want? Egg in your beer

xaman · Apr 10, 2006

Man - great job! Looks REALLY nice.

SNAFU · Apr 10, 2006

Jerry Busse said:
Solstice,

You're hired!!!!

I know that it's one heck of a commute. . . .but at a $1.14 an hour. . . it should be worth it!!!!! :thumbup:

Jerry

Brian, congrats on getting the job!!! Sure the pay may suck, the commute sucks even more, but this means that you will have access to the hallowed halls of INFI and go to places most of us can only dare to dream of. :thumbup:

Additionally, more than likely a very good discount can be had.

Nice work on the BA.

roppda · Apr 10, 2006

Wow, that really does change the look of the knife. I'm a big fan of the original design, but I like the "no-butt" look alot too. You really do good work. Let me know when you open up Solstice's No Butt BB House of Modified Infi so I can get in line.

Dan

Solstice · Apr 10, 2006

Jerry Busse said:
Solstice,

You're hired!!!!

I know that it's one heck of a commute. . . .but at a $1.14 an hour. . . it should be worth it!!!!! :thumbup:

Jerry

To be able to walk around in your shop Jerry... hell bro I'd work for free!

Thank you for all the compliments guys...what a great crew! :thumbup:

digdeep · Apr 10, 2006

How did you get the scales off

in order to satin finish the entire blade?
I've been thinking about satin finishing some of my knives but am wondering if you need a special tool to get the busse scales off.

voracious · Apr 10, 2006

digdeep said:
How did you get the scales off in order to satin finish the entire blade?
I've been thinking about satin finishing some of my knives but am wondering if you need a special tool to get the busse scales off.

heck, no need. beads bounce off micarta!
plus, the added corrosion resistance under the scales can't be a bad thing.( even though INFI doesn't corrode MWAHAHAHA!!
just guessin.

btw, great job!!!

Rat Finkenstein · Apr 10, 2006

I think it's beautiful:thumbup:

digdeep · Apr 10, 2006

voracious said:
heck, no need. beads bounce off micarta!
plus, the added corrosion resistance under the scales can't be a bad thing.( even though INFI doesn't corrode MWAHAHAHA!!
just guessin.

Thanks for the info - I have access to a bead blaster at work - I'll give it a try.

wetdog1911 · Apr 11, 2006

NICE JOB !!!!

I'm a big fan of butt grinds, especially on the smaller blades. Had/have several and really like what it does to the overall feel and balance.

Like from NO size on down.

Rob

Dr. Thor · Apr 11, 2006

Very nice job! Looks way good.