GITD Kershaw Thermite

[Doc182]

So, I decided to fill the grooves in the scales of a couple Thermites with glow in the dark epoxy resin. It's kinda cheesy I suppose, but I did it anyway. They both still need a little more polishing, but they're basically finished. Let me know what you think...good or bad.

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

Looks way better than the grooves. Very nice work. You probably should have left at least the tip up screw holes and lanyard hole alone though.

 

[Doc182]

Looks way better than the grooves. Very nice work. You probably should have left at least the tip up screw holes and lanyard hole alone though.

Thank you. I only carry right side, tip up.. So I didn't need these holes, although it would be very easy to drill them out if I needed them. I generally don't use lanyards on my knives... Again, it's easy to open it back up. Thank you for the input, I appreciate it.

 

[SURVIVAL&WEAPONS]

Looks good, im very interested in your process for doing this, do you have a video on youtube or something to show how you did it?

Whats on my list next:
Kershaw thermite
GITD epoxy

 

[Splitt65]

Very cool.

 

[bleedingfinger]

That's cold as ice!... I have been considering a thermite. I know it's an affordable knife . I wanted to know if it's a real flipper experience? I was looking at some of the more expensive hinderer zt's but I can't afford those right now, does it flip pretty good?

 

[Tar18]

Now that is a great idea. I love the look and I suppose you could use a lot of different colors.
Great idea.
Tar

 

[Doc182]

Looks good, im very interested in your process for doing this, do you have a video on youtube or something to show how you did it?

Whats on my list next:
Kershaw thermite
GITD epoxy

I didn't do a video or anything, but it's really not difficult....I got some clear ICE resin epoxy (2-part stuff that you mix together) and some GITD powder (you can get many different colors). I used a little plastic cup, mixed equal parts of the epoxy (stirring slowly so I didn't add bubbles), then added about a teaspoon of the GITD powder and continued mixing for a couple minutes. I used masking tape around the edges of the scales to make a wall that held in the epoxy, then used a Popsicle stick to drip the epoxy where I wanted it. A hair dryer will help remove any bubbles as well as move the epoxy around a bit. Then once it's set (about 24 hours) I used sand paper, 150 grit, 220 grit, 400 grit, 1000 grit, 2000 grit, then polishing with micro mesh up to 12, 000 grit. I finished with a EEE abrasive wax.
Good luck! Let me know how yours turns out.

 

[Doc182]

That's cold as ice!... I have been considering a thermite. I know it's an affordable knife . I wanted to know if it's a real flipper experience? I was looking at some of the more expensive hinderer zt's but I can't afford those right now, does it flip pretty good?

I think the Thermite is a great flipper. I love the spanto style blade and the size is perfect for my big hands. It's just a little bigger than the Cryo II, which is also a good knife. Some people like to "de-assist", which you can do easily on the thermite while you're doing the GITD mod

 

[Doc182]

Very cool.

Thank you!

 

[Doc182]

Now that is a great idea. I love the look and I suppose you could use a lot of different colors.
Great idea.
Tar

Thanks..... Yes, lots of different colors... However green tends to be the brightest

 

[Hale Storm]

The product you're looking for is called Strontium Aluminate. There are many glow in the dark powders. Straight SA powder is the brightest and holds the charge longer than cheaper versions that have fillers added. Some colors are brighter than others with green being the brightest and holding a charge the longest. The consistency of high quality SA powder is similar to powdered sugar. Mix well.

The epoxy/SA mix can be used anywhere you use epoxy. I made some custom G10 scales for my Survive GSO 10 with it. I laminated a Brown G10 to a Tan G10 and used the SA/Epoxy in between the layers. Once finished, when charged in the sunlight, it has a very thin line of glow in the dark in between the slabs. Very cool and not overly bright, but adds just enough to find that knife in the dark if needed. Hope this helps. The pic doesn't show it glowing but you ge tthe idea.

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[Doc182]

The product you're looking for is called Strontium Aluminate. There are many glow in the dark powders. Straight SA powder is the brightest and holds the charge longer than cheaper versions that have fillers added. Some colors are brighter than others with green being the brightest and holding a charge the longest. The consistency of high quality SA powder is similar to powdered sugar. Mix well.

The epoxy/SA mix can be used anywhere you use epoxy. I made some custom G10 scales for my Survive GSO 10 with it. I laminated a Brown G10 to a Tan G10 and used the SA/Epoxy in between the layers. Once finished, when charged in the sunlight, it has a very thin line of glow in the dark in between the slabs. Very cool and not overly bright, but adds just enough to find that knife in the dark if needed. Hope this helps. The pic doesn't show it glowing but you ge tthe idea.

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Very cool! Thank you for clarifying that it was SA... I should have been more specific