How to add finger choil to BK9?

[heavyfoldersarebest]

Hey guys, how can I add a choil to my BK9 by hand? I don't want to buy a Dremel JUST for this and I have nowhere to do it.

How long would it take with a file?

 

[GeoBruin]

It will take a LONG time with a file. I recently spent waaaay too long adding jimping to a 9 (after I cut off the thumb ramp) with a file. It was a small round file and I thought it would go quick but the 1095 is hard stuff and it did NOT go quick. So, how did I cut off the thumb ramp you ask (and transform it into a clip point Bowie)? I used a Dremel. It works so well I can't even describe. And although you may be purchasing it for the knife project, you will definitely use it for other things.

 

[richard j]

if you are in no hurry to get it done and can wait till i get caught up with other projects, i can cut it for you. all i want are some 1/2" sanding rolls for a dremel. just pay to get the knife to me and back. i hope i can get caught up before i go back in the hospital in august.