off my BK2 and cut out the center of the handle to lighten the load. Then some jimping and then a stripping. My goal was to make it more head heavy for chopping.
Let the cutting begin. Dremel chop saw blades in my drill.
This represents about 45 minutes of grinding.
Here is the center.
Before I start with the files.
Some of my files. Used all on the center.
Time to make a spacer so I can still torque down on the
center hardware to make the handle secure. This a Nylon.
Shaved/filed it down to 1/4". Drilled the hole larger.
Wow. 3+ hours later and I've taken a whopping .6 ounces off
the knife. Not good enough.
Time to cut the Butt off. Since I have compromised the strength
of the knife by removing a large chunk of handle, I certainly will not be
pounding on the butt like Ethan did on his burn barrel. So, may as well
make it go away.
Home made grinder with 72" belt. I took my time and did not heat up
the steel very much. Also, it is only 9 degrees in the garage. That helps keep things cool.
Know when to say "when". You can always take more off, but can't ever
add it back. Time to hit it with some files.
Again, another hour of filing and then some sanding and I have a nice
satin finished butt that follows the contours of the Grivory.
Time for some jimping. I do this with the black coating on so the file has
something to bite into and get going straight to guide it into the steel. Plus, if you do slip, and are going slowly, the coating will take the hit, not the steel.
Seeing as I now have a bunch of exposed steel. I may as well strip the whole
thing. First, lay down a layer of citristrip gel.
Lay the knife in it and lay more on top of the knife.
Three hours later. Gently scrape off the coating. This one did not bubble up
like the last one. But, then again, it had 9 less hours so soak.
Just about done.
Lovin' that "Stone Washed" finish.
After a nice rubbing with the Scotch Bright cloth. The handles go back on.
I must admit, that is an exact match. OCD will do that to you.
Ahhh.
Jimping.
Darn near knocked an ounce off the knife. Now it does have a blade heavy feel and acts like it wants to chop a little more. So I guess mission is accomplished.
Thank you Ethan for such a fun knife design to play with and for condoning the experimentation with your knives.
Let the cutting begin. Dremel chop saw blades in my drill.
This represents about 45 minutes of grinding.
Here is the center.
Before I start with the files.
Some of my files. Used all on the center.
Time to make a spacer so I can still torque down on the
center hardware to make the handle secure. This a Nylon.
Shaved/filed it down to 1/4". Drilled the hole larger.
Wow. 3+ hours later and I've taken a whopping .6 ounces off
the knife. Not good enough.
Time to cut the Butt off. Since I have compromised the strength
of the knife by removing a large chunk of handle, I certainly will not be
pounding on the butt like Ethan did on his burn barrel. So, may as well
make it go away.
Home made grinder with 72" belt. I took my time and did not heat up
the steel very much. Also, it is only 9 degrees in the garage. That helps keep things cool.
Know when to say "when". You can always take more off, but can't ever
add it back. Time to hit it with some files.
Again, another hour of filing and then some sanding and I have a nice
satin finished butt that follows the contours of the Grivory.
Time for some jimping. I do this with the black coating on so the file has
something to bite into and get going straight to guide it into the steel. Plus, if you do slip, and are going slowly, the coating will take the hit, not the steel.
Seeing as I now have a bunch of exposed steel. I may as well strip the whole
thing. First, lay down a layer of citristrip gel.
Lay the knife in it and lay more on top of the knife.
Three hours later. Gently scrape off the coating. This one did not bubble up
like the last one. But, then again, it had 9 less hours so soak.
Just about done.
Lovin' that "Stone Washed" finish.
After a nice rubbing with the Scotch Bright cloth. The handles go back on.
I must admit, that is an exact match. OCD will do that to you.
Ahhh.
Jimping.
Darn near knocked an ounce off the knife. Now it does have a blade heavy feel and acts like it wants to chop a little more. So I guess mission is accomplished.
Thank you Ethan for such a fun knife design to play with and for condoning the experimentation with your knives.
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would make an interesting chopper...
