hello! I just bought this knife recently, a Kershaw Outcast, as a last minute "I-need-a-knife-for-camping" piece, and love it and hate it. I found the handle too slim, so i wrapped it with paracord, and hated the belt clip so i removed it. Anyone else have any suggestions for modding this knife or sheath at all? All suggestions welcomed and appretiated!, thanks
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kershaw outcast modifications ? suggestions please!
- Thread starter mtgsniper
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Convexing the edge is probably the best mod you can do with the Outcast. I like it very much but D2 isn't the toughest, most shock resistant steel for a very large fixed blade that could see chopping duties causing high stresses & shocks due to the mass of the knife. The convex geometry should help cut down on some chipping and possibly help improve on some kinds of cutting, slicing & chopping.
I'd send it to a knife maker who is experienced with the outcast and the job you're asking for. D2 is very wear resistant and it'll take a very long time to hand convex it. Likewise it's wear resistant enough to cause power tools like a belt sander to build up quite a bit of heat and the better service providers will take steps to insure no damaging heat is achieved.
The outcast can be a real beast. It's a great big chunk of D2. Mine came sharp enough out of the box to bite me more than once.
Joe
I'd send it to a knife maker who is experienced with the outcast and the job you're asking for. D2 is very wear resistant and it'll take a very long time to hand convex it. Likewise it's wear resistant enough to cause power tools like a belt sander to build up quite a bit of heat and the better service providers will take steps to insure no damaging heat is achieved.
The outcast can be a real beast. It's a great big chunk of D2. Mine came sharp enough out of the box to bite me more than once.
Joe
lol, mine bit me too! got 3 stitches across the thumb 
(DOWN BOY!!) I agree on the convex edging and apparently there is a guy in california that refinishes and mods the likes of busse's, so I will give that a definite consideration. How do I post pictures? I would love to post pics of the handle, but I'm a FNG and haven't figured out how to post them yet :$
(DOWN BOY!!) I agree on the convex edging and apparently there is a guy in california that refinishes and mods the likes of busse's, so I will give that a definite consideration. How do I post pictures? I would love to post pics of the handle, but I'm a FNG and haven't figured out how to post them yet :$