Knife customization...who 'ya gonna' call?

[Savman]

Definitely not "Ghost busters"! But, let's just say you have this idea for customizing one of your knives and you would like to have a knife maker/advanced hobbyist handle your customization needs instead of doing it yourself. Who would do the work? In my case, I'm an intermediate Dremel artist unwilling to ruin anything I like very much, like this particular Spyderco 3/4 size stainless Jess Horn. I would like to have some thumb grooves put on the "hump" above the opening hole and some index finger grooves in the stainless handle just before the blade. I would also like some deburring done to the inside edges of the handle and the entire knife buffed & finished nicely. It has to look like it came from the factory that way, as I like good work only. Who would do that for me?

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[This message has been edited by Savman (edited 26 July 1999).]

 

[Frank]

Check out this link: http://www.knifeoutlet.com/recupero.htm



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Frank
jqsurf@worldnet.att.net

 

[Kodiak PA]

For Benchmade modifications I had Drew Gleason (Corduroy) modify my Stryker and he did quite a good job. I will be posting pics when I get them developed.

He did file work, jeweling, put a carbon fiber handle on it, adding screws and brass spacers and customized my pocket clip complete with my initials in gold. Quite a nice looking knife.

Got a BM you want modified check out what Drew can do for you.

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~Greg~

 

[Gollnick]

Frank Recupero has just finished a project for me. I have not seen the product yet as it gets shipped today, but I will say that Frank has been a pleasure to work with and very fast. This thread will still be active when the box arrives later this week and I'll let you know.

Chuck

 

[Savman]

Thanks for the info Frank & Greg! Gollnick, I would be interested to know how your knife looks when you receive it. Anyone else have ideas or sources?

 

[Marion David Poff]

Kevin Gentile

He is under Knifehead at www.ghca.org

And mentioned in my review.

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[Tom Carey]

I am with Kodiak. Drew Gleason is the first person that comes to mind. He is working on a Brend for me at present.

Regards,

Tom Carey

 

[AJ]

Excellent question. Maybe we can post the results in the links section so that others can contact these maestros when they have the need?

 

[Corduroy]

Funny, Frank Recupero is the person I think of when somebody mentions modifying Spydies... but if he's not interested, I could do this no problem. I have mostly worked with Benchmades for their easy disassembly, but what you've proposed doesn't need any of that.

Thanks for mentioning me, fellas

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-Drew Gleason
Little Bear Knives

 

[Savman]

So, Frank's who you think of? That's funny. I'll email you, Drew.

Thanks,
Chad

 

[nifrand]

Check out these pics of a couple of Axis locks that Frank Recupero did for a buddy and I"s.Neat. He also did a black blade Sentinel for me that is knock down georgious.
http/www.cgcweb.com/chuckpic.htm

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have a"knife"day

 

[Jumbi]

nifrand:
I tried navigating in the BACKA web site you mention and I can't find the modified axis. Searched on "recupero" and still no joy. Can you help?

 

[Savman]

Nifrand,
Those two BM axis locks that Frank did for you are outstanding! Do you use them at all? I probably wouldn't!

Thanks,
Chad

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savsport@aeroinc.net

AKTI Member #A000094

Honey, I swear that's the last knife I'm going to buy...

 

[nifrand]

Jumbi; go to the pictures section it is the 5th o6th picture down.enjoy
Chad; I was going to carry it but now it is too nice.Sits in a safe place.Thats a shame.
Might make it a "Dress Only" knife.

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have a"knife"day

 

[UglyJim]

I noticed that several folks on the forums seem to have had production knives customized by Frank Recupero. I’ve been a fan of his work for a while and I recently sent him an AFCK for modification. I was wondering if any of the forumites that have dealt with him could give me an idea of how long it usually takes him to complete a project. I know that Chuck mentioned that he was fast; I’m just curious as to how long it will be before I can expect to receive my knife. Please be aware that I’m not complaining about Frank’s turnaround time; I just shipped him the knife and he probably hasn’t even had a chance to start on it. I guess I’m letting my anticipation get the better of me…

Jim

 

[Big1]

I always do my own work, then I'm not disappointed.