Modified Production Knives (traditional only)

[PoleMonkey13]

I need one, or both, of these recovered.

 

[bigfish64]

I need one, or both, of these recovered.


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I think the one on the left looks great.

 

[christusvictor]

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There's a knife I'd enter the scramble to get! Those are beautiful.

 

[penguin9]

This knife started out a small bag of parts I obtained. I don't know anything about the history, but it is a Queen Sodbuster that was apparently never finished. I got 2 liners, a spring,
and an unsharpened blade. The blade has grind marks on the back spine that look like an attempt at a swedge gone wrong. I made covers from some Black Walnut, and used some brass rod to make the birds-eye pivot. When I assembled it, I must have peened the pivot too much and the action is all off. It opens with an ok snap, but has to be pushed closed. I'm still learning. At some point I'll take it apart and fix the blade action, then I'll sharpen it. For now I have a knife doesn't work right, will only cut butter, but looks pretty good.

Mark

 

[jsdistin]

If it opens ok and with snap you may have closed the blade well a little bit. It may work in ok with some use or you may want to wedge some metal in there to widen it a little. I usually try to put an extra spring or piece of metal in the blade well while piening to keep it from closing up.

 

[glennbad]

Here is my first attempt at a re-cover. I got this barlow that had broken plastic scales and the blade had some big dings in it. I did not have any steel pins to match the bolster so i kept that intact. There are scratches on the backspring and liners but i didnt want to get into the bolsters patina so i left the scratches to blend with time. All in all i think it was a success. A full dis-assembly would have been better and next time i will. Any input or critique is welcome. Thanks guys! Heres the pics. View attachment 1741810View attachment 1741809View attachment 1741808

I see nothing wrong with it at all. It looks good, and it works. And now it will make a good carry! Nice job!

 

[penguin9]

If it opens ok and with snap you may have closed the blade well a little bit. It may work in ok with some use or you may want to wedge some metal in there to widen it a little. I usually try to put an extra spring or piece of metal in the blade well while piening to keep it from closing up.

That worked! Not perfect, but way better than it was. I think it may work in even better with time. I put a nice edge on it and it's good to go.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Here's some finished shots of the lanyard mod I did on my Opinel No.10. Heavy gauge copper wire inlet into the handle, filed flush and to the profile of the original bevels. Epoxied in place,so far holding great

 

[JTB_5]

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Here's some finished shots of the lanyard mod I did on my Opinel No.10. Heavy gauge copper wire inlet into the handle, filed flush and to the profile of the original bevels. Epoxied in place,so far holding great

Torchy! Like a well toasted marshmallow. The lanyard is brilliant.

 

[jsdistin]

 

[glennbad]

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Beautiful!

 

[jsdistin]

I recently picked up an older GEC fixed blade off the big auction site. At some point in its life so far the bolster and end cap were very nicely engraved. I'm curious if anyone recognizes this work? The last pic shows what I think is the maker mark on the edge, but I have no idea how to identify it.

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Thanks glennbad
Did anyone answer this question about the engraver. I think I’ve seen this mark before and probably in this thread somewhere.

 

[beezwax]

Did anyone answer this question about the engraver. I think I’ve seen this mark before and probably in this thread somewhere.

No I would still love to know! If someone recognizes please share, thank you I've skimmed this thread but at 150+ pages I could have easily missed.

 

[hornetguy]

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Here's some finished shots of the lanyard mod I did on my Opinel No.10. Heavy gauge copper wire inlet into the handle, filed flush and to the profile of the original bevels. Epoxied in place,so far holding great

That's why I like this forum.... I learn so much from other inquisitive and creative minds..... I really like this mod... opens up a realm of possibilities, and is something I wouldn't have thought of....

 

[jsdistin]

No I would still love to know! If someone recognizes please share, thank you I've skimmed this thread but at 150+ pages I could have easily missed.

I went back through and unfortunately it was not the one I thought it was.

 

[beezwax]

I went back through and unfortunately it was not the one I thought it was.

Appreciate you checking, thank you. I haven't been able to ID the maker mark but I figured this thread would be a good place to ask, maybe someone will recognize it

 

[Terdl76]

Acrylic, gone!
Lifter, gone!
Blade etch, gone!

Took a little meat off the bolsters before assembling, so it’s thin and ver pocket friendly.

 

[glennbad]

Acrylic, gone!
Lifter, gone!
Blade etch, gone!

Took a little meat off the bolsters before assembling, so it’s thin and ver pocket friendly.

Very classy now!

 

[jsdistin]

 

[PoleMonkey13]

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Looks good!