Modifying Finger Holes - Tips?

stonproject · Jan 15, 2015

Lately ive only been carrying a folding knife as a backup defense tool to my Smith and Wesson 9mm. The only knives I feel comfortable using for this role are knives with the wave feature.

Ive seen a lot of people cut finger holes, or "spyder holes" in such a way that its a makeshift wave that works the same.

How do I go about this? Im totally clueless. Can I use a dremel? If so how powerful does it need to be, what attatchments are needed for it? Is this fairly easy to do or is it gonna be a PITA?

Lastly, will different blade steels make it more or less difficult to cut up the holes?

I am aware this will void most warranties, just looking for advice to do this correctly. I will only be doing this for my own personal collection so no worries about patent breaching or whatever.

Thanks!

stonproject · Jan 15, 2015

Trying to take my first stab it this tonight (hehe) so even anyones speculation is welcomed. Also if its in the wrong section please let me know!

EChoil · Jan 15, 2015

This bunch speculates afterwards.

Phydeaux · Jan 16, 2015

This might get better response if moved to Maintenance Tinkering and Embellishment.

BF member CharlieMike has done some amazing wave modifications. Hope he chimes in.

Ric

RevDevil · Jan 16, 2015

Phydeaux said:
This might get better response if moved to Maintenance Tinkering and Embellishment.

BF member CharlieMike has done some amazing wave modifications. Hope he chimes in.

Ric

Yep, that is exactly where these threads go. Buckle up.

stonproject · Jan 16, 2015

will it be as simple as...

Buy an affordable dremel.
Buy cut off wheel.
Buy polishing wheel?
Use cutting wheel to chop off unwanted steel....
.... then profit?

n7titan · Jan 16, 2015

It looks pretty straightforward...

Note how some knives have very minimal material cut-out. You don't need a huge amount of free space in front of the hook, just enough to catch your pocket coming out.
Grind out bits at a time and test it often. You can take it off, but you can't put it back on.

Bill DeShivs · Jan 16, 2015

Doing this-especially on the knives with holes in the blade, seriously affects the integrity of the blade. Some leave so little material that the blade will snap (or bend) very easily.