Nasty's Project Knife at MWKK04

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The JKM-1 is a great knife, but like any favorite, can always be "improved" for the intended use. Since I had Dan there to help me, I decided to ask him (since his grinder will do a few things mine won't) to lend a hand in getting it done.

You all probably know the JKM-1, a Nepali version of the Finnish puukkoa designed by the late James K. Mattis. It runs about 6" and 6 oz and is a standard HI product:

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Well, I was never a big fan of a "dangler" sheath...when I reach for my blade, I want to know exactly where it is and get the best possible grip the first time I grab it. Since Terry Sisco is not currently accepting new work, Dan was kind enough to help me construct a new sheath for it. Since I ride a motorcycle, I wanted it to be a high ride crossdraw...

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It should allow positive retention and reliable positioning. Thanks to Dan's skills, I think it turned out *great*.

You might have noticed in the above pic something that looks like a choil in the leather...well, you did! With my hand size and the handle of this knife, I was restricted to a three finger grip, so, again with Dan's help, we put a full size choil on it for better control and to give me a secure four-finger grip.

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Pretty cool modification, eh? What's that? what are the squiggles on the top? Why, they are the decorative friction engravings I asked Ferrous to cut in for me!

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So, what are the results of all this work (that Dan and I stayed up until 3 am to get finished)?

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The modifications turned the JKM-1 from a sort of casual, free swinging three finger utility knife into a locked position, rock solid, well gripped fighter.

Perhaps a "Nasty JKM-1" ?

Dan and Ferrous...THANK YOU for you help...I *love* it! :D
 
Nasty, tell 'em how good it cuts steak...er Quaker Steak... :D

Excellent Job Guys....that 3am, before or after the spring time change. :eek:
 
Yum...good steak knife too! I think it was before...but was too tired by then for it to have really mattered...
 
Despite our warnings, Nasty ground away with such intensity that he set his right arm on fire. All future posts from him will be signed "Lefty." :D
 

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Nice pics Nasty, that did turn out wonderfully. It gave me some ideas for customizing my incoming JKM-1.
 
You'll have to share your ideas Kurt...inquiring lefties want to know!
 
That is just a BEAUTIFUL customization! Lovely EDC HI tool. Nice work.

Sometimes things are just "right," you know?

That's just right.


Kis
We have so much
 
Just like you said, Ray - it feels like it was meant to be that way all along. ;)

Great work and thanks for posting the pics.
 
Excellent modification. I've steered away from the JKM-1 because of the handle size. That looks like the perfect solution :D
--Josh
 
those modifications, albiet fairly slight, completely change the dynamics of how the knife looks... that is pretty awesome...

my next order is gonna be for the small ones, jkm-1, kumar karda, and a bilton...


im sure that this has been asked before, but what is the model/maker of that belt grinder? (i know nothing of power tools...)
 
Mine is a Delta 1x42 bought at the local Lowe's (the same place I get my Khukri display cases, Thanks to Bruise). The cost is $99...yes, $99.

Dan's is a custom model, he'll have to give you the specs on it himself...
 
I'm always amazed at what the right tools and some skill can do to a piece of steel. Completely changed that JKM.

When I saw the JKM on the blem table I was thinking like Josh. "My fat fingers will get cut with that. Better leave it for someone else". Wow! What a change!
 
You'd have to talk to Dan (Pen)...he's the pro. It sure is nice though! One thing is for sure...since it's HI, you know that in a knife fight, if you do you part, the blade will never left you down.

Did I mention that it was shaving sharp after the Khonvention and yesterday I took it to downright *scary* sharp? I took a swing at a free falling sheet of paper and (except for the 1/8" where my swing was off target) went clean through?

Are you thinking about getting one for you or for Keiko (sp?)?
 
I couldn't sell my "special model" for $9.99.....even that guy that wandered into the garage would have scoffed at that price.

I couldn't get over how nice and clean and smooth everybody else's machines were....:grumpy:
 
ahhh....for you, Bruise....I'll give you a 5-finger-discount.....u-haul....:D
 
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