New to Me MK1

DunkEm

DunkEm

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Picked up a used Mark 1 off the exchange.

It sure is a pretty little thing.





But, I've got to admit, I'm surprised at how short the handle is. I guess I should have read the specs a bit closer.



I kind of feel like The Warrior.



It is pretty though.
 
Congrats on a great buy. It is surprisingly small, BUT deceptively useful. Give yourself some time to get to know each other. I think it'll surprise you. :)
 
The handle is smallish, but for me it was just fine. It was basically exactly the same length as my palm it's wide. I also like how palm filing it was.

But yes, great little knife. Congrats on the new steel :).
 
I think the FFG makes it a different knife entirely, which is a good thing. Call me intrigued.
 
I am going to give it a try and see how it actually functions. While I do a few safe queens, this one won't be among them. I'll either love it or get rid of it - but it sure won't be as pretty if I do get rid of it. :)
 
You don't have to beat it up to decide if you like it. I doubt you'll have trouble finding the next owner if you keeping looking pretty.
 
Nice! I love mine but it gets little use cuz its so perty...you got some hefty mitts there...it fits me great.
 
it's a great bush knife - I had one and loved it, despite the short handle right up until Ethan handed me a BK16.....
 
Yeah, you got you some meat hooks. But with smaller hands than you, I also have some knives with smaller handles so I know how you feel when you pick it up. Give it a workout and if it doesn't work for you, hit me up. I'll buy it in a heartbeat. I love 'em.

Zieg
 
Grind the pommel down a bit.

It will improve both the grip and balance of the knife.

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Did mine w/ a belt sander.




GR
 
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Garandimal said:
Grind the pommel down a bit.

It will improve both the grip and balance of the knife.

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Did mine w/ a belt sander.




GR
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Gonna have to think about that. I hate to lose the black finish, but it sure would address the size issues. ...
 
GR,

Really dig your work! Much inspiration. For what can be told from the best pics, very professionally done. Especially the re-grinded pommel. The mods give the knife a very authentic look, beautiful!

cheers!
 
pietje said:
GR,

Really dig your work! Much inspiration. For what can be told from the best pics, very professionally done. Especially the re-grinded pommel. The mods give the knife a very authentic look, beautiful!

cheers!
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Thanks.

The MkI Navy is a Great knife, but needs a little upgrade on account of the fact that the original had a smaller, lighter, aluminum pommel w/ a generous inner bevel... and KA-BAR buffs their leather handles swamp-log slick.

So...

The metal was citri-stripped and then White Vinegar etched for corrosion protection.

The Leather handle was wire-brushed until the washers grooved, and then I Sno-sealed'em over a low-flame kitchen range until it wouldn't take any more. The sheath was Sno-sealed the same way. The handle is now water-proof and very tactile.

As for the Pommel...?

It just takes One piece of high-tech equipment...

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:D

...and a little patience.

Note: Read these instructions through a few times, and do this work in your head, w/ the knife in hand, until you are sure you understand the procedure. That is really the hard part.

First, establish the bevel angle on the handle (in) side at the major (vertical) axis.

Once you get it set (I did it all free-hand from a rest) roll the knife both ways to reproduce (grind) that angle around to the minor (horizontal) axis along the inner plastic spacer. Do a little at a time and go slow (you can't put it back on ).

You will notice that the inner bevel now extends far out to the end of the pommel at the minor axis - That's OK (for now) because they will come back w/ the outer bevel grinding. When the inner bevel looks good and the lower edge follows the handle washer, move to the outside bevel.

The outer bevel grind starts out like the inner, on the major axis, except reversed. Instead of following the lower edge of the grind, like you did w/ the inner bevel along the washer, the outer bevel uses the top of the grind to re-establishment the pommel waist (equator) line, as the control. As you grind around to the minor axis, the waistline will begin to migrate back from the end of the pommel toward the center (equatorial) line.

When the waistline is straight around the pommel, centered between the Two grinds, the outside bevel is complete. Then just buff it a little w/ some emory-cloth a/o green scotch-brite pad.

Easy.





GR
 
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GR,

Thanks for the detailed description of the modification. Might even give it a try one day. Think I have the same type of CERN graded equipment you have been using ;)

A question rises my mind. Will the shorter lock pin be sufficient?
 
Garandimal said:
Thanks.

The MkI Navy is a Great knife, but needs a little upgrade on account of the fact that the original had a smaller, lighter, aluminum pommel w/ a generous inner bevel... and KA-BAR buffs their leather handles swamp-log slick.

So...

The metal was citri-stripped and then White Vinegar etched for corrosion protection.

The Leather handle was wire-brushed until the washers grooved, and then I Sno-sealed'em over a low-flame kitchen range until it wouldn't take any more. The sheath was Sno-sealed the same way. The handle is now water-proof and very tactile.

As for the Pommel...?

It just takes One piece of high-tech equipment...

sander4x24.jpg


:D

...and a little patience.

Note: Read these instructions through a few times, and do this work in your head, w/ the knife in hand, until you are sure you understand the procedure. That is really the hard part.

First, establish the bevel angle on the handle (in) side at the major (vertical) axis.

Once you get it set (I did it all free-hand from a rest) roll the knife both ways to reproduce (grind) that angle around to the minor (horizontal) axis along the inner plastic spacer. Do a little at a time and go slow (you can't put it back on ).

You will notice that the inner bevel now extends far out to the end of the pommel at the minor axis - That's OK (for now) because they will come back w/ the outer bevel grinding. When the inner bevel looks good and the lower edge follows the handle washer, move to the outside bevel.

The outer bevel grind starts out like the inner, on the major axis, except reversed. Instead of following the lower edge of the grind, like you did w/ the inner bevel along the washer, the outer bevel uses the top of the grind to re-establishment the pommel waist (equator) line, as the control. As you grind around to the minor axis, the waistline will begin to migrate back from the end of the pommel toward the center (equatorial) line.

When the waistline is straight around the pommel, centered between the Two grinds, the outside bevel is complete. Then just buff it a little w/ some emory-cloth a/o green scotch-brite pad.

Easy.





GR
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Thanks for sharing. I am saving for a new belt sander at the local home depot. Looks nice. I have an old craftsman one that I picked up at an estate sale. If I had the right equipment readily available, there is no limit to what I could make. Wish I had a drill press and band saw. :D Good stuff.
Dunk 'em, nice pick up. I have a Kraton Mark1 that I am so happy I bought. They are great knives.
 
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