Pics of customized production knives

[BellaBlades]

 

[deltablade]

great work on your knives. I have a pilots knife which could uyse a new handle, yet I think getting the pommel nut off may be impossible. Any suggestions?

A hobby of mine: turning old M7 & M5 bayonets, jet pilots knives and USMC fighting utilities into something a little more interesting. I mostly sell them on ebay or at local knife and gun shows. Note the colored spacers on one of the 1917 Knuck Knives: the colors of the VietNam service medal.

 

[deltablade]

Schrade 498 modified into a semi-skinner

Karwan mods to a Camillus



6" Old Hickory butcher knife


Western W49 with radically reshaped blade as suggested by Bagwell in his Bowie book, with osage handle scales

 

[Nute]

Case Sodbuster with 1/8 inch lanyard hole. I like Case, but needed the lanyard hole because I work in construction and often have dirty hands. I drilled it and fitted the brass lanyard hole so I don't have to stick my hands in my pockets. A 12 inch piece of raw hide works great.

 

[deltablade]

what is that knife?

Before

After

 

[bower23]

Spyderco Southard Shrunk to 2.75" Blade

 

[bower23]

Boker Kwaiken Customized

 

[TheModernNeanderthal]

Spyderco Southard Shrunk to 2.75" Blade

Very nice

 

[bpeezer]

Spyderco Southard Shrunk to 2.75" Blade

That is by far the most attractive mod I've ever seen. Amazing work!

 

[james terrio]

Cleaned-up Catt225Q with a new sheath...

One of my earliest projects, from way back in high school...

Carbon fiber scales and a custom sheath for a BRKT Bravo-1, necker and firesteel...

G10 handle and stainless guard for a CS Master Hunter...

Canvas micarta scales on an HI kukri...

 

[Elite_KG]

One more traditional lockback I did a while back and the latest completion of a more modern locking system.

Lionsteel Opera - Boxed Elder Burl Scales from scrap slabs.





My take on the griptilian scales with a contstruction requiring less milling for the metal liners.
I had envisioned an Army Ranger style for the M4 Ritter.
Just finished this one up today. Came out pretty good.

 

[Keyman]

As simple as these may seem, there is more to them than meets the eye.
When working on a Griptilian; I really like to cater to the jimping.
I love the rounded edges.
It makes your grip super comfy.
But, I am delighted when I get it to where the jimping shows up like a row of teeth in a smile.
That is sweetness.

 

[BriantheBlade]

Ok I need details on how this was done!! I had asked about this when I first got my soddy about 2 years ago and people seemed to think it couldnt be done because of lack of space but I thought it looked possible and you have proven it! Any info on bit sizes and what size tubing would be great!

Brian

 

[Keyman]

This stuff is very grippy, like most micarta.
It starts out a light brown.
But, will darken with age and use to a dark reddish brown.
This is one of my favorite materials.
The last pic is a set of these scales after years of use.

 

[leozinho]

what is that knife?

Since 1345 may not see your question, I'll answer. It's a Crusader Forge knife. TCFM 02, I think.

 

[Charlie Mike]

My new right pocket EDC, a waved (assist removed), ZT0300 with the flipper ground off and a torch colored Ti locking slab. Blade is bead blasted too.

Done!

 

[Keyman]

 

[bpeezer]

^^^Keyman, do you turn your own standoffs? Those are very attractive.

 

[petersu33]

My working blade, contoured as thin as possible

 

[Keyman]

^^^Keyman, do you turn your own standoffs? Those are very attractive.

Nope.
Those are .190" from knifekits shortened to .165".
They are my favorites too.