SAR 4 tongue removal!

[DavidZ]

Update - See post of new Modification below!! Post #37


I do not know what got into me, but after weeks of using, and looking at my SAR4, I just had to grind off the back of the handle to get rid of the "tongue". It kept talking to me! I just started, and came in to get the camera, and take a few work shots. I will keep you informed as I go. I wish I would have thought of taking a before shot.

 

[Chuddy Bear]

UH OH!!!!!!! I can smell the grinder burning up from here!!!

 

[DavidZ]

Chuddy Bear - I bet you can! Do not be upset, but I am holding the blade in that wonderful sheath you made for me. I am going slow, and careful, to not hurt the sheath! I just came in for a beer break. I will have one for you too!!

 

[Chuddy Bear]

This could get bad....beer a Busse and a grinder

 

[idahoskunk]

good luck!


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[Lycosa]

let's go---pix!

 

[kdstrick]

If you don't have pictures it never happened!

 

[Lycosa]

The infi hasn't turned a blueish/black color...has it??

 

[DavidZ]

OK - I had to stop for the evening - It got dark outside, and a friend stopped over on his Harley because he smelled beer - I think anyway. I did not get to finish, but hopefully tomorrow! Here is where I am at, with some random pics of work as it progressed:

I did notice that when grinding, almost no sparks came off of the knife. Must be very little carbon I guess. I took it slow, and will round things out later. More pics will follow when the job is done!

 

[cmdr249]

Interesting mod.

 

[I'mGatMan!]

Now THAT is a great pic! :thumbup:

 

[ikkyo]

David, please post an in hand -pic when you are ready...
I'm thinking about the same mod. I think it would improve the balance of the blade.

 

[Lycosa]

Jah---part two please.

 

[knife hunter]

Now THAT is a great pic! :thumbup:

you beat me to it. THats a great pic:thumbup:

 

[DavidZ]

Part Two - A continuation and conclusion! I finished her up, and I am very pleased. Better balance for my taste, even better aesthetics. :thumbup: It is admiring and miller time. I even think it looks sweeter in the awesome Chuddy Bear Leather that acted as my handle during the operation. :thumbup: Here are some finished pics:

Let me know what you think.

 

[dduangrat]

I like it!

Although from looking at your dog, you should have left that lil' claw in there as a bottle opener

 

[ARMYOf1]

Damn. Looks good. Looked like a waki end there for awhile....

 

[giant1]

I like it, really fits in with the style of the knife.

 

[ikkyo]

I like it, too.
now just convert that talon hole- guard thingie and that ridiculous choil into a useful choil, and you're there....:foot:

 

[sleevefullofaces]

That looks INFInitely better than I thought it would.
Nice work!