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So - I modified my Hiking and Camping Forum knife by BRKT.

Diomedes Industries

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Yup - me and the Dremel have been re-working a few knives lately. I have become pretty brave - but I want these knives to be mine in a way that factory knives, even small batch knives like mine can't be.

So I had this:

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And after about 10 minutes of dremel - and an hour of hand sanding ( ;) ) I had this.

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The previous configuration was perfect for a forehand configuration and the reverse configuration - but not much else. You could not cheat your thumb up onto the ricasso for the back hand, chest lever and reinforced grips.

So, I eased the front and had it ramp gradually toward the blade. Then I thinned the pinky area to fit my hands a bit better. The finish is dulled a little, but this is by design. I found on my buffing wheel I could get it to factory finish, but I wanted it a but grippier. It is plenty shiny to me.

I also used my new japanese water stones to get the blade properly profiled into a full convex and then put a super sharp edge on it.

I am VERY happy with this one.


Comments welcome.

TF
 
That was quite a dramatic modification TF. I take it you like it much better now? I think when you take things into your own hands like that they certainly reaffirm ownership :D Good job!
 
I don't think it was that much material really. It looks like a lot - but it didn't take that long and I certainly was not hogging on it.

Thanks,

TF
 
That is true Tony!

Actually I had the woodlore in mind as I went. I didn't let design worry me - just what felt right.


TF
 
Nice job. Dremel..... I performed a similar mod on my Bark River Bumblebee.... with sandpaper... Doh!
 
Nice mod Tal. With a leather sheath I prefer the handles of my knives thinned there as well. The only advantage I see for the forward flare of the handle scales if when combined with a kydex sheath where they help with the retention of the knife. Being a leather sheath maker I think you've made the knife much more yours now.
 
Is does not hold as well in the sheath I had made for it. It is fine - but I can see why Ray Mears uses a much deeper pocket sheath for his.

With a knife like Walt's you have a curve to hold it in the sheath with - Same with Fiddleback - but this knife has to simply be press fit. Make it a lot tighter than I normally would.

TF
 
Talfuchre said:
Is does not hold as well in the sheath I had made for it. It is fine - but I can see why Ray Mears uses a much deeper pocket sheath for his.

With a knife like Walt's you have a curve to hold it in the sheath with - Same with Fiddleback - but this knife has to simply be press fit. Make it a lot tighter than I normally would.

TF
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Sounds like another sheath project will be in the works soon :)
 
I need to finish up a BUNCH for some others. I am about 15 behind. :o

Luckily - only 7 have been paid for - but I am much more behind than I like to be.

TF
 
I've been very impressed with your mods TF :thumbup: I'm wondering if you'll be on to knife-making soon...:)
 
My best bud owns a SWEET KMG with full modifications that I have access at any time.

I am going to handle a few knives first (Scandi blades) and then you will likely see a few knives made by me.

TF
 
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