The “Can’t leave anything alone” Thread

Small project on the K390 stretch for fun. Did a fade dye job using Rit Sapphire Blue. Forced a patina using apple cider vinegar, then overlaid a design using mustard. Finally I flamed the hardware. I didn't feel like getting the power source and bath all prepared for just one small Ti bead, so I tried my first time at flaming titanium as well (just using my gas stove, btw, not a torch). It didn't turn out exactly how I envisioned but ended up matching well and I'm pleased with it.

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After trying out the deep-carry clip: it is an unqualified success! I was concerned about stuffing a relatively long knife deeper into my picket. It actually carries easier because when I sit: the top of the knife isn't getting stuck into the side of me anymore.
 
Little project on my Striderford .75 AR. Adding a detent ramp and removing the dlc/pvd where the washers ride on. Looking great actually and filing on s90v isn’t that bad too. Hope Greg Medford wont be disappointed 🤣


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Here’s what i used for the detent ramp

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And for removing the dlc/pvd, i used a scotchbrite wheel on a dremel

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Been Contemplating glass beading my large Inkosi... like its simple and easy. But do I want to have them possibly revoking my knife if i ever needed a to send it back.
 
As long as I don't ever need a blade replacement they'll sell me washers out right, which is all I should ever need.
 
badmatt said:
Thanks for the info, I should be okay on that front. I have 3 cabinets with different media's Id likely use 180 grit glass bead if I do it.
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Just keep in mind that whatever you do on it, it will probably void the warranty since they will see it as « out of spec » unless you mimicking their spec
 
badmatt said:
Thanks for the info, I should be okay on that front. I have 3 cabinets with different media's. Id likely use 180 grit glass bead if I do it.
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I’d be interested to see what low grit glass does to titanium.
If you want to chat blasting media, shoot me a message. :)
 
Kmikaz3 said:
removing the dlc/pvd where the washers ride on
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Just asking out of curiosity - what’s the point of removing the dlc from the washer areas ?
As far as I’m aware, the dlc coating will absorb lubricants and willll decrease friction in general..
 
POCEH KOCEB said:
Just asking out of curiosity - what’s the point of removing the dlc from the washer areas ?
As far as I’m aware, the dlc coating will absorb lubricants and willll decrease friction in general..
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DLC is typically acts as a mirror much like nickel and chrome (many other plating types) so if the surface is rough the DLC will be just as rough but also it can be rougher it will never really be smoother.

This would be my guess.
 
POCEH KOCEB said:
Just asking out of curiosity - what’s the point of removing the dlc from the washer areas ?
As far as I’m aware, the dlc coating will absorb lubricants and willll decrease friction in general..
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Medford’s dlc is rough and adds a lot of friction. Adding lubricants will make the washers spinning on themself as they will choose the least resistance way. So washers are rotating on the titanium now instead on the blade which technically isn’t a bad thing but more of an ocd thing. By removing said dlc/pvd, the area was also polished up and the washers stopped spinning on the titanium scales
 
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