The “Can’t leave anything alone” Thread

[Chronovore]

I've been messing around with this Civivi Savant. I did a little more smoothing on the scale contours since taking these afternoon pictures.

 

[gooeytek]

The blade and stop pin are about the only things left that is somewhat original

 

[Mimic Knife & Tool]

The blade and stop pin are about the only things left that is somewhat original

That’s awesome! Regrind? What’s the handle material?

 

[gooeytek]

That’s awesome! Regrind? What’s the handle material?

yea, reground to full flat with a slight convex edge. It's a Ti framelock conversion I had done many years ago.

 

[PWatkins]

I made a black cherry scale for my rat. I haven't gotten around to to lock side yet.

 

[Chronovore]

I got my Snick back from Knife Modders. They did a little ergonomic softening and then a tumbled bronze finish. The Skiff bearings are doing their job. Now the only thing left is to dye the Micarta. (I've been slowly getting candidates ready for a dye party. Not sure when it will happen.)

 

[akaMatt]

Been thinking about doing this since I got it, finally got it done yesterday. I just really prefer plain blades, especially on something like M4 that takes on a really nice patina with some use. Time to get that started now!

 

[DocJekl]

Trying out some new pocket clips from Adam Purvis Blades and LynchNW.

 

[DocJekl]

Couldn't fit pics with the last CRK with new pocket clip from LynchNW - the Timascus clip didn't look as good with the Damascus blade and natural micarta.

 

[A.L.]

Hultafors OK4 I uncoated and sharpened to scandivex(ish) and then made really quick basic retention strap for the sheath. The blade grind was pretty crude out of the box but it should be pretty sweet knife know!

 

[hkssr20det]

Start

Finish

 

[badmatt]

Oops, Warranty voooooiiiiid.

Well this aint bad.

These sure are pretty... No real reason to change them other than for why the hell shouldnt I!

Matt


Edit: As you can see here in the pics the CRK factory blast remains even after I glass blasted these... CRK definately is using much much more agressive media for their regular media.

 

[Mimic Knife & Tool]

Still need to touch the edge up more to polish out the acid wash, but heat ano and smoothed skinny g10 done. Added lanyard. I love teeth!

 

[K.O.D.]

Spyderco Endura wharncliffe. No more large forehead, no more jimping, no more frn backspacer
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The ever elusive Endura Whanto. Not quite a Wharncliffe, but not a reverse tanto!

Oops, Warranty voooooiiiiid.

Well this aint bad.

These sure are pretty... No real reason to change them other than for why the hell shouldnt I!

Matt


Edit: As you can see here in the pics the CRK factory blast remains even after I glass blasted these... CRK definately is using much much more agressive media for their regular media.

These are the thumbstuds that CRK should use standard, or at least offer as an option.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

 

[Chronovore]

I swapped scales, sanded and waxed the wood, installed Skiff bearings, and softened the lock-bar jimping a little. I need to do more of the latter. It's just far too aggressive for the amount of space you get to use it.

 

[Fixall]

Some new pants for the MagnaCut 945 Mini Osborne.

 

[akaMatt]

Manix 2 M4 mint green FRCP scales + RIT eggplant dye + 70 minutes simmering on the stove = sickly, but pretty cool. Kind of a 3D effect going on, but not really sure what that color is. I like it much better this way, though. The whole process would have been much more enjoyable, however, if the knife wasn’t pinned! Getting the blade out and back in wasn’t a whole lot of fun.

 

[Chronovore]

Manix 2 M4 mint green FRCP scales + RIT eggplant dye + 70 minutes simmering on the stove = sickly, but pretty cool. Kind of a 3D effect going on, but not really sure what that color is. I like it much better this way, though. The whole process would have been much more enjoyable, however, if the knife wasn’t pinned! Getting the blade out and back in wasn’t a whole lot of fun.

I think that looks neat.

I know what you mean about the pinned scales. I really wish Spyderco would get with the program on easy disassembly across the board.

 

[Chronovore]

I ended up fully deleting the lock-bar jimping and just recessing it. It looks a little rough because I went right from coarse to fine but it feels good and that's why I did it.