The “Can’t leave anything alone” Thread

[jfk1110]

I messed around with the @REK Knives DIY Benchmade 940 Magnacut re-blade today. The hardware, clip, and scales are from Flytanium. I bought a cheap donor knife on the exchange here, that was dull and scuffed up, to save money for the mod. It was also a little rusty inside, which I had to clean up. I also couldn't find a purple pivot that matched the anodized Ti hardware, and I'm not even sure if anyone makes them. [EDIT - 940 doesn't look dull in pics because I sharpened it as soon as it arrived, due to OCD]

I included a size comparison to my REC Shaman in CTS-204P with REK Akhmedov fat carbon scales and REK Ti clip.

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Successful surgery............Nice....

 

[splinterprone]

I like the look of Spyderco's bi-directional FRN handles, but the handles for the Manix2 LW feel a little slippery compared to some like the Stretch2 frn. It's the contoured edges that make a difference for grip. There are some nice aftermarket LW scales available, but not ready to try those out yet. I do have a Dremel and had some extra textured grip tape laying around.

They do grip a little better now.

 

[Mako109]

I can now flick open my Spyderco Swayback three ways: thumb flick, reverse finger flick and front flip. This is the way the Swayback should have been done in the first place.

Original Swayback next to modified Advocate (refinished scales and reshaped the flipper tab):

Modified Swayback:

Note the cutout for reverse finger flip:

Note the rounded portion of scale at the top to facilitate front flip:

Also added jumping to help facilitate front flip:

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I can now flick open my Spyderco Swayback three ways: thumb flick, reverse finger flick and front flip. This is the way the Swayback should have been done in the first place.

Original Swayback next to modified Advocate (refinished scales and reshaped the flipper tab):

Modified Swayback:

Note the cutout for reverse finger flip:

Note the rounded portion of scale at the top to facilitate front flip:

Also added jumping to help facilitate front flip:

This is an excellent mod. Approved!!

 

[P.C.E.]

Re-profiled both to 17°.

Probably the sharpest edges I have right now.

 

[Chronovore]

I was messing around with the Kizer Mini Momo. Did a scale swap to get all G10 with an non-coated Nitro-V blade. Upgraded to Skiff bearings. I softened most of the scale edges but missed a small section on one of them. I really need to take the knife apart for the sanding so I'll get to it sometime down the road. Anyway, today was my first day carrying it and here it is in my daily EDC shot.

 

[Psj78]

View attachment 1264691 work in progress, once I got it cleaned up I remembered or realized that I don't like camo.
if I can get these to where it's not so fiddly to assemble I'll probably donate to someone who appreciates camo

Hi, I know this is super old, but would u happen to still have these scales?

 

[Wilfred17]

Hi, I know this is super old, but would u happen to still have these scales?

I still have the knife.

 

[Psj78]

I still have the knife.

Any chance you would part with it or the scales? I dont know, I just fell in love with those scales

 

[Psj78]

Oh yes...

Custom ironwood scale on an XM18 Vintage Skinner...

Some re-grind fun on another Skinner...

M4 Military nuked, anodized, and rescaled...

CKF Muscle nuked...

Spyderco ROC nuked...

and of course this guy...

That Roc is amazing!

 

[Psj78]

And more glow

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That is absolutely crazy and amazing! I need to have something like that done now!

 

[Psj78]

A few favorites:

Do u still do those Opinel mods?

 

[WValtakis]

That is absolutely crazy and amazing! I need to have something like that done now!

Thanks! Here's a Serge "Rook" that I hand engraved and gave some glow to as well

 

[Edgeoflife]

I messed around with the @REK Knives DIY Benchmade 940 Magnacut re-blade today. The hardware, clip, and scales are from Flytanium. I bought a cheap donor knife on the exchange here, that was dull and scuffed up, to save money for the mod. It was also a little rusty inside, which I had to clean up. I also couldn't find a purple pivot that matched the anodized Ti hardware, and I'm not even sure if anyone makes them. [EDIT - 940 doesn't look dull in pics because I sharpened it as soon as it arrived, due to OCD]

I included a size comparison to my REC Shaman in CTS-204P with REK Akhmedov fat carbon scales and REK Ti clip.

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That 940 turned out nice! I bought some green anodized TI hardware for my G10 940-2 a while back, well i was running into the same issue that most hardware sets didn't include the pivot screw but found some on Etsy. Actually included the entire pivot, they had several colors, and affordable too! Would definitely buy again!

 

[Psj78]

Thanks! Here's a Serge "Rook" that I hand engraved and gave some glow to as well
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That's 2 cool man. I've only added trits to already made slots for them lol. Never made my own

 

[Psj78]

I hope this works. I tried something tonight I never tried before. 1st time grinding a blade. Went for a "poon" look. Came out pretty good I think, at least to me

https://imgur.com/a/I5ANeab

 

[Wilfred17]

Any chance you would part with it or the scales? I dont know, I just fell in love with those scales

I was gonna put it up for sale but I don't know if we are aloud to talk about sales here

 

[Psj78]

I was gonna put it up for sale but I don't know if we are aloud to talk about sales here

Are u allowed to email me, or PM me?

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I was gonna put it up for sale but I don't know if we are aloud to talk about sales here

Are u allowed to email me, or PM me?

Please take the sales talk to DM or profile pages. Thank you.

 

[Psj78]

Please take the sales talk to DM or profile pages. Thank you.

Can u tell me how to DM, I can't find it for the life of me