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jedi bk7

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Just picked up my new BK7, as soon as it arrived I started stripping it down and turning it into a new animal. 2013 has been the worst year of my entire life, this project is filling in time as to keep me busy from losing it. I can say wholeheartedly that this forum is wonderful and there's much to learn if you have an open mind. I have learned from many of you in a short period of time. I'm a newbie at this, but learn at a fast pace. I'll be asking for advice, and in time hopefully I can contribute to the pack here. thank you all for your contributions on this forum, it's an escape from the mundane and daily grind the weathers us all away. here are some pics from my new project. It will grow into a beast I can assure. Awaiting some reply from tommythewho on custom handles, that I'm more anxious for than anything. Again, Thank you all.
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Welcome!
Glad to have you around!
Nice job on the choil. Looks great.
There are a lot of nay-sayers around here when it comes to finger choils. Pay them no mind. Choils rock!
 
Welcome. Nice choil. Keep us posted on your progress. Having a hobby to escape to has help me through some tough times as well. Hope the new year is better for you :thumbup:
 
Make wooden scales yourself! It's a great pastime, and lots of fun.

Just find a board (no need to be fancy wood) about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. Then, clamp the original scales onto it, and drill out the holes. (A small drill press will really help with this.) Then, screw the scales/boards onto the knife, and sand/grind/cut to the shape of the tang. Finally, round the scales and smooth them with a belt sander or sand paper.

Have fun!
 
Curse you and that fantastic choil! I swear one more nice looking choil and I will be forced to do it to my own Becker. You're pushing me over the edge lol. Love the work you've done on it so far. I am too chicken to make my own scales because I'm not very experienced with wood working. I've also looked at Tommythewho.
 
Gentleman, thank you all for the warm welcome. I went to town on the blade last night. Wow, it's come a long way in a day. I'll post a pic shortly. Need advice on how to groove out the top if you don't have a milling machine. Even with a dremel it's not going to come out perfect. I'd best post a pic. Thanks again my friends . Mike
 
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This is where I'm stuck. I either need to buy a used milling machine(because I see myself doing more of these knives in the near future), and it will come out professional. I simply don't have the tools I need to get this done, and believe me I own a lot of tools. Another thing is, how do I buff out this knife??? So far it's been 600 grit sandpaper by hand. I'm not looking for museum quality end product because I'm going to be using this knife out in the field. Any help will be put to use, and I'm looking forward to finishing this soon. Thanks guys. MJ
 
Do you want to make more grooves? Or do you want to get rid of them?

To make them, I use a dremmel with a diamond bit. It doesn't take very long, and I can get even, complicated patterns.
 
As for polishing, do you have a belt sander? They help a lot.

With a belt sander (or even by hand sanding) take the blade up to 1000 grit. Then, buff it out with a buffing wheel and compound.
 
I tried the dremel with both the diamond bit and grinder bit. Not getting the results I'm looking for.
Are yours done freehand? Or in a jig set up?
I'm trying to duplicate five bumps I've seen on a knife here. I'm sure you guys will have an answer for me.
 
It just takes a little patience and pre-planning and a chainsaw file to get nice looking results.
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jedi bk7 said:
I tried the dremel with both the diamond bit and grinder bit. Not getting the results I'm looking for.
Are yours done freehand? Or in a jig set up?
I'm trying to duplicate five bumps I've seen on a knife here. I'm sure you guys will have an answer for me.
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I do it freehand. I'll post a picture of the filework I do later.
 
I'll do a web search on the chainsaw file, that may be the key.
Thank you all for your guidance.
Any pics speak volumes for me, keep them coming; my project will only get better.
 
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Knife is complete!!! Received the scales from tommythewho and could not be happier. Bought a 6" bench buffer since I know I'll be doing more of these, and polished her up. With help and guidance here from people here I made this project a reality, there were bumps in the road where I was at a dead end; people shared their passion with me and helped make this knife complete. Overall, I can say this forum is truly magnificent and I'm glad I jumped on in. Next project is the BK2, my kids want these knives as well.....being a dad I have to do the right thing. I just hope they don't want their own collection. hahaha
 
Looks beautiful!

I submitted a budget approval to "the boss" for a 9 to customize. Hopefully I put the right cover letter on that t.p.s report so it gets approved soon.....
 
Here are three of my, oh, several Beckers. The BK2 has Becker factory scales, the DivTul and BK7 are wearing scales I made.

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