Ti Cyclone Mods

gull wing

gull wing

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Love the knife, just enough weight to give a strong feel, just small enough and thin enough to make it an easy carry. A while back the blade was thined to give that ZDP a razor like feeling. However, the handle seemed too short in my hand(didn't look short).
I then went into action to solve that minor issue:
1. Cut a small choil - PERFECT!:D
2. Moved the clip up to give it a lower ride(this is one of the few clips I haven't changed)
3. And while I was at it Al OX blasted it and flame colored it.
This is SUPER!
(now that ZT301 better get here soon, before I break loose on another innocent knife);)
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Very Nice! Did you do the grind or have someone else (Tom or Steve) do it? And I'd like a little more info on the flame coloring, if you don't mind!

Very nice indeed!
 
Very nice. Another excellent modded knife by you. I like your treatment to the Ti handles.
 
SPXT
There those, on this forum, who I am sure are better than I am with flame coloring. I've done only a few and am not greatly impressed with myself, but it is a break from the gray. The good thing about it, you can blast or sand it out.
1. I blast Aluminum Oxide first.
2. A simple Propane torch and that's it.
4. You would want to practice first.
5. I make random patterns(you don't want a BIG BLOB of blue)
6. Don't leave torch at one place too long.

Not hard!
 
Oh George, I did this one myself (mistake), before I wised up and started sending them to Tom. Did this blade good while ago, worked on it three seprate times and ate up 2 -3 ceramic belts in the long process. Finally I got it pretty close to right. It's better to send hardened blades to Tom a pro!
 
gull wing said:
Oh George, I did this one myself (mistake), before I wised up and started sending them to Tom. Did this blade good while ago, worked on it three seprate times and ate up 2 -3 ceramic belts in the long process. Finally I got it pretty close to right. It's better to send hardened blades to Tom a pro!
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Hey Rich,

ok I understand :) no problem I wasnt going to ask for a favor :D but I was also wondering but forgot to ask if you are doing this blade re-grind do you remove & replace the thumb studs from the blade to grind it & if yes is that hard to do?

P>S> BTW because of your recommendation I sent a couple of blades to Tom the other day I cant wait to get them back scapel sharp ;)

~George
 
gull wing said:
Oh George, I did this one myself (mistake), before I wised up and started sending them to Tom. Did this blade good while ago, worked on it three seprate times and ate up 2 -3 ceramic belts in the long process. Finally I got it pretty close to right. It's better to send hardened blades to Tom a pro!
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Beautiful piece of work. I have a mini Cyclone Ti-ZDP that I would like to redo the blade on. Who is this Tom and how do I contact him? I'm new to this site and pretty new to knives.
Thanks
Fred
 
Tom Krein. Gary Graley had him take down a MC Ti/ZDP a while back. Said it cut lika a laser. Offestlover had him do a knife recently...I'll see if I can find a link for you...

And welcome to the forum!
 
DelrinFred said:
Beautiful piece of work. I have a mini Cyclone Ti-ZDP that I would like to redo the blade on. Who is this Tom and how do I contact him? I'm new to this site and pretty new to knives.
Thanks
Fred
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i got ya bud, welcome to the forums!

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549158

i even have pics (better ones sunday i promise :D ). enjoy, and feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions on Tom and what all he does. I'll get ya in contact with him.
 
Geo,
Yes, remove the thumb stud. Easy:
1. two pieces of hardwood, one = drill hole larger than the stud. The other use as a "punch"
2. Lay blade with stud in hole, use "other" wood to drive the stud out with a hammer.
3. install same way
 
gull wing...great looking mods:thumbup:

I have a couple questions...what did you use to cut the choil? and I'm also interested in the heat treatments you did. Could you walk me through the procedure or point me to a link, on how to do it?

Thanks
Davereb
 
Hey Davereb, here's the info on the Ti heat coloring:


gull wing said:
SPXT
There those, on this forum, who I am sure are better than I am with flame coloring. I've done only a few and am not greatly impressed with myself, but it is a break from the gray. The good thing about it, you can blast or sand it out.
1. I blast Aluminum Oxide first.
2. A simple Propane torch and that's it.
4. You would want to practice first.
5. I make random patterns(you don't want a BIG BLOB of blue)
6. Don't leave torch at one place too long.

Not hard!
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