Trimming Respirine C (Basic Series Handles)

[squishware]

Ever done it? Method and pics please.

 

[squishware]

I did it without advice. Pommel will never screw with anyone's pinky again.

 

[Ironkid883]

I have small hands so the res c suits me i can choke up or down .
Any pics?

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

I did it without advice. Pommel will never screw with anyone's pinky again.

sounds like a grudge grind

 

[cut it out]

It’s not hard. Can use a sharp new razor to trim and then sand smooth. Or just sand only if ya wanna be extra careful. I deregulated my regulator I had. Easy peasy

 

[squishware]

Hard to get good pics. I cut the pommel off with my folder then shaped and thinned with plumbers cloth. (sandpaper)

This is on a Basic 3 I just bought. Little squeeze on the pinky.

 

[David Brown]

looks great.

 

[squishware]

So Far I am really liking the ASYM Grind. I intend to keep it as Jerry intended.

 

[squishware]

Method: I cut off the pommel in one fell swoop.
I spent all night grinding off material until perfect.
I unrolled about 9 inches of plumbers tape and held it in place on the edge of my stone counter with my fingers splayed to span.
I eyeballed the angle I wanted to create and dragged the handle across at that angle.
I stopped and checked by fondling.
I went very slow ( I do not know how to put ResC back ON!)
I went the same number of drags both sides for symmetry.
Conclusion: While fondling my handiwork this morning I let out "This is THE smartest thing I have EVER done!"

 

[squishware]

Before shot. I removed a LOT of material. Still balances at the first finger.

 

[zombieassassin]

Sweet...killer mod bro!

 

[David Brown]

Now stipple it

 

[cut it out]

Very cool Mr Brown. Looks functional.

 

[shunsui]

Modified the rear bump on the SYKCO 511 handle with a Dremel sanding drum. Low revs, go slow.

 

[squishware]

I bet you can clean that up more. Sandcloth is your friend. I would loop it around the modified bit, matching the curve with thumb and index finger and spin the knife around.

 

[shunsui]

Might try that to see what it looks like.

The stippling would give it a nice finish too.

 

[PABladeGuy]

That stippling is KILLER.
I'll definitely hurt myself trying to do these mods.