un-Official Modded Kershaw/ZT Thread (Scales, Regrinds, Frankensteins, Dye-Jobs, etc)

[JuJu-]

Is this a 350 modified? whats the story on this one?

Yes it is. It is tom2's from a few posts above, I was just posting the pic for him. He was refering to the 0360skd of which you can find more info in my sig. Don't forget to vote!

 

[hutchsaiga]

I've been calling this pattern the flying V....here it is in OD/Black with JUMBO V's
Deadeyes...this ones for you bud!
....next up is toxic/black

WOW! amazing work! I am liking that pattern a hell of a lot more than the "anso" style

 

[nation]

damn nice knives.

 

[tom2]

Thanks bad_juju, I need to find that FAQ on posting pics.

Below are a few more pix... I need to clean up the spine better (need a smaller contact wheel) and what I wouldn't give if I had the skill to put in a nice swedge... That'd be sweet...

It was a bit big knife for me. Now I like how the blade tucks deeper into the handle. Eventually I'll get around to tapering the edges of the handle to further reduce bulk...

I am also trying to figure out how to satin the blade... Drive out the stud, satin, then drive back in??


Have fun Modding!!
tom

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20YmRpMXhBR00tTDQ

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20Vk0zX3ZhRGJPN1k

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20VmR2NWRNc055ZUE

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20TTJ4ZlR3bHdCalk

 

[DerrickT]

Thanks bad_juju, I need to find that FAQ on posting pics.

Below are a few more pix... I need to clean up the spine better (need a smaller contact wheel) and what I wouldn't give if I had the skill to put in a nice swedge... That'd be sweet...

It was a bit big knife for me. Now I like how the blade tucks deeper into the handle. Eventually I'll get around to tapering the edges of the handle to further reduce bulk...

I am also trying to figure out how to satin the blade... Drive out the stud, satin, then drive back in??


Have fun Modding!!
tom

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20YmRpMXhBR00tTDQ

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20Vk0zX3ZhRGJPN1k

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20VmR2NWRNc055ZUE

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_1Wju0glv20TTJ4ZlR3bHdCalk

I really like that!
Rival I need some of those 560 scales

 

[JuJu-]

Thanks bad_juju, I need to find that FAQ on posting pics.

I need to clean up the spine better (need a smaller contact wheel) and what I wouldn't give if I had the skill to put in a nice swedge...

Eventually I'll get around to tapering the edges of the handle to further reduce bulk...

I am also trying to figure out how to satin the blade... Drive out the stud, satin, then drive back in??

No problem buddy! Easiest way is to create a photobucket account. You can upload your pictures to it. once they are uploaded and in your library there will be side bar that has the different links for images. click on img code and it will copy it for you then simply paste the copied img code in your reply!

If you use a dremel, they have a small cheap attachment that lets you guide and control the angle. or you could go old fashioned and use a file!

There are a few ways to strip the dlc but it is hard stuff to get completely off. I'd suggest doing a stone wash if you went this route. You can use brasso or sand paper whatever you have to strip.

The stud can be tricky if you don't have the right setup. I used a small socket on the back side and a rag between it and the blade. I put that into a medium vise and slowly started cranking. I got it flush to the blade pretty easily. The hard part is getting it all the way out! I had to sacrifice a philips screw driver i cut down and turned into a punch the correct size. I used the same socket this time on the front to cradle the punch and a little longer one on the back side to finish removing it. When putting it back in it's reverse of this. To get it startded again I just got it set in straight by hand no sockets in the vise and started cranking. Then getting back to the sockets to straighten it out.

My tips:
Put a towel under the vise to catch the sockets and most importantly the thumb stude if it drops!! Also help to put tape on the edge just in case for easy handling.

This is how I did it and it worked great!

And here are your pics!

 

[Rival1314]

A new pattern added to my arsenal

 

[sticktodrum]

Wow, that's stunning! :thumbup:

 

[chester22]

Keeth wow just wow! You're just blowing me away with your progress.. Keep it up buddy

 

[Rival1314]

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm loving experimenting with new patterns

 

[chester22]

More of Keeths (Rival) Magic....Thanks buddy I love it. It makes me wanna carry it now since its easier to get out of pocket with the like smooth scales.

Before

After

 

[camoninja]

Got this in a trade awhile back. Original owner had someone remove the "curve" with a paper wheel and it was horrendous. Going to send it in for a new blade. I sanded the scales down and removed the flipper and shined everything else.

Sorry for the crappy pictures.

For some reason I could not get my phone to cooperate with me.

 

[BobSig]

^^^
I like the scales. Id email them first about the blade, I dont think they cover that under their warranty.

 

[camoninja]

I did Bob, Got quoted 40.00 and saved the emails.

 

[solidorange]

this thread is on page 2 and i am not ok with that... so here's a new orange knife!

 

[bigmark408]

 

[BobSig]

^^^
BigMark - That sure is pretty

I did Bob, Got quoted 40.00 and saved the emails.

I never knew that was an option. Its cool they did that! I learned something new today

 

[hutchsaiga]

a new pattern added to my arsenal :d

amazing!!!

 

[Rival1314]

more custom scale action for you ZT lovers out there....hope you dont mind all my posts, but I love pimping them, so I hope you like looking at them. Much love to ZT and kershaw for making some of the best knives on the market

 

[summit2g]

Wow this is awesome !!!

ZT 200 Regrind by Tom Krein