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ZT 0300 Wave and Regrind

brandonc

brandonc

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These photographs are of my daily carry knife, A modified ZT0300 made 02/09 serial number 0685, with a 3 3/4" S30V blade. I reground the blade into a drop point, removed the assist spring, waved it and added a false edge. The false edge is great for scraping paint, and such tasks that will dull the main edge, as well as improving tip penetration. I have carried this knife almost everyday since I purchased it, but I have only gotten around to taking pictures of it today.

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Nice looking profile. Wave is a nice touch as well. Thanks for sharing.
 
Did removing the spring have any effect on closed blade retention? I was under the impression that most AOs had no detent because the spring provides pressure toward closure until it's moved a certain amount.
 
It stays closed with friction. I could drill a detente but I don't have a carbide drill bit. The pivot tight and the knife has never opened when I didn't want it to.
 
It looks like I've influenced some folks. I used a diamond ball engraving bit from my Dremel to drill a detent. Also looks like you torch colored the Ti. Nice work.
 
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