A while back, about a month or so, I decided to modify one of my ZT0200's, picking the Knifeworks version as my guinea pig. I sanded the grips down to a smooth finish and ended up with the wood grain finish of polished G-10, which I think looks really good. I then polished all the screws along with the pivot bolt, and at the same time semi polished the edges of the liners, a sorta satin finish. Of course I couldn't stop there, so next came the blade. I ended up grinding the tip to a 45 degree angle and came up with a wharncliffe, recurved blade. Now I took precautions to not ruin the blade with excessive heat and plan to send it to Tom Krein for a blade edge job. Overall I am really pleased with the results. Another thing I am pleased about is the fact I now "have" to get another ZT0205! In fact it arrives tomorrow along with a new left pocket carry, the Spyderco Persistence, which will be my small carry, and since I gave my cuz the Leatherman Serac2 flashlight, I had to put another one in the order. Oh the things a knifenut will do!!!
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Everytime I save up enough for a digital camera another knife seems to get in the way! I hope when I send it off to Tom Krein that he will be able to post a pic of it. I know you have to take my word for it, but it really turned out good. The recurve wharnie looks cool and should make it a great slicer/slasher with the new edge. Btw, can someone give me directions on getting in touch with Tom? Seems I read he was currently busy with a project and it might take awhile for him to get to this knife. Any and all help appreciated. Hey Dekz, that Persistence looks great. How do you like it and how is it performing. I thought to give my slipjoints a break, plus I have read so many good things about the Tenacious, and since it is the big bro to the Persistence, wanted to try one out.
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Tom has a big show in Vegas this weekend and he has been crazy making knives for the last few weeks.... I am sure he will contact you after the show..
I have also sent Tom some knives for a regrind. His work is awesome. Please post pics of your blades when you can. We are all dying to see them
I've only had it for about a week but so far so good. Locks up tight, no play AT ALL, shaving sharp out of the box. Definitely a nice little knife.