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I just may have come across THE SOLUTION to those who LOVE CRK, but HATE the thumb stud(s). Or just maybe the start of the beginning, that may or may not lead to the possible solution ...and other misc. nonsensical psycho babble.
So after experiencing Sebenza thumb, I researched and read so many discussions and opinions. I tried all the suggestions (yes, even proper technique and hanging upside down with my tongue sticking out sideways). There's gotta be something else besides grinding them down or drilling the thumb studs out and replacing them.
With a special education background, I believe in modifing and adapting things for people who need it. Growing older, accidents, medical/hand/finger conditions, and ESPECIALLY uncomfortable thumbstuds (for some, NOT ALL) shouldn't keep me or anyone else from loving ALL and EVERYTHING about CRK. So how can I modify it without possibly damaging it, messing it up the knife and the warranty, getting frustrated, or paying more money to get aftermarket studs. I know Abraham Lincoln said you can't make everyone happy all the time, but I wish there was an "adapter" or something that's offered for those customers who need or want a different thumbstud for whatever reason. Since I 3D print Marvel & DC Helmets, Masks, Thor's Hammer, etc. I wondered if I could print an adapter or something - adding something semi-permanent for comfort and ease, rather than taking away, like cutting, grinding, or drilling.
THE SOLUTION: I put a drop of UV Clear Resin on top of the thumbstud, just to see if that would make it less "pointy". After some trial and error and mis-drips, I figured out how to put a small "bubble" on the tip of the thumb stud and UV light it by controling the amount, swirlling, dabbing, and then flipping it over while under the UV light.
Here's a picture of what it looks like now.
Annnnnnnnd .... IT WORKS! It is comfortable for me now. Just adjust the size, shape, of the drop(s) per YOUR personal preference, or maybe someone can design and CAD a 3D hollow mold or cavity that forms a certain shape and size that will make the current thumbstub into the BEST ONE EVER, then fill it, place the knife on it so the stud sits in the resin. Then zap it, slight sand maybe. Oh, and if you want to sell it - just remove the resin first. Thoughts?
Nevermind, it just hit me that a crystal clear, pressure-fitting silicone cap probably would work better. Anyone want to help me design or figure this out? Anyone? Bueller?
So after experiencing Sebenza thumb, I researched and read so many discussions and opinions. I tried all the suggestions (yes, even proper technique and hanging upside down with my tongue sticking out sideways). There's gotta be something else besides grinding them down or drilling the thumb studs out and replacing them. My perspective on this is a little different I think. I understand we all have different opinions and views, but dispite hating that thumbstud, I want to use and keep my CRK. Quite frequently, I open and close it all day long to cut things and I'd like the thumbstud to be more comfortable.
With a special education background, I believe in modifing and adapting things for people who need it. Growing older, accidents, medical/hand/finger conditions, and ESPECIALLY uncomfortable thumbstuds (for some, NOT ALL) shouldn't keep me or anyone else from loving ALL and EVERYTHING about CRK. So how can I modify it without possibly damaging it, messing it up the knife and the warranty, getting frustrated, or paying more money to get aftermarket studs. I know Abraham Lincoln said you can't make everyone happy all the time, but I wish there was an "adapter" or something that's offered for those customers who need or want a different thumbstud for whatever reason. Since I 3D print Marvel & DC Helmets, Masks, Thor's Hammer, etc. I wondered if I could print an adapter or something - adding something semi-permanent for comfort and ease, rather than taking away, like cutting, grinding, or drilling.
THE SOLUTION: I put a drop of UV Clear Resin on top of the thumbstud, just to see if that would make it less "pointy". After some trial and error and mis-drips, I figured out how to put a small "bubble" on the tip of the thumb stud and UV light it by controling the amount, swirlling, dabbing, and then flipping it over while under the UV light.
Annnnnnnnd .... IT WORKS! It is comfortable for me now. Just adjust the size, shape, of the drop(s) per YOUR personal preference, or maybe someone can design and CAD a 3D hollow mold or cavity that forms a certain shape and size that will make the current thumbstub into the BEST ONE EVER, then fill it, place the knife on it so the stud sits in the resin. Then zap it, slight sand maybe. Oh, and if you want to sell it - just remove the resin first. Thoughts?
Nevermind, it just hit me that a crystal clear, pressure-fitting silicone cap probably would work better. Anyone want to help me design or figure this out? Anyone? Bueller?
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