CPK modifications

[Gusbuster]

Angle cube indicates ~6.85 dps zero grind before ~12 dps micro added (may move it up to ~15 depending on how well the edge holds up).

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That’s scary sharp Adam! I wish I could get Ban to put one of his zero convex edges and frosty satin finish on one of them.

 

[Gusbuster]

Love that Shadetree!

 

[Packerrat]

Beautiful work in here! I'm interested in swapping scales out like Gusbuster and TRfromMT , but it sounds like the scales may be hard to get off, per Nathan's comments about the tight tolerances of the scales and pins today in the "ask Nathan" thread:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-ask-nathan-a-question-thread.1425245/page-61 post#1209

My first CPK is inbound. I specifically wanted to swap back and forth between Terotuf and canvas mic to explore performance, and don't want to deface what may be my only tool of this calibre. I was really hoping this was just a matter of loosening screws and slipping them off, but sounds like Nathan has them machined so precisely I am wondering if specialty tools will be needed. Can any of you speak to the difficulty/challenges in scales swaps? Is it any harder than a PM2 scale change? TYIA

 

[Skrapmetal]

It's not that hard. You'll need two drivers of the appropriate size. Loosen the screws on the non-Carothers Logo side. Sometimes you need a second driver to hold the other, sometimes you don't. But have one incase.

On one of my knives I have to tap the tube into place to get it in, but the rest all slide in fine. I usually loose a bit then push the tube out with the screw I'm loosening.

I give the screw a dab of blue loctite before I put it back in.

 

[Packerrat]

Thanks Skrapmetal ! That's what I hoped for. I was worried I'd have trouble removing the pins, or that I'd risk damaging them in order to get the scales off. I haven't tinkered with higher end/sentimental tools like this before. got me sweating. ;/

 

[TRfromMT]

If you can successfully work on a PM2 Packerrat you can do this. Just take care when you are pushing the pin through that you don't mushroom the end of it. That will tend to cause it to gall in the hole in the tang.

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

Skrap's advice is solid ...here's a great resource also...start at post #6:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/edc-edc2-fastener-barrels.1517838/

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Weaponizing my Behemoth Chopper for fun project with Jo. Changed the profile to make it a little stabbier and then ground it very thin

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

320 grit shallow s grind

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I can't fone good

 

[betzner]

^It got class, man.

 

[ajvail18]

View attachment 834012 320 grit shallow s grind

I’ll take it... just kidding. It looks outstanding!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Stabby clips

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

acid

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war




Edit to add

Very thin very sharp. 12 inch and 22 1/2 oz of horrifying badassness

 

[Comprehensivist]

Weaponizing my Behemoth Chopper for fun project with Jo. Changed the profile to make it a little stabbier and then ground it very thin

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That is a lot of BS (a.k.a. "Behemoth Stabber" )

It is fun to watch you tweak and experiment on your designs.

Phil

 

[betzner]

That's one cool f'in' piece, Nathan. Love the acid wash patina. I thi.... ...... and th............ ac....., right?

(a phone imitation)

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

They don't have telephone or cell towers on Bob Island, everything is by satellite phone...



...really shitty satellite phone...

 

[Wood5045]

View attachment 834031 Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war

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I love it! That looks AWESOME

Can I request this for my BC pre-order???

 

[betzner]

They don't have telephone or cell towers on Bob Island, everything is by satellite phone...



...really shitty satellite phone...

Back to the Island ..........Leon Russell