The “Can’t leave anything alone” Thread

[Dave phers]

I just picked up a Kizer sheepdog xl and I'm already making some changes. This is my second attempt at modding knives.
I have the basic shape of the handle and blade done. Before I start on the finishing work any critiques? Also should I do a thumb hole, blood groove or stud? I'm leaning towards the thumbhole as of now.
(Sorry about the low quality pic)

 

[stonproject]

I just picked up a Kizer sheepdog xl and I'm already making some changes. This is my second attempt at modding knives.
I have the basic shape of the handle and blade done. Before I start on the finishing work any critiques? Also should I do a thumb hole, blood groove or stud? I'm leaning towards the thumbhole as of now.
(Sorry about the low quality pic)

Thumb hole for sure

 

[WValtakis]

Making myself a "tuxedo" Protech Harkins ATAC

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

Got the second one REALLY close, I can't find my .035" hex key to get the trigger out yet

 

[WValtakis]

The chippy ceracoat was a bummer but the engraving that barely scratched the steel has been pissing me off for way too long...damn it's tight though in some spots, ground my tiniest chisel yet and decided to take a crack at it.

 

[Dave phers]

Almost finished with my sheepdog XL chop. Still need to sharpen it and drill for a pocket clip. I'd really like to have the blade reground/make it two tone (I can't seem to find anyone to do it).

 

[SeanODCS]

Dave,

There is a guy under the name Hilltop Knives who does and has done this kind of work. He has a Youtube channel with the same name displaying his mods. Some really nice looking Yojumbo mods as well.

 

[Billy The Hungry]

Quick K390 PM2 belt-finish re-grind for @Eversion last night, just snagged some pics and it was back in the box to get dropped in the mail...this thing should go through potatoes like a hot knife through butter now

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Looks great! I need this done to mine.

 

[Dave phers]

Dave,

There is a guy under the name Hilltop Knives who does and has done this kind of work. He has a Youtube channel with the same name displaying his mods. Some really nice looking Yojumbo mods as well.

Thanks, Ive seen photos of his knives but didn't know he had a youtube. He does really nice work. He as well as several other blade modders/choppers out there inspired me to make my own modifications.
This literally the 2nd knife I've ever worked on and I have a ton to learn. Feel free to critique if you have time.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Biochemdawg]

I removed the green aluminum scales off the RR vg10 slipjoint and replaced them with crazyfiber with red, white, and blue g10 liner. Just can’t stand the aluminum on these, but the knife is excellent for the asking $

 

[Gab-e]

Didn't care much for the original scales color...

Before:

After:

 

[Dave phers]

Fresh full flat regrind on my custom sheepdog. Ended up polishing the liners too.

 

[WValtakis]

New color scheme on a Cold Steel AD-15 for @adaviddeese051

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

New color scheme on a Cold Steel AD-15 for @adaviddeese051

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Very nice job, Chip. I like it!

 

[WValtakis]

Very nice job, Chip. I like it!

Thanks Coleman! It's great when someone has a vision and I'm able to achieve it for them, he made some nice choices and it came out awesome.

 

[WValtakis]

Gonna make me a tuxedo Mnandi...popped out my Mammoth inlays in preparation for getting the slabs DLC coated

 

[Fixall]

Gonna make me a tuxedo Mnandi...popped out my Mammoth inlays in preparation for getting the slabs DLC coated

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You're a much braver man than I. Can't wait to see the results, I bet it's going to look sick!

 

[WValtakis]

Quick dye job for @The Aflac Duck ,much better