My new DIY M21-14 Razel!

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After handling a CRKT folding Razel and a Ringed Razel I really wanted one. My problem was one many of us have of already owning knives no longer seeing use and money being very tight.    I really dug those Razels and started thinking about the knives I have laying around at home. So I got my CRKT M21-14 out and cut off about 0.5" off the blade. I cut angled back from edge to spine to mimick a Razel. I then slowly ground down the chisel edge to get it thinned down a little. Lastly, I put a slight edge on the chisel and sharpened the main edge. Believe it or not I'm happy as hell because it works great! I've already used it to remove some h/d staples, a few stickers, scraped some old glue off a window, hammer a few panel nails, and cut some Lithuanian Rye bread for lunch.   It's a lot handier than I thought it would be!   I actually cut a few more things today and not once did the knife fail to do what I wanted. So if you ever thought of getting a Razel I wholeheartedly tell you to go get one! Or, do what I did and revive one of those knives laying in your desk drawer by making your own Razel. I think you'll be surprised all the utility it affords.   

PS, when I get cells for my camera pics will be forthcoming.

[Mr. Whippy]

That's fantastic!  Eagerly awaiting pics!

[Sparky415]

PS, when I get cells for my camera pics will be forthcoming.

 


 

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I get the hint!       I actually stopped carrying it because the top of the blade was tearing up my pocket. I admit I didn't think about that when I modified the blade. BUT!......  I did buy a CRKT Folding Razel  (4030)!     Note, this is not the stubby Razel folder. This is its bigger brother.    The ergos are great, the blade length and shape is perfectly adequate, and I've used it a good deal and the edge has held up surprisingly very well. Don't know if I got lucky or CRKT has their heat treat perfected on 8Cr13MoV. The only downer was no tip-up carry, unless you use the inline clip. I removed the inline clip because it irritated me when handling the knife. I may craft something for where the inline clip was so I can restore tip-up carry. All in all though, CRKT did a very good job with this knife.

[Mr. Whippy]

I get the hint!       I actually stopped carrying it because the top of the blade was tearing up my pocket. I admit I didn't think about that when I modified the blade. BUT!......  I did buy a CRKT Folding Razel  (4030)!     Note, this is not the stubby Razel folder. This is its bigger brother.    The ergos are great, the blade length and shape is perfectly adequate, and I've used it a good deal and the edge has held up surprisingly very well. Don't know if I got lucky or CRKT has their heat treat perfected on 8Cr13MoV. The only downer was no tip-up carry, unless you use the inline clip. I removed the inline clip because it irritated me when handling the knife. I may craft something for where the inline clip was so I can restore tip-up carry. All in all though, CRKT did a very good job with this knife.

I agree.  I also removed the dorky little pocket clip.  The knife is a stout utility knife.  Tough as nails.

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I agree.  I also removed the dorky little pocket clip.  The knife is a stout utility knife.  Tough as nails.

Definitely. It's just a great knife that doesn't have a traditionally shaped blade, yet it's been able to do everything I've asked of it. A review will be forthcoming. Just gotta find the time and my camera.

[Sparky415]

I get the hint!       I actually stopped carrying it because the top of the blade was tearing up my pocket. I admit I didn't think about that when I modified the blade. BUT!......  I did buy a CRKT Folding Razel  (4030)!     Note, this is not the stubby Razel folder. This is its bigger brother.    The ergos are great, the blade length and shape is perfectly adequate, and I've used it a good deal and the edge has held up surprisingly very well. Don't know if I got lucky or CRKT has their heat treat perfected on 8Cr13MoV. The only downer was no tip-up carry, unless you use the inline clip. I removed the inline clip because it irritated me when handling the knife. I may craft something for where the inline clip was so I can restore tip-up carry. All in all though, CRKT did a very good job with this knife.

That is my unicorn  swordfish 
Its on my list