And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)

Syph007 · **Reply #3030 on:** September 09, 2015, 04:30:59 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on September 09, 2015, 04:17:19 PM

Interesting is an understatement I am thinking.

What about a whole scale in Mokume? Now that would be "interesting".

Too heavy for large SAKs, but for the 58s, for sure.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #3031 on:** September 09, 2015, 04:32:33 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on September 09, 2015, 04:30:59 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on September 09, 2015, 04:17:19 PM
Interesting is an understatement I am thinking.

What about a whole scale in Mokume? Now that would be "interesting".

Too heavy for large SAKs, but for the 58s, for sure.

I EDC a Surge so how heavy are we talking?

A 58 would be nice though with these scales.

Monrogue · **Reply #3032 on:** September 09, 2015, 06:01:54 PM

Looks interesting for sure Syph

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Syph007 · **Reply #3033 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:44:54 PM

Ti Explorer today.

SAK Guy · **Reply #3034 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:49:05 PM

Very nice!!!!

Syph007 · **Reply #3035 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:55:56 PM

And here is something Ive sure never done before. A customer sent me 5x 84mm knives and wanted this constructed from the parts. It took quite the amount of effort to get the tools arranged so that no nail nicks were blocked. The scissors were also heavily scratched, dull and loose so I took them apart to clean and polish and used a nickel silver rivet to reassemble good as new.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #3036 on:** September 09, 2015, 11:09:08 PM

That's an interesting set up Bob

I know all too well what you mean about the nail nicks

you did a great job figuring that one out. Not an easy task to get that right. Did you get this project before or after I was wrestling with the Mega84?

Also, you wouldn't happen to have any spare 84mm bushings would you?

Syph007 · **Reply #3037 on:** September 09, 2015, 11:11:54 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 09, 2015, 11:09:08 PM

That's an interesting set up Bob I know all too well what you mean about the nail nicks you did a great job figuring that one out. Not an easy task to get that right. Did you get this project before or after I was wrestling with the Mega84?

Also, you wouldn't happen to have any spare 84mm bushings would you?

I got this one after your mod, but I knew the knives were coming so I was curious to see your mod for sure.

Ive got lots of spare bushings. They are the same size as the inner 4th pin bushings on 91s.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #3038 on:** September 09, 2015, 11:14:32 PM

PM on it's way

Monrogue · **Reply #3039 on:** September 10, 2015, 01:34:52 AM

Nice job Syph

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captain spaulding · **Reply #3040 on:** September 11, 2015, 11:04:33 PM

Excellent job as always! Interesting tool selection.

BADSAK · **Reply #3041 on:** September 12, 2015, 12:58:51 AM

Hey Syph, can you give us an update on the mystery tool?

Syph007 · **Reply #3042 on:** September 12, 2015, 01:25:16 AM

Quote from: BADSAK on September 12, 2015, 12:58:51 AM

Hey Syph, can you give us an update on the mystery tool?

Im remaking now from 440c. Attempt number one was a no go.

Syph007 · **Reply #3043 on:** September 12, 2015, 05:55:51 PM

Two black alox models today.

The bushcrafter has a lockblade.

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #3044 on:** September 12, 2015, 06:04:19 PM

very nice!
JR

Demel · **Reply #3045 on:** September 12, 2015, 06:47:42 PM

I've been thinking about a mod just like the first one. Except in silver alox. Very classy

BADSAK · **Reply #3046 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:12:33 PM

The Bushcrafter is very cool

zoidberg · **Reply #3047 on:** September 13, 2015, 12:40:57 AM

Quote from: MadPlumbarian on September 12, 2015, 06:04:19 PM

very nice!
JR

+1

Syph007 · **Reply #3048 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:13:37 AM

On facebook SB posted a pic of his new prototype scales.

They look familiar for some reason...

If you count the number of rows from end to end its 25... crazy coincidence!

zoidberg · **Reply #3049 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:24:57 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on September 13, 2015, 05:13:37 AM

On facebook SB posted a pic of his new prototype scales.

Monrogue · **Reply #3050 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:18:32 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on September 13, 2015, 05:24:57 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on September 13, 2015, 05:13:37 AM
On facebook SB posted a pic of his new prototype scales.

Double

SAK Guy · **Reply #3051 on:** September 13, 2015, 08:14:03 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on September 13, 2015, 06:18:32 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on September 13, 2015, 05:24:57 AM
Quote from: Syph007 on September 13, 2015, 05:13:37 AM
On facebook SB posted a pic of his new prototype scales.

Double

3X

Huntsman · **Reply #3052 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:15:46 AM

Your implementation of the cross is way way better/superior - In fact very clever
SB's is pretty rubbish - IMHO - Although nice to have the tp.

Anyway - I thought he did not do/approve of mods ??

crackout · **Reply #3053 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:43:39 AM

Besides aesthetics, I think the +B ones are glued on or press fitted?
In any way, the alox style with pins through the scales is far superior.

lowtech · **Reply #3054 on:** September 13, 2015, 11:17:10 AM

Good to see you, Crackout!
And

on the SB Syph Knockoff scales.
I´m fine if someone makes their own attempt on Alox scales for 91mm, but it should be visible it is really THEIR OWN attempt, IMHO.
Never mind, if I need an Alox conversion I´ll ask on MTO, we have plenty of original makers/artists here.

And, as Oscar Wilde put it: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - So someone might have been impressed by your work. Take it as a compliment.

Syph007 · **Reply #3055 on:** September 13, 2015, 03:09:03 PM

Ya I dont care so much really, its just funny to me that he thinks modders are dirty scum, but he can derive 'inspiration' from my work.

Stick on scales arent the way to go for an upgrade anyhow as it doesnt give it the alox look or feel, and you have to keep the outer liners that way. He also had made 'prototype' scales before that he never actually followed through on, so I'd be very surprised to see these actually produced.

lowtech · **Reply #3056 on:** September 13, 2015, 03:27:20 PM

Ecactly my thoughts, Robert. He has had some nice products over the years, and I found Swissbianco Canada to be a pleasant business partner but what i read from him and about him was not always positive, to say teh least. And I don´t understand his hatred for modders the least.

JP · **Reply #3057 on:** September 13, 2015, 03:45:23 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on September 12, 2015, 05:55:51 PM

Two black alox models today. The bushcrafter has a lockblade.

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The Bushcrafter looks great. I think I will put an Atwood Flat Wrunt on the split ring.

Aloha · **Reply #3058 on:** September 13, 2015, 04:08:33 PM

Lowtech and Huntsman nailed it with their responses. The sb scales look "unrefined" vs yours.

gadgetman7 · **Reply #3059 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:58:38 PM

I only have one of Syph's pieces but I have a couple of SB knives. I can definitely say that Syph's pieces are in a different league. The back springs and attention to detail are incredible. I suspect SB hates modders because they undercut his "special" relationship with Victorinox.

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