'Bare Necessities' SAK mod

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #30 on:** June 05, 2012, 03:57:33 AM

Yes I believe this to be the first and only all black bladeless sak. If there's another one out there shout out and let us know

Raukodur · **Reply #31 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:27:48 AM

Also the first to have single layer end opening awl and file? I think in general the tool layout is pretty unique, considering the lack of blades and openers.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2012, 01:44:01 AM

Ok folks parts are back and now the assembly begins. Pic to follow soon so stay tuned!

Raukodur · **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2012, 01:56:40 AM

Can't wait!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2012, 03:04:35 AM

Ok some goodies

Scale material thanks to rotokid

Parts.

More later

Raukodur · **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2012, 10:26:00 AM

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #36 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:00:52 PM

Here's a teaser pic for you all

Enjoy!

Raukodur · **Reply #37 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:16:09 PM

Stunning!

How do you make that pattern in the wood?

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #38 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:42:37 PM

Patience and a dremel. And lots of practice.

Waterlander · **Reply #39 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:10:40 AM

Is that (gabon) ebony, Steve? Great jigging mate

The white sapwood is quite soft. I had some off cuts left with a distinct look. Would have been a waste to throw away, so did some whittling. Ouch..carved my finger as well!

Anyway

can wait to see your black beauty finished!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #40 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:59:43 AM

It's African black wood and its not soft at all. I burned up 2 dremel sanding disks on one side alone. It's beautiful but a pita to work.

Waterlander · **Reply #41 on:** July 13, 2012, 01:21:09 AM

Indeed the black ebony eats up my bahco xt saw too!

Raukodur · **Reply #42 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:09:19 PM

Slight change in plans, we are going for all black scales, leaving out the softer yellow sapwood parts.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #43 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:49:49 PM

According to the guy at the woodworking store. African black wood is harder than ebony. So these should be better in the long run.

Waterlander · **Reply #44 on:** July 14, 2012, 12:02:07 AM

Raukodur, please note that african blackwood is not quite the same as black ebony.
African blackwood takes a high polished finish. Black ebony is matte black. It's also more brittle, and sinks in water. Just trying to help.

edit: not a blackwood at all, but if you want the best wood you can get, try Lignum Vitae

Raukodur · **Reply #45 on:** July 14, 2012, 12:29:17 AM

Thanks for the words of wisdom Waterlander

I chose the blackwood after reading about its hardwood properties, and also its dark brown/black appearance.

In terms of why I have decided to go for all black and not include the yellow sapwood, having worked with it Tattoosteve confirms it is not as hard as the black section.

I was just reading about Lignum Vitae, very interesting! An extraordinary natural product.

Waterlander · **Reply #46 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:01:19 AM

My pleasure mate.

Afr.blackwood has a brownish-black shine to it. Gabon ebony a greyish-matte-black.
Both are very nice. IMO good choice not to use the sapwood, although it looks nice with the black.

Now hold on before making your mind up. If you still like a contrasting color instead of all black wood, then take a look at Makassar Ebony. Color is a dark chocolate-brown with black stripes. Leaves a beautiful metalish soft shine after polishing. Beautiful, very hard, very dense, asian ebony. Another rare and special ebony is Marble Cake Ebony. Color yellow-white black. Buffalo or cow horn would be an option too.

(But I think it will chip on the long run)
https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=95_14

I hope I'm not complicating things, I just like wood!

Whatever you choose I'm sure Steve will make you a winner!

Raukodur · **Reply #47 on:** July 14, 2012, 10:20:12 AM

Amazing, very beautiful looking types of wood.

In this instance I think the blackwood will suffice, for reasons of availability and price, and also because I think the all black will suit the black cerakote tools well as well, with the exposed brass pins giving a little bit of contrast.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #48 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:22:57 PM

And here we go. All black sak -the file.
African black wood scales with exposed rivets.

Hope everyone enjoys!

Raukodur · **Reply #49 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:57:34 PM

That looks sick!

A job well done mate, better than I had ever envisaged

Can you post a pic of how wide it is (i.e. from on top)?

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:58:20 PM

I would but it's already packed up lol.

Raukodur · **Reply #51 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:01:36 PM

Hehe, no problem. God willing will reach me soon, and I can post some pics myself.

Raukodur · **Reply #52 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:27:38 AM

With the cerakote, how does it wear with time? Does it come off in the hands like black oxide at all, especially where there is constant friction (e.g. scissor edges)?

I notice there are some patches of the coating darker than others (gives it a cool all black camo look), does that stay that way, or will it even out?

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #53 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:38:41 PM

The darker color is oil. It's a constant color. It wears eventually but according to Jeff (coater) it aids in the lubricator factor.

Raukodur · **Reply #54 on:** July 16, 2012, 03:13:56 PM

i see

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