Steve appreciation!

captain spaulding · **on:** February 12, 2014, 10:11:07 AM

Just looking through some stuff I have and noticed I have a couple mods done by Steve and I just wanted to thank him once again. I really wish I had my camera, but the Ipad takes terrible pictures. Here are some customs that Steve has done for me. Thanks buddy!

The Orange one was done for someone else and I aqured it from him, but besides that the others are all made to order.

Camo Micra:

He was going to do a reasembly on it for me but I wanted a few things different. He made a mini replica of the Vic Spirits chisel/wire cutter thingy. He also made a blade to be like the straigt blade on a minichamp. I think I have a better picture of these tool. I will look after I post it.

The rest are all alox:

Silver alox solo. Cerekoted blade and spring.

The almost Explorer. Black liners. Died mag glass.

Mash up of tools I wanted.

Farmer with file added. Scales coated green. Tools coated black with the exception on the file and can opener by my request. Black liners. Two black springs and two regular springs. I think this badboy got steel pins as well.

Last and certainly not least is the old cross, red ribbed alox, Cadet with scissors added.

Thank you Steve for being my go to guy and modding for me. Hope all is well. Thanks again buddy!

Kampfer · **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:16:22 AM

captain spaulding · **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:39:33 AM

Heres some better pictures.

lowtech · **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:11:30 AM

He´s one of teh good ones here!

kirk13 · **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:49:30 AM

Hope you don't mind me joining in Capt. Here's my Steve custom

It sees nearly daily use at work

captain spaulding · **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:00:45 PM

I encourage anybody with a Steve custom to show it off.

captain spaulding · **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:01:31 PM

Nice looking knife Kirk!

kirk13 · **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:23:00 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on February 12, 2014, 12:01:31 PM

Nice looking knife Kirk!

It's an absolute Gem!

rickinFL · **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:28:09 PM

Steve is king...

Ultra Cadet

and

best for last

neillcurrie · **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:00:45 PM

May I ask? The ultra cadet with the wenger pliers: what backsprings are used, and are there any necessary tips for the fitting of them?

I peened my first alox last week: added scissors to a cadet. The peening was easier than expected, but the removal of scales was more difficult. I have the recommended center drills now, so it'll hopefully be easier next time. There's always a next time

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:31:21 PM

I think it was 2 regular cadet springs with 2 birds eye spacers sanded down to fit.
Also you have to grind a small amount off the ends to make the springs fit flush

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captain spaulding · **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:33:29 PM

Glad to see you stop by this thread buddy.

neillcurrie · **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:35:01 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on February 12, 2014, 09:31:21 PM

I think it was 2 regular cadet springs with 2 birds eye spacers sanded down to fit.
Also you have to grind a small amount off the ends to make the springs fit flush

Many thanks!!
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kirk13 · **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:40:55 PM

Steve!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:41:49 AM

I'm still here. Been busy with family and things.

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tattoosteve99 · **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:06:14 PM

Stay tuned for some more mods to come. Getting my feet back sure feels good.

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captain spaulding · **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:10:03 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on February 13, 2014, 10:06:14 PM

Stay tuned for some more mods to come. Getting my feet back sure feels good.

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Cant wait to see what your doing next!

kirk13 · **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:37:34 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on February 13, 2014, 10:10:03 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on February 13, 2014, 10:06:14 PM
Stay tuned for some more mods to come. Getting my feet back sure feels good.

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Cant wait to see what your doing next!

+1 to that

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2014, 09:53:04 PM

So far I'm working with 2 people on mods. One is here and one is not. I'll try to remember to posts pics

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papercut · **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:12:11 AM

I wish I had a Steve mod. I had two on order and sent him a whole mess of donors but it was not to be. Something went south on his end and the donors were returned. I hope things have picked up for you Steve!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2014, 03:11:57 AM

So I got around to doing one the other day. Just a pioneer minus the can opener add a philips.

captain spaulding · **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2014, 03:20:02 AM

Oh that's a beauty.

Good work Steve.

nj2656 · **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2014, 09:20:01 PM

Nice. I still need a mod from Steve.

GigaHz · **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2014, 02:39:04 PM

Micro Farmer with scissors.

sawman · **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2014, 03:08:02 PM

Quote from: GigaHz on May 02, 2014, 02:39:04 PM

Micro Farmer with scissors.

Wow that's amazing! And I like the peening job on it (very important to me). Great work there

nwagstaff · **Reply #25 on:** May 02, 2014, 03:18:18 PM

What Steve calls: "Just a pioneer minus the can opener add a philips" I call the SAK Praetorian!!!

I loved my factory SAK Tinker so much but always felt the can opener (although I did use it on the odd occasion) and the small knife (barely used!) were redundant items for me. The eyelet in the reamer was also something I've never had need for (plus an awl is better for paracord work with the rounded edge) and felt restricted by the central philips, especially as it sees tons of use.

Enter my dream SAK – The Praetorian. Lose the spare knife, lose the can opener, side mounted awl, side mounted philips, one decent blade and some awesome looking black Alox scales and a smooth pocket clip.

Steve was brilliant to work with and the finish on everything is just incredible. Great attention to detail. This is going to get regular use for the rest of my life I imagine. And one day passed onto my son.

Thank you Steve!!

sawman · **Reply #26 on:** May 02, 2014, 03:37:29 PM

Quote from: nwagstaff on May 02, 2014, 03:18:18 PM

What Steve calls: "Just a pioneer minus the can opener add a philips" I call the SAK Praetorian!!!

I loved my factory SAK Tinker so much but always felt the can opener (although I did use it on the odd occasion) and the small knife (barely used!) were redundant items for me. The eyelet in the reamer was also something I've never had need for (plus an awl is better for paracord work with the rounded edge) and felt restricted by the central philips, especially as it sees tons of use.

Enter my dream SAK – The Praetorian. Lose the spare knife, lose the can opener, side mounted awl, side mounted philips, one decent blade and some awesome looking black Alox scales and a smooth pocket clip.

Steve was brilliant to work with and the finish on everything is just incredible. Great attention to detail. This is going to get regular use for the rest of my life I imagine. And one day passed onto my son.

Thank you Steve!!

That's actually genius. I mean, I just use the Vic can-opener as a Phillips anyways so why not have a REAL Phillips ?! I like that a lot