Show off your Sak mod's!

crackout · **Reply #2880 on:** May 31, 2013, 08:49:46 AM

That peening looks ace!

HankSolon · **Reply #2881 on:** May 31, 2013, 09:45:12 AM

Quote from: crackout on May 31, 2013, 08:49:46 AM

That peening looks ace!

Thx, I figured out, that protecting the scales with electrical tape gives you very good hints where you actually peen, even if you have a bigger hammer.

Sunshineinwinter · **Reply #2882 on:** June 01, 2013, 06:51:41 PM

Snakewood Executive

Sparky415 · **Reply #2883 on:** June 01, 2013, 07:03:26 PM

Smooth

Nice job Sunshine

HankSolon · **Reply #2884 on:** June 02, 2013, 10:04:00 AM

One of the most important advantages of exposed rivets on wood scales is:
The knife is serviceable.

I wasn't happy with the snap of the scissors of my EDC, a custom 84mm golfer (with hook).

old version:

So i drilled the rivets, disassembled the knife, did some grinding on the custom spring and reassembled it.

Another thing is regarding exposed rivets. If you grind them down to the level of the wood, then the tools (and the knife itself) may become shaky.

To make it more stable I produced some decent mushrooms.

PTRSAK · **Reply #2885 on:** June 02, 2013, 11:28:22 AM

I have found that cutting a slight countersink in the wooden scales before peening allows you to sand the pins off flush and still have them hold tight.

Ebony Waiter

HankSolon · **Reply #2886 on:** June 02, 2013, 11:40:24 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on June 02, 2013, 11:28:22 AM

I have found that cutting a slight countersink in the wooden scales before peening allows you to sand the pins off flush and still have them hold tight.

That's practicable. I thought about that idea too, but disregarded it, since i wanted to have those mushrooms. Your way gives an option for different wishes. And in both cases you may drill it again.

How is the longterm experience? I expect mushrooms to be more tighter than countersunk and flat sanded rivets. But i think your option is maybe tight enough, too. But even for heavy duty jobs?

Sparky415 · **Reply #2887 on:** June 02, 2013, 02:15:53 PM

Hank,
I haven't done much peining yet and some of it looks like yours with the raised mushroom heads
I found the edges are very sharp and would soon cut holes in my pockets, how do yours feel?

I might need a bigger hammer?

HankSolon · **Reply #2888 on:** June 02, 2013, 04:12:22 PM

My rivets are dull (not sharp) at the side and like a mirror from above.... But i cheat.

I have custom sandpaper for my proxxon. From 280 - 1000 grit.

And believe me: 1000 grit sandpaper@20.000rpm can create mirror surfaces on metal.

For the rivets I use 600grit@5.000rpm

PTRSAK · **Reply #2889 on:** June 03, 2013, 03:35:38 PM

most of the scales I have done with flat/csk pins have been on 1 or 2 layer SAKs. I would probably go with mushroom heads on thicker knives.

oneho · **Reply #2890 on:** June 07, 2013, 10:41:24 PM

My next rebuilt.

Old Victorinox Bundeswehr, blade replaced for new, 3,2mm inox steel pivot, grip is G-10

Syph007 · **Reply #2891 on:** June 07, 2013, 10:43:01 PM

Quote from: oneho on June 07, 2013, 10:41:24 PM

My next rebuilt.

Old Victorinox Bundeswehr, blade replaced for new, 3,2mm inox steel pivot, grip is G-10

(Image removed from quote.)

WOW! That is fantastic! Congrats on a beauty there.

Is the texture applied to the scales by hand?

HankSolon · **Reply #2892 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:06:06 PM

Yes, an excellent build. I really like G10 in security orange and thought several times about replacing my Hunter scales (european dual grip orange) against such G10.

You didn't glue the scales to the outer liners?
How is the grip compared to a dual grip version? Is it a kind of slippy when its getting wet?
Have you drilled every hole to 3,2mm? (Especially the inner pins)

What I like most: This knife can be repaired or cleaned easily. A good choice for camping.

kirk13 · **Reply #2893 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:06:35 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on June 07, 2013, 10:43:01 PM

Quote from: oneho on June 07, 2013, 10:41:24 PM
My next rebuilt.

Old Victorinox Bundeswehr, blade replaced for new, 3,2mm inox steel pivot, grip is G-10

WOW! That is fantastic! Congrats on a beauty there.

+1 on that!Absolutely awesome

oneho · **Reply #2894 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:32:57 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

The scales are not glued, they are only screwed. Each tool is drilled to 3,2mm. Inox steel tube with convulsion in each hole. All screwed together.
I want to add a clip and replace the aluminium plates for inox.

The texture was made by microtools Dremel.

sawman · **Reply #2895 on:** June 12, 2013, 06:37:29 PM

That is some of the finest work I've ever seen

Welcome to MTO!

nuphoria · **Reply #2896 on:** June 12, 2013, 10:55:34 PM

Beautiful stuff oneho, good to have you here

PTRSAK · **Reply #2897 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:08:40 AM

Bought a Swiss Champ off eBay. Was pretty cheap, but had a few problems.
Broken Awl, bent Corkscrew, very used looking blades and everything was very stiff to open.

Pulled it apart along with a Spartan of the same age (grooved Corkscrew, sewing eye Awl, same tang stamps) that was a typical "carried a lot, used a little" knife as a donor for the needed parts.

I had a pair of Camel bone blanks sitting around so I made up a pair of "Jigged and Flamed" scales to fit (including Pen slot).

The old workhorse looks a bit better now...

HankSolon · **Reply #2898 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:28:57 AM

Very nice!

Restored an old knife AND individual scales AND made Exposed rivets AND tools inside the scales. I'm deeply impressed. Good work!

enki_ck · **Reply #2899 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:29:13 PM

Nice, I like it.

Sparky415 · **Reply #2900 on:** June 17, 2013, 02:57:57 PM

Very nice job Peter

Monrogue · **Reply #2901 on:** June 17, 2013, 03:55:55 PM

I don't know if my two Syph mods count for me to post as I didn't mod them myself, but I would love to post pics here later tonight

enki_ck · **Reply #2902 on:** June 17, 2013, 04:11:01 PM

Quote from: Monrogue on June 17, 2013, 03:55:55 PM

I don't know if my two Syph mods count for me to post as I didn't mod them myself, but I would love to post pics here later tonight

NO. You'll get banned if you do!

Maybe we can let this one slide, but only cause it's you.

Looking forward to the pics.

Monrogue · **Reply #2903 on:** June 17, 2013, 04:18:21 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on June 17, 2013, 04:11:01 PM

Quote from: Monrogue on June 17, 2013, 03:55:55 PM
I don't know if my two Syph mods count for me to post as I didn't mod them myself, but I would love to post pics here later tonight

NO. You'll get banned if you do!

Maybe we can let this one slide, but only cause it's you. Looking forward to the pics.

Thanks for the special priveleges enki

I'm looking forward to posting them

Monrogue · **Reply #2904 on:** June 18, 2013, 05:49:19 AM

Here are pics of the Cellidor mod. I'm thinking I will call it the YeoChamp. I'm open to suggestions though

Monrogue · **Reply #2905 on:** June 18, 2013, 05:53:43 AM

And here are pics of my Alox mod. Not sure what I'm going to call this one as it's a bit more difficult. It started off as a Pioneer, but basically became an Electrician with pliers and a phillips driver added. So maybe...ElectroMechanic, or ElectroMechaneer, or something simple like The Beast or MechaBeast...kinda like that one...

Any suggestions?