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AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4080 on:** September 03, 2015, 01:54:20 AM

Thanks mate

I just noticed that the serrated blade is the wrong side of the nail file in that first pic ....

Anyway, not an issue, it's only v1

I'm planning on taking it apart again at some point to do a bit more refining. I'm hoping v2 will have most of the wrinkles ironed out so I can have it exactly as I want it at v3

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4081 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:07:17 PM

Here's the second one of the three SAK mods I had planned

hiraethus · **Reply #4082 on:** September 17, 2015, 06:20:59 PM

Re-worked my Junior/Special Mechanic mod today, adding a pair of scissors with an awl on the back:

zoidberg · **Reply #4083 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:49:45 PM

Quote from: hiraethus on September 17, 2015, 06:20:59 PM

Re-worked my Junior/Special Mechanic mod today, adding a pair of scissors with an awl on the back:

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hiraethus · **Reply #4084 on:** September 18, 2015, 10:23:48 PM

I still don't like the combo tool.

Need to get another Deluxe Tinker.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4085 on:** September 18, 2015, 10:34:28 PM

I don't mind the combo tool if I've got it paired with a pliers based tool with a robust flat driver. It's a better cap lifter than the standard one, and a couple of times in the kitchen I've chucked aside the modded Vic Skipper that I keep in the kitchen drawer, and grabbed the MFV that sits next to it, as it does very well on any can that doesn't seem to like the standard Vic opener. (it seems some cans prefer one, and some cans prefer the other)

hiraethus · **Reply #4086 on:** September 18, 2015, 11:12:07 PM

My main issue with the combo tool is that it displaces the pen blade, which is my main utility blade, and probably my most used tool on a SAK. I also seem to do more prying than driving flat screws, and the combo tool just isn't up to the job most of the time.

I've just built a Pioneer mod with a 91mm pen blade in place of the can opener - this might be enough for me for the most part.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4087 on:** September 18, 2015, 11:33:58 PM

Fully understand the prying aspect, but I tend to always use the main blade. I always consider the smaller blade as redundant (unless it's the serrated main and pruner blade combo), which is one of the reasons I started getting into the Wengers

firiki · **Reply #4088 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:55:15 AM

Quote from: hiraethus on September 18, 2015, 11:12:07 PM

My main issue with the combo tool is that it displaces the pen blade, which is my main utility blade, and probably my most used tool on a SAK. I also seem to do more prying than driving flat screws, and the combo tool just isn't up to the job most of the time.

I've just built a Pioneer mod with a 91mm pen blade in place of the can opener - this might be enough for me for the most part.

Why not lose the combo tool for a pen blade, then? Carry it with a standard Pioneer and there's that.

Alternatively, interested in trading that

mod to me?

sawman · **Reply #4089 on:** September 19, 2015, 03:00:37 AM

I also use the pen blade quite a bit and don't get along with the combo tool.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4090 on:** September 19, 2015, 04:55:05 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on September 17, 2015, 10:49:45 PM

Quote from: hiraethus on September 17, 2015, 06:20:59 PM
Re-worked my Junior/Special Mechanic mod today, adding a pair of scissors with an awl on the back:

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What he said, great semi light to combo.

Sparky415 · **Reply #4091 on:** September 19, 2015, 07:29:03 AM

There’s some great stuff going on in here Guys

Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 03, 2015, 10:07:17 PM

Here's the second one of the three SAK mods I had planned

I can see you have been very busy Al, Nice work Mate

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #4092 on:** September 21, 2015, 02:06:13 AM

Here's one I did for a recent customer.

84mm voyager

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4093 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:56:44 AM

Nice Steve.

chris.customworks · **Reply #4094 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:19:06 AM

Enhanced Black Alox / Red Liners Farmer

SAK Guy · **Reply #4095 on:** October 07, 2015, 02:57:09 PM

Beautiful mod Chris!!

Monrogue · **Reply #4096 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:24:03 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on October 07, 2015, 02:57:09 PM

Beautiful mod Chris!!

+1 - I love those scales and red liners

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SteveC · **Reply #4097 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:15:50 PM

Quote from: Monrogue on October 07, 2015, 10:24:03 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on October 07, 2015, 02:57:09 PM
Beautiful mod Chris!!
+1 - I love those scales and red liners

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+2 very cool !

chris.customworks · **Reply #4098 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:58:11 AM

Thanks guys!

windson · **Reply #4099 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:58:38 PM

My new Aloxplorer made by Syph.

Flint Hills · **Reply #4100 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:20:08 PM

I've seen several acid etched and stonewashed sets of scissors in this thread. How do you do this without the acid getting into the pivot and messing it up? Can the same be done on the pliers? I know people use fingernail polish to protect blade edges but I'm just not sure how to protect inside the riveted scissors pivot.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4101 on:** October 11, 2015, 02:43:40 AM

Quote from: Flint Hills on October 10, 2015, 09:20:08 PM

I've seen several acid etched and stonewashed sets of scissors in this thread. How do you do this without the acid getting into the pivot and messing it up? Can the same be done on the pliers? I know people use fingernail polish to protect blade edges but I'm just not sure how to protect inside the riveted scissors pivot.

Pretty sure they just take them apart then re rivet them when they are done.

chris.customworks · **Reply #4102 on:** October 13, 2015, 07:45:34 AM

Wenger 68 Micarta Rangers

SAK Guy · **Reply #4103 on:** October 13, 2015, 03:59:07 PM

THOSE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALM · **Reply #4104 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:47:59 PM

A few of my mods from last days.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4105 on:** October 15, 2015, 04:10:43 PM

Quote from: ALM on October 15, 2015, 01:47:59 PM

A few of my mods from last days.

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Is that a Ti 111 with a pocket clip? German Army Knife?

I want it so much.

ALM · **Reply #4106 on:** October 15, 2015, 04:58:17 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on October 15, 2015, 04:10:43 PM

Quote from: ALM on October 15, 2015, 01:47:59 PM
A few of my mods from last days.

(Image removed from quote.)

Is that a Ti 111 with a pocket clip? German Army Knife?

I want it so much.

Yes, it's a GAK with 09 stamp. I modded it for a friend from Poland

hiraethus · **Reply #4107 on:** October 15, 2015, 05:11:59 PM

ALM, great work as usual. I'd love to know more about your method and techniques. Would you be prepared to share some photos or information on the way you make the knives, particularly the ti scales and the fine engraving/machining on the scales?

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4108 on:** October 15, 2015, 07:17:26 PM

Quote from: ALM on October 15, 2015, 04:58:17 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on October 15, 2015, 04:10:43 PM
Quote from: ALM on October 15, 2015, 01:47:59 PM
A few of my mods from last days.

(Image removed from quote.)

Is that a Ti 111 with a pocket clip? German Army Knife?

I want it so much.

Yes, it's a GAK with 09 stamp. I modded it for a friend from Poland

Could you make some scales and pocket clip for a "friend" in the US?

ALM · **Reply #4109 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:53:29 PM

Sorry for late reply. I don't like showing WIP photos, because I like when photos are "clean". You know, the workshop can be in an artistic chaos, and I don't like photos like that. I do a lot of things myself, i.e. the finish of titanium scales (grinding, drilling, polishing, sandblasting, stonewash etc), making muffs and rivets, modifying springs and tools, anodizing the titanium etc.
I also do the computer designs myself.
But I also outsource some things. Polish knifemaking scene is pretty large and we help each other. For example, I don't have a CNC milling machine and if I need one, I ask my friend for help. I order coating with HAII, PVD or Cerakote in specialized companies in Poland. The engravings are also ordered in a firm with an industrial grade laser of great power.
As to the question if I can make scales and clip. I don't usually sell just the scales. The scales I make are matched with screws and muffs, that I mount. If other rivets/muffs are used, there could be problems with fitting.
And here are some photos of TiTool Pioneers, that I've done over the weekend. Regards for all, Artur.

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