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crackout · **Reply #930 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:01:26 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 16, 2013, 03:08:41 AM

This was a two mod build day, and here is the second.

So this request wanted the scissors to open like the blade?

Heywood Floyd · **Reply #931 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:23:37 AM

Quote from: crackout on March 16, 2013, 10:01:26 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 16, 2013, 03:08:41 AM
This was a two mod build day, and here is the second.

So this request wanted the scissors to open like the blade?

Yes, I wanted the scissors, like the blade, to be farthest from the lanyard attachment. They are intended to be the most used tools.

Grumpy · **Reply #932 on:** March 16, 2013, 11:18:07 AM

Both Wonderful, well done and grats on being asked to donate

lowtech · **Reply #933 on:** March 16, 2013, 02:36:49 PM

While i can appreciate the hard and beautifully done work on the TI one - Which is a mighty fine example for the auction - I would go for tha black one any day as a user.

The TI one will raise some funds and soem attention, I´m sure.

nuphoria · **Reply #934 on:** March 16, 2013, 02:51:54 PM

Awesome stuff Rob

DeanJ · **Reply #935 on:** March 23, 2013, 08:00:37 PM

Congratulations of your recognition!

Why does this sentence:

Quote from: Syph007 on March 15, 2013, 10:10:53 PM

I am also building a Ti cadet with saw and scissors.

make my heart flutter?

Syph007 · **Reply #936 on:** March 23, 2013, 09:34:52 PM

Quote from: DeanJ on March 23, 2013, 08:00:37 PM

Congratulations of your recognition!

Why does this sentence:

Quote from: Syph007 on March 15, 2013, 10:10:53 PM

I am also building a Ti cadet with saw and scissors.

make my heart flutter?

Don't worry it's turning out nice.

Got all the parts rough cut out, now for the hours of sanding.

Syph007 · **Reply #937 on:** March 29, 2013, 08:59:31 PM

I slaughtered another limited edition marlin spike. None are safe!

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #938 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:19:55 PM

Beautiful job! JR

nuphoria · **Reply #939 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:33:03 PM

Nice!

I don't think being precious about a limited edition makes much sense if unless you are keeping it as an investment. If it can be turned in to a tool you would use and get enjoyment from, makes sense to me

Syph007 · **Reply #940 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:38:23 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on March 29, 2013, 09:33:03 PM

Nice!

I don't think being precious about a limited edition makes much sense if unless you are keeping it as an investment. If it can be turned in to a tool you would use and get enjoyment from, makes sense to me

Totally agree. That one was ordered by a fellow who just immigrated to Canada as a present to himself.

nuphoria · **Reply #941 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:42:03 PM

Superb gift to self

sawman · **Reply #942 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:43:51 PM

I think she's a beauty, and if Victorinox would get off their ass and produce more than 50 at a time, there wouldn't be this limited issue crap

Syph007 · **Reply #943 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:21:37 PM

Quote from: sawman on March 29, 2013, 09:43:51 PM

I think she's a beauty, and if Victorinox would get off their ass and produce more than 50 at a time, there wouldn't be this limited issue crap

I know the marlin spikes are pretty cool, and Id love a few mods with them for myself. I got one marlin spike old cross in a trade, but I dont want to cut that one apart. And paying 70+ for a new Vic just because its limited I just wont do. Now.. thats not to say I wouldnt make my own marlin spike someday though.

nuphoria · **Reply #944 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:23:00 PM

I've only got one marlin spike too, and it's an old First Mate so I can't really justify tearing that one up!

papercut · **Reply #945 on:** March 30, 2013, 10:40:24 AM

Great work as always Syph, one of these days when the money is more flowing, I am for sure gonna line up for an white cross Urban Pioneer. The thickness of a farmer is just grand, but I want scissors instead o the saw!

Syph007 · **Reply #946 on:** April 01, 2013, 03:40:58 AM

Cool, I was searching around the kniferights.org site and found the page that has my Ti urban pioneer donation.

http://www.kniferights.org/2013prizes/lessard2013.htm

I dont think ultimate steel 2013 has officially started yet though, but Ive already got a bunch of emails asking for customs.

Heywood Floyd · **Reply #947 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:28:15 AM

Congrats syph. Justified attention for outstanding skills.

Syph007 · **Reply #948 on:** April 02, 2013, 08:45:21 PM

Ok here is a new little beauty that I just finished wrapping up. 84 Ti scale, brass liner voyageur!

Its the first time Ive gone brass liner with Ti scales, but it's quite a nice look I think.

Cheers!

Dexter · **Reply #949 on:** April 02, 2013, 09:38:24 PM

Stunning! I presume it's rather light too considering only two layers and 84mm.... Lovely work!

nuphoria · **Reply #950 on:** April 03, 2013, 12:39:04 AM

Oh boy... not sure how you keep finding more gorgeousness, but you certainly are!

stax · **Reply #951 on:** April 03, 2013, 08:14:21 AM

derekmac · **Reply #952 on:** April 03, 2013, 03:08:29 PM

It definitely looks good with the brass liners!!

Syph007 · **Reply #953 on:** April 04, 2013, 03:18:04 PM

Ah, here we go that ultimatesteel fundraiser started. I see my lonely little SAK among the fancy knives in the list now.

I hope whomever wins it, likes it.

http://www.kniferights.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=179&Itemid=1#lessard

nuphoria · **Reply #954 on:** April 04, 2013, 03:25:19 PM

Excellent stuff Robert - you're amongst a bloody great line up of prized there

papercut · **Reply #955 on:** April 04, 2013, 04:14:24 PM

If I won, there would only be a few things higher than your sak on the list- The rifle, the damascus Bowie (I am a sucker for it), and the hand forged knife (also a sucker). So you would be #4

. In fact, I might just pony up some scratch for the chance.

Cheers

Syph007 · **Reply #956 on:** April 06, 2013, 12:24:30 AM

I had more Ti work to do today so I needed to solve my Ti dust makes scary fires problem.

This 4x36 belt grinder is what I do most of my roughing work with and it had a plastic housing underneath that just really got in the way. I ripped that off and bolted on a meat loaf pan from the dollar store and filled it with water. Worked great as the hot Ti dust ended up in the water pan and no fires today!

This project is a 4 layer full 84mm conversion. Cadet with saw and scissors. After I rough cut the scales and liners, I make a Ti sandwich and sand it all together.

Doing it this way is an nice way to make sure all the liners and scales mate up perfectly.

And the result of lots of grinding. Still needs surface finishing and scales need profiling though. But at least I dont have to worry about Ti dust building up and combusting now.

DeanJ · **Reply #957 on:** April 06, 2013, 02:19:41 AM

Great work!

The thing that is really great about Bob is that he makes custom knives. If you look around on the net, there are many knife makers, and knives, listed as 'custom.' Just ask one of these makers to change a small detail on one of their designs. They won't do it, and usually won't even respond to the request. They are not custom knife makers. They make high quality knives by hand, but they are not custom.

Want a knife out of certain materials, with certain colors, with certain... Bob just says... OK, you got it.

I am going to need a second mortgage when he starts designing/creating his own tools.

I feel like a new parent, looking at ultra-sound pictures.

byksm · **Reply #958 on:** April 06, 2013, 03:45:10 AM

seems like you once mentioned the possibility of ti back springs.
any progress finding the proper alloy there?

id like to do a stripped down hiker, all in ti and carbon fiber... ultralite hiker.

-p

Syph007 · **Reply #959 on:** April 06, 2013, 04:37:56 AM

Quote from: byksm on April 06, 2013, 03:45:10 AM

seems like you once mentioned the possibility of ti back springs.
any progress finding the proper alloy there?

id like to do a stripped down hiker, all in ti and carbon fiber... ultralite hiker.

-p

Im going to try making a blade backspring first and see how that goes. I have the right thickness here to try. I'll use the 4-6 alloy first and see how that goes. Now that I can carbidize the springs I dont see a problem with making them. Im curious if I make them the exact same profile if they will have more or less snap than stock ones.

The nice thing about Ti is you can heat and bend fairly easily too.

I can see the appeal of an ultralight for backpacking for sure.

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