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I've done it both ways. I started with using two drill bits, one after the other, and then moved to the pilot bits when Larry (Legofwhat) posted them here a while back. I find that making the holes align properly (the small hole perfectly centered in the big hole is _much_ easier with the pilot bits...

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A PM2 backspacer won't fit.

I'm not sure about aftermarket mods, but I bet you can find some custom scales, if that is something you're looking for.

Does anyone have a source in the USA for bits like the ones that Standy posted?

My bits are all the two part variety, where you insert the pilot piece into the bit (so you can swap them out). I'd be interested to try the one piece sort that he posted, and see if I like them better (or worse).

I'd buy a Rex 45 UKPK, but I'd still prefer MAXAMET.

I prefer the Hawkbill as well.

Most will agree it’s which of the 5 or 6 type of bolts you have. Also which of the 5 drill bits to use. That’s after you have bought the wrong bolts with the right bolts because you always buy 3 types. Definitely. I swear I have every single color and size combination at this point. I even bought s...

The Maker Material Supply has a sizing guide for the drill bits that tells you which ones fit which Gulso bolts (and which Corby's also). At this point I have pretty much collected all the various drill bits. I use 1/4 Gulso's on all my mule scales (except for the ones I use Corby's on). Both 1/4 an...

I use 1/4" Gulso bolts from Maker Material Supply.

I can't figure out the difference between sex and gulso, but there has to be a great joke in there somewhere.

I've had it happen with a carbon blade that was treated with mineral oil. I think it picked up something from the sheath (or just from the environment--like dust) and then it came off with some of the oil onto the thing I was cutting. I have an account on that forum, but I admit I haven't been over ...

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My go-to for Kydex is AZwelke: https://www.azwelke.com

I've had him make stuff that wasn't on his web site. Not sure if he can do you machete, but it would be worth asking.

I'm definitely not going to go read that, after reading this thread.

Although tbh the teal frn s90v native sorta fills the “super performance on a budget” thing already, not sure it could be dethroned. That might just be an argument that we need a lil native back lock in m390 (or s90v). I own a comp lock lil native in one of my favorite steels (4v) and I admit that ...

I'd buy the lil or regular native (either FRN or G10) in M390/20cv/204p. I would not buy the comp lock lil, though.

I don't think I'd want the chief. I'd rather have the chief in s90v (which has already happened).

In my hand right now is Nabokov's Lance. I'd never heard of or read his works, and it's very engaging. Not a Police (the band) fan, then? I know their obvious hits, otherwise not in the slightest, why ? They had a well known song with a Nabokov reference. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Stand...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 am

In my hand right now is Nabokov's Lance. I'd never heard of or read his works, and it's very engaging.

Not a Police (the band) fan, then?

I don't really enjoy Roiboos. I drink green tea (not herbal) most days, and mint or peppermint (herbal) tea occasionally in the evenings. I haven't branched out much. We have a ton of different teas on hand (my wife and daughter both have much more sophisticated tastes than I do).

I think now he should totally clean up and modify it to make it amazing, and post before and after photos.

I'd stabilize it. You can have that done professionally with minimal trouble. The chance that a structural timber in the USA was made from a wood that wouldn't benefit from stabilizing is minimal. And there's basically no chance of hurting the wood by stabilizing it.

I admit I'm strongly tempted to dismantle one of my opinels and build it a new handle now.