May I present the new "Stretch Mini"...

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May I present the new "Stretch Mini"...

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I know some of you will be mad at me for this mod, but I love the drop point blade shape of the Stretch, so...

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It's way more useful (to me) now, and I love how it looks, too. It was right easy to do, if anyone cares. Just a diamond bit and sander on the Dremel, then sanding by hand with 400, 600, and 1500 grit sandpapers, then a polishing wheel and some red compound, and Bob's yer uncle.

Thanks for looking.

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Great Job, Jazz! I like it! I've always loved the look of the stretch's blade. I too think that hollow ground goes great with a nice pointed blade. It indeed makes it more useful.

Great pics too.
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Outstanding work, Jazz! You really nailed the blade profile.
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Good idea and nice execution. Congratulations!
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Very nice!

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Nice job! Looks great.

But I like my Jester just the way it is.
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Very cool, thanks for sharing.
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Looks pretty nice, but for it to really be a mini stretch, you have to flat grind it. :P
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Thanks, guys. :) I have no problem with the Jester's shape - I just wanted a bit more point, and I always have to fool around with something (not really, but I like working with metal). Flat grind would be nice - I agree.

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That's just super. Congratz.
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nice job :)
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Spyderco should make a sprint run Jazz edition.
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That is very cute, a little baby Stretch. Nice job.
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Oh wow that turned out quite amazing! I didn't quite care for the jester's blade shape, but this... I can definitely get on board with lol
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Personally, I like the Jester just the way it is, but I believe that once someone buys a knife is yours, they can do with it as they see fit. You did some very nice work Jazz, and the finished product looks really good.
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Jazz wrote:I know some of you will be mad at me for this mod, but I love the drop point blade shape of the Stretch, so...

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It's way more useful (to me) now, and I love how it looks, too. It was right easy to do, if anyone cares. Just a diamond bit and sander on the Dremel, then sanding by hand with 400, 600, and 1500 grit sandpapers, then a polishing wheel and some red compound, and Bob's yer uncle.

Thanks for looking.

- best wishes, Jazz.
You did a great job. It looks great.

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I have the tools you used on your VG-10 blade. Have you (or anyone) used similar tools to do similar work on ZDP-189? I have both Manbugs and have thought how much I wished the Manbug had the blade shape of the Jester spine. So, now you have me thinking about doing something to a Manbug. These tools may not be hard enough for ZDP is what I'm thinking so if anyone has any info on that I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

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My norton bench stone sharpens ZDP no problem, so I'd say the diamond bits and sandpaper'd have no problem. Keep it cool when grinding.

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I haven't worked with ZDP, but I have used carbide rasps and reinforced cutting disks in a Dremel to shape hardened steel. Just don't let it over heat, and post pics.
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That looks really great! Well done Jazz.
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