Discuss Spyderco's products and history.
MountainManJim
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by MountainManJim Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:13 pm
I picked a used CTS-XHP Military with a broken tip last year. I recently got around to regrinding the blade to correct the tip and to bring the overall length to 3.5 in.
I really like the results. The new grind created a knife with an extra stout blade with more of a leaf shape. Still has the great oversized Military handle. And, now I can stuff one of favorite knives in by back pocket and carry it around Colorado legally. Plus, I think the brown G10 and silver clip look great.
Here are some pics:
Jim
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SDR
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by SDR Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:37 pm
Nice work, MMJ!
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WireEdge Roger
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by WireEdge Roger Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:45 pm
Nice work! That looks very nice, I'd certainly carry it! :D
Holland
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by Holland Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:50 pm
looks great man, very well done
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araneae
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by araneae Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:57 pm
Very nice work Jim. I always enjoy rescuing a beat up Spydie.
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Jazz
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by Jazz Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:15 pm
It really looks cool. Nice shape. Thanks for sharing.
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vaisforlovers
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by vaisforlovers Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:23 pm
I also really like what you did here. Nice job. Thanks for letting us see your work.
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Per-Sev
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by Per-Sev Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:42 pm
Good job, it looks like it was broke about 1/4" to 3/8" back the Military's tip is not that thin what we're they doing to break it that far back. Just kind of curious because my Domino has the same blade steel and a thinner tip and I just wanted to know how hard they had to try to break the tip.
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DRKBC
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by DRKBC Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:02 pm
Great save! I love the military's handle and what a bonus that makes it legal carry, should become a model.
MountainManJim
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by MountainManJim Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:43 pm
Per-Sev: Sorry I don't have a before picture. The tip was broken at about a 1/4 in. I ground it back by a 1/2 in. to make it legal.
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ZL1
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by ZL1 Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:08 pm
Nice job :)
Pockets
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by Pockets Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:25 pm
I would have gone for more of a reverse tanto myself, but that is certainly a nice reprofile.
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bigcat
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by bigcat Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:58 am
You did a good regrind.
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by RadioactiveSpyder Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:42 am
Very nice work MMJ! Looks like an Endura on steroids, or one that's been through Military boot camp!
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by einstein2001 Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:55 am
Nice save. The drop before the point reminds me of an Endura.
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Barkdog
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by Barkdog Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:30 am
Great work. Call me crazy, but that seems to move the blade/handle ratio closer to the Paramilitary 2... Either way, it's a keeper!
Sayyy, anyone have a broken-tip Spydie they want to donate? I promise I'll post pics when done.
jmh58
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by jmh58 Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:23 am
Yep.. Nice save.. Looks good!! John
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