Customising Cutlery (pics)

[The Cool]

Just thought I'd share a few pics with you fellow forum brethren.



The EDC has had it's thumbstud replaced by a lozenge shaped hole and the blade mirror polished.



All the work was done by Ron (SC_Rebel), who also sourced the EDC.



What can I say? The photos really speak for themselves about the quality of Ron's work.



I can however add, that Ron was a joy to work with, keeping me informed of progress etc.



I'd recommend Ron wholeheartedly to all.



Anyone else got some cutomised cutlery to share pics of?
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[The Cool]

Some more pics including a comparison pic with a Spyderco Salsa.

Incidentally, the EDC is a nice piece. Very pretty, and carries light and flat. However it doesn't have the "bank vault" sturdiness of the brilliant Salsa Ti.

[The Cool]

The modified EDC now reminds me of the Almite Navigator's bigger brother.

Thanks Ron!

[J Smith]

Really nice work.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[CKE]

Nice EDC, I assume the oblong hole is due to Spydies patent? Nice work SC_REBEL!

"everything else is just a jeep"

[dialex]

Very nice! Now with that hole it reminds me of a Tom Mayo TNT.
Congratualtions, Ron, as usually a pleasure to see your work <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[The Cool]

The shape of the hole was chosen because:

1. It doesn't invade Spyderco's round hole patent.

2. It mirrors the aesthetic of the slots in the handle

3. With no hump in the blade the oblong hole seems to fit the available blade space better.

and yes, it is a bit TNT like <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[sc_rebel1957]

Thanks Jonathan, and thanks to my other customers for their paitence while I mended.
The EDC just begs for a hole instead of a stud, but I've seen alota different brands that could be made to work with a hole opener much better than the thumb stud.
I'm sure there's no need to point this out to most of you but a hole/slot type also allows for ambidextrious use.
The only shape I refuse to cut in a blade is a round hole.
Btw guys I'm getting back to work so if you have projects you want done and were waiting till I was over this, DON'T.
I feel like the sooner I get back to work my arm won't get stiff on me. Ron

Remember our lost friends fondly

[voxnaes]

Cooool Pictures..-As always, Mr. Cool!!
The Rebel rocks! Very fine work, friend!!<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Vox.

[sam the man..]

nice work Ron!! very classy! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

sam

have scars will travel..

[Knife Knut]

Great work inspires great work.

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget. <P>RKBA

[The Cool]

Ron

Which other brands do you think could be made to work with a hole/slot?

Glad you like the pics Vox <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[JMC]

Very nice!!!!!

[sc_rebel1957]

Jonathan, most anything I can mill away enough of the liner can have a hole opener.
Waiting on your Mayo <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Ron

Remember our lost friends fondly

[The Cool]

LOL, ironic about that Mayo isn't it?

I was thinking Sebenza <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[zardoz]

Ooops - the drill slipped.....

[zardoz]

Ooops - the drill slipped.....

[zardoz]

all thumbs today - third time lucky. If the pic hasn't come out this time I'll just slink quietly away.....

[The Cool]

The pic probably just need re-sizing to not more than 400 pixels in height and/or width.

Go on, have another shot at it <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[zardoz]

Bu##er. It's my company's ferocious firewall, doesn't seem to be letting me make attachments.
Ah well, the penalty of browsing in work time... :-)