Dodo and Lil Temp mods

[gabo]

I have been reaching for the Dodo as an EDC every day now, and decided to remove the "belly" and keep the bill. Probably the most often used blade I have.
The lil Temp has been a drawr queen until recently. I prefer carrying without a clip but all the lockbacks get filled with pocket lint. The Temps compression lock appears immune to this. The Dodo has had lock problems due to lint, so I keep the clip on it.
The temp is a powerhouse of a cutter, digger and beater of a knife and thats what I do with it.
I removed the finger grooves, (with a dremel and face mask) as they made the blade uncomfortable in some grips. The handle is more versatile now and fits my smallish hands well.
I am considering thinning the G10 somewhat. Perhaps sanding down to the milled out finger grooves and same on the opposite side. Any thoughts or suggestions out there?

[ghostrider]

a suggestion:

If you haven't already thought of it, use a good respirator. G-10 is toxic.

P.S.
knives lood cool. :)

[Senate]

I don't really have suggestions but used and customized spydies look great :)

EDIT: some people cut the "tail" of the Dodo to make it smaller, like a Cricket
here's a pic: (don't know who to credit :o )

[Dr. Snubnose]

That Dodo Cut down is really cool looking and quite functional...Doc

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: functional, yes, but no more punyo strikes! :spyder:

[Dr. Snubnose]

This is true Michael...this is true ...Doc

[gabo]

Yeah, I saw that bob tail mod, really makes the knife more compact, but I like to use the tail to goose my dogs! :D
The Temp mod has really changed the knifes charecter. more pocketable maintaining the nice grip. I want to thin the grips some more. Has anyone completly taken apart the Temp. How did it go?

[Easyrider]

I REALLY like what you did to the Lil' Temp!

I think that your blade modification along with bobtailing the handle on the Dodo would make an excellent new model from Popa Spyderco! Makes for a small and comfortable cutting package. :D