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archangel wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:14 pm

Mine already arrived at Germany. Is now at my "friends" of Customs.....

Mine should have been here today in the mid-Atlantic but it was delayed by a day.

It came today.

Got mine today as well, printing up some scales now. It will scrape hair off but it's not super sharp... My buddy Mr. KME and I will be changing that soon.

after a quick sand and shine of the g10

Does anyone know the Rockwell of this knife?

Just got done sharpening up, and I have to say, this steel will take a nasty edge. It's obviously hard and feels very wear resistant under the stones (took a while to get to 15°), but it might be as sharp as I've ever gotten a knife, tree topping hairs left and right with the grain.

LSUisSEC wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:59 pm

54E2A0CF-8729-4B19-96F4-629DD93A4572.jpeg after a quick sand and shine of the g10

Are those the factory scales sanded down? Those look great!

Yep. 120,220,800,1000,1500,2000,2500 mag polish. I didnt take my time. They could look better. I just wanted the scales for templates so i can make my own

Feels like I've not been here in forever! Mine came in yesterday, but it will be a bit before I make the scales. I have some blue shred CF with glue G-10 liners that is waiting for me to get time to work in the garage. I started on one of my SPY27 mules with blue terotuf but haven't done anything more than get the rough shape...same with the Province and Raffir

They've both been sitting since January :o

Mine arrived yesterday, got cord wrapped last night and is in my sheath at work today. So far, nothing to cut, but that will change.

I am stunned! It already arrived at my doorstep! :eek: :eek: :eek:

My "friends" at custom were really my friends this time. :) Hurray!!

Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Did NOT get a Z-Max. Wanted one! Could not get my order in.

Better luck next time I hope.

The only thing keeping me from an eBay purchase is that I don't want to reward a scalper...

I'll just have to enjoy the Z-Max vicariously as you folks enjoy yours...

jcbays wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am

Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Nothing fancy or great. I did use the two holes at the end to tie off the paracord.

Not me, I was so disappointed that I haven't been back here or the website since. Had it in my cart and then had issues with my password. I almost cried. Seriously I was frustrated.

jcbays wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am

Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Here is my Z-Max with 550 just so I can test / play with it. I might add scales if it is a keeper but the chance for rust scares me on this one.

I wanted to use some orange 750 cord I had but it was just to big to get through the holes.

A special thanks to yablanowitz for his para cord guide.

jcbays wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am

Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Only of the inner layer. I have a cut on my thumb (no, not from wrapping THIS mule - I was careless when I pulled my RWL34 mule out of it's sheath yesterday evening...), so I'd be staining the outer wrap, since there are already some blood stains on the inner layer now...
This inner layer is made of cored Battlecord. It's much thicker, thus the inner/base layer is more even.

Done. My best work yet, I think.
Some will say it's quite dilettantish to just melt & glue the ends of the paracord, but I repeatedly fail at making nice looking knots or things like that. Melting works best for me. :p

Now, on to some kitchen duty! :)

jcbays wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am

Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Didn't see this until now. Here's mine.