Lansky1 Has Done It Again!
Lansky1 Has Done It Again!
His signature "Ratcliffe" is legendary, and now Lansky1 has created yet another customized masterpiece using just a few basic hand tools and a pile of sandpaper and transformed an otherwise Plain Jane, run-of-the-mill production knife into something totally unique, one-of-a-kind and way more interesting.
Check out the magical transformation of this 2016 Moore Maker Mini Trapper I asked him to cast his spell upon.
Before: During: After: The Full Monty: A relatively minor alteration, but a significant improvement IMHO...if nothing else, at least in aesthetic and interest value.
Needless to say, I'm tickled pink.
Thank You, John. Congratulations, you've done it again.
Cheers & Aloha,
~Q~
Check out the magical transformation of this 2016 Moore Maker Mini Trapper I asked him to cast his spell upon.
Before: During: After: The Full Monty: A relatively minor alteration, but a significant improvement IMHO...if nothing else, at least in aesthetic and interest value.
Needless to say, I'm tickled pink.
Thank You, John. Congratulations, you've done it again.
Cheers & Aloha,
~Q~
~Q~
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As you should be. 50 years down the road, that's going to blow someone's mind. Very cool. I like it.QTCut5 wrote: Needless to say, I'm tickled pink.
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That pretty much blows my mind right now. You wonder why it wasn't make like that in the first place. I like it.
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Very cool!
Now if all trappers had that blade instead of the spey, I'd be more apt to buy 'em.
Job well done!!
Now if all trappers had that blade instead of the spey, I'd be more apt to buy 'em.
Job well done!!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Well done.
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KOOL!!! John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
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Great blade mod!
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Excellent craftsmanship!
Bob
Bob
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Q & everybody ... thx for the props & glad you like the mod !
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
John
John
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That's just plain gorgeous!
I know what I have to do now, make me one!
I know what I have to do now, make me one!
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Well done John, I like it because it looks so functional and natural. Was the knife disassembled to make the mod? Q, your a lucky man to have that in your pile, enjoy!
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Thanks ... but I just use a dremel tool, stationary disc sander, files, 220-1500 wet/dry sandpaper, buffing wheel and a Lansky diamond sharpening rig to do blade mods. Taking a knife apart is way beyond my skill set ... would like to learn that one day thoughbestgear wrote:Well done John, I like it because it looks so functional and natural. Was the knife disassembled to make the mod? Q, your a lucky man to have that in your pile, enjoy!
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
John
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Another first...another one-of-a-kind...hot off the press...the Double Wharncliffe Mini Trapp2Cliffe
Fits in perfectly with my Lansky1 mod sub-collection of...
...Mini Trappers
...and Muskrats
Fits in perfectly with my Lansky1 mod sub-collection of...
...Mini Trappers
...and Muskrats
~Q~
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Wow! Great work!
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Ultra nice!
2 thumbs up!
2 thumbs up!
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I like that... a lot!!
Nice job and a very functional mod!
Nice job and a very functional mod!
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Beauty!!!
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Thanks guys It's always fun to uncover a wharncliffe hiding within an unsuspecting blade ...
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
John
John
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In case anyone was wondering...
There's absolutely no possibility of Lansky1 ever contracting corona virus since, apparently, I have him chained to a workbench in the basement constantly churning out knife mods for me (it's for your own safety, John!)
This Smooth Yellow Bone 2015 Moore Maker 5101LL Wharncliffe Trapper mod is his latest masterpiece and the newest addition to my Wharncliffe trophy case. I know I shouldn't be surprised at this point by anything that comes out of his shop; nevertheless, I have to keep pinching myself to be sure I'm not hallucinating every time I look at this sweet, sweet beauty.
This knife was orphaned stock left over from the shuttered Queen factory. The blade had never even been sharpened. I sent it to John and he finished it up nice and proper.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
There's absolutely no possibility of Lansky1 ever contracting corona virus since, apparently, I have him chained to a workbench in the basement constantly churning out knife mods for me (it's for your own safety, John!)
This Smooth Yellow Bone 2015 Moore Maker 5101LL Wharncliffe Trapper mod is his latest masterpiece and the newest addition to my Wharncliffe trophy case. I know I shouldn't be surprised at this point by anything that comes out of his shop; nevertheless, I have to keep pinching myself to be sure I'm not hallucinating every time I look at this sweet, sweet beauty.
This knife was orphaned stock left over from the shuttered Queen factory. The blade had never even been sharpened. I sent it to John and he finished it up nice and proper.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
~Q~
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That turned out nice!
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And he did it awefully well. Makes that a very desirable knife. Excellent!!!
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Really cool blade mods.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Dang it, you facilitated another knife purchase! I found a "from closed factory" version like yours, but is the two-blade configuration, the 5201LL. Not as pretty (staining on blades, but keep in mind, the knives set in an uncontrolled environment for what, two years?). I may end up having the Ratcliffe mod done to the spey. I don't castrate livestock with a knife (we use mechanical banders) and haven't skinned small game. But the spey skins an orange pretty good.
Great looking mod! Wharncliffe plus lock means blade that can cut anything.
Great looking mod! Wharncliffe plus lock means blade that can cut anything.
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Glad you like it Q !
Curious ... anybody have a guess as to what type of steel Queen may have used in these ? I'm used to Case Tru Sharp or CV that I can file to get the wharncliffe edge straight before sharpening ... file wouldn't touch this steel - it is much harder than Tru Sharp... thx
Curious ... anybody have a guess as to what type of steel Queen may have used in these ? I'm used to Case Tru Sharp or CV that I can file to get the wharncliffe edge straight before sharpening ... file wouldn't touch this steel - it is much harder than Tru Sharp... thx
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
John
John
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John, Queen used D2 on alot of their knives.