swayback
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terdl76
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swayback
My first attempt at this so go easy on me guys. I got a nice swayback from a fella here on AAPK and all was great until I got out of my truck not realizing the knife was in my lap. It hit the concrete and I sounded like a sailor. A buddy gave me some deer antlers from his wall of shame so I figured I'd give it a go. I also did a little file work on the bolsters. Overall I think it turned out OK.
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philco
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Re: swayback
I'll give you an A+ on that first time effort. It looks to me like you did a wonderful job. 
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Cutty
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Re: swayback
Looks awesome for a first time. Heck, looks awesome period
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big monk
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Re: swayback
Totaly agree with everyone else**** Outstanding job on those handles !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: swayback
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
Looks like you're ready to go into the business of knife mechanicin'. Excellent job.
Looks like you're ready to go into the business of knife mechanicin'. Excellent job.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Plas62
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Re: swayback
Very nice job, great first repair / mod!!!. My first was pretty sad, but got me hooked on a rewarding hobby.
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Careful, it's addictive.
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glennbad
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Re: swayback
Go easy on you??
That thing looks great! If that is your first try, then I can't wait to see your next one.
That thing looks great! If that is your first try, then I can't wait to see your next one.
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orvet
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Re: swayback
Welcome to AAPK and to a brand new addiction, because knife repair and customizing is far more addictive than knife collecting.
Excellent work on your first attempt!
Excellent work on your first attempt!
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terdl76
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Re: swayback
Thanks to all for the kind words and welcome. Working on that thing was frustrating and rewarding at the same time. Happy holidays to all.
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Re: swayback
looks great, only thing I would of done different is put a small pin near the bolster, after lots of pocket time and use you may find the handle could warp and pull away from the liner if it's not pinned, just an observation.
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terdl76
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Re: swayback
.......and that's exactly what happened. As frustrating as it was I took your advice and took it apart, reassembled and am much more pleased. Thanks.
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orvet
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Re: swayback
It looks nice!
Maybe it is just me, but I think it looks better with the pin there!
Maybe it is just me, but I think it looks better with the pin there!
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glennbad
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Re: swayback
Agreed.orvet wrote:It looks nice!
Maybe it is just me, but I think it looks better with the pin there!
Looks really nice!
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Chief RID
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Re: swayback
You sir are a genius. That swayback is perfect. Great work. The grinding and polishing work looks superb to me.