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swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:32 am
by terdl76
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.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:42 pm
by philco
I'll give you an A+ on that first time effort. It looks to me like you did a wonderful job.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:42 pm
by Cutty
Looks awesome for a first time. Heck, looks awesome period
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:09 pm
by cato
very nice job!!!!
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:28 pm
by big monk
Totaly agree with everyone else**** Outstanding job on those handles !!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:47 pm
by jerryd6818
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
Looks like you're ready to go into the business of knife mechanicin'. Excellent job.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:54 pm
by Plas62
Very nice job, great first repair / mod!!!. My first was pretty sad, but got me hooked on a rewarding hobby.
Careful, it's addictive.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:19 pm
by glennbad
Go easy on you??
That thing looks great! If that is your first try, then I can't wait to see your next one.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:27 pm
by orvet
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!
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:20 pm
by terdl76
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.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:10 pm
by muskrat man
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.
Re: swayback
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:09 pm
by terdl76
.......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.
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:43 am
by orvet
It looks nice!
Maybe it is just me, but I think it looks better with the pin there!
Re: swayback
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:50 pm
by glennbad
orvet wrote:It looks nice!
Maybe it is just me, but I think it looks better with the pin there!
Agreed.
Looks really nice!
Re: swayback
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:31 pm
by Chief RID
You sir are a genius. That swayback is perfect. Great work. The grinding and polishing work looks superb to me.