This knife makes the loudest thwack out of a lot of knives when flicked hard . So sweet . I 2 k papered the sharp edges under the lockbar . The fingers have to go in there pretty deep to chop a tip .jus sayin if someone was wondering . I seen a dude selling cF scales for $75
That is amazing !! If I find myself with some extra scratch , I’m definitely hitting you up for some work !! Thanks for the video !! Take care brother !
@@KnathansKnives Yeah you did a great job on the scales. I think I’m going to give it a shot myself. That seems like the best way to line the holes up and definitely start with a small drillbit. You have given me hope. I do enjoy using the Dremel to make things perfect
That is some beautiful and sick work on the scales. Love the stone washing and etching on the blade really makes it look like a total custom knife. Great vid. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
Two years later and I stumble on this vid because I just ordered an AD15. Mine is direct from China for $65 so??? It has carbon fiber scales, for $65! And it is M390 for $65. It'll be D2 or summat and fit and finish may not be quite as good but $65. Be interesting to do a side by side comparison and see if the CF scales would swap to an OG AD15 with that horrible G10. The Chinese have gotten quite good at some stuff.
Looks awesome !!! Great video ! Than you. What did you use to etch it ? Do you think it’s possible to etch the head of the screws ? Also how rust resistant is the metal when it’s etched.
Thank you very much! I used Ferric Chloride to etch the blade. I've tried etching hardware screws in the past and they don't turn out that well. I haven't experienced rust after etching before but I can't say it won't happen, just depends on how well you take care of your blade🙂
Awesome work looks like a Custom A-D -15 😉 Do you dilute your Ferric chloride what ratio if you don't mind me asking? I didn't catch that if you said I'm the video.
How can i get some scales from you bro? Looking for some Arctic storm, that bad ass black blue fat carbon fiber for my CS AD 15 & love the stone wash WOW Thanks!
@@KnathansKnives ah, I've got some aftermarket aluminum scales for a bugout I was thinking of etching. Good thing I watched this first. P.s. great job on the ad15!
Just wondering what size and thickness fat Carbon do you purchase. I just ordered some yesterday and got the 4mm. I’m new to making scales but man you do amazing work. I’m going to start off with some easier ones like the Pilar or Spyderco dice. Any advice you can give would be appreciated 👊
I usually buy the 4mm(just over 1/8 inch)thickness for most knives, but for most Cold Steel's I'll get the 5mm(just over 3/16 inch). Thank you for watching and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask🙂
@@KnathansKnives if I have any questions I’ll hit you up on Instagram. Just wondering what drill bit size you use the most. I seen a few other ways of making scales but I just love the method you are using by using the pivot screw to drill the other holes. Are you using the body screws of the knife you are working on to secure the handle to the material or are those screws one you made for the projects. What keeping the screws from falling out. Just weird questions that I’ll probably figure out on my own once I start.
Sounds good! I usually use the hardware that comes off the original knife but if I run the risk of damaging the original hardware I use the hardware I bought from Amazon(I'll leave a link below of which one's I use). As for holding the OG scales in place I drill a hole slightly smaller than the size on the scales and that allows me to tighten down the hardware locking it in place. Then I drill the rest of the holes(which gives you the correct location of the other screws.🙂 I'll also leave a link for the drill bits I use. Amazon hardware: amzn.to/2WxxQ6Z Drill bits: amzn.to/3DBxI6O
You have made a poor mans dream of owning a custom AD15 come true. This will be in my collection forever. Thanks duder, I love it.
You're very welcome brother! Thank you again for the opportunity!😁
Damn Brandon can't wait to see it when it comes home
He did church it up pretty damn good ! Nathan is a wizard doing all this by hand !
WOOWW Thats Bad A**!!!! LOVE IT!! Yeah The Scorpion lock is soo dark it looks Black!
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"A" "D" (Andrew Demko) 15 (2015 release year)
This really improved the quality of this knife. It almost looks like a sculpted MG AD15. Nice.
Thank you!😁
Nice Andrew Demko Custom😍
Thank you! 😁
Oh my the combination of those scales and your skills.... AMAZING!👌💥💣
Thank you! 🙂
Well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍
🙏🙏🙂
This knife makes the loudest thwack out of a lot of knives when flicked hard . So sweet . I 2 k papered the sharp edges under the lockbar . The fingers have to go in there pretty deep to chop a tip .jus sayin if someone was wondering . I seen a dude selling cF scales for $75
That's true, awesome sound!😁
Wow! Well done.
Thank you very much!
Absolutely amazing!!
Thank you!
Nice work. I would offer a suggestion, consider investing in a scroll saw. They are not expensive & would cut your labor time in half.
Thank you!
I've tried a scroll saw but it didn't work as I'd liked it to. Working to get a small band saw🙂
I totally agree.. You ding the Tang and it will be felt in the action! Hows that for a T Shirt " Dont Ding the Tang"
My only concern and that would be a great shirt! 😁
That is awesome! I love my ad 15 it's one of my favorite knives. This was an epic upgrade. Great job and video 👍
Thank you very much! 🙂
That is amazing !! If I find myself with some extra scratch , I’m definitely hitting you up for some work !! Thanks for the video !! Take care brother !
Thank you very much! You're welcome and you know where to find me!😎
Awesome job young man
Thank you very much! 🙏🙏
I think one of a kind and very well done .
Thank you very much!
@@KnathansKnives Yeah you did a great job on the scales. I think I’m going to give it a shot myself. That seems like the best way to line the holes up and definitely start with a small drillbit. You have given me hope. I do enjoy using the Dremel to make things perfect
@@Hungrybird474 Thank you very much! I'd love to see what you create!
Turned out really amazing!! Great job as always 🙂✌️❤️
Thank you!🤜💥🤛
Looks great man, gj like always.
Thank you!🤜💥🤛
Great job!!!
Thank you!
Amazing work!
Thank you! 🤜🤛
Hey dude love your channel
Thank you very much! Appreciate the support!🤜💥🤛
Looks so fresh!
Thank you very much!
Oh I also subbed and shared. Again nice work.
Thank you, appreciate the support!🙏🙏
Birchwood Casey makes an aluminum black that's simple and effective.
Appreciate the heads-up!
Very inspirational
Thank you!
Sounds good 👍, looks good 👍. S35vn cuts and hold an edge good .
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Ooooowww…
Now that’s a knife 😍
😂🙏🙏
I have the black version! I love it. Wish they made this in a triad lock version! Great job!
Nice! Maybe one day🤔
Looks awesome!
Thank you!
Love it.
🙌🙌
That is some beautiful and sick work on the scales. Love the stone washing and etching on the blade really makes it look like a total custom knife. Great vid. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
Thank you very much!🙏🙏
Awesome work man. Love all about it but the file work and the finish on the blade and the clip turned out amazing nice job dude👌
Thank you very much! 🙏🙏😁
What a transformation! Love the look!
Thank you very much! 😁
Skilled !
🙌🙌
So glad to have found your channel. Love the work you do. Appreciate the content.
Thank you very much and I appreciate the support!🙏🙏
Wow that is killer!!
Thank you!
Two years later and I stumble on this vid because I just ordered an AD15. Mine is direct from China for $65 so??? It has carbon fiber scales, for $65! And it is M390 for $65. It'll be D2 or summat and fit and finish may not be quite as good but $65. Be interesting to do a side by side comparison and see if the CF scales would swap to an OG AD15 with that horrible G10. The Chinese have gotten quite good at some stuff.
Nice!🤜🤛
Fantastic job as always. All the best.
Appreciate it! 🙂
SICK ASS WORK BRO!!!! GOOD JOB!!!👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much!😁
That looks absolutely amazing.
Thank you very much!
Another awesome job. Looks beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Dang man keep up the good work always terribly impressed with what you do!
Thank you very much! I'll keep them coming!😁
I'm on your books waiting for my ad-15 mod. I figured it would be a while so I bought an xm-18 😂
Nice! That's a sweet knife! 🙂
awesome work 👌🏻
Thank you! 🤜💥🤛
Looks awesome !!! Great video ! Than you. What did you use to etch it ? Do you think it’s possible to etch the head of the screws ? Also how rust resistant is the metal when it’s etched.
Thank you very much!
I used Ferric Chloride to etch the blade.
I've tried etching hardware screws in the past and they don't turn out that well.
I haven't experienced rust after etching before but I can't say it won't happen, just depends on how well you take care of your blade🙂
3 years late but it’s still beautiful. How much minus the price of the knife ?
Thank you!
I believe I sold them for $140🤔
Fantastic mod. Looks amazing. #22aday
Thank you!🙏🙏
almost 2k !
Exciting stuff!😁
It would be better to customize Scorpion lock as well
Awesome work looks like a Custom A-D -15 😉
Do you dilute your Ferric chloride what ratio if you don't mind me asking? I didn't catch that if you said I'm the video.
Thank you!
I dilute my Ferric Chloride with apple cider vinegar( 80% Ferric Chloride and 20% apple cider vinegar).🙂
@@KnathansKnives Sweet thanks I'll try that out.
No problem! 😁
Looks amazing could you do a 4maxx scout for me you do amazing work
He’s done one and has a video. It turned out incredible
Thank you very much and I believe I can do your 4MAX🙂 I have an inquiry you can fill out on my website, appreciate it!🙂
www.knathansknives.com/
@@KnathansKnives very cool thank you
No problem! 🤜💥🤛
I have a stock CS AD10 I'd like the same treatment on if your books are open, thanks!
I'm hoping to have them open in a few months.🙂
SICK DUDE !!!
Do you do TI anodizing and lightning Chem baths ?
Thank you! I do anodize but no lightning ano at the moment 🙁
I was wanting to lightning annoding done to the gold colored Ti on my Titanis...let me know when you start doing it again if you don't mind.
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DAMN!!!
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How can i get some scales from you bro? Looking for some Arctic storm, that bad ass black blue fat carbon fiber for my CS AD 15 & love the stone wash WOW Thanks!
I have a waiting list for Custom orders but unfortunately they're currently closed.
I'll try and create some custom scales for the AD-15 soon🙂
@@KnathansKnives Awesome bro just lmk when ever you're good. Thanks!
Yeah man kill that shit fantastic work brother!!!!!!!!!
Appreciate it!😁
That’s the hottest one yet!!!!!!
😁😎🙏🙏
What chemical did you use to etch ? Thanks bro
I used Ferric Chloride🙂
amzn.to/3JmSScl
Can you not acid etch the aluminum with ferric chloride as well?
You can but it doesn't turn out that great😕
@@KnathansKnives ah, I've got some aftermarket aluminum scales for a bugout I was thinking of etching. Good thing I watched this first. P.s. great job on the ad15!
@@machetero1 Thank you!
That looks amazing. What did you charge for that work? I am interested, I have the AD15 myself
Thank you! Email me(contact@knathansknives.com) and we can go from there, appreciate it🙂
Just wondering what size and thickness fat Carbon do you purchase. I just ordered some yesterday and got the 4mm. I’m new to making scales but man you do amazing work. I’m going to start off with some easier ones like the Pilar or Spyderco dice. Any advice you can give would be appreciated 👊
I usually buy the 4mm(just over 1/8 inch)thickness for most knives, but for most Cold Steel's I'll get the 5mm(just over 3/16 inch). Thank you for watching and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask🙂
@@KnathansKnives if I have any questions I’ll hit you up on Instagram. Just wondering what drill bit size you use the most. I seen a few other ways of making scales but I just love the method you are using by using the pivot screw to drill the other holes. Are you using the body screws of the knife you are working on to secure the handle to the material or are those screws one you made for the projects. What keeping the screws from falling out. Just weird questions that I’ll probably figure out on my own once I start.
Sounds good!
I usually use the hardware that comes off the original knife but if I run the risk of damaging the original hardware I use the hardware I bought from Amazon(I'll leave a link below of which one's I use).
As for holding the OG scales in place I drill a hole slightly smaller than the size on the scales and that allows me to tighten down the hardware locking it in place. Then I drill the rest of the holes(which gives you the correct location of the other screws.🙂
I'll also leave a link for the drill bits I use.
Amazon hardware:
amzn.to/2WxxQ6Z
Drill bits:
amzn.to/3DBxI6O
How much do you charge to do this to a knife
I would charge $160 for the scales(plus material) and $60 for the blade work.
Are you selling any scales for the Cold Steel AD-15 Lite knife?
Not at the moment but I'm working on it 🙂
@@KnathansKnives ok I will save your UA-cam name
I'm whet.
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I poked my head in your store and I love the scales you do but... everything is sold out. Seems like maybe your day job is getting in the way?
Ha! Possibly but I should have some Civivi Vision FG Scales up soon and a few full Custom knives!😎
Can i order one? 🤤🤤🤤 i send you an e-mail
That looks bad a$$
Thank you!🙏🙏