Damn brother. Taste is subjective and all that, but you took one of the most versatile outdoor blade styles and turned it intk another standard fighter-esque drop point. As a Nessmuk lover this hurts. Still, I have to give you props on the execution. Grind job was clean
Did you measure weight(s) before & after? How is the balance know? I have the Fighter and find it to be handle heavy as well, I am thinking about lightening as well. Possibly just swiss cheese holes?
Great job...big improvement in looks and I’m sure performance. I ground the Nessmuk hump off a few of my Bark River knives over the years...Aurora Hunter and a Kalahari. Interested in knowing how you balanced the blade? I ruined a few tools trying to lighten or balance A2 & 3V steel. I just ordered the Spartan Fighter. Kind of envision it stripped, patina’d with a polished convexed bevel and swedge.
I found that replacing my handle scales to wood and aluminum pins worked well in my 3V blade. Luckily the A2 blade already had a lightening hole that just needed enlarged.
I used a small wheel (2in) on 2x72. With that tool it’s not too bad but the benefit is somewhat insufficient. Taking that epoxy off is a dirty chore but I also like the gray finish it leaves quite a bit. There is an interesting machine finishing under it too you have to be ready for.
You should just bought the fighter
I love this modification, this is perfect to me, well done...
Damn brother. Taste is subjective and all that, but you took one of the most versatile outdoor blade styles and turned it intk another standard fighter-esque drop point. As a Nessmuk lover this hurts.
Still, I have to give you props on the execution. Grind job was clean
I know it’s sacrilegious 😂
I prefer this. Very cool
Did you measure weight(s) before & after? How is the balance know?
I have the Fighter and find it to be handle heavy as well, I am thinking about lightening as well. Possibly just swiss cheese holes?
Great job...big improvement in looks and I’m sure performance. I ground the Nessmuk hump off a few of my Bark River knives over the years...Aurora Hunter and a Kalahari. Interested in knowing how you balanced the blade? I ruined a few tools trying to lighten or balance A2 & 3V steel. I just ordered the Spartan Fighter. Kind of envision it stripped, patina’d with a polished convexed bevel and swedge.
I found that replacing my handle scales to wood and aluminum pins worked well in my 3V blade. Luckily the A2 blade already had a lightening hole that just needed enlarged.
I used a small wheel (2in) on 2x72. With that tool it’s not too bad but the benefit is somewhat insufficient.
Taking that epoxy off is a dirty chore but I also like the gray finish it leaves quite a bit. There is an interesting machine finishing under it too you have to be ready for.
yeah man, i also buy both of them ❤❤❤
Cool knife 👍👍
I wish they made this a drop point. Kudos. I like this mod. Do you think the tip strength lessened by grinding down?
No, its a very tough knife before and after
@dmitryk754 cool. I'd like to attempt the reprofiling of the tip but I only have files and a dremel. Is that good enough or do I need a belt sander?
nice...i think i would have "edged" that hump at first, just to check it out...im funny that way tho....
Kind of had my mind set on a gentle drop 😂 looks ok but still a little awkward to use after all this
@@dmitryk754 i think it looks pretty good....better than original...