|
 Reprofiled Regulator
#400883
04/16/10 02:56 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586
Horn Dog
OP
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
OP
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586 |
Today I was cleaning up the big bad Regulator. What an overbuilt monster combat bowie. I just can't get over how beefy that blade is. And the Regulator handle is really roomy even for my large hands, cushy, too. Since the old Kalamazoo was just sitting there, covered in pine pollen, I figured it was time to shake off the dust and work the Regulator edge a bit. I didn't want to go too thin and grind off the coating, just thin the edge a little for improved slicing. I just love SR101 (52100) steel. It takes a really sharp edge and holds it very well. I set the new angle with 40 grit and then took it on down to 180 grit and then 15 micron. I finished with the leather strop. Wow will this baby cut. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Regulator001-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Regulator003.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Regulator005-1.jpg) I think Dan chose a great steel for this bowie. SR101 rocks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: Horn Dog]
#400884
04/16/10 03:04 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,857
Spider-Pig
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,857 |
USMC 1997-2002. 6173 CH-53D Sea Stallion Helicopter Crew Chief and Flightline Mechanic. Semper Fi!
"Be still, Taggart!"
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: Spider-Pig]
#400885
04/16/10 03:10 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278
stjones
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278 |
JYD #115
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: stjones]
#400886
04/16/10 03:15 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586
Horn Dog
OP
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
OP
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586 |
Thanks. I have done prettier work, but on a black combat knife, I was just going for performance. The Regulator is a the perfect SHTF knife, IMO. It's all business.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: Horn Dog]
#400887
04/16/10 03:20 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,918
kuanomar
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,918 |
I want one. No, I want three.
JYD#116
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: kuanomar]
#400888
04/16/10 03:23 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,887
Ishikawa
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,887 |
Sexy! Man...I need to get a belt sander. That thing looks fantastic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
JYD #121
The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most in life for what you want at the moment.
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: Ishikawa]
#400889
04/16/10 03:35 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278
stjones
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278 |
How do you get an edge like that from a belt sander?? I think I'd be a little nervous.
JYD #115
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: stjones]
#400890
04/16/10 03:38 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 13,668
sumoj275
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 13,668 |
Great looking edge there HD. I would say that your work improved the Reg edge by 100%.
Men you can't trust, women you can't trust, beasts you can't trust, but Bussekin steel you can trust
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: stjones]
#400891
04/16/10 03:53 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,293
tyger75
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,293 |
How do you get an edge like that from a belt sander?? I think I'd be a little nervous. ![[Linked Image from kalamazooindustries.com]](http://www.kalamazooindustries.com/images/bigpics/1sm21.jpg) Horn Dog and I both use one of these for reprofiling and sharpening our knives, although I will admit that he has far more experience than I do. The belt is only 1" wide, and depending upon the steel, quenching the knife periodically is highly recommended. BTW, very nice edge HD. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD#70
Warning! There are more than just dogs in this yard!
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: sumoj275]
#400892
04/16/10 03:54 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,111
tonester
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,111 |
JYD #114
"Good things come to those who wait for everything to pass." - OTR
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: tonester]
#400893
04/16/10 03:56 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278
stjones
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,278 |
JYD #115
|
|
|
|
Re: Reprofiled Regulator
[Re: stjones]
#400894
04/16/10 03:58 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,041
Ireash
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,041 |
HD....you have given me the inspiration to start mine. I have sharpened about 4 HF cheapos and havent screwed anything up yet! In fact I sharpened a Machete from HF and that thing cut branches like a dream!!!
Ill post pics in a few days!
I have never hunted an animal, but Ill make an exception for Micheal Vick!
JYD#124
|
|
|
|
|
