I have been a way for awhile....life had been a little crazy for me. But I'm back now and for good!
So I had a little free time on my hands (finally!) and got bored. I usually get creative and tend to do some interesting things when bored. And so I decided to modify/fix/clean up some knives of mine.
Both knives were given to me by my father, a Buck 110, and a Charles Daly made in china pseudo 110.
The poor Buck was missing the first 1/4 inch of the blade (it's not a screwdriver or a prybar Dad!) and I was able to get the blade replaced, but with only the standard 420 grade blade <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. So I took matters into my own hands and tore it down into it's individual components and replaced the blade with something better and did the same with the scales<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.
As for the Charles Daly, it received a transplant and got a polished made in the USA 110 blade, MUWAHAHAHA. I've felt like Dr. Frankenstein these past few nights. SO, here is what came out of the lab.....(que eerie organ music)























The other side....and don't mind the finger prints <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

A close up of the Damascus

And while I was at it, I tried my hand at some file work....the Buck originally looked much better, the vine was much more pronounced, but I failed to fit the spine prior to assembly and ended up sanding down some of the surface in order to get it flush <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />. The Pseudo 110 got crazy treatment and I added some thorns and unthorns(oops). I didn't butcher them too bad, so I feel pretty good about the results. Besides, you got to start somewhere....



Unfortunately, I'm hooked. I am now looking at all my knives, thinking who's next.
And while I was in the garage I finally set up the belt grinder so I could fix an egde on a Nighthawk I had bought that was 'sharpened'<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> by the previous owner and I had way too much fun. Before I was through I was eyeballing the extra brushhog blades <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.
I'll be around some more and I still have some pics of the AR I built but failed to post. Hope you enjoy these pics.

nice work
that damascus blade looks good

That is just sick, bozoracing! Naturally, I love it. Like putting Harley saddlebags on a Kawasaki. Nice work. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I think you did great file work and those scales are beautiful. If I ever broke down a 110, well, it would be and remain a bunch of 110 parts. Nice work.

Interesting enough, the Charles daly blade and the 110 were nearly identical in regards to the lock up profiles...it took very little filing to get it all to mate up. And thanks guys.
Anyone have any beat up 110's laying around that they would like to donate for science? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

great job BR! and good to see you back!

Wow! That's great! I've messed with folders a little...and I've made one. What a pain they can be to tinker with... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

You did a absolutely wonderful job! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

BTW, where'd you get the Damascus blade? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> that would be cool to tinker around with if they can be gotten reasonably... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Rainwalker, the damascus wasn't exactly cheap....although since Buck no longer offers damascus in their custom shop (it's listed, but can't be selected), it was only 4 dollars more than what they have it listed under the 110 blade options. I'll PM you the details... and thanks for the compliments everyone.

Very cool! Good job. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The most amazing thing about this whole experience is that I didn't donate any blood to the cause.
Although a funny (not really) thing did happen when I was using the belt sander. I umm, forgot that sanding steel tends to build up a charge and unfortunately it tranfered to me. Well, the metal work table top was just under waist high and I got a little to close to it and took a shock to the family jewels <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />. Needless to say, I jumped. Not something I'll soon forget.

Figured I'd just toss in another post so I can head to bed as a Mongrel. Finally! I guess it helps if I am actually here to post tho <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />.

congrats "Mongrel Bozoracing!"