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archer

November 13, 2018 11:17

I wanted to share a bit of modding I did, the 810 I did some time back, the Loco a few months ago, I like the feel and look a bit better but then It's a personal preference.

Enjoy the pics.

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hookedonbenchmade

November 13, 2018 13:19
This is really interesting Archer, nice! There have been more than a few times that I’ve held one of my knives and thought: “This would be just perfect for me, if only....”
I admire those of you who have the passion, and skill to re-form their tools to suit their needs.
I bet that 808 feels better your way..
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sre1

November 13, 2018 13:56
Nice. Thin is in. Much more comfortable in the pocket. I've shaved down several of mine. It's a relatively easy job and there's something almost...mediatative...about doing it.
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archer

November 13, 2018 14:45
Thanks, you're right Sre, it is a relatively easy and I don't have nearly the experience some of the other craftsmen on this forum have, measure, mark measure again and mark a second time, be sure to remove material slowly and carefully.
It is meditative and once I begin I usually don't stop until it's finished, just be prepared not to beat yourself up if you screw up, it hasn't happened to me but just sayin'
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billhammer

November 14, 2018 00:57
My daughter has small petite hands & these modswould be good for her.
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mobilefirelord

November 15, 2018 21:07
Love your Mod Loco, Archer
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billhammer

November 15, 2018 23:25
Does slime handle = stubby fingers = small🤭
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sre1

November 16, 2018 15:18
billhammer posted:

Does slime handle = stubby fingers = small🤭

I’ve got large hands, but not thick fingers. Slim works well for me. What I hate is bulky pockets. (I already have enough of an issue with overcrowding down there).😬
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tu

November 16, 2018 16:15
sre1 posted:

billhammer posted:

Does slime handle = stubby fingers = small🤭

I’ve got large hands, but not thick fingers. Slim works well for me. What I hate is bulky pockets. (I already have enough of an issue with overcrowding down there).😬

I have to agree. This is why i carry a bedlam almost daily over the adamas. While they are the same thickness, the bedlam is narrower & longer. Much better in pocket. If you like the adamas and can palm a basketball, you will probably love the bedlam.
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billhammer

November 16, 2018 16:59
tu posted:

sre1 posted:

billhammer posted:

Does slime handle = stubby fingers = small🤭

I’ve got large hands, but not thick fingers. Slim works well for me. What I hate is bulky pockets. (I already have enough of an issue with overcrowding down there).😬

I have to agree. This is why i carry a bedlam almost daily over the adamas. While they are the same thickness, the bedlam is narrower & longer. Much better in pocket. If you like the adamas and can palm a basketball, you will probably love the bedlam.

/|\ Come on fellows, hang up those skinny jeans & save them for 70’s disco night. Get some cargo pants the extra room provides comfort & more room for knives!👍🏻
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archer

November 16, 2018 17:52
Skinny jeans were not worn in the 70's, bell botton pants were,
Skinny bell bottoms, maybe depends who wore them.
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sre1

November 16, 2018 18:45
Skinny bell-bottoms. Hell yeah.
Steven Tyler told me one time “A star never leaves the house not looking like a star.”
Tell me the Bedlam isn’t the perfect folder to carry if you’re rockin’ this look.
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tu

November 16, 2018 19:25
sre1 posted:

Skinny bell-bottoms. Hell yeah.

Steven Tyler told me one time “A star never leaves the house not looking like a star.”

Tell me the Bedlam isn’t the perfect folder to carry if you’re rockin’ this look.

I could see the bedlam & the Benchmade cigar cutter used for this look.
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sre1

November 16, 2018 22:14
Bedlam IS the cigar cutter.
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billhammer

November 16, 2018 22:46
/|\, I’ll forgive your youth-,
Saturday Night Fever - 1977
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