modifications

I've tried many different things now, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and today, I went over the blade with a coarse steel wool pad and then soaked in vinegar for four hours, before moving to a vinegar-soaked paper towel. Nothing. Any ideas on how I can force a patina?

There are many threads about the BK2, across many forums. I’d like to make a single thread that can consolidate all BK2 modifications into one place. These mods include changes to the knife, changes to its sheath, or custom/aftermarket sheaths. POST ANY BK2 MODS HERE Post your own mods, or...

Hello, I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me with a problem I have. I recently bought a Fjällräven Stubben pack. I cannot find a way to attach a wool blanket because I do not have enough room for it in the main compartment. I considered sewing on lash points to the bottom of the...

I mentioned this is passing in a short earlier video, but I thought I would do a proper video on it now... not that the old one was "improper" really. I didn't cuss or have my zipper down. Anyway, it's a way (or another way) to modify the Stanley billy pot to be suspended over a fire. I think...

I just got a kayak a few days ago and wanted to add some things to it. I have an idea of how I want to do it but it would be nice to see pictures of everyone else's mods. I'm planning on mounting a humming bird, trolley system, a few small LED's, and some more anchor points. So let's see...

I've cut a little as you can see. Any ideas on if and what I should change to the shape? I'm making the handle from canary wood.

So when I go out into the natural environment, I usually bring a 4in blade and a dedicated chopper. But recently, I have been wanting to revamp some knives I have and they look pretty cool. I took an old hickory butcher knife and soaked it in lime juice overnight and it looks like a 17th century...

Calling all men and women of the Do It Yourself and Make Your Own Gear mentality! Yes it is time we celebrated ingenuity and craftsmenship. Shared in the joy of Modifications. Reveled in the pride and satisfaction of using a creation we designed, built or modified to our liking. For years we...

Skab gave me the heads up on the deal the Menards had going on the waterquest kayak back in the spring. So I got me one. I figured it was a good cheap way to see if Kayaking was something I was gonna like or not. I like it. Thanks, Skabber. Not many mods here, just a couple that I had fun...

Becker BK2 Modifications and Sharpening - Updated I decided to make some additional upgrades to my Becker BK2 yesterday and today. stripped off the coating, new nuts & bolts, sharpening... Enjoy! Becker BK2 Modifications and Convex Sharpening - YouTube Here is a quick update with...

I was watching Freddie Norgren videos and I liked his bushcraft arrow plane and I wondered if I had anything in my bag of tricks I could use as an expedient plane. So here it is. :) BUSHCRAFT PLANE FOR ARROW SHAFTS - YouTube Two tent pegs held together using ranger bands that make an...

After doing a couple of other OH mods, I decided to try my hand at making a neck knife from an Old Hickory (1095 steel) Household/Boning knife. I used a chisel to split the scales so I could remove them. [/IMG] Here's the naked knife that served as my raw material: [/IMG] I first shortened...