Opinel #6 handle modification (small job) - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T01:26:20Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Peter, have just done…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-09:3181080:Comment:9556572013-09-09T16:48:59.753ZJohn Bamfordhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnBamford
<p>Thanks Peter, have just done an easy open mod on it cos the blade is getting so thin that the nailnick hides in the handle.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>peter force said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A955744&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment955744"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i am liking the age on that knife my…</p>
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<p>Thanks Peter, have just done an easy open mod on it cos the blade is getting so thin that the nailnick hides in the handle.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>peter force said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A955744&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment955744"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i am liking the age on that knife my friend... the hand patina on the wood gives it nice color.<br/><br/><cite>John Bamford said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&xg_source=activity#3181080Comment934784"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Maybe sort of getting the hang of this, old dog and new tricks as they say. Anyway my edc of the past 20yrs rather used but still good. Will try to do my new edc soon new GEC , think I could be very happy with it ,hope it does as well as this has.</p>
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</blockquote> where that nail nick is at..i…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-09:3181080:Comment:9558292013-09-09T15:40:36.841Zpeter forcehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/peterforce
<p>where that nail nick is at..if you are going for one handed opening you could always add a piece of soldered brass?</p>
<p>where that nail nick is at..if you are going for one handed opening you could always add a piece of soldered brass?</p> i have an opinel #9 .. before…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-09:3181080:Comment:9556512013-09-09T15:37:52.947Zpeter forcehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/peterforce
<p>i have an opinel #9 .. before i had any idea about opinel knives at all i pickd it up years and years ago aty a fea markt for 1$.. its still the only Opinle i have to this day..BUT GREAT KNIFE.i love the locking system... also i brought it up becuase it just so happened to be th first knife i ever did any kind of MOD to..only to the blade as i didnt like the shape it was at the time.</p>
<p>i also used a grinder and added a nice deep grind pattern to the blade. but its in collection 1.</p>
<p>i have an opinel #9 .. before i had any idea about opinel knives at all i pickd it up years and years ago aty a fea markt for 1$.. its still the only Opinle i have to this day..BUT GREAT KNIFE.i love the locking system... also i brought it up becuase it just so happened to be th first knife i ever did any kind of MOD to..only to the blade as i didnt like the shape it was at the time.</p>
<p>i also used a grinder and added a nice deep grind pattern to the blade. but its in collection 1.</p> i am liking the age on that k…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-09:3181080:Comment:9557442013-09-09T15:28:33.337Zpeter forcehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/peterforce
<p>i am liking the age on that knife my friend... the hand patina on the wood gives it nice color.<br></br><br></br><cite>John Bamford said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&xg_source=activity#3181080Comment934784"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Maybe sort of getting the hang of this, old dog and new tricks as they say. Anyway my edc of the past 20yrs rather used but…</p>
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<p>i am liking the age on that knife my friend... the hand patina on the wood gives it nice color.<br/><br/><cite>John Bamford said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/opinel-6-handle-modification-small-job?groupUrl=kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup&xg_source=activity#3181080Comment934784"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Maybe sort of getting the hang of this, old dog and new tricks as they say. Anyway my edc of the past 20yrs rather used but still good. Will try to do my new edc soon new GEC , think I could be very happy with it ,hope it does as well as this has.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Ron , I will try the c…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9352562013-08-16T21:49:56.358ZJohn Bamfordhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnBamford
<p>Thanks Ron , I will try the cody Scout next.</p>
<p>Thanks Ron , I will try the cody Scout next.</p> John, I almost feel compelled…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9349592013-08-16T17:42:20.622ZRon Cooperhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RonCooper
<p>John, I almost feel compelled to pat you on the head and give you a Milk Bone biscuit; consistent with your "old dog" reference.</p>
<p>You are doing great, my friend! That's an excellent picture of your trusty Opinel. Bravo! Keep up the good work conquering those illusory computer demons. </p>
<p>John, I almost feel compelled to pat you on the head and give you a Milk Bone biscuit; consistent with your "old dog" reference.</p>
<p>You are doing great, my friend! That's an excellent picture of your trusty Opinel. Bravo! Keep up the good work conquering those illusory computer demons. </p> Maybe sort of getting the han…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9347842013-08-16T17:21:49.121ZJohn Bamfordhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnBamford
<p>Maybe sort of getting the hang of this, old dog and new tricks as they say. Anyway my edc of the past 20yrs rather used but still good. Will try to do my new edc soon new GEC , think I could be very happy with it ,hope it does as well as this has.</p>
<p>Maybe sort of getting the hang of this, old dog and new tricks as they say. Anyway my edc of the past 20yrs rather used but still good. Will try to do my new edc soon new GEC , think I could be very happy with it ,hope it does as well as this has.</p> tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9346822013-08-16T17:16:51.051ZJohn Bamfordhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnBamford
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711100305?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711100305?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> I will work it out over the w…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9348622013-08-16T15:48:19.258ZJohn Bamfordhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnBamford
<p>I will work it out over the weekend, hopefully, Robert.</p>
<p>I will work it out over the weekend, hopefully, Robert.</p> We sure would John. An EDC fo…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-16:3181080:Comment:9348592013-08-16T15:46:24.566ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>We sure would John. An EDC for 20 years, is a treat.</p>
<p>We sure would John. An EDC for 20 years, is a treat.</p>