I'm considering grinding or filing off the top (thumb) guard and the "hook" on the heel to better fit my needs as a bushcraft blade. Possible?
1725940
I would consider a different knife for bushcraft. This particular blade isn't really suited for it. Check out the Condor Bushlore, or if you wish to stay with the tactical style the kbar BK2. That's a pretty sick blade.
1725941
Yes but why not get a Condor Hudson Bay? This knife is for piercing really. Its very heavy with a 5mm blade but idk about chopping and stuff.
1725942
Both the top guard and the lower hook are kraton and not reinforced. You should be able to grind them off, or cut them off with a sharp knife without affecting tang to handle fit, or function of the knife.
1159136
I don't have a bowl guard at all. So I would say yes you can use it that way. I'm not sure I've ever seen a bowl guard.
2276576
If I were to venture a guess I would say yes as you can tighten the blade housing to accommodate some width adjustment. On the other hand, I would not recommend it.
643718
im sure you could if you really wanted to, I I have never thought about using this to do so. I would recommend using the seal pup or a deer dressing knife.
131262
I heard that you can, but I never have. I think they sell just the blades on the website so it must be doable.
1093726
I've never tried, but you can adjust the grinding mechanism from fine to coarse so I'm guessing you could.
1960630
Not a bushcraft knife, will maybe work for feather sticks but its a tactical knife.
91416
Quite honestly, I never use the Blade Guard and occasionally use the Kick Back Pawl. I change from Rip to Crosscut to Dado so often that it is cumbersome. I also find the Blade Guard annoying as I am closely watching my fine cuts. I know the potential hazards. What I find most annoying ii s the large side opening next to the blade. Sawdust collection, even with a strong vacuum is terrible.
513597
If you grind down the top blade edge, maybe. But I wouldn't take the chance because it might mean jail time and thousands of dollars in attorney fees and court costs. The only place you can store this while you're away from home is in a locked tool box and not in your pocket. DON'T END UP IN JAIL!!!!!
88359
It would be possible but you have to realize the tool vibrates a lot when the blade contacts the wood. As long as your not worried about the finish. It may get marked up if your freehanding it
1646758
I have not done that but believe that you could if you found a blade that would fit. The saw is fairly heavy and awkward and quite powerfull. My concern would be binding the saw holding it up horizontally. I would use a fence fastened to the wall to rest the saw on in order to maintain control of the travel and reduce the possibility of binding causing kick back. Have a helper.
861994
I have both too. I can't be 100%sure, but it looks like you could possibly interchange the blades.
560607
No, with the guard on maybe 3/4". This of this tool as a grinder with versatile blades. I use it to cut tile or some metal or maybe some drywall (with lots of dust). I wouldn't use this tool to cut wood. Use a tool designed for wood cutting.
1738288
Sure you can. The blade is bolted on separately but I use the blade as much as the pruners.
1253208
Since it's actual steel, yes you could but you better know what you're doing, seeing as it's not prepared steel it will get notches more, and is more likely to be damaged if you swing it at others. Also most cons wont allow actual blades so you'd have to keep it in the sheath at all times if you did.
388359
yes.. it has a heavy front blade it's very good for chopping down small trees.you have the saw on on the back what is better for bigger trees .plus the handle is counterbalanced for the weight of the front so it doesn't feel like you have a heavy blade.plus you have the hook on that so who knows if you do with that.all in all it's a good knife.I bought that one for my buddy that works on Mount Hood .said he'd love that !!#)
1174766
I don't believe so. The thumb stud appears to be threaded so you could back it out and reverse (haven't tried), but there is not an ambi cut-out on the handle. So if you reversed it, the thumb stud would hang up on the handle and the blade would not close.