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  1. 08-30-2006, 04:00 PM #1
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    Cool Subcom Fixed Blade got some new clothes...

    My SFB has been on vacation for the past month or so, getting some work done. Just came back today, and I'm very happy with the end result. Chase Axinn did the aftermarket work for me ( www.chaxknives.com )

    I asked him to fit the knife with blue tweed G-10 scales, and to skeletonize them to match the handle design. He did an awesome job with it, the scales look great, and they're nice and grippy.

    I also asked him to get rid of the rust prone bead blasted finish, and he put on a very fine stonewashed finish. Almost looks like a satin finish, until you look closely. I really like the look of it.

    Here are some pics. It's a little overcast here today(looks like a storm coming) so this was the best I could do with the limited light I had.











    Next up is a nice kydex sheath when I get some extra cash flow.

    Enjoy
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    looks really nice and comfortable--a good edc'er. the modder did a great job! congrats and thanks for pics
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    Scott...it looks AWESOME!!!!...I love what you had done to the Subcom, looks like you added strenght to the grip without the bulk...should make a fine neck knife without the problems of printing under the shirt...I just love it! Enjoy.....Doc
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    very cool! i love it! you are the main reason i got my first subcom -- and now i want a fixed blade subcom.

    what are you trying to do to me and my bank account?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry White
    very cool! i love it! you are the main reason i got my first subcom -- and now i want a fixed blade subcom.

    what are you trying to do to me and my bank account?!
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    WoW , Scott I got no words!

    Absolutely brilliant looking

    Enjoy that beauty, others have to wait for the fixed production version..
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    Thumbs up

    Scott, you should start your own marketing firm for knife makers...you're selling most of us on the original knives and now the mods!!!

    Seriously, though...very nice look...can we get an "in hand" shot? I love my subcom and look forward to the day I can pick up a fixed version...just curious about size, etc...

    Thanks!!

    Ok, so you gave an "in hand" shot....shows how tired I am...officially signing off for the night...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Puyallupknifegu
    Scott, you should start your own marketing firm for knife makers...you're selling most of us on the original knives and now the mods!!!
    Well thank you. If I can sell anyone on anything with these horrid pictures, I'd be surprised

    Some days the pics come out, some days not so much, today is not a good day.

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    Seriously, though...very nice look...can we get an "in hand" shot?
    Ask and ye shall receive. Make a note. My palm is around 3.5" across.

    Overall size about 5.5" (140mm for the rest of the world) give or take.


    Saber grip open hand


    Saber grip closed hand


    Saber grip second angle


    Hammer grip half open(shows how the handle fills the hand)


    Hammer grip closed hand(VERY secure grip)


    Reverse grip open hand


    Reverse grip half open(another shot to show how the handle fills the hand)


    Reverse grip closed hand


    Reverse grip second angle(don't look at what time it is, you'll wonder why I'm still up)
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    Very nice Scott, use it in good health! Wish the production version would start shipping.
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    Looks very nice Scott! You have some very nice mods done to some of your knives.

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    Scott,
    Nice job. I have a PM Tip-up in blue tweed from Chax. It is tough to get the right picture.
    Enjoy
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    Hi Scott, congrats on your new fine little knife. I like the original SFB, but this one is awsome. C. Axinn does a great job, I've seen some of his work and they were all impressive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boxer93
    Scott,
    Nice job. I have a PM Tip-up in blue tweed from Chax. It is tough to get the right picture.
    Enjoy
    Chris
    It was your PM that turned me on to Blue Tweed G-10. I saw yours and thought it looked great.
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    That is one NICE job! Congrats!!!!

    I have to get one of those FB Subcoms

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    Man that's sweet looking. G-10 and 440c, cant go wrong on either end. Amazing work, thanks for sharing Scott.
    Now I'm jealous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smcfalls13
    Next up is a nice kydex sheath when I get some extra cash flow.
    Well it's good to know even the custom owners are in the same boat when it comes to lack of sheaths.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bayoublaster
    Well it's good to know even the custom owners are in the same boat when it comes to lack of sheaths.
    Yup

    Those production sheaths better be worth the wait.
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    Quote Originally Posted by uhiforgot
    EDIT: Could you post a picture of your SFB with any of your folding Biscuits?
    Hold tight, they're uploading.
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    Here you go.

    Top is the SFB

    Upper left is the Desert Tan Gen 4 Subcom
    Upper right is 1st Gen 420J2
    Middle left and right are both 3rd Gen AUS-8 Boker Plus(no jimping on the lockbar)
    Bottom is the very first Subcom I got from Chad. Original 1st Gen, still going strong. It's not pretty anymore, it's got slight blade play, and the whole knife is pretty well dinged up, but it hasn't failed me yet.


    Shot of the SFB and 1st, 3rd, and 4th Gen SFs. Note the shorter clip on the 1st Gen.


    Overall thickness shot(compared to a standard SF)


    I still need a 2nd Gen SF(AUS-8, longer clip, no Boker Plus logo) and a standard 4th Gen(I've got the Desert Tan) as well as another two SFBs(got another idea for pimping one)

    Enjoy.
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