Transforming Opinel No12 Into The Ultimate Bushcraft Tool: Monterized Combination Mod Tutorial!

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DIY Opinel No12 Bushcraft Mod, Making a Monterized Combination Opinel.
I tried to do this before and got beaten up, I failed , This time I am determined to win, Thanks for watching
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@billpattie3344 5 месяцев назад

The perfect tool, why on Earth don't Opinel make these for the No 12, I'd rather buy one than try to make one, well done to you George, (ps, patent it)

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep always wonder why they have not. They could put it on the explore they..its a 12. Thanks fir watching and be safe out there

@evanf1443 5 месяцев назад

I’ve actually emailed about this before, I tried telling them it would be the perfect outdoor pocket knife. This was a few years ago but they said they had no plans in exploring the idea at this time. To be fair doing this on a large scale would probably require some new tooling they don’t have but I personally think they’d get a solid return on their investment.

@syn4057 4 месяца назад

If they made the saw blade for the No.12, they could not sell you the saw. It’s about sales. When you make it yourself, Opinel does not get that sale. If someone, looking at you 2nd Chance George, decided to custom make these, they could profit from Opinel’s lack of innovation and greed. You can get Opinels in bulk, for less money per knife.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Yep, not me though...lol

@mikemuenze5390 4 месяца назад

They probably will now.

@alberthabib4220 5 месяцев назад

I like your modification. One tool, two jobs. Looks good too! Maybe Opinel will take up your idea. Well done.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, appreciated

@torpilo 5 месяцев назад

I did this a few years ago, using an Opinel No.12, a thin steel washer, and a modified jig saw blade. Worked pretty good and I can change the saw blade whenever I want.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Nice. I saw a Blackie Thomas video where he used a hacksaw blade. I think on a 9, but not sure. Thanks for watching, and be safe out there

@Orlosthedruid 5 месяцев назад

Old Man...I think youre awesome! Great job. really love the kitty. My wife came and watched over my shoulder and even she likes your little Mary. God be with you.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol...thankyou much appreciated 🙏

@eddyjoon-nl 5 месяцев назад

Great job George. You solved some problems that are part of the Opinal. Improving the handle and handling the moist problem. I could not unfold the knife after a few days preparing food with it when making a canoe trip for several days. I also tried to improve it but it did not work out as hoped for. So the next step will be adding thin brass washers between the blade and the wood. For those who are appealed to the combination of a knife and a saw blade but do not have the skills nor the time that George has, there is a solution: The Victorinox Rangergrip 71 Gardener. I do not know if that model is available in the USA. We live in the Netherlands, so “close” to Switzerland. If you replace the toothpick with a Firefly from Tortoise Gear (US) and add some Helix tinder in the corkscrew you have a very nice combination. For those who want to make their carbon blades more “patina” you also can use mustard. That worked great on one my BPS knives.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Good information, thankyou. LOL, I looked for brass washers to fit but could not find any. I finally looked at the victorinox, never owned one , now that I looked, I am ashamed it took me this long to get one.....lol. thanks for watching 👍, appreciate the info and your support. Be safe

@mannihh5274 5 месяцев назад

Opinel knives are awesome, although, living in coastal northern Germany, I prefer the stainless versions. Nice idea to make a knife-and-saw-combo. You should widen the slot a bit more and use very thin washers, as well as impregnating the wood around the top by boiling it in wax to help against swelling in moist conditions and snag on the blades. You can file a nail rest into the saw blade too to help with opening. According to your batoning: try it the smart way - cut some wedges from small stuff first and baton the blade IN til it's almost buried to start a split, then take it out and go on with the wedges (watch the video of Felix Immler (the Victorinox-guy) on this matter). NEVER baton a blade THROUGH the wood, you never know, what will happen! Go on oldtimer, you're awesome !

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol...thankyou, good info. 😊

@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm 6 месяцев назад

This time Mary supervised so it came out great, the nail nick on the saw and the handle modifications made it look even better. Thanks for the video, George.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep was pleased with it, now the sheath...lol.

@jamesflener6889 6 месяцев назад

I'll be surprised if opinel doesn't steal this one!! Looking forward to the sheath!!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol...I smell royalties...finally can retire....hope springs eternal

@alejandrosanchez7673 6 месяцев назад

That's was incredibly awesome George 👌 Great video and job.

@lannylancaster62 5 месяцев назад

The perfect bushcraft tool. The time and effort was well worth it. A very nice outcome. May have to add one of those to my list of projects.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep, best yet. It's a great project. Just finnished the sheath for it...stay tuned..lol. be safe my friend

@charlesclaridy8646 6 месяцев назад

You've done it once again George! Great mod! The SCG Op-12 Walkabout.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol. New model number....thankyou my friend. Be safe

@Sergedanilow 4 месяца назад

Your Opinel modifications are great. I've watched a few videos now. I'm actually more of a kitchen knife guy because I like to cook a lot, but Opinel knives have been with me for almost 50 years as EDC knives (i am 61 now). I got my first Opinel when I was about 12 years old. It was an Opinel #9 made of stainless steel. A few years later I bought the #10 in stainless steel. Then I worked as a chef for many years and discovered my love for high-quality (mostly Japanese) kitchen knives made of non-stainless carbon steel. This led me to buy a carbon Opinel. It's a #8 that I carry with me all the time. To protect it from swelling, I have simmered the handle in hot rapeseed oil. Not only is the knife now better protected against moisture, it also looks wonderfully mahogany-colored. Like all my non-stainless kitchen knives, I take great care of my Opinel and regularly treat the handle and blade with camellia oil. Although I still have my traditional Swiss army knife and my 30-year-old Leatherman with me on trips or when camping, as the additional tools are very useful from time to time, I use the Opinel 90% of the time. I generally prefer non-stainless knives, which are very easy to sharpen. It's fun to watch your videos. Greetings from Berlin, Germany

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Nice.I myself prefer carbon aswell. I am not very good at sharpening..lol. thanks for watching always appreciated. Be safe

@Sergedanilow 4 месяца назад

@@2ndchancegeorge I don't really get on with classic whetstones either. I find it difficult to maintain the correct grinding angle. Professional sanding systems are simply too expensive for me. However, I have bought the HORL roller sander, which at least gives me a good sanding angle of 15 and 20 degrees. This system isn't perfect either and I can't get smaller angles like 10 degrees, for example, which I need for some of my Japanese knives. That's why I try to keep knives sharp for as long as possible once they've been sharpened. To do this, I have a variety of honing leathers with different sharpening pastes, as well as a hanging leather like the ones used in old barber stores to keep razors sharp. If a knife really gets blunt or gets nicks, I take it to a professional knife sharpener who also specializes in Japanese knives. Daily care after each use is important. Clean it, dry it, give it a few strokes on the leather, wipe it down and then put it in the leather or wooden sheath or on the magnetic strip. If you love your knives, take care of them. Since I know my personal limits in terms of sharpening skills, I prefer to leave my knives in professional hands if necessary. I sharpen my Opinel, which is very easy to sharpen, to 15 degrees on each side with the HORL (if necessary) and then with the leathers.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Lol..I hear you. If in doubt get a professional.

@radagast6682 5 месяцев назад

We have had 2 cats about the same color as yours. One in 1973 and another in 1978. It's so nice that your cat tolerates you. 😂

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep...she barely does...if I am home for 2 or more days without going some where, she gives me the look...you know...dont you have somewhere to go???. Lol. Thanks for watching and be safe

@Scriptorsilentum 5 месяцев назад

dogs have owners; Cats have staff.

@user-wg2sx2yp3w 4 месяца назад

George, several years ago, I noticed that the high-carbon steel on Opinel knives worked excellently with fire steels. I coupled that observation with my desire to carry a No. 8 Opinel as a backup knife when hiking and foraging. I had an extra clip for a knife that I got somewhere, and it was an embarrassingly easy project to flatten the end of the handle of a No. 8 and screw the clip in place. While I was at it, I gave the handle a light sanding to remove the printed name and stained the handle reddish orange. ( beech doesn't take colorants easily) and I dropped the point of the blade just a little. It's a light, handy, knife that I can clip to a belt, strap or pocket.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Nice, I have been thinking about a clip. Gonna have to do a mod and put one on. Thanks again. Be safe out there

@bangalorebobbel 5 месяцев назад

Wow what a great mod! Thanks a lot for sharing that! In fact, the huge brother in the Opinel collection is a very fantastique knife. I'm using the No. 12 since years very regularly for outdoor activities in the desert, where it helps me mainly to replace a machete in order to cut through thorny bushes. It works also great as kitchen tool on travels, cutting water melons and veggies etc., and cuts fine through creepers and stuff in the garden. Don't want to miss that thing. Your mod makes it even more useful for the outdoors and surely also for lot of people working in their garden. Opinel should make this mod a regular model for everybody to buy, as alternative option to buying two different tools.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

L..thankyou. It sure helps in many ways. Just made a custom sheath with a fire rod for it. Video out tommorow. Appreciate your support and be safe out there

@supernova1976 6 месяцев назад

That's a great mod George , just got a No 12 last week, haven't done anything to it yet. if you want a stronger and faster patina, just heat the vinegar and watch it bubble :) comes out super dark.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Ahhh, good tip thankyou. Be safe

@ianbruce6515 5 месяцев назад

Wow, George! That is bloody marvelous! Hell of a useful project!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..yep, its my new walkabout companion....be safe my friend

@davidrickard5616 5 месяцев назад

I was impressed with this video... enough so that I went to Amazon and picked up a carbon No. 12 and added its blade to my saw pretty much just as you did (can't improve on your product.) It turned out great and I thank you very much for your inspiration.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Wow...that is very cool. Thats the reason I do these videos. To hopefully inspire people to try things. Thankyou for the support it's always appreciated. Be safe out there.

@bc4yt 5 месяцев назад

Spooky, I was just thinking about a bushcraft knife/saw combo and here you are with a perfect project! 👍

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..do it. It's a great project. I just finnishedca new sheath for it. Be safe

@bc4yt 5 месяцев назад

@@2ndchancegeorge really loved it. I spent like an hour searching for a decent product and nobody makes anything. Considered building as you did, but I couldn't find an appropriate matching blade, just the saws... I never knew Opinel had the ideal bits! What I really wanted was a knife with saw teeth on the spine, but then that wouldn't be good for battoning or striking the ferro, not to mention it would inevitably tear up a hand 😂👍

@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr 4 месяца назад

Always interesting to see someone improve on a manufacture's proven tool. Very interesting and entertaining. Another project on the list.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed. Fun project and satisfying. Be safe out there

@mikebohling2280 6 месяцев назад

Amazing idea ! Well done George !

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou my friend. Really enjoyed this project.

@jamescooper2618 5 месяцев назад

A really nice tool you've made there! Thanks for the video!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou for watching and commenting much appriciated. Be safe 😁

@andybamford3987 4 месяца назад

Love it. Genuine video by a genuine bloke.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Thankyou, appreciate you watching and the kind words. Be safe

@willames363 5 месяцев назад

Solid work, thanks. Hitting subscribe

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, appreciate your support. Be safe out there.

@420haxx 5 месяцев назад

That is complete awesomeness, looks cool and highly functional!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou much appreciated

@ritchparsons2961 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely genius idea ! Youve inspired me to go for it myself !

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Nice that's the idea. I show these to inspire all. Just some inspiration and elbow grease and we good. If you do let me know. Would love to see pics or video. Can share it. Be safe as always

@Mitsusplik 4 месяца назад

Nice done, and great video, thanks my friend!

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Thankyou. Appreciate the support. Be safe out there

@eftaolw 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the wonderful video, and congratulations on your successful project.

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Thankyou, appreciate the support and be safe out there

@doogsm6013 5 месяцев назад

That is a very nice mod George. 2 thumbs up.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou 😆 appreciate you watching and commenting. Be safe

@user-McGiver 5 месяцев назад

Hi there oldtimer!... tons of experience in that awesome build... I subscribed for more...

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..thankyou. working only another as we speak...hopefully it will go as well....maybe..l. appreciate the support. Be safe

@genevisneski7708 5 месяцев назад

Great idea, Nice Job, I think it looks great! I will be trying this, I already have the # 12 knife, all I need now is the #12 saw, thanks for sharing and for the links, much appreciated 👍

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching 👍. Always appreciate the support. Be safe. Would be nice if you shared the results. Send me some pictures and I'll share them on a video.

@nigelnightmare4160 4 месяца назад

Nicely done. It looks very useful

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Thankyou sir appreciate your support as always be safe

@Limicola1 5 месяцев назад

Really nice! Great idea. Great tutorial.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou for watching and commenting its much appreciated 😊

@MB-jg4tr 5 месяцев назад

Awesome. Well done

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. Appreciate your support

@dsveo 5 месяцев назад

Very nice! Well done!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. Appreciate you watching. Be safe

@TimsSchoolOfFish 6 месяцев назад

Awesome mod! Good stuff as always George👊🏻

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir

@TimsSchoolOfFish 6 месяцев назад

@@2ndchancegeorge You’re welcome!

@LoreTunderin 6 месяцев назад

That turned out incredibly well!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep pretty happy with it. Thanks for watching

@elvinamillaneam 5 месяцев назад

Great video. I can't wait to see you on your walkabout video...

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..thankyou, planing the walkabout soon. Be safe 😁

@monacofranze4323 5 месяцев назад

What a very nice work. Thank you for sharing your mods on the tools. Subscibed and liked for shure and i am looking forward for more content of you. Keep on going. Thumbs up.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Many thanks for the support. I just finnished a sheath for it. Came out well. Be safe

@ilbitwoods 6 месяцев назад

That's a great job you did. I have a No. 12 knife lying around here, got it for small money and don't use it because I can't find a need for it. After seeing this video, I'm honestly inspired to get myself a No. 12 saw as well and make my own Opinel Multitool. I'm not a fan of Opinels, but your modification videos always make me circle back to them. Awesome job, George!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

I hear you. Considering the Opies are really designed to be a food prep knife, they are fun to play with. Appreciate your support. Be safe 😁

@_DlME 5 месяцев назад

This is an awesome build. Love making a tool your own.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep, this a very satisfying build for sure. Thanks for watching and be safe out there.

@Scriptorsilentum 5 месяцев назад

flippin brilliant job! i always wanted a bush folder like opinel with a wood-saw and smooth blade on one end, a hacksaw and curved awl on the other.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, I am trying out some options. Not really working...lol. but I persist. Thanks for your support always appriciated

@thomasmoller6723 5 месяцев назад

Great idea and nice built. 👍

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, much appreciated

@theknifedoctor 6 месяцев назад

Very Nice George!! Awesome Conversion!! Opinel needs to make one of these!!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep, would be a great walkabout edc.

@dialecticcoma 5 месяцев назад

solid idea, subbed

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thanyou. Your support greatly appreciated. Be safe

@DrDennis 6 месяцев назад

The Opinel King buddy. Cool double blade. ❤

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol..thankyou

@berghofer7938 3 месяца назад

Now that, sir, is very beautiful and noteworthy. Weel done, and nicely personalized. I looks good, and seems to be very useful. Best regards from a young 36 year-old from Denmark.

@2ndchancegeorge 3 месяца назад

Ok when you say young 36 years omd...it makes me think I am really old....l. thanks for watching always appreciated. Be safe

@berghofer7938 3 месяца назад

@@2ndchancegeorge Haha, sorry, I did not mean to imply that.

@2ndchancegeorge 3 месяца назад

Lol..no problem. I am old lol. Be safe my friend

@ROE1300 6 месяцев назад

👍 Excellent job!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir

@joel.7080 5 месяцев назад

Bravo !! I've got to try this.. Thank you.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Fun satisfying project. Be safe. Post a pic. When you do

@monkeylife2318 5 месяцев назад

Nice job !!👍👏

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou appreciated. Be safe out there

@korgan7779 5 месяцев назад

Well great work! I'm glad you decided to use wax as I was going to mention it.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep, lol..I searched for days for fixes.thought this the best way. Thanks for watching always appriciated

@wiseraven2000 5 месяцев назад

i keeep comeng back to this it is in my opinion the most awesome idea ever

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

U girunately it was not mine. Blackie Thomas did one with a opie no 9 I think

@user-zs6to9sk9l 5 месяцев назад

Great job and idea. Be safe and enjoy your new knife.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, fun project and will be taken out for some fun for sure. Be safe 😁

@edwardknudsen4806 6 месяцев назад

Really superb work!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir. Much appreciated 👊

@J.sh_CDN 5 месяцев назад

This is fantastic! New to the channel and thoroughly enjoyed it! I have an old number 12 sitting in a drawer that I got a bit too ambitious with the handle carving, leaving it functional but ugly, but seeing your video gives me an idea to perhaps rehandle it, and maybe even include a saw blade.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol, glad I could inspire you, it's a fun reasonably easy project you will enjoy. Bevsafe and welcome welcome

@ronaldayres546 5 месяцев назад

Great video very informative nice modification.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou appreciate that. Be safe

@briandallmann3338 5 месяцев назад

Great job sir!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thanyou. Much appreciated 👊

@baitammo4652 6 месяцев назад

Well done! That is a fantastic tool! I believe Opinel would be wise to borrow your idea George!!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol...for a small fee hopefully..thanks for watching always appreciated

@mauriceclark4870 4 месяца назад

Very. Clever. Well. Done. Sir. !!!

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Thankyou. Appreciate the support. Please be safe out there

@michaelcibula1014 6 месяцев назад

Nice Job, Great Mod.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou appreciate your support.

@edwardcrawley5985 5 месяцев назад

Outstanding video

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, I appreciate your support and as always, be safe.

@user-vc4rc7fh5r 5 месяцев назад

Отличная работа! Благодарю за прекрасную идею и её воплощение! Здоровья и удачи!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou and be safe. It's a fun mod to do.

@user-vn4xe4vq8k 6 месяцев назад

I love the mods. So cool.❤

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep fun projects for sure. Thanks for watching 👍my dear

@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu 5 месяцев назад

Best Opinel mod ever. You are awesome 🔪

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir appreciate the support.

@curtdean3505 6 месяцев назад

Great job great idea now I want one have to get to work on it but my idea for a name “2nd chance walkabout” again great video Thanks and have a wonderful day.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol...nice. thanks again for the support. Be safe

@EdwinDekker71 6 месяцев назад

Wow you did a great job on this one George! Looks great and very functional. The curve in the handle gives it a lot of character. Would love to see you make a fire with it. Awesome.

@EdwinDekker71 6 месяцев назад

Btw I use almond oil on wood handles, works great and doesnt go rancid

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir 🙏

@lililesgiltons3004 5 месяцев назад

Du très bon boulot! Oui, j'espère qu'Opinel va en fabriquer! Un bonjour depuis le centre de la France.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. I appreciate your support. And be safe over there.

@SleepToots 5 месяцев назад

Nice work! I can tell you from personal experience, using the basic tools is more rewarding when you're finished! However, having better tools ends up keeping you busy with more to do!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep. I hear you. Thanks for watching. Alwsys appreciated

@Homeyomey 5 месяцев назад

That was great

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. appreciate the support.

@rozilmer 5 месяцев назад

Nice mod. I have modified my Opinel No 10 according to the bladeship and the grip pretty similar like you did. I also widened the slot for the blade for having it operating as a onehander. So that i can flip the blade out with a flick of my wrist. That works pretty good for some time. But even so I have impregnated the handle with linseed oil, it became swolen over time, so that the onehand abillity has gone. I like to try a two bladed version like yours some time, but with two knifeblades, somewhat trapper style, but with a droppoint and a sheepsfoot blade. So nice inspiration. Thank You.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..you read my mind d. Was thing trapper with drop and spey blades. Thanks for watching always appreciated 🙏

@lowrangeoverland9013 6 месяцев назад

Great work❗👋 thanks for sharing 👍🔪🏆💯

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate your support big guy. Be safe

@Anya-Nya_Basenji 5 месяцев назад

Graet work!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, appreciate you stopping by. Be safe

@alaincarrel8871 5 месяцев назад

Bravo Monsieur une transformation intéressante et rapide et futée un bonjour d’un savoyard 😊😊

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou for watching, always good to hear from outside the US. Glad you enjoyed. Be safe😊

@kendrickdanny 5 месяцев назад

Smart looking knife!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. Appreciate your support, as always be safe out there

@paparatt8147 5 месяцев назад

The all the way thru nail nick is awesome!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou..lol. sometimes when you make a mistake it works out. Be safe out there

@jamesmcgee2447 6 месяцев назад

🖐🏻 George , nice combo idea , 👍🏻👍🏻

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thanks again my friend be safe

@pauledmonds7316 5 месяцев назад

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! You're very like me; I have to modify things and 'make them mine' as well :) I've done much the same with the handle of my Opinel No.8, except that I didn't put the grooves in the end - Hey, we don't want two knives exactly the same, do we? :) I too took off the horrible lacquer but some of the stain is left in the wood and forms a lovely orangey pattern on the handle - Gives it that antique look. Many Blessings to you, good sir.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, they are fun to do. Endless things can be done to them. Be safe out there

@BoltonOverlander 5 месяцев назад

Love this

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Great project.Not as difficult as I thought it would be

@sugarcreekknifeworks 6 месяцев назад

Failure is the Stepping Stone to Success. Nice job.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yes sir, nothing succeeds like persistance. Thankyou for the support my friend

@Hacksaw37 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully Opinel will see this and come out with a Walkabout Combo Bush Knife with Saw. Make sure you get some design Royalties.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol..right. thanks again for watching always appreciated

@carltonbraxton5399 5 месяцев назад

very nice . would like to do the same thing. looks to be very handy and useful

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Yep works well forvthe overnight or walkabout trips. Thanks for watching always appreciated

@teeeff5179 5 месяцев назад

new sub, hope it's okay to comment so soon: nice mod George! been an Opinel fan for many years. believe it or not I made and then recommended the closed-blade lock to Opinel about 20 years ago when I was living in France, they didn't have it back then. they told me "it's fine the way it is", but seems they decided they liked the idea in the end. between the two of us we've elevated/"monsterized" Opinel to new heights. :😀 👍✌🖖

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Whoa, that's cool. I love the lock. Simple and works. Thanks for the support. Be safe.

@darylhill9400 5 месяцев назад

Very nice

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, appreciate the support

@juergenhauer6705 5 месяцев назад

cool project sir

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. You be safe

@poiuytre11111 5 месяцев назад

Good Job 😍

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. Be safe out there

@derekwheelerdealer 5 месяцев назад

that is great

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, appreciate you watching

@benterwellen 5 месяцев назад

Great job George, it turned out Great….Opinel should make this combo…

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol. Thankyou. I am sure they know about it. Be safe

@oldminer5387 6 месяцев назад

Very functional mod George. Adding a ferro rod to the sheath is a great idea. Take care.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir

@tonynapoli5549 6 месяцев назад

Can’t go wrong with an Opinel especially the carbon blades . Worth every penny used correctly they last a very long time. Nice work George careful with them sharpies lol . Merry is watching you 😳you said it Monster

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol..thankyounmy friend. Appreciate it...don't encourage Merry...

@gregritchie9375 6 месяцев назад

Your best yet George. Opinel should make it, and you should get royalties! I need to use it!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Lol...I wish. Be safe my friend

@TommyDye 5 месяцев назад

That is a cool mod!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou. Appreciate you stopping

@lorenray9479 6 месяцев назад

VERY GOOD COMBO !!!!!!!!!!!!

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou 😆 appreciated

@richgenalski8639 5 месяцев назад

well done sir

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou much appreciated

@erichall6627 6 месяцев назад

Great job, George! That might be one of the best camp knives I've ever seen. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Victorinox. They are the perfect, affordable, "everyman" knife in my opinion. Great fit and finish. I wish they would upgrade the blade steel and scale material, but they are affordable.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

It's a basic one that was on sale at the hardware store. So it will be interesting 🤔

@Maroulis1979 5 месяцев назад

Great idea! I hope Opinel copy your idea and offer it as a combo!!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Lol...yep would be nice. Thanks for watching 👍

@random_julian 4 месяца назад

i.ve made the same thing for a Silky saw, i have always two blades at me, super fine and rare teth and for this reason i've placed both ia a custom handle..

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

Nice. That's a great idea. Thanks for watching always appreciated. You be safe out there

@tomconway8881 5 месяцев назад

Good video.

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou, much appreciated

@JKevinLevesque 5 месяцев назад

Hi George! ... Excellent video as always. I absolutally love these OPINEL's. How about nameming the knife as "The walkabout mates"? I'm surely going to give it a go! ... Cheers George! ... Kevin in Canada eh!

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

Oo hey, good name. It a fun project. You will love it. Thanks again for you support. Be safe up there

@jamesmiddleton6464 5 месяцев назад

Very well done. Looks like a superior tool now. You asked for suggestions. Maybe sew a loop to your sheath for a ferro rod so it's always handy

@2ndchancegeorge 5 месяцев назад

L.. Just finnished the sheath...you read my mind. Video up in morning. I different sheath from my norm. It worked ut well. Thanks for watching and the support. Be safe out there

@jamesmiddleton6464 5 месяцев назад

@@2ndchancegeorge looking forward to seeing the new sheath.

@kvernesdotten 5 месяцев назад

If you could fit a brass washer, or preferrebly 3, in between the blades on this I think that would go a really long way to make it operate a bit more smooth. I dont know if you would have to remove too much material for that though, but I really like this idea and execution!