How I made this Dragonox and engraved titanium scales

I really enjoyed this project. The Xtool D1 Pro is capable of so much, and I still have several more ideas for it. What do you think about how the scales turned out?
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[@acbigal]

I've been running out stuff to watch on KZbin here lately. I'm glad I found this I'm going to be binge watching your channel.

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad to hear that you found my KZbin channel! Enjoy! 😅👍🏻

[@zacharyneedham6044]

You are stepping up your game in showing us the process love it. Only thing missing is explaining what and how/why you are doing it. Was that oil or water you diped it in and why and so on and so forth. Love your content, just giving vedback.❤

[@FittoSurvive]

I see what you mean. I could do something like that, but it would definitely make the video much longer.

[@Dadoimp]

​@@FittoSurvivethe longer the better!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Dadoimp OK, I'll keep that in mind. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Z.V.V]

Iron chloride solution

[@siloburton]

I agree: there are people here that would be very happy to watch a much longer much more detailed video of your process.

[@pinedd42]

This was an incredible build. Outstanding work as always. Thank you. I would be really interested to see a video of you stripping down tools and organising the parts. I would find it truly fascinating to see that aspect of your work.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! Very interesting... I didn't expect people would be interested in seeing that.

[@aliveandkicking1977]

Destruct test. Yes

[@FittoSurvive]

@@aliveandkicking1977 😅👍🏻👍🏻

[@YusefTaBaR]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and understanding about your art. Thank you for step-by-step explaining

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tattoosteveneo]

From a fellow modder you did a great job. It’s been many years since I built one. Makes me want to pick up the habit again.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Glad to hear that I may have inspired you to get back into it. 😉

[@dannys7773]

What are your personal most carried (or just favourite) custom knife? That can make a good future video. Since you can make everything and made some much of them alredy, your take on it would hold a lot od weight

[@FittoSurvive]

🤔 That would definitely make a great video. I'll have to see what I can come up with.

[@BUBBA1J]

Easily one of your best builds 🙏 love the bit driver and of course the Spydie damast blade. A work of art 🤩

[@FittoSurvive]

Wow, thanks a bunch!

[@wgkincheloe2458]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Minus the hook swap to awl, this is the exact toolset i would want. Wow

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Could be done. 👍🏻

[@chareric]

I love this build.

[@FittoSurvive]

It is very nice.

[@cassanoa]

its always a pleasure watching a master work

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you sir! 😎👍🏻

[@OculiCorvus]

Super cool build! My EDC is all damascus themed, so were I the client, I would have gone with the damascus patterned scales; but that's just personal preference. The tool looks great overall, and your craftsmanship is wonderful! Bravo!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I'm sure that the all damascus EDC looks great!

[@Kratom7030]

This is one of the most beautiful knives I’ve seen on your channel so far! Great work, keep it goin 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@strongandco]

That's gotta be the best tool set yet for my money, although I do love an inline awl. And what a useful tool that lazer etcher is If I owned one I'd probably be out of control etching just about everything that I own that isn't bolted down. That topographical contour pattern is perfectly suited to a Swiss Army knife. You're making heir loom quality stuff right there that people are going to cherish for a life time and that will make cherished keepsakes for their loved ones.

[@FittoSurvive]

It is a great toolset. The laser etching machine really is SO amazing.

[@davidcordoba5945]

Amazing job

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@billysampel]

Dude! IS AMAZING what you do! Very impressive😮❤️

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@rharald7539]

It‘s amazing💪 love it😘

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you

[@deinsav]

Love your videos, best asmr by far👍

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you 🤗

[@dennistafeltennis1190]

Nice Damascus :) I have my Damascus Hunter Pro. Got it at a very good price. It's very sexy.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! The Damascus Hunter Pro is a beautiful knife too.

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

Wow what an amazing build, love it. I would love the Damascus heavy wood carver

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 👍🏻😁

[@2371Anita]

Gorgeous

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you

[@magwakeener]

I actually just got the SAK bug after carrying a Compact since the 70's as a tool ....and building folding and fixed blades for years. SAK is a bad bug to get. Hahahaha! I'm going to order a Spidee blade 91mm from you when I can figure out my dream Fit To Survive knife from the great stuff on your website. It'll be simple. Like an Electrician style (non Alox, of course) with the Electrician blade, scissors and the Spidee main blade and titnium scales. I'm drooling and haven't even figured it out yet. Hahahahaha! Thanks for entertaining this old knife maker. And I get it...I'll suffer the wait...One time when, "worth the wait" really will be true. I'll contact you soon.

[@ryanwarkentin4706]

Absolutely killer little knife!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@S8NSAYS]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@HarrisChapman-xi9oq]

Great Video!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@michaelkeller5008]

Very nice build!! Love the scales!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it.

[@jaysonwilson7882]

Very cool

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you,

[@jaysonwilson7882]

@@FittoSurvive Will you be using the 10w laser to cut out your g10 liners as well?

[@SuperMagma83]

This is exactly what i was looking for. After watching this video I'm convinced you have master your art. I'll be in contact soon to commission one. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 You should laser your initials/logo somewhere. These are really something to be proud of ✌🏼

[@acbigal]

Having Initials or the Fit to Survive brand would be a bonus point for me in buying one.

[@bryanreilly1290]

Amazing! One day I hope to get one of your builds. Beautiful work!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you very much!

[@Dustman-iu7yh]

I think your channel is great. I’d really like to try and make my own but with not being able to buy parts it will get expensive quick I guess. There could be a market there for Victorinox if enough people wanted to build there own 🤔 Thanks for the great content 😊

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it! Yes, there'd be a good market for parts and all.

[@travisyork3915]

Very nice 👌

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Another awsome build. Nice!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@icebawkz]

well done mister!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dylan-p2u]

Awesome build !

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@eric_in_florida]

Fantastic! I wonder about the corkscrew tho, are people really opening wine with these?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Not even sure, I personally don't use it for that. There are some other uses for the corkscrew.

[@alamapstieks]

Awesome stuff, you make it look so easy! It’s not easy at all! Totally messed up a Spyderco blade trying a 58mm mod 😂- my grinder was a bit more aggressive than I thought.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. Yeah, it always looks easier in the video. 😅

[@alamapstieks]

Have you ever gone too far on a grind? As it’s just a honeybee I’ll buy another but was wondering if I could add metal with a stainless welding cable in my mig

[@josemendes9535]

Amazing work. 👍👍👌👌

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks again!

[@ICEBERG-OCEAN]

This my dream!

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome!

[@nahummegenbir8073]

Amazing 😍 i want one just with normal damascus scales

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I've seen a set with stainless steel damascus, but I am not sure if it was legit or not.

[@Hard_work_sport]

Nice knife Great job I added a saw

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@MASI_forging]

Very nice mate 💖💖

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@javicar31896]

Need me one of those WOW

[@FittoSurvive]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@thedoghouseoutdoors4116]

Fantastic build! Those scales came out beautifully!! A couple questions, what dilution do you use on your acid? On you liners, do you ever get any flex on them, like sometimes on the outside layers I will get some bowing in or out, I can’t figure out what’s causing it, idk if I over pinned it, or under pinned it, I don’t have any play in my holes. Just wanted to see if you ever ran across that. Thanks for a great video and any help, keep Up the great work! Love the build videos! Keep them coming!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I generally do a 1:3 ratio if the F3Cl3 is dehydrated. Your liners will bow if the G10 is thinner than 1mm or if you have drilled your holes improperly. Hopefully that helps.

[@thedoghouseoutdoors4116]

That is it, I am using .030 instead of .060. I will definitely make he switch thank for the tip!!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@thedoghouseoutdoors4116 Perfect! Glad I could help you with that. The thinner G10 works fine with the 58mm SAKs.

[@MrLordMonkey]

Lovely work as always, man. Whenever I put the bottle opener on a blade backspring I have to slightly round off the inside corner - otherwise it's a nail-breaker to open! But yours looked very easy. On another video you showed a corkscrew on a scissor backspring: I'd love to know how you modified the scissor spring to manage that. Did you bend the spring? And if so, does the scissor still seat OK? Thanks

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. Yes, I know what you are talking about. 😂 The scissor spring has to be ground down a bit and bent to the right shape. If done properly, the scissors will snap and the nail nick will still be accessible.

[@MrLordMonkey]

@@FittoSurvive Thanks. Would love to see the scissor spring process, though I totally understand if you don't want to share ALL your techniques! Really appreciate the videos.

[@DokDak_]

Loving the videos man, you earned a new subscriber! I do have a question though, what is stopping you from dipping multiple tools in the acid at one time? Maybe I missed an explanation somewhere, but I just figured it would save time. No matter the case, keep up the great work!!

[@HerrZAM]

Love it! What if you begraves the scales and the blade in the same pattern? Might be cool

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! That really would be cool!

[@alexxwelder4713]

Хорошая работа 👍

[@FittoSurvive]

Спасибо, рад что понравилось

[@meki8216]

If I were to try make a bladeless super tinker would I need anything other than new pins? I looked to order one of your bladless’ and found its a 50 week wait. You must be both happy for the business and stressed over the workload and time pressures!

[@kvernesdotten]

10/10

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome 😁

[@nicolasalexandre8159]

bah bah magnifique!! 🤌🤌👍

[@FittoSurvive]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@muratbasc8302]

Another awesome mod... Have you ever tried adding Fallkniven LTC's blade on an SAK? It would be a perfect match I guess

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I haven't tried that yet. I just googled it, looks like it would be really easy to get it to fit. A bit pricey though. 😅

[@Blez1224]

After your videos, i started making my own CyberCompact. Well. It works... how many knifes did you make before the outcone was 'perfect'? Also, i see your pins has one side ready. How did you make that? Pinning both sides is a pain in the b. Awesome work, as always, grat.

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome, glad to hear that I inspired you to start your own project. It took about 2 or 3 builds before I was able to get everything figured out. When I was starting, I couldn't get anybody to tell me how things were done. I was constantly told that it was "trade secrets". Yes, I peened the one side of the pins to start with. I put them in a vice with wooden grips to peen the first side.

[@Blez1224]

@@FittoSurvive awesome! Thank you! You really did! I built a fisherman for my father and acid washed a knife for a workmate. Its not something anyone could make a living out. I definitely couldnt. Really amazing job! And thank you for the tips, will try it out on my next day off. I have a knife half ready, i fcked up the pinning 2 times so far.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Blez1224 That's great! Best of luck with your project!

[@paullambert4445]

Beautiful build, but I don’t like the cold feel of metal scales. I had one aluminum handled knife and sold it. 🔪🎸

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I get what you mean. 👍🏻😁

[@Nimon1235_]

and another question, I couldn’t understand, from what tool is the spring used for the dragonfly blade? From scissors or a standard victorinox blade?

[@andr3w_hilton]

Really enjoy watching these vides. What/which tool is the back spring used on the Dragonox layer, originally from?

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad to hear that. I used an older scissor spring.

[@grumpy_scrambler]

@@FittoSurvive I am facing the same challenge. I came across this channel some time ago and have been totally hooked ever since and would like to try and build a Dragonox. I was hoping the back spring from the saw layer would fit, but it's a little different. Would you mind sharing where you get these old scissor back springs or what model I need to look for?

[@trevermccall6762]

👍

[@FittoSurvive]

😎

[@lucasbraun9783]

What spring did you use for the dragonfly blade? Is that a scissor spring from the 93mm?

[@FittoSurvive]

I used an older scissor spring from a 91mm.

[@tclaffey]

This exactly what I want as far as tool set, minus the corkscrew if something cooler could go there

[@FittoSurvive]

The corkscrew could be replaced with a philips screwdriver.

[@darenalleyne466]

😎

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😎

[@StarDarkAshes]

What do you charge for something like this? I know you probably can’t get that blade again but something similar about how much would it cost? That thing is fire

[@FittoSurvive]

A build like this will cost around $600.

[@CAMac-yh8kb]

You said that the first module on your engraver would cut wood,; can you cut g10 with either module?

[@FittoSurvive]

Unfortunately no. I tried it. It burns the G10.

[@giuliogemino6407]

Fact is you always use a Victorinox base structure always dealing with rivets and sometime mix it with other components such as Spyderco blades... perhaps you can study a solution to ditch rivets in favor of your screws for further cleanings maintenances and modifications. Never considered to use: Sanrenmu multifunction Knives 6 small, 7medium, 9 large base to implement with Victorinox components. and to mod. e.g. drilling and threading thumbstud one hand in main blades... Sanrenmu makes also for Boker and has equal components with Ruike... scales are G10 fixed with screws... and aso very often removable pocket clip is provided... IMO you can make interesting product working in the large range, that fitting the Victorinox 111mm size... because it seriously is the most usable size for intensive users but retain some silliness (as the liner) and flimsiness in thicknesses from firm that worsen it, not improved over time ...

[@christopherpotkonjak3802]

Like it!

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad you like it!

[@Nimon1235_]

and another question, what is the difference between spyderco dragonfly 1 and spyderco dragonfly 2?

[@MoTo7852790]

Amazing work! What spring do you use for the spyderco? been trying to make a saw spring work with no luck. Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. I used an older scissor spring.

[@MoTo7852790]

@@FittoSurvive Thanks for the prompt response! Which knives do you harvest them from? Thank you!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@MoTo7852790 Any older SAK with scissors should have them.

[@Nimon1235_]

Is it possible to assemble exactly the same set of tools, but without pliers?🤔

[@FittoSurvive]

Yes, it is possible.

[@Nimon1235_]

Thanks 😊

[@zachlyndeYT]

Great build as always! What spring do you use for the spyderco layer? I’d love to carry them so people can follow along with your mods but I haven’t been able to identify that spring as of yet.

[@idizzzful]

You make everything seem too easy to do, but i personally know it's not. My congratulations

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you very much! 😅👍🏻

[@Rikudomr]

Hey, please tell me what the dimensions of your washers are and where you can get them. Thank you in advance.

[@FittoSurvive]

I use 0.1mm washers. Here's a link to them. amzn.to/3rWRqsZ

[@calebmassey9991]

Could you use the laser to cut out your g10 liners?

[@FittoSurvive]

Unfortunately, no. I would need a CNC machine to do that. The laser just burns it but doesn't cut it.

[@cde2006]

Where did you by the pin? You said there is alink down the video but i cannot find it.

[@FittoSurvive]

Here's a link to the brass pins: 2.5mm: amzn.to/45DIztY 2.2mm: amzn.to/3FqIWgQ

[@cde2006]

@FittoSurvive Thanks, got it from amazon indeed, also aliexpress have those.

[@GMTD11]

What reason use g10 liners? It’s thinner? Lighter?

[@FittoSurvive]

The G10 has several advantages over the original aluminum liners. The aluminum is prone to oxidation and corrosion, the aluminum can get bent, and it is not a very hard material. The G10 will not oxidize or corrode, it keeps it's original shape, and it is a very hard composite material compared to aluminum. It's not any lighter and I use the same thickness of G10 as the original liners.

[@mattf0509]

Wow! Perfect knife! What’s your msrp on this build?

[@FittoSurvive]

A build like this costs around $600. BUT, the Damascus Dragonfly is no longer available, so the price is not set.

[@juliorodrigues6740]

Can anyone tell me where can i buy a wood saw for a Swiss Champ?

[@FittoSurvive]

www.ebay.com/itm/126159586612?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3IdwBZ4dTjS&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Ssu4KOABQoi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@thomasjayne1975]

Amazing build as always one day I will get brave enough to mod my rambler. I often wondered if an electricians blade with some slight modding would fit into a 58 mm rambler?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you very much! I can't see any way to fit an electrician into a 58mm.

[@thomasjayne1975]

@@FittoSurvive Thank you so much for the all the great content you have and of course reply. I may just have to ebay some donors and tinker a little. :)

[@FittoSurvive]

@@thomasjayne1975 You are very welcome. It's a great hobby/project.

[@skovbo65]

Can't you cut your G10 liners with your Xtool?

[@FittoSurvive]

Unfortunately, no. It just burns it, but doesn't cut it.

[@sebastiangurgul6712]

I can’t seem to find the link for the pins. Could you point me in the proper direction?

[@FittoSurvive]

Oh, I must have forgotten to post them. Here you go: 2.5mm: amzn.to/45DIztY 2.2mm: amzn.to/3FqIWgQ

[@sebastiangurgul6712]

Thank you for these. Could you point me toward the corresponding grommets as well?

[@matbuck1]

What grit wheels do you use on your bench grinder? thanks

[@FittoSurvive]

I generally use 100 - 150 grit. The courser ones leave gouges.

[@williamtower5462]

Never showed or explained the modification to the awl

[@FittoSurvive]

You are right, I must have missed the footage while editing. 😅 The scissor spring has to be slightly bent and the awl needs three 0.1mm washers.

[@williamtower5462]

@@FittoSurviveBent in which direction? Thanks again for the help.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@williamtower5462 Bend it up towards the scissors pivot bore. This will increase the snap of the scissors.

[@williamtower5462]

@@FittoSurvive I'm currently building a cybertool m with a Robin 2 on the knife layer with the can/bottle opener from a compact on the same layer. And adding a havolon scalpel as well. Your videos have been a tremendous help!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@williamtower5462 Sounds like a great project!! Best of luck on that!

[@felipevaldivia8642]

how do you get the parts?

[@FittoSurvive]

The parts are from all the knives that I have taken apart. The parts can not be sourced separately, unless you look for a seller on Ebay.

[@trannguyenngoctuanvinhpcst6742]

What solution did you soak it in? 12:57

[@trannguyenngoctuanvinhpcst6742]

Fecl3 ??

[@brainache555]

I must be stupid I can't figure out how to buy a knife from your website

[@nicolasalexandre8159]

yep, the same for me...😢

[@FittoSurvive]

I'm sorry for the confusion, my website showcases the work I do and is meant to help you choose what you would like. To place an order, you need to contact me via email, IG, or FB Messenger. The links can be found on the Order Yours page on my website.

[@brainache555]

@@FittoSurvive 😃 ok thank you

[@alfredoislas4302]

​@@FittoSurvive me gustaría hacer un pedido ! , cómo lo hago algún enlace? Thanks

[@viflag]

You can sell this knife ?

[@FittoSurvive]

This was a custom order. So, it is not for sale.

[@deformator2]

Scales look great, but probably they will collect dirt.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I see what you mean. 🤔

[@squarepusher645]

*WanT*

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😁 Thanks.

[@heretikpapy]

wow... just hate the kitch blue-purple layers color... but the rest is dope.

[@FittoSurvive]

Yeah, it's a slate grey.

[@merkyworks]

Amazing job

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@Leijona82]

👍

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😁

[@aliveandkicking1977]

👍

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😁