Transforming An Opinel No 9 Into A Sleek Trapper With A Unique Custom Sheath!

Opinel No 9 Modified Trapper and Custom Sheath
Decoded I want another Opinel mod. 2 Blades, so I made trapper....It was a challenge to say the least.
Thanks for watching, always appreciated.
2CG
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[@lorenray9479]

I make jig guides to prevent my arthur joints from boogering my work. I mounted an angle grinder with a table grinder disc up. It helps me to safely shape blades.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

The 2 blade shapes look really nice, so is the sheath with that snap button, thanks for sharing the project, George.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thank you my friend, hope all is well

[@davidglazener7921]

You are quite a craftsman! Good job.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir

[@davidkurle5418]

What a wonderful project. Nice work, buddy!👍

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Lol..thankyou. you be safe out there

[@mikebohling2280]

Wow ! Well done George !

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. Be safe my friend

[@carlgrater4853]

Well done that opinel trapper turned out fantastic keep the videos coming Sir

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou appreciate your support and be safe

[@lorenray9479]

My newest opi 1:51 nol has a little bit of resistance. I put beezwax/ vegioil lube in joints. It is thick and controllable. A heater gets it to flow well. I like your booboo honesty bro! Fun projects!

[@ROE1300]

👍 Nice result. I liked the look of the 3 different woods, the JB Weld added the look of liners.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep it added to it...unintentionally...lol. be safe my friend

[@2ndchancegeorge]

No power in my shed...lol

[@MB_OutdoorsMT]

This one turned out nice also. Good one George.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. Fun project. Be safe

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼 good job. Good job sticking with it.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep. Thankyou...nothing succeeds like persistance. Lol. Be safe

[@tonynapoli5549]

A lot of effort George I like it . The sheath looks nice too. Well done and it’s unique.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou my friend. Hope all is well

[@samuelcorbin3694]

Fun Idea and I like the sheath good video thanks George

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. Appreciate your support

[@edwardknudsen4806]

Those are great knives.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep, gotta love em opinels. Be safe out there

[@charlesclaridy8646]

By George; You have done it again! Really nice!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Lol thankyou. It was a trial...lol. appreciate the support

[@oldminer5387]

Really nice mod George. The two blade Trapper pattern was a great idea and I like your sheath design. Take care.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou my friend. Hope all is well

[@KungFuTweety1]

Dis Awesome Oom! Opinel should hire you!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Biae Dankkie meneer

[@jamesflener6889]

Like your sheath design!!! Great video!!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir. You be safe

[@edwardcrawley5985]

That looks outstanding !

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir apprciate the support. Fun project. Be safe out there 🙏

[@MichaelJohnson-yq4px]

Wow. Very nice. Way to persevere George. I'm sure it was a struggle but it turned out awesome

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep it tested me but here we are. Thanks for watching, always appreciated 😀

[@toddross8774]

A fine job, George

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir. Appreciate your support

[@jerryphillips5112]

Super Cool Mod brother. The struggle is a learning experience. It Sucks but it makes you wiser. 😊 ❤😂 Sweet end result George!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Lol...very true 👍. Thanks again for the support. You be safe

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

outstanding❗ well done 💯👍

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir, it tested my patience but got there eventually...lol. be safe my friend

[@rozilmer]

you did it. Great.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Lol..barely, it tested me. .thanks for watching always appreciated

[@DrDennis]

Awesome results Geo! ❤

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou sir. Always appriciated

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Thanks!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

ALWAYS APPRECIATED MY FRIEND. BE SAFE AS ALWAYS

[@nobodxy]

Great project! Just be careful with grinding the blades. Dont let them get too hot, it'll mess with the hardness. Better go in short bursts and use lots of water to cool the steel

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep do that. I should show that so peeps know. Thankyou for the support

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Nice job seeing it through 👍. Turned out in the end.🇺🇲🔪🔥🌲

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. It easy a challenge but we got there.thankd for watching and commenting 🙂

[@AnthemBassMan]

The wood from the shovel handle should be and looks like ash. But it could have been hickory too. Nice work!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Ok. I suspect ash. Thanks for watching always appreciated

[@davidjensen4796]

Very nice George you made that knife your own and it wouldn't matter if it was a dinner knife because you did it yourself and you know how it works I have a few knives like you but to me a knife is like a snooker cue and I can put will over 100 + brakes in with a yard brush because I made the yard brush my own cause we all like to be different and if we can make it work we will make it work so you keep it up mate and keep going thumbs up magical content I enjoy it all the time we just like to let people know what works for us and if it works for them they've saved a few dollar 👍👍

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep, True story. Thanks for the support always appreciated. Be safe

[@lannylancaster62]

Very nice. A big challenge, but well worth the work. It's my understanding most tool handles are either ash or hickory. Most small hand tools e.g. hammers are usually hickory and most large tools e.g. shovels are typically ash. Also, I believe JB Weld makes a clear epoxy now. Might take a closer look to see if you can find it. Peace.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. Good info. Gotta find that jb weld. Be aafe

[@TommyDye]

Very cool!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou. Appreciate the support

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

Very cool! I think it turned out great. Good stuff as always brother 👊🏻

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Thankyou my friend. Be safe

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

@@2ndchancegeorge You’re welcome!

[@jaysonwilson7882]

I think you need some diamond files. good job finishing the mod.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I have some small ones that are worn out...lol. gotta get better ones...be safe

[@leemichel8199]

Great project. Have you considered using epoxy mix or making your own micarta handle ..God bless you and your family and happy camping 🏕 🙏 😊. Lee

[@2ndchancegeorge]

No, but it could be an option. I will have to look into that. Thankyou

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Sent you a couple bucks for the glue fund. Get yourself some Weldwood Ultra.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Lol..thankyou. I'll lookie see. Be sade my friend

[@terrell48]

WHEN YOU CUT YOUR NAIL NICK FROM ONE SIDE WHAT IF YOU TURN IT OVER AND RECUT FROM THE OTHER SIDE? YOU MAY DO THAT BUT IF SO i DID NOT SEE, IT MIGHT NOT WORK BUT IT MIGHT?

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep. Did that. The old dremel I was using was not really good for fine work. That's why I got all the new dremel stuff.

[@mauriceclark4870]

I. Always. Thought. They. Were. Crap till I found. One. While. Out. Ferriting

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep gotta love em. Be safe

[@covenantking]

Hi George, Question from a leather newbie. What do you think is the minimum leather thickness for an opinel sheath? Thanks.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I am jo expert and tried different thicknesses. One thing I noticed is not to get already dyed leather that is thin. It just to "floppy". It's strong but just to soft. I will get some links from Amazon of the leather I like for the opinels.it is un dyed so you will need to get dye. There are many choices. Bear with me here and I'll comment with the links for you. Thanks for the support. Be safe

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Flawless 12''X24'' 5-6oz Vegetable Tanned Leather Precut Amazon, this I think is the best for Opinel go.magik.ly/ml/20twm/ Top rank, This is the thinner pre dyed leather. will work but not the best Amazon go.magik.ly/ml/20two/ This is heavy leather, solid for bigger fixed blade Amazon. Hope this helps. Looking for dye check out Fiebing's Leather Dye

[@covenantking]

@@2ndchancegeorge thanks so much for the info, George, will give the veg tan a go.

[@brianlurten3028]

Try Titebond 3. Project Farm (I think that's the name of his channel) proved its the best wood glue. Have a great day

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I will thankyou

[@EDCandLace]

You should get you a "Carbide burr" set for about 20 bucks. Will cut so much faster than the aluminum oxide based bits and with much much lower heat transfer. They literally cut 10x faster then a alumina grinding wheel does so it would massively cut down on the shaping time and then last quite well if you aren't cutting super hard high alloy steels.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Gotta look into that. Thankyou my dear

[@EDCandLace]

Careful with heat build up George, the tip was taken past its temper (see the coloring?) Gots to keep that steel cool when grinding.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

Yep you right. I was dipping it but was getting impatient...lol