Recently i bought this basically new DB-L from a Dutch forum member, but when i got it i immediately felt the urge to pimp it a little.
In it's original shape this model is a compact prytool on which only the straight edge can cut a little; the slanted edge is left blunt on purpose.
It maybe a handy tool if you have work for it, but as a knife it's quite useless.
Well, not anymore.
Now this DB-L is capable of cutting with both edges, and it will still function as a prytool in an emergency.
List of mods:
- The straight edge was thinned out to a razorsharp 30 degrees inclusive edge angle on my watercooled Tormek T7 fitted with silicium carbide stone.
Just stropped off the burr on the leather wheel loaded with some 3 micron diamond compound for a toothy edge with lots of bite.
- the slanted "edge" was thinned out to a 40 degrees inclusive zero edge on the Wicked Edge sharpener, after which i polished it just a little (there are still visible scratches)
- The original tan grips were replaced by Monkey Edge Frag Grips in Battleship Gray
- The blade surface was made smoother with a little rubber sanding block, which reduces the friction while cutting and also lessens the chance of corrosion.
The surface is now also much less susceptible to scratching & wear marks, plus it produces something of a "ghost finish" which i happen to like.
Specs:
Overall length: 20,9 cm
Blade length: 9,7 cm
Blade thickness: 6,25 mm
Steel: S30V stainless
Hardness: +/- 60 HRC
Handle material: G10
