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Massdrop x Terzuola Compact Tactical Folder

its_clean

Oct 9, 2018

Fixed my CTF: - Scrubbed off the dirty "bronze" anodize with green Scotchbrite - Brushed the liners and clip to a matte satin - Polished the screws and thumb disc to a bright satin with Cape Cod Cloth - Knocked down and smoothed the edges of the handle scales with an emery pad and fingernail buffer
The CTF as delivered was a frustrating disappointment. Doing this stuff above took me less than an hour, but my time and effort were worth far more than the paltry refund Massdrop offered in acknowledgement of their avalanche of faults in delivering the CTF. $20 was an insult.
After these improvements the CTF is now something I'm pleased to carry and use, and regardless of any preference for hardware colors, this is the level of finish the knife should have been delivered with. The silver-on-black look is less distinctive than the original "dirty bronze", but infinitely more attractive. Titanium is notoriously difficult to polish smoothly, and you can see the slight "orange peel" texture left behind on the pivot screw. Buffing the handle scales had the greatest effect- while the original sharp edges felt cheap and plasticky like a low-end Kershaw, now the knife feels like a mature and finished product.
Who else has modified their CTF?

watercourse

Oct 9, 2018

its_cleanThat's rad

Hackenslash

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Oct 10, 2018

its_cleanI assume this will void your warranty? I like mine fine the way it is. Actually prefer the darker bronze on the tan G10.
It's an awesome knife though. Total win of a design!

its_clean

Oct 10, 2018

HackenslashProbably does void the warranty. Glad you liked yours but I couldn't stand the hardware color and poorly finished scales. Agreed that the design is excellent, and overall build quality is very good. Just wish there had been a little more care taken with fit and finish.

LongGenericUserName

Oct 10, 2018

its_cleanWhat grit on the Emery pad?

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its_clean

Oct 10, 2018

LongGenericUserNameEmery pad for rounding the edges was around 800 grit and took just a few swipes, the G10 scales aren't very hard. Buffing pad was something like 1600-2000 grit to get a smooth finish.

cornfed

Oct 19, 2018

its_cleanDude this is gorgeous. I might try to do the same. Awesome work!

mrroey

Nov 12, 2018

its_cleanWas it difficult disassembling the knife as some have stated with the thread locked screws and pivot? My biggest fear is stripping the screws.

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its_clean

Nov 12, 2018

mrroeyThere was a bit of resistance from the threadlocker but not even remotely close to risking any type of damage. Torx screws aren't prone to slipping or stripping anyway. Just apply firm pressure and use a decent quality driver or wrench. Bondhus is always a safe bet, but honestly this bargain Tekton kit is one of my favorites for maintaining most knives: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MKGRQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5Mp6BbVG61ZCA

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mrroey

Nov 12, 2018

its_cleanThanks for sharing your process man. I plan on trying this with my ctf once it arrives. Appreciate the link to the tools. I understand that 2 torx screwdrivers may be required to anchor one side so I'll pick up another set from amazon.

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