The MOST important thing is taking your time and using caution. I think the two most important things I’ve figured out ( after about 10 spec ops sheaths ) is that the newer Velcro liners are not good for “ re fitting “ and do not take heat well. I’ve tried the oven in the past and will never attempt again. I would recommend a heat gun as # 1 choice, or hot water. Featuring a 440 stainless steel Black Oxide finish, the blade on this massive bayonet knife sports a special cutout to fit to the wire cutter apparatus on. The comfortable rubber handle is long enough to accommodate a variety of grips. Our Deception Combat Military Defense Special Ops Bayonet Tactical Survival Knife is packed with cool special ops gear. The blade features ample gimping across the spine. The 5' blade has a smooth black coating that won't bind up in cutting tasks. The basic molding can be done quickly though. The Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Ops Survival Fixed Blade Knife is a tactical knife of epic proportions. The whole process will take a little longer to dial in. Once the blade was able to fit I lightly pinched the side of the liner that contacts the cutting edge to back it away and prevent future dulling. Bearing the namesake and call sign of legendary Navy SEAL Paul Basal, this knife is the new choice of operational warriors throughout the globe Designed by Basal with the Dark. I gently slid the blade in, very careful not to force it ( took 3 or so attempts & a few extra passes over the heat source). I held the liner ( old stock version with the screw ) about 10 inches from the flame, passing it over, flipping from side to side until it became noticeably warm and a slightly soft. I was able to get a decent fit in less than 5 min using heat from a burner on the stove.

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