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Post by Stanhill on Jun 18, 2018 8:01:49 GMT -5
I'm not into knives, but I got this one, a Huntsman. This, a roll of Gaffa tape, a tin of WD40 and you don't need a tool box.
I love Victorinox! my first pocket knife was a black Victorinox Classic and I carried it all the time. I still have it. You never go wrong with Swiss Army knives and it's amazing how many tools, they are able to squeeze in. In mine there are 15 tools plus a Philips screwdriver, I bought as an extra and mine is just a semi-modest edition. The large ones have everything but the kitchen sink.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 18, 2018 8:03:27 GMT -5
Making knives compared to collecting them is a whole ‘nuther thing, great skill in that piece, love the Damascus!
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Post by simnettpratt on Jun 18, 2018 9:20:42 GMT -5
Outstanding. Definitely my personal favorite so far. I see you also like the hybrid shape, with the curved belly the Westeners prefer, and the pointy tip the Easteners like, for the delicate work.
One of the most useful knives on this whole thread; 5½" is an all-around useful length, and the shape of the blade isn't an accident.
I really like the understated fanciness of the simple mosaic pin, and the unadorned wooden handle. 'Course, you can argue anything damascus ain't understated at all, but the looks are actually a bonus.
I like everything about this knife; definitely my favourite on the thread so far. We want to see the sheath. And for that knife it had better be brown leather with thick stiches! And tell us the grind you used  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 11:37:13 GMT -5
Outstanding. Definitely my personal favorite so far. I see you also like the hybrid shape, with the curved belly the Westeners prefer, and the pointy tip the Easteners like, for the delicate work.
One of the most useful knives on this whole thread; 5½" is an all-around useful length, and the shape of the blade isn't an accident.
I really like the understated fanciness of the simple mosaic pin, and the unadorned wooden handle. 'Course, you can argue anything damascus ain't understated at all, but the looks are actually a bonus.
I like everything about this knife; definitely my favourite on the thread so far. We want to see the sheath. And for that knife it had better be brown leather with thick stiches! And tell us the grind you used Appreciate your compliments, thank you. This knife I did a Scandinavian Grind, it’s the grind I do when I make an all purpose knife. With this grind I can also achieve a fine cutting edge. Any of the knives I made in the past for food preparation I do a flat grind. I’ve also done a few knives with a hollow point grind. Different grinds for many different functions/uses. The Damascus knife in question I also did a false edge to finish off the spine of the blade, for me I can get the tip of the blade to a sharper point, not only for looks. I’m at my daughter’s for the week, once I get back home I will take a picture of the sheath. Right now I can describe it.....the color dye I chose is a dark chocolate and I did some tooling along the outer edge of the sheath. Has a wide belt loop that will fit up to a 2 1/2” belt and I used 8 oz. leather for durability. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 11:42:41 GMT -5
Did you make the sheath yourself too?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 11:47:44 GMT -5
Did you make the sheath yourself too? Yes I did, I enjoy working with leather. A few sheaths I did some fine tooling. I’ve made a few Kydex sheaths for various knives. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jun 18, 2018 11:51:42 GMT -5
That's what I wanted to hear One of my knives I use the most, and just for food, is the ultra-cheap Scandinavian grind Cold Steel Finn Bear. My bro got it for me because I've always wanted a Sisu. It's only $15, not full tang of course, no proper wooden handle, Cold Steel's cheap steel, 4116 Krupp, and the sheath is nylonish, but until I break it, gets used for eating every day. 4", 2½mm blade, polypropylene handle, not for looks, just for using. It can slice really thinly, and is long enough for most dinner jobs. When I do break it, who cares, it was fifteen bucks.
PS @legend: Every knife forger makes his own sheaths! You don't put that much work and lore into something and have someone else dress her |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 12:27:34 GMT -5
That's what I wanted to hear One of my knives I use the most, and just for food, is the ultra-cheap Scandinavian grind Cold Steel Finn Bear. My bro got it for me because I've always wanted a Sisu. It's only $15, not full tang of course, no proper wooden handle, Cold Steel's cheap steel, 4116 Krupp, and the sheath is nylonish, but until I break it, gets used for eating every day. 4", 2½mm blade, polypropylene handle, not for looks, just for using. It can slice really thinly, and is long enough for most dinner jobs. When I do break it, who cares, it was fifteen bucks.
PS @legend: Every knife forger makes his own sheaths! You don't put that much work and lore into something and have someone else dress her ha. Good to know! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 12:42:51 GMT -5
That's what I wanted to hear One of my knives I use the most, and just for food, is the ultra-cheap Scandinavian grind Cold Steel Finn Bear. My bro got it for me because I've always wanted a Sisu. It's only $15, not full tang of course, no proper wooden handle, Cold Steel's cheap steel, 4116 Krupp, and the sheath is nylonish, but until I break it, gets used for eating every day. 4", 2½mm blade, polypropylene handle, not for looks, just for using. It can slice really thinly, and is long enough for most dinner jobs. When I do break it, who cares, it was fifteen bucks.
PS @legend: Every knife forger makes his own sheaths! You don't put that much work and lore into something and have someone else dress her That’s a functional and well made knife for the price! Take Mora knives for example....superb knives for the price and no full tang as well. I own a few and they can take a beating and hold an edge well. The past 3 years their sheaths have been let’s say....so, so. Mora should have raised their prices a bit and have used the same quality Kydex....just my 2 cents worth. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 13:48:29 GMT -5
So, this is a sampling of my knives. The one in the foreground was handmade by my brother-in-law, and I got to pick out the design for the sheath. It was a birthday present many, many years ago. The pink camo is my carry knife, the black S&W knife stays in the foyer so it's handy to grab when we are working outside and need a knife. The bear paw is my plug knife, and the tiny black Victorinox Classic is the very first knife I ever owned, I bought it myself in junior high and always had it on me. Now it's in my pipe case.  |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jun 18, 2018 15:03:31 GMT -5
[picturing Lady Margaret coming out of a dark bedroom to investigate the noise, with her hair all  and that damn wakizashi bowie in her hand] |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jun 18, 2018 15:11:02 GMT -5
@coyote: Yes, like SOG making that fine SEAL knife, then putting it in the crappy nylon sheath. I know they were going for saltwater corrosion resistance, and maybe Kydex didn't exist in 2000, but it also has a narrow throat, so you have to look down when you're sheathing it or you cut your sheath (which you do from time to time anyway).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 15:12:21 GMT -5
Lady M,
Nice looking fixed blade and the tooling on the sheath looks fabulous, wether it was done by hand or stamped by machine. Is the handle bone?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 15:29:07 GMT -5
@coyote: Yes, like SOG making that fine SEAL knife, then putting it in the crappy nylon sheath. I know they were going for saltwater corrosion resistance, and maybe Kydex didn't exist in 2000, but it also has a narrow throat, so you have to look down when you're sheathing it or you cut your sheath (which you do from time to time anyway).
I agree! There are websites that sell Kydex sheaths for the Sog Seal. Sog should be ashamed of themselves!!! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 16:03:03 GMT -5
[picturing Lady Margaret coming out of a dark bedroom to investigate the noise, with her hair all and that damn wakizashi bowie in her hand] HAHAHAH. Lady Margaret - those are some nice knives. I like your carry knife...however, remind me never to get on the wrong side of you. |
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Post by rblood on Jun 18, 2018 16:32:11 GMT -5
Not really a knife guy, but I carry a ZT Hinderer designed 0560 daily and carry this Tyr Group Combat Tracker hiking / camping. Made for Tyr by Crowner Knives.  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 16:32:41 GMT -5
[picturing Lady Margaret coming out of a dark bedroom to investigate the noise, with her hair all and that damn wakizashi bowie in her hand] BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 16:35:27 GMT -5
Lady M,Nice looking fixed blade and the tooling on the sheath looks fabulous, wether it was done by hand or stamped by machine. Is the handle bone? Thank you! He did the sheath by hand. The handle is bone or antler, I can't remember which at this point, probably bone. It is the prize of my collection |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 16:42:01 GMT -5
[picturing Lady Margaret coming out of a dark bedroom to investigate the noise, with her hair all and that damn wakizashi bowie in her hand] HAHAHAH. Lady Margaret - those are some nice knives. I like your carry knife...however, remind me never to get on the wrong side of you. wise man! lol. these are just my knives, I also have guns  It is a family trait, though. My son likes his swords.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 16:55:07 GMT -5
HAHAHAH. Lady Margaret - those are some nice knives. I like your carry knife...however, remind me never to get on the wrong side of you. wise man! lol. these are just my knives, I also have guns It is a family trait, though. My son likes his swords. Good grief, that sword is longer than me!!! And guns too? You guys are the BEST. I love you all - the whole family. What a great bunch of people. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 18, 2018 17:00:35 GMT -5
Have the wife start looking at tobacco leaf dresses, you can both be happy... but after a long day, she might be sporting a tobacco-kini.  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 19:19:05 GMT -5
wise man! lol. these are just my knives, I also have guns It is a family trait, though. My son likes his swords. Good grief, that sword is longer than me!!! And guns too? You guys are the BEST. I love you all - the whole family. What a great bunch of people. awwww, thank you! |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 18, 2018 19:19:42 GMT -5
Have the wife start looking at tobacco leaf dresses, you can both be happy... but after a long day, she might be sporting a tobacco-kini. interesting idea! lol |
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Post by bambooshank on Jun 18, 2018 19:38:39 GMT -5
Let’s start slowly with some Randall knives., I have 3. First I ever got is the Alaskan Skinner, great for skinning and caping, second a Trout & Bird with compass and last a Chef Knife. Photos are from bottom up. ps I did the scrimshaw work for the Canada Goose.  banjo |
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Post by bambooshank on Jun 18, 2018 19:57:16 GMT -5
My neck knife is called the Mountain Man Knife made by Daniel Winkler, the blade is Damascus, the action is finger lever and the bolsters are Elk Antler, his wife makes the sheaths out of Bison hide.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 20:34:39 GMT -5
Banjo, very nice practical knives that I’m sure you’ve used throughout the years. They are knives that are perfect for camping/all purpose and food preparation. Thank you for posting these beauties 👍👍👍
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the scrimshaw work you did yourself turned out perfect. The ink used really held up well.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 19, 2018 3:57:44 GMT -5
Good grief, that sword is longer than me!!! And guns too? You guys are the BEST. I love you all - the whole family. What a great bunch of people. awwww, thank you! said out of fear. Lol |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 19, 2018 7:34:34 GMT -5
 our partner in our dojo, who has a black sash in Wing Chung Kung Fu, a black belt in Escrima, a black belt in karate, says that of our family he is most scared of ME! bwahahahaha!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2018 9:30:08 GMT -5
The last knife I’ll post. Don’t want to bore anyone.... The blade steel is 440c and 5 1/2” in length with a hollow grind. Great all purpose knife, only issue this type of blade steel does not hold an edge as well as a knife made from a high carbon steel. This steel will not rust as easily as high carbon steel, only positive point in the use of this steel. For the handle scales I used a piece of redwood that I had for a number of years. Three brass pins as well as epoxy, will hold the wood scales in place forever. For the finish I used 3 light coats of polyurethane and once cured I hand finished with a piece of 1200 grit micro mesh to create a smooth comfortable grip. The entire knife was buffed with White Diamond to give a lasting shine. The sheath is made from a piece of buffalo hide that was given to me and I used a buffalo nickel and .357 mag shell that belonged to my Dad. The design of the sheath I wanted to look like it was from the Old West period and I think with the nickel & .357 shell it turned out “ darn good “.  |
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Post by flyinmanatee on Jun 19, 2018 22:57:04 GMT -5
The last knife I’ll post. Don’t want to bore anyone.... The blade steel is 440c and 5 1/2” in length with a hollow grind. Great all purpose knife, only issue this type of blade steel does not hold an edge as well as a knife made from a high carbon steel. This steel will not rust as easily as high carbon steel, only positive point in the use of this steel. For the handle scales I used a piece of redwood that I had for a number of years. Three brass pins as well as epoxy, will hold the wood scales in place forever. For the finish I used 3 light coats of polyurethane and once cured I hand finished with a piece of 1200 grit micro mesh to create a smooth comfortable grip. The entire knife was buffed with White Diamond to give a lasting shine. The sheath is made from a piece of buffalo hide that was given to me and I used a buffalo nickel and .357 mag shell that belonged to my Dad. The design of the sheath I wanted to look like it was from the Old West period and I think with the nickel & .357 shell it turned out “ darn good “. Hmmm that seems like it perfect handle for plugs . I been thinking about picking up one the pocket cleavers they have out now. |
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