The Knife Thread

[threedogs]

Looking at how they work I'm a bit fuzzy on how it'll sharpen a curved knife.
Cause it swings like a pendulum

[oncedisturbed]

You move the sharpening rod back and forth with the grain of the blade only sharpening with the forward strokes.

The side movement is to allow for various lengthed blades and curved blades

[growler2058]

Bowhunting forum im on have some knifesmiths, theres a thread re sharpeners, these are a chinese copy of a well known brand apparently (cant remember the name) but they rekon you can get quality stones and theyre good to go http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Knife-Sharpener-Professional-Kitchen-Sharpening-System-Fix-angle-With-Stones-/140931434647?pt=AU_Cutlery&hash=item20d02b0897

[threedogs]

That's the one OD brought, Heres some spare stones to go with it
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151013490320?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'll stick with my brasso and wet/dry paper with a buff or soon a strop.
Until OD tries his and we get a full road report on it

[growler2058]

Also read a blokes got onto kangaroo hide strops and loves em

[threedogs]

Don't you need that thick harness leather like the stuff teachers used on us.

[growler2058]

Dunno mate we had two canes

[growler2058]

This is the link for replacement stones on the bow hunting forum (quality and cost effective...........apparently) http://www.congresstools.com/catalog/categories/get-category/id/72

[oncedisturbed]

Lanskis made a similar version ages ago but with a price tag to match, very good sharpener but couldn't afford 1 so this is the next best thing that I could find.

Apparently roo leather is good but have not found much on it so far to read up on.

Cow leather is still best as it's far more durable and more available. Looking around, the average thickness is around 3-4mm so I am guessing around the 8-10oz rating. Old man is letting me have his strop when he finds it.

I may look at getting 1 like TD posted earlier as I don't think his will last very long as it hasn't been used in who knows how long.

[growler2058]

Heres a link to the bow hunting forum and the thread on knife sharpening http://www.bowhunting-forum.com/showthread.php?14746-Knife-Sharpener-recommendations&p=130768#post130768

[threedogs]

Heres a very expensive Japanese stone
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111127826636?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221299286528?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Also this shop in Darwin is pretty good

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221299286528?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[BigRAWesty]

Looking at how they work I'm a bit fuzzy on how it'll sharpen a curved knife.
Cause it swings like a pendulum

It does swing like a pendulum, but as you move it along the blade you rotate the the stone to keep it flat to the blade.
Only limit to this style of sharpener is the length if the blade.
The bigger theblade the bigger the radius needed.
Pros of this style is it keeps the correct angle. Yes it flattens a little as you move to the outside of the machines limits, but if you have big blades get a bigger machine.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131015694912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Maybe this will work better

[oncedisturbed]

Never tried one

[threedogs]

Here's my scales for my SEKI city knife

[BigRAWesty]

Must be a grey area, spent all morning putting a decent edge to it,
and didn't cut myself, finished it on some wet/dry 2000. Now I need to wait
until I go away next to try it. I purchased what I thought was an Arkansas whet stone
But ended up only being the box with a normal grey aluminium oxide stone,
but it did come in a very nice cypress pine box, those Japanese stones are way too pricey for me
Here's two more I found big one is a tramotina the other was to replace one my father had, great for splicing larger rope


@ Kallen heres an idea for your knife

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNITED-CUTLERY-BOOT-Knife-CORDURA-Sheath-TACTICAL-COMBAT-THROWING-STYLE-/281166278217?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4176d0ee49

Just saw this TD. Bloody awesome looking knife.
Any idea on how to black a knife?? Is it just paint?? Or is it a process like etching??

[threedogs]

To black it and stop from rusting, get some dirty sump oil ,dirtier the better, get it a nice cherry red or hotter. then wipe with the sump oil on a rag.
there'll be heaps of smoke and it'll stink. I did some gate latches and they have been in the elements for over one year now, they just look black no rust whats so ever
just don't burn yourself

[BigRAWesty]

Cool. So during heat treatment then?
Is that blade in the link just matte paint?

[oncedisturbed]

Oh yeah, my twin bowies from Frost Cutlery just got delivered.

[threedogs]

And the pictures will be...........

[oncedisturbed]

Will try and post when I get home from physio

[oncedisturbed]

Here we go

[growler2058]

Theyre a gutsy looking pair of blades OD

[oncedisturbed]

Quick hit with the ceramic rods and now damn sharp. Frost make some good gear

[BigRAWesty]

Coulda cleaned up the glue dribble.
But apart from that very nice.

[threedogs]

Very nice did you now the original Bowie knife of Jim Bowie fame had soft brass down the back of the blade.
when fighting another knife wielding chap if Jim blocked the others knife that blade would stick in the brass and not slide.
Just one of those useless info thingys lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowie_knife

Read through this and the real Bowie had a thing called the "Spanish Notch"

[oncedisturbed]

Coulda cleaned up the glue dribble.
But apart from that very nice.

I noticed that after I took the photo, other than that they have a good finish and good weight as well.

Only thing I don't like is the sheath, will look at making another one down the track

[threedogs]

Not my cup of tea but check this one, go into shop great knives and prices to match
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRIPLE-R-LEROY-REMER-1st-Buck-Custom-maker-GLASS-SUBHILT-BOWIE-KNIFE-HEXAGON-/170828693077?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27c62efe55

[oncedisturbed]

That is friggen ugly

[threedogs]

My Strop arrived today ,no not Stropp, a strop for my knives.
looks like what the teacher used years ago lol.
Still waiting on 4 x knives to arrive an got my eye on a vintage Solinger Bowie with a 170 blade, and about 285 over all
Sheath is knackered,
I think all bowie Knives should have a fringe on the sheath to give it an indian/cowboy look about it.
Would love to be able to make one.

[BigRAWesty]

That is friggen ugly

And farking expensive!!!

Interested to hear your thoughts on the strop TD

[oncedisturbed]

Sharpening kit came in today, will have a play with it when I get a chanc3

[BigRAWesty]

Sharpening kit came in today, will have a play with it when I get a chanc3

Which one did you go again??

[oncedisturbed]

TD posted a link to it, it was the 1 with 4 different stones up to 1500 grit with various angles, just a cheap $35 jobbie.

Had a verrry quick play and will take a bit to get used to, will try do some pics when I get a chance

[BigRAWesty]

TD posted a link to it, it was the 1 with 4 different stones up to 1500 grit with various angles, just a cheap $35 jobbie.

Had a verrry quick play and will take a bit to get used to, will try do some pics when I get a chance

Awesome. I was thinking if that one to as I'm not really looking to do huge blades yet. And it'll do my kitchen blades nicely.

[threedogs]

http://www.weapons-universe.com/Brands/Marbles-Knives/Marbles-Damascus-Bowie-248MD.shtml
Heres a very nice Damascus Bowie

@ Kallen it says to use a paste, I was thinking of a mild cutting paste,
but the more I read it was a paste to preserve the strop. So I'm only going to use Dubbins saddle soap.
I love this stuff, still comes in the same round yellow tin from day dot.

Late edit::: OK put some Dubbins on the strop and picked one of my very sharp Mundial camp knives to try.
Blow me down it removes a very fine flap/burr not sure but after a few strops That knife was sharper than its ever been
Now I have to strop all My knives this will take for ever. LOL boders on dangerous that knife now, happy camper again

[threedogs]

Not the best picks but the bowie and sheath is an old school Bowie I won '
the other is a Timber Rattler I was sniped at the last minute, but I hope to win next auction.

[growler2058]

Check this out fellas. Its a long vid but really really very soopa cool or hot :)


http://www.bowhunting-forum.com/showthread.php?14841-Damascus-by-Jason-Knight&highlight=damascus

[BigRAWesty]

Check this out fellas. Its a long vid but really really very soopa cool or hot :)


http://www.bowhunting-forum.com/showthread.php?14841-Damascus-by-Jason-Knight&highlight=damascus

On bladeforums myself now lol.
Insane stuff hay.

[threedogs]

Bummer it never showed the pattern,

[threedogs]

won the Timber Rattler this time Yeah 10.5" blade
and my Browning skinner arrived as did my pua shell folder [abalone]
a matching one will hopefully arrive tomorrow

[BigRAWesty]

That folder looks nice TD..

[oncedisturbed]

Nice TD, is the Browning skinner the same as mine?

[threedogs]

Yes just looked handy, waiting on the camo columbia bowie to arrive
looks more like a big schrade sharp finger to me, any blade over 6" and they call it a bowie WTF

[oncedisturbed]

Got a pic of the camo knife?

[BigRAWesty]

Thoughts on this..
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190813770862

[threedogs]

Link didn't work here the camo skinner.

[oncedisturbed]

Link didn't work here the camo skinner.

I likey this 1

[oncedisturbed]

Thoughts on this..
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190813770862

They are supposed to be great, I posted a link to 1 of thoee earlier in the thread.

I will be getting 1 later on down the track

[threedogs]

That whole earth shop has some well priced Bowie blanks as well.
Still trying to find the shape of the original "sand bar fight" Bowie
From memory It had to have a brass strip on the spine, And the Spanish Notch
to catch a blade and long enough to use as a paddle, all I know is the first was made from a file.
They say the blacksmith who made it found the real recipe of Damascus, not what we call Damascus today
More research lol Blade size 5" -24"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bowie_Knife_by_Tim_Lively_16.jpg

[growler2058]

From what ive read the Indians were the masters of Damascus 1000 years ago, now its sh1t what they produce

[growler2058]

The below is a copied post from another forum


It is funny because damascus steel originated over that way in the early 500 - 1000 and the viking sword +ulfberh+t was made of high carbon steel 1000 years ahead of anything else and rumour has it that the indians traded this steel (crucible steel) on the vulgar trade route from 800-1000 ad and the indians at that time were making swords using high quality damascus that they some how managed to imbed nano tubes in the steel which science has only just discovered and no one can replicate it to my knowledge. Anyhow its ironic that the beat damascus was made over there and now the poor grade is made over there. A lot has changed in 1000 years haha!

[threedogs]

Great post, yeah the stuff we see is not "TRUE" Damascus as the recipe was lost years ago
Which Indians not the red indian surely its birth place is Damascus , a long way from North
America
Its from india not the "Indians"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel

[oncedisturbed]

Just had a collectors knife delivered. 1 of 53 produced with amber stag bone scales made by Queens Cutlery.

Will take a photo in a bit

[threedogs]

sounds good , that whole earth co. is
getting some info for me about their Bowie blanks.
trying to find out if they have sheaths available.
Don't think my 80's bowie will arrive today, maybe
the camo job.
edit;; just checked Queens web site nice knives eh

[oncedisturbed]

Whole Earth I have used before, they get some good gear so does ECop.

Some pics

[threedogs]

very nice I saw those aged amber stag on the web site, nice display cases too
EDIT:: just looking at the blade its not under cut, that would sharpen up a beauty

[growler2058]

Great post, yeah the stuff we see is not "TRUE" Damascus as the recipe was lost years ago
Which Indians not the red indian surely its birth place is Damascus , a long way from North
America
Its from india not the "Indians"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel

The vindaloo injuns mate ;)

[threedogs]

Yeah vindaloo ones not the pow wow ones LOL

[threedogs]

@ growler why don't you drill and tap the tang on your Bowie knife, grab a bag of redgum firewood from Bunnings.
From all the pieces of wood look for one with a dense wavey grain, cut to suit your tang, sand then buff should come out like pic

@ OD looked up some limited edition buck 110 folders boy are they pricey, some thing for the Kids hopefully

[growler2058]

@ growler why don't you drill and tap the tang on your Bowie knife, grab a bag of redgum firewood from Bunnings.
Frow\m all the pieces of wood look for one with a dense wavey grain, cut to suit your tang, sand then buff should come out like pic


You just got me thinking! Ive got some old salvaged jarra floor boards that'll do the trick nicely

[threedogs]

That would work check out some bowie handles some have finger grips that look cool.
use brass 3/16th counter sunk screws ,polished, will look a treat

[oncedisturbed]

Yeah the buck 110's are pricey but a damn good knife. Have some friends on hols in the states at the moment so will see if I can get the to grab me 1.

The 10k jade stone just came in, as big as a box of matches, wish the put the size on the add.

Gonna mess around with it later as me and munchkin are about to start making our Rough Rider knife kits we got for xmas

[oncedisturbed]

In kit and assembled forms. Awaiting the epoxy resin to dry then we can clean up the pins then sand and polish before sharpening

[BigRAWesty]

In kit and assembled forms. Awaiting the epoxy resin to dry then we can clean up the pins then sand and polish before sharpening

There looking good mate.

[threedogs]

Really interested in this combo.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331096119635?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Interesting bit of kit

[threedogs]

Been reading up on Buck Knives which are the ones I've used for donkey years,
they don't depreciate in value if anything they hold it and go up in value.
I should have done this years ago, if you know anything about the dots Buck put on their knives
from 74 to 85 I think that would be great, it makes sense to buck but no one else

[BigRAWesty]

Really interested in this combo.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331096119635?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Knife is not original thought. But still looks the part..

[Gecko17]

Really interested in this combo.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331096119635?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


Cool combo 3D. I have seen other saws like that which were useless as there was no set on the blade but that one looks like it has been done correctly.

I have never owned a Buck but have seen the chart where they explain their Dot system.

[oncedisturbed]

If you have a look over at iknifecollector.com where I am also a member, there is heaps of info there on different brands and their markings

[Gecko17]

If you have a look over at iknifecollector.com where I am also a member, there is heaps of info there on different brands and their markings

OD, have you been on the Australian Blades Forum? Any good?

[threedogs]

Heres a handy gadget for your folder
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261356496753?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

That is sweet TD, will have a look at them properly.

@HL - yup I am on AB forum as well, some good info and lots of experienced makers on there as well. Bit pricey for their gear though

[threedogs]

@ OD they also sell a small brass clip that does the same thing, postage is the killer there

[Gecko17]

That is sweet TD, will have a look at them properly.

@HL - yup I am on AB forum as well, some good info and lots of experienced makers on there as well. Bit pricey for their gear though

I joined a few months back baut haven't had a chance to have a good look around the site.

[Gecko17]

@ OD they also sell a small brass clip that does the same thing, postage is the killer there

Postage still the same if we all purchase a few?

[oncedisturbed]

Not sure tbh, gonna see if I can tap into a few contacts and see what they use

[threedogs]

@ OD as I'm not up to par with folders , how hard would it be to change blades?
want to buy a 110 Buck and fit a Damascus blade to is, which you can buy. easy yes or,,,,,,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221085421921?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Sweet. It will depend on how the bolsters are fastened. The 2 I am making at the moment have a single pin in the top bolster which also secures the blade and the bottom bolster has 2 pins securing the bottom back spring in place.

If you can see the pins then very easy to replace, bit harder if the pins are hidden inside as part of the top boslter unless the top bolster is only a civer for show then it should pop off

[oncedisturbed]

Epoxy resin has dried, time for grinding of pins, shaping of scales before finishing off bolsters. Then onto shaping the blade edge and polishing.

[oncedisturbed]

Size comparison against my 3 inch and 2.5 inch Winchesters

[growler2058]

That's a big arsed pocket knife, ay

[oncedisturbed]

5 inch in total closed


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[threedogs]

what do you think maybe a buck 110 copy ??
Going to look smick when finished, lets me
see how the buck will come apart to.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buck-110-Rich-Wood-Grain-Finger-Grooved-Lockback-Knife-110BRSFG-/131058615673?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e83b3c579
EDIT, you could make finger grips like link

[oncedisturbed]

Nice buck. It is possible that it was used as a template by Rough Rider.

I have 3 more kits coming as well

[threedogs]

I like that size myself, next week I'll buy a 110.
sent a question to the mob I brought the Winchester 2013 off.
They say limited edition, of how many I would like to know

[oncedisturbed]

Must've missed the post on your winchester, got a pic at all? I know they have bought a few limited edition runs out over the last few years seeing as the are mostly made by Gerber / Fiskars now

[threedogs]

The Winchester is a well weighted knife suitable for any camp duty you throw at it
.fixed blade
Plus some pics of my sons 110 Buck gee it's a great knife everything just feels right.
I'll buy my 110 from the States I may have better resale value as a collector

[threedogs]

Keep it up the top heres the Buck 110 one big folder that's for sure ,but it feels just right in the hand

[oncedisturbed]

Thats a biggun

[threedogs]

Sure is heres my Bowie that arrived this morning what a beast, didn't think it was so big,
blade alone is 14". I'll have a play later and see who made it, absolute horse of a thing.
I'll get a better pic as well

[threedogs]

Update its basically this knife but made in the 80s Its as sharp as all get out too,
Will see my sheetie and see if he can fold some brass strip for the spine
mine is made from surgical steel high carbon
Doubled my $$$$ already so happy


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Old-West-Bowie-20-Huge-Mirror-Finished-BRASS-PLATED-SPINE-GH5013D-/261310204020?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3cd74d4874

[Gecko17]

By Thunder 3D, now that's what I call a knife!

Bloody Awesome!

[Gecko17]

Update its basically this knife but made in the 80s Its as sharp as all get out,
Will see my sheetie and see if he can fold some brass strip for the spine
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hibben-Knives-Old-West-Bowie-Knife-19-3-4-Overall-Mirror-Polish-Wood-/201017768138?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ecd97b8ca

Ive seen that alot on the Bowie's 3D, with the brass strip, but why do they do it?

[threedogs]

Check link to Bowie knife History, I remember all this from watching JIM bowie as a kid.
Basically its a short sword for knife fighting the original knife had the brass strip to catch a blade when fending off a blow.
It also had a "Spanish Notch" on the back of the cutting edge to break opponents blades.
Good read about the Sand bar fight when he beat 3 attackers thus the Bowie knife was born
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowie_knife

[BigRAWesty]

Ive seen that alot on the Bowie's 3D, with the brass strip, but why do they do it?

In-laying that brass is made by a serious blacksmith.
Weld On the full grind. Awesome stuff..

[threedogs]

Must check the guard all references say gold plated.
I changed the link to what my knife looks like, it has a story on Jim Bowie and the Alamo
very interesting reading

[Gecko17]

Very interesting article 3D. Answered my question to as to why they had either brass or copper on the edge...

I also saw that your one is hi-lighted with Gold plate. Gotta say that I reckon the gold looks better as I am now considering getting one as well....

[oncedisturbed]

Very interesting article 3D. Answered my question to as to why they had either brass or copper on the edge...

I also saw that your one is hi-lighted with Gold plate. Gotta say that I reckon the gold looks better as I am now considering getting one as well....

X2 here as well, missus asked why I need so many and m answer was I don't grow out of them like her shoes and clothes


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[threedogs]

Heres one that's different a RH knife these go for Thousands of $$$$$ for folded steel one.
notice how one side is flat these knives are razor sharp
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281242140690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

@OD that 110 and saw went for over $200
@HL they are made by Gil Hibben, I'll see if I can find some links

Then there is the Arkanas Tooth pick Knife
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/United-Cutlery-GH5038-Gil-Hibben-Expendables-2-Toothpick-Bowie-Knife-Sheath-/271367537580?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2ec403ac

[threedogs]

More interesting reading
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BARNES-SONS-SHEFFIELD-BOWIE-KNIFE-/201019295481?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item2ecdaf06f9

Good news for me the guy I got the bowie off found the COA, so the value has upped a little.
Very happy with that also asked if it ever had a brass spine

[Gecko17]

Heres one that's different a RH knife these go for Thousands of $$$$$ for folded steel one.
notice how one side is flat these knives are razor sharp
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281242140690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

@OD that 110 and saw went for over $200
@HL they are made by Gil Hibben, I'll see if I can find some links

Then there is the Arkanas Tooth pick Knife
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/United-Cutlery-GH5038-Gil-Hibben-Expendables-2-Toothpick-Bowie-Knife-Sheath-/271367537580?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2ec403ac

Have you seen the knives for sale at GlobalGear.com.au?

Had a look this morning and they have several of Gil Hibbens knives amongst several other well known cutlery houses. Expensive but great place to see a lot of blades...

[threedogs]

Just checked global way too exensive that ak-47 bayonet is only $15 and comes in 3 sizes,
even the Gil Hibben are $100s over what others are asking, think a lot are Pakistan knives

[Gecko17]

Just checked global way too exensive that ak-47 bayonet is only $15 and comes in 3 sizes,
even the Gil Hibben are $100s over what others are asking, think a lot are Pakistan knives

Yes, rediculously overpriced but I use it to find a knife or sword I like and then find it elsewhere......

[threedogs]

yeah I love the way one door opens another and so on, can find some awesome stuff

[oncedisturbed]

Have you seen the knives for sale at GlobalGear.com.au?

Had a look this morning and they have several of Gil Hibbens knives amongst several other well known cutlery houses. Expensive but great place to see a lot of blades...

I have bought gear from Global Gear, very good gear and great service


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[threedogs]

Looking at my folder yesterday and it said Shelham hi-stainless then the magic word "Australia"
Makes for interesting reading too it has Eagle written on the blade.
I found this on the road back in '82 brand new, think it fell out of a bikies jacket or such.
Point being never knew Aust had folding knives .I'll put pic here soon Blade is just under 3"

[Gecko17]

I remember as a kid back in NZ, someone (winchester I think) brought out a whole series of 3in folders with all types of farming/fishing scenes on the handles (and yes, before you say it, mostly had sheep on them...) but I wasn't allowed to buy one as I was too young. Wish I had've as they were great little knives.

[threedogs]

KIWI eh Nah all go one of my bff is Moaroi.
Thanks for that info too, now every one wants a turn @ blood pressure LOL

[Gecko17]

KIWI eh Nah all go one of my bff is Moaroi.
Thanks for that info too, now every one wants a turn @ blood pressure LOL

No worries... it's not a bad thing to keep an eye on...(the BP)

Have you made your own folders or buy them in kit form? I looked at trying to make one years ago but it got put in the too-hard pile...

[threedogs]

http://stores.ebay.com/eCop-Police-Supply/Folding-Blade-Knives-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=513713013&_sid=12024003&_trksid=p4634.m14&_pgn=2
Here's interesting shop.
No not a folder guy like the sheath knife style and have for ages, comes from playing cowboys and Indians and watching shows like Wagon train Cheyenne and Daniel Boone. lol
must be time to make another, Though trying to find a 5" Schrade folder with amber inserts;
can only find with bone insert and it looks great and 1/4 the price of a Buck.

@OD that other buck 110 and saw combo went for only $26 but it only had a canvas camo sheath
he wouldn't post to Aust.

[Gecko17]

Oh geez 3D!! my misses is gonna spit! Only up to page 20 and have already seen 3 blades I would like....

[threedogs]

Put them in the cart,
I use mine as I'll take different ones away every trip,
mainly up the Murray fishing, must go again soon when it cools down
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheaths-Carry-All-Sheath-Kit-All-Materials-To-Make-Pouch-For-5-Knife-/121253489886?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c3b456cde
Heres some DIY folder pouch

[threedogs]

@ OD&HL this is what you want
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400644168372?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Gecko17]

@ OD&HL this is what you want
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400644168372?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

You're not wrong but I have only ever made fixed blades... If I learnt how to....

[threedogs]

Found a kit for a 5" folder.
heres my two Australian "shelham jobs"
The twin blade number it perfect for bunnies but that's a thing of the past
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400644077032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

@ OD&HL this is what you want
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400644168372?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Hell yeah, now we talking.
Just ordered some sheets of roo leather to make some sheaths up myself. $100 on leather and some tools was a pretty good score....shhhh dont tell wifey

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jimmy-Lile-Vintage-Bowie-Knife-/331101259866?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d172c485a

Check the handle on this beauty

[growler2058]

That's awesome TD

[threedogs]

threads are all weird now with warning on the top

[threedogs]

My Rams horn scales have just arrived , don't know it I should put them on my Seki city knife or one of my larger Damascus ones
I'll put pics of all and see what ppl say

[Gecko17]

my sheep horn scales just arrived , I'll put up a pic tp see which they suit more a Seki city or one of my Damascus blanks.
I'll put pics soon When I figure out how LLOL

Was surfing that link you gave us yesterday... came across a Damascus dagger. Was made in Pakistan but bloody cool and the type of blade I want to make.

Would look really cool with a horn handle too....

[threedogs]

Cant upload pic

[Gecko17]

Cant upload pic

Yeah, I tried too. I'm picking that AB will fix it in due course....

[threedogs]

Thought it was me as I'm a real Luddite with Pooters and such

[threedogs]

Found some nice butterscotch Buff horn scales, might go well with bone bolsters.
I'll see if my butcher can cut some scales for me , H's a good bloke

[threedogs]

Top knife is Swedish Damascus with file work
along spine the bottom is my Seki city San mai.
Open to any suggestions on what to fit on what,
it will have brass pins

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271369442752?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This a Damascus version of my Bowie
It wont let me edit

[oncedisturbed]

GH make some sweet gear

[oncedisturbed]

Top knife is Swedish Damascus with file work
along spine the bottom is my Seki city San mai.
Open to any suggestions on what to fit on what,
it will have brass pins

I the scales would be best on the bottom knife with bolster already there as a guide.

Not sure on the brass pins as there isn't any brass elsewhere. Maybe look at different styles of hex screws

[threedogs]

top one will have brass bolster, good point on the brass stainless might look better

[Gecko17]

top one will have brass bolster, good point on the brass stainless might look better

Can you make bone pins? Not strong enough?

[oncedisturbed]

Can you make bone pins? Not strong enough?

Won't be strong enough but would be ok I guess on a display piece


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[threedogs]

Going down soon to talk to the butcher about cutting some scales for me from cow bones
brought another Buck 119br lookalike, this way I can retire my good knives,
Might need my mate to make me a cabinet for a display case, maybe 600 x 600 x 50mm ???
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121170713196?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

I have used that seller before with some of the knives I have

[threedogs]

I have a bone knife that's interesting to look at, along with my bone cricket [chirp] cage

[threedogs]

@ OD & HL You'll no doubt recognise these knives
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Bowie-Dagger-Skinner-Frost-Cutlery-Knife-Lot-22-Nylon-leather-Case-/380819508408?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58aa9c8cb8

[oncedisturbed]

Some nice ones in there

[threedogs]

Yeah My camo knife finally arrived with a pleasant surprise gift of a credit card knife
blade is about 6" feels great in the hand, the other is my bone knife.
Notice customs opened it and never took the credit card knife , Doh

[Stropp]

TD whats a credit card knife used for, just looks like a square i cant see a "real" edge to it except for the corner??

[threedogs]

I never ordered it it arrived as a gift with the Camo knife.
Bit like a leatherman it has saw, bottle opener,universal nut spanner,
can opener, screwdriver. That's all I can see but there are other bits on it

[threedogs]

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=about.sharpening
Heres what BUCK say about sharpening a blade

[Gecko17]

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=about.sharpening
Heres what BUCK say about sharpening a blade

Same way I sharpen all of my wood chisels....

3D, love the detail on your bone knife! Look amazing!

[oncedisturbed]

TD whats a credit card knife used for, just looks like a square i cant see a "real" edge to it except for the corner??

They do have 2 blade edges, will give you 1 next time we catch up. Have a dozen or so of them. They ok in an emergency if you have nothing else.

That Colombia blade is sweet, custom will only take certain credit card type blades and that will depend on who is doing the inspection at the time.

[threedogs]

It says 10 uses who am I to say different,
yeah Columbian blade feels great, might use that for camp duties
Found a shop with cheap bowie knives I put a link up shortly.
Might get 4 Bowie for a display case

[oncedisturbed]

BudK have a sweet USMC Kuhkri on sale today, thinking about getting 1

[threedogs]

This shop sold BudK bowie cheap and best of all the post was cheap too.
Camo knife was pay for post $10 on a 90 cent auction win/win I say
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281087598821?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
will display nicely at that price

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281191207958?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
going to use these on the Seki City san mai knife with stainless pins .should look a treat

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400469985457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Like the look of this one and cheap enough too,
plus gotta a bit of work to do

[oncedisturbed]

Just scored myself a timber rattler as well, slightly different scales and pins though and a fixed mountain man, well I got 3 maountain man knives as a mate wants 1 and got 1 for the old man as well


Some nice blanks there TD, will be doing some of those this year as well

[Stropp]

They do have 2 blade edges, will give you 1 next time we catch up. Have a dozen or so of them. They ok in an emergency if you have nothing else. .

Thanks mate look forward to seeking one.

[oncedisturbed]

No probs at all

[threedogs]

Those Timber Rattler must be a cutlery Co, Have you any pics there are so many TR about

[Gecko17]

Just scored myself a timber rattler as well, slightly different scales and pins though and a fixed mountain man, well I got 3 maountain man knives as a mate wants 1 and got 1 for the old man as well


Some nice blanks there TD, will be doing some of those this year as well

Geez you two buggers are gonna get me killed! I have bought two blades already and was looking at that Timber Rattler as well... only reason I didn't buy that was I'm not sure about the pins on the handle plus I still like the look of the one 3D got... Hmm decisions, decisions...

The bloody Minister of War is gonna kill me...

OD, what's the story on bringing in double edged blades in to WA? I seem to recall that I heard that customs don't like them... I really, really, really want a Gerber MK2... always have.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181222370675?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This is priced ok ,
double edged knives ,daggers or swords are a big No no, same as any spring assisted opening knife.
I had my leatherman confiscated by customs twice as they said the blade was loose and could "FLICK" open
what rubbish it was just a handy tool for their job, bloody thieves

[oncedisturbed]

Not allowed to import them unless you have an import / collectors permit and written permission from the minister.

The TR I got is the Timber Rattler brand itself. Haven't got it but will grab a pic off the website

[Gecko17]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181222370675?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This is priced ok ,
double edged knives ,daggers or swords are a big No no, same as any spring assisted opening knife.
I had my leatherman confiscated by customs twice as they said the blade was loose and could "FLICK" open
what rubbish it was just a handy tool for their job, bloody thieves

Well that sucks on both fronts...

Had been planning to make both daggers and swords of my own... Is there a knife collectors club like Victoria?

I have heard that there are some very shonky dealings done in Customs....

[Gecko17]

ps, I LOVE that Gil Hibben Bowie!

[oncedisturbed]

Well that sucks on both fronts...

Had been planning to make both daggers and swords of my own... Is there a knife collectors club like Victoria?

I have heard that there are some very shonky dealings done in Customs....

Not anymore, the 1 in Vic closed membership in 2011 as the grubbermint tried forcing them to hand over all membership details. There is the Aust Knife Makers Guild in which you can get an associated membership as a collector

[threedogs]

@ HL its an absolute horse of a knife, sharp as too, just the weight alone would cut meat.
No reason why you couldn't make your own double edged dagger but what for? Do you Hunt?
It just feels right, and real gold plated hilt.

[Gecko17]

@ HL its an absolute horse of a knife, sharp as too, just he weight alone would cut meat.
No reason why you couldn't make your own double edged dagger but what for? Do you Hunt?
It just feels right, and real gold plated hilt.

I haven't hunted in years 3D, and even then, I usually only take one knife with me that does all.

As far as making daggers and swords go, for me, it is all about the artisry of the craft. If I was still in the army and in combat, all bets are off.

I just enjoy the craftmanship that there is out there, as the Gil Hibbin Bowie shows. (I will get one...)

[threedogs]

next hitch eh, they do medieval re enactments so now you'll need to find a leaf spring off a car and go for it.
next time Im at a shop I'll grab a spring and see how a dagger will come up. OD will be able to make a sheath for it down the track.
if it looked Rustic enough I could see it as a great wall hanger

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fixed-Faux-Damascus-Etch-Blade-Knife-Celtic-Black-Handle-Fancy-Metal-Scrollwork-/151006054974?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2328a98a3e Just found this so ask heaps of questions before buying,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111207114597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
very nice timber Rattler blade,

[Gecko17]

next hitch eh, they do medieval re enactments so now you'll need to find a leaf spring off a car and go for it.
next time Im at a shop I'll grab a spring and see how a dagger will come up. OD will be able to make a sheath for it down the track.
if it looked Rustic enough I could see it as a great wall hanger

Was going to buy a Claymore sword, from the guy that made all of the Lord of the Rings weapons, to put behind our family crest. Would love to make one but in the too hard pile at the moment. I have heard about a blacksmithing crowd that hold get-togethers in Perth on Sundays. I plan to go there with OD to check it out. Learn about forging, heat treating etc...

[Gecko17]

@ HL its an absolute horse of a knife, sharp as too, just he weight alone would cut meat.
No reason why you couldn't make your own double edged dagger but what for? Do you Hunt?
It just feels right, and real gold plated hilt.

War office has given the go-ahead to purchase said knife. Do you still have the link 3D? The one I found stated that they may not post to Australia...

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181222370675?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Only one left, just ask a question about post but no more than say $35 would sound right.
just type in Gil Hibben Bowie, good luck , sending PM

[oncedisturbed]

Here is a pic of the Timber Rattler and Mountain Man

[threedogs]

Is the first a meula, very nice knives BTW
@ HL http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Large-Primitive-Knife-with-Hardwood-Handle-Gil-Hibben-Style-Old-West-Bowie-/291009921104?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c18b0050heres a Cheap one still Gil Hibben



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Large-Primitive-Knife-with-Hardwood-Handle-Gil-Hibben-Style-Old-West-Bowie-/291009921104?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c18b0050
This is one of the cheaper Gil Hibbens and a great shop too

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Bowie-custom-knife-/360832022882?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item540343b962

Expensive Gil Hibben Bowie Shorter than Normal

[oncedisturbed]

Gonna be in the crap for this 1 but just ordered a Gerber LMF II fixed blade with strap cutter, leg straps, built in sharperner and is also MOLLE compatible.

That will be me done for awhile on getting knives.

[threedogs]

Whos been a naughty boy, will give you plenty of time
to look for your next knife or finish off a couple.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNITED-CUTLERY-Folding-42-Knife-Collection-Protection-Storage-Carry-Brief-Case-/390750352012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5afa89328c,

Good storage idea

[growler2058]

Gonna be in the crap for this 1 but just ordered a Gerber LMF II fixed blade with strap cutter, leg straps, built in sharperner and is also MOLLE compatible.

That will be me done for awhile on getting knives.

I keep looking at them I likey alot

[oncedisturbed]

Had my eye on 1 for yonks, will need to get something for wifey to soften the blow on buying it lolol

[threedogs]

Heres some more pics one is a Damascus skinner that's for sale.
My camp knife roll are all Mundial.
And two knives Ive found camping on the Murray
Is the Gerber a Tanto bladed knife

[oncedisturbed]

Nice find on the 2 knives, they should clean up well

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Original-Bowie-Knife-Fixed-Blade-Knife-with-Sheath-Japan-W2-/330611409199?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4cf9f9c12f
Found this its exactly like my stacked handle find

[oncedisturbed]

Good score

[Gecko17]

Gonna be in the crap for this 1 but just ordered a Gerber LMF II fixed blade with strap cutter, leg straps, built in sharperner and is also MOLLE compatible.

That will be me done for awhile on getting knives.

LOL....We can be in the dog box together! Have bought 2 knives and a straight razor since following the diablolically clever thread that manipulates me in to purchasing knives against my will! And I thought I was done with buying knives.... Bwaaahahahaha.

[threedogs]

ah my work he is done grasshopper let your journey begin, can never have enough knives,
just a matter of where to display the larger ones. I'm thinking of a display case from re cycled timber
to give it that 1860s feel/look, even burn on corner maybe

[Gecko17]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Original-Bowie-Knife-Fixed-Blade-Knife-with-Sheath-Japan-W2-/330611409199?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4cf9f9c12f
Found this its exactly like my stacked handle find

That is almost (or actually is) identical to the first knife I was given as a kid! If memory serves, the handle is stacked leather? Even remember it having the same colours. Damned if I know what happened to it.... I think I broke the handle, throwing it at a tree, playing Daniel Boone!

[threedogs]

Described exactly feels like a nice knife no words other than Japan written on it

[Gecko17]

ah my work he is done grasshopper let your journey begin, can never have enough knives,
just a matter of where to display the larger ones. I'm thinking of a display case from re cycled timber
to give it that 1860s feel/look, even burn on corner maybe

LOL... You do know that if the war office cracks the shits, I coming over to live with you!

I always envisaged a timber clad room, with the knives displayed on the walls and stands around the room...

[threedogs]

Yeah cabin style like my manland , front room of house is all 1860ish stuff I love that era.
MOF not too keen on it.
Live in medico would suit me fine lol

[Gecko17]

here's the one I have always wanted... I have it's baby brother, the Mk1 boot knife.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/US-GERBER-MK2-Commando-Fighting-Knife-w-Sheath-F4363S-/161188459657?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258794b489

[threedogs]

I've even got my g-grand ma's carving knife marked "special steel"
this pre dates stainless putting the knife around 1835, its beat up to blazes
but a part of my family history. Then I have a file marked "Warranted steel"
mean the file was poured/forged I find it interesting others may find it boring

[Gecko17]

I've even got my g-grand ma's carving knife marked "special steel"
this pre dates stainless putting the knife around 1835, its beat up to blazes
but a part of my family history. Then I have a file marked "Warranted steel"
mean the file was poured/forged I find it interesting others may find it boring

I love that era too... Some amazing technolodgical advances made but also some very innovative and creative ways of improving upon things in a very tough and harsh environment.

[threedogs]

@ OD did you buy your Gerber & molle through BudK, Half the price than anywhere else I found
The old file is huge and would make a great blade I would think, but no its staying a file

[threedogs]

here's the one I have always wanted... I have it's baby brother, the Mk1 boot knife.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/US-GERBER-MK2-Commando-Fighting-Knife-w-Sheath-F4363S-/161188459657?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258794b489

That's nice is it cold steel, and what are your chances of getting it through customs

[oncedisturbed]

Uh oh TD and I have created a monster bwahahahah.

BudK have 25% siye wide today onky as well.

Been thinking of getting a cut throat razor as well but never used 1. Some of the roo leather I have coming has some pre cut strips of strop size so will make my own

[oncedisturbed]

@ OD did you buy your Gerber & molle through BudK, Half the price than anywhere else I found
The old file is huge and would make a great blade I would think, but no its staying a file

Not this time as this 1 had free shipping so it worked out cheaper

[oncedisturbed]

here's the one I have always wanted... I have it's baby brother, the Mk1 boot knife.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/US-GERBER-MK2-Commando-Fighting-Knife-w-Sheath-F4363S-/161188459657?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258794b489

I have the Sykes Fairburn DDay anniversary version of that knife

[threedogs]

You may be better off getting off cuts from a leather
merchant as a sheath doesn't need big pieces , just throwing idea out there for you.
Now we need Growler to finish his Bowie/machete lol.
Thinking of doing the same with my hand made bowie/machete unit
http://www.budk.com/product/Timber-Rattler-Scarab-Back-Giant-Pocket-Knife/172166.uts
Check this horse

[threedogs]

Here you go HL
http://www.budk.com/product/Scottish-Early-Pattern-Claymore-Sword/159623.uts

[oncedisturbed]

Very noice indeed

[Gecko17]

Beautiful blade made by Gerber. I don't think I can bring it in to the country as it has a double sided edge....

I had the chance to buy it years ago, cheap, and the War Office was giving me grief so didn't get it.... Been kicking myself ever since.

I do have a Cold Steel Tanto though... amazing knife!

[threedogs]

,Cold steel ,San Mai or Seki city all up there as the best
I missed a solinger bowie last week, damn it
Now all are surgical stainless. or 440

[Gecko17]

Here you go HL
http://www.budk.com/product/Scottish-Early-Pattern-Claymore-Sword/159623.uts

OMG! the one I looked at was around $800! If these guys post to Aus, I'm getting it!

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com/sme/belote/Save-25-80-on-Knives-Swords-Blades/so.html?_soffid=6&_sccid=1401&_trksid=p2047675.m2197&_seedid=330686932249

25%-80% off go your hardest

[threedogs]

If you like really slender toothpick folders this mob in Cyprus might be the go, very cheap post as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Folding-Knive-Laguiole-Style-collectable-xl-large-size-gift-knfe-/221356434963?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3389df2613

[Gecko17]

Well, that's my bowie ordered.... :D

@3D, Just realised why there is a price difference of the Claymore swords.... the true claymore that I was going to get made, is 5.5 ft tall.

It's a HUGE sword but looks amazing mounted on the wall.

[oncedisturbed]

BudK do ship to Aust via iglobal

[threedogs]

OD we have created a monster , he's alive , alive I tell you Ha Ha lol
I have see those huge swords like the Brave Heart one and yes they are huge.

[Gecko17]

Hopefully the War Office will stop sending me on impossible missions once I start making knives instead of buying the bloody things....

Having said that tho, there are just too many designs I like to resist...:clapping:

[Gecko17]

OD we have created a monster , he's alive , alive I tell you Ha Ha lol
I have see those huge swords like the Brave Heart one and yes they are huge.

For the price, I reckon that one on ebay will look good on the wall too..

[threedogs]

For smaller all rounder knives just type in "bone handle" on ebay gives a large selection.
Found some new shops too. Ive sent 2 emails to Buck but they both came back with a warning.
One email went to the warehouse the other to warranty dept, got me stumped why they don't go through.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-Gator-15-Axe-Saw-Combo-Sheath-Camp-Hatchet-1420-22-41420-NEW-/331097096806?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d16ecc266
This is a good combo for 4x4 , notice Gerber same as Fiskar

[Gecko17]

Already got that Gerber combo on me wishlist. You're right too 3D, Identical to the fiskar's one. My mate has the fiskars one. Bloody handy little tool.

Like the idea of the saw in the handle too.

[Gecko17]

This is the straight razor I ordered... I love the Wood/Metal handle!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kriegar-Hard-Wood-Steel-Folding-Strait-Razor-Knife-Mirror-440-SS-9-3-4-Open-/121252133219?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=SmkcmgBwy5yslZcF2nnbIG00eiQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-18-Alamo-Wood-Handle-Bowie-Knife-w-Leather-Sheath-/400634280443?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item5d47a9f9fb

Hindsight is great eh, this is cheap
Thought I'd start my Seki City, basically I've linished the under side to make it flat
and champered the front edge to match the bolster, using thick CA glue and clamp in position.
Clamp is a Henry boker, a german engineer who changed his name from Henri to get more sales after the war

[Gecko17]

Figured that may happen. Oh well.


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[oncedisturbed]

BudK have free shipping on the mountain man knives

[threedogs]

I've glued both scales on , now I have some horn I can use as bolsters on other knives.
must finish that buff horn and burr walnut Damascus knife, I have another blank exactly the same
with file work on the spine

[oncedisturbed]

Looks good indeed

[threedogs]

wont be using this one display only blank cost me a motsa.

[threedogs]

Piced up a Buck but think Customs may take it, as I think you can flick blade to open
but its only a wrist movement.
Both scales on and pins in now just wait till tomorrow to shape the
handle, would like it if some natural material was seen

[oncedisturbed]

If it can be opened via inertia then they will take it if they open the parcel which is crap because they then sell them off via auction

Are you a mason TD going by the symbol on the handle

[threedogs]

Nah not me ,I also won a Buck 110 25th anniversary knife.
just hope you can buy spares for it, I've emailed AKC as they
are Buck agent in Aust
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knife-Vise-for-knifemaking-filework-sharpening-handle-shaping-blade-blank-/301069380994?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4619222d82
handy jig



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Advanced-Blade-Sheaths-DVD-Sheaths-Knifemaking-Knives-/370450684129?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item564094d8e1
Edit for OD

[oncedisturbed]

Global Gear currently have 25% off new items


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[threedogs]

This must be the best tactical knife going around


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXTREMA-RATIO-SELVANS-FIXED-BLADE-KNIFE-GREEN-SHEATH-/350873544579?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item51b1b16783

[oncedisturbed]

That price is ridiculous

[MEGOMONSTER]

This must be the best tactical knife going around


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXTREMA-RATIO-SELVANS-FIXED-BLADE-KNIFE-GREEN-SHEATH-/350873544579?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item51b1b16783

Surely can't bd worth that much

[MEGOMONSTER]

This must be the best tactical knife going around


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXTREMA-RATIO-SELVANS-FIXED-BLADE-KNIFE-GREEN-SHEATH-/350873544579?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item51b1b16783

Just realised that this was the cheapest one, I found one AUD$996.

[oncedisturbed]

Looking forward to my new gerber being delivered. Hopefully will get a chance to catch up with HL today or at least sometime this week.

That price goes to show there are some rip off prices here in Oz

[threedogs]

Seems you cant get parts for Buck knives if you buy them from the states, now that sucks.
Those emails came back as I forgot a kk as in buckknife, hopefully I'll get an answer now.
All I want is the parts to replace any worn ones, paying for them of course. we'll see

Nearly finished needs a bit more taken off under the handle. I'm also trying to leave as muck scale on the horn as possible.
Its not polished yet BTW

Edit now just need to polish.
received an email from Buck they will replace any parts of knife if not caused from abuse. happy with that,

[oncedisturbed]

That's looking good TD. How are you fixing the pins? Centre punching the top to splay them out or is the holes enough to make a tight fit?

[threedogs]

Pretty tight fit and using CA thick super glue, spin them as you push in.
gunna look great polished

Buck will honour any knife anywhere in the world, you send them the knife and they will replace any worn or broken parts. At their descretion
If its too far gone they will replace your knife, They will email you if knife has sentimental value.
EG if my 25th anniversary is too far gone Buck may replace with 50th anniversary one. That's a great company.
I thought I was going to throw it in the bin

[oncedisturbed]

Good to hear Buck look after customers and stand by their warranty, I assume it would be general wear and tear not user misuse.

[threedogs]

Yeah the main one they wont cover if blade is sharpened by a grinder..
received a bit of stuff from ebay today a brown distressed sheath for my Buck 119br fixed blade
A shoulder mike for my Icom joey jr,
and some new rubbers for my hand sling. Best exercise I can think of is diving,
I haven't been for years. looking forward to diving again

[threedogs]

Was trying to price up fillet knives for members, but just a 9" blank and sheath is $40.
by the time you put scales [handles] on it will bring it up to $65 a knife complete.
maybe sell for $75 but you'll have a hand made fillet knife that's one of a kind.
Shape like pic, called a Big Lake Skinner

[Gecko17]

Pretty tight fit and using CA thick super glue, spin them as you push in.
gunna look great polished

Buck will honour any knife anywhere in the world, you send them the knife and they will replace any worn or broken parts. At their descretion
If its too far gone they will replace your knife, They will email you if knife has sentimental value.
EG if my 25th anniversary is too far gone Buck may replace with 50th anniversary one. That's a great company.
I thought I was going to throw it in the bin

I'm pretty sure that Gerber are the same 3D, as far as replacement goes. I have carried a Gerber multitool for over 20 years. I wrecked the cutting blade on the pliers twice and they replaced it twice, no questions.


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[threedogs]

That's good to know, I've also notice that the Fiskar axe/log splitter has let the patent lapse
as its the same as Gerber now unless a parent co made under licence '
Do you think those Gil Hibben bowie are limited edition??

[Gecko17]

That's good to know, I've also notice that the Fiskar axe/log splitter has let the patent lapse
as its the same as Gerber now unless a parent co made under licence '
Do you think those Gil Hibben bowie are limited edition??

I was wondering about the similarity with the Fiskars axe and Gerbers. But sometimes the companies purchase manufacturing rights so they can make limited copies of the good designs.

As for the Bowie s being a limited edition, I would say that unless there are heaps of that particular design sold, they wont make a lot of them. As you can see on the budK site, the collection of Hibben knives they have by not only Gil but his brother as well. I am not really in to collecting knives with a view to make money. For me, I buy blades that intrigue me, through design and functionality....

I only just found out that one of my knives is work alot more that I payed for it... just have to find it...lol.

[oncedisturbed]

Fiskars own Gerber who also make the majority of Winchester knives as well now which I only find that out the other day after I got my twin Winchester folders

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201021440503?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Would like to have a collection of small skinners like our Browning one.
the link is a nice bone handled skinner , but the sellers says customs would take it but I cant see why.
Nice skinner though, there are plenty that shape with different materials

[oncedisturbed]

I think it will be because the top edge / spine could be deemed as a 2nd edge or be turned into a 2nd edge.

Very nice though. Roo leather just came in and some nice pieces included, 2 excellent pieces which I will turn into a strop for me and Highlander.
Just need to work out whether I will block mount them or how to end them without tearing it.

Thinking of folding some thin plate over each end and the punching some mounting holes

[Gecko17]

I think it will be because the top edge / spine could be deemed as a 2nd edge or be turned into a 2nd edge.

Very nice though. Roo leather just came in and some nice pieces included, 2 excellent pieces which I will turn into a strop for me and Highlander.
Just need to work out whether I will block mount them or how to end them without tearing it.

Thinking of folding some thin plate over each end and the punching some mounting holes

I remember the strop the ol man had years ago, had a leather handle at the end... was stitched to the bottom of the strop and that was what you pulled on to get the tension. Google it in images... heaps of examples

[threedogs]

I've been using wet/dry 2000 to finish the sheep horn and it came out clear which is good.
Hope you can see detail in the blade this knife looks awesome up close,

Other pic is my strop as you were after ideas its only about 600mm long if that

[BigRAWesty]

Looks nice TD. Well finished. And that is a nice pattern.

[threedogs]

Thanks Kallen I'll still sand back the scales more to remove all grind marks.
Very happy with it already found a great pouch for it.

My bad it is San Mai steel made in Seki City Japan.
up there with cold steel

[threedogs]

Trying to work out how I can get my hands on 1 of these

Was just re-reading all posts and saw this, click on the Buck Shop I'm sure I saw it there whilst searching for warranty info.
Hoping Buck may up grade my 25th anniversary one to a 50th one. fingers crossed, but pretty sure I saw it in there shop

[threedogs]

Trying to work out how I can get my hands on 1 of these
http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productID=3044
Try this only $73US from Buck

[oncedisturbed]

Will have a gander when I get home from physio

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Custom-Handmade-Leather-Knife-Sheath-Buck-110-/231134285940?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d0ad5074

@ OD this shop has some great ideas for sheaths for you.
Going to start collecting Small Skinners with a gut hook,, boy are they artistic, come in all shapes and sizes
cheap and I think would look great displayed on some old fence palings made into a Plaque,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321303589035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
No gut hook buy I reckon they look awesome, so far found about 12 different shapes


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111262134542?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
Might try and replicate this one, very artistic

[threedogs]

My Butterscotch horn scales arrived toay, not sure which blank I'll use yet. these will polish up like glass
I have a neat design for a small skinner with brass bolster and horn scales even bone.
will have to draw it up. Ticked off my timber rattler bowie never arrive today as well.

Similar to this link but with an up swept skinning blade, made out of Damascus
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111262134542?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Ordered some more leather yesterday, a bit thicker for use as a backing for folder sheaths.

Going to look at getting some slip on belt clips as opposed to loops for the pocket knife sheaths. Will still do loops at this stage for fixed blades but still waiting for the chisels, thread and pin wheels to be delivered

[threedogs]

do horizontal folded knife pouches there is only one bloke making them ATM that I can see.
Saw some leather pieces while searching for sheaths , found some nice thick pieces but freight killed it.

Found a great shop price wise for streaky buff and bone scales
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221210715084?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[Gecko17]

The first of my knives arrived today.

39650


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[oncedisturbed]

Very noice

[threedogs]

I've never seen that type of Winchester before very nice, found some cheap Arkansas tooth pick bowie,
But more excited I've found some streaky buff and bone scale, I'll stock up now,
Bone is great for scrimshaw work as well, or scratch in initials and rub in soot or sump oil

I'll put in an order for a horizontal pouch to suit a 110 buck, as fancy or as plain as you like.



@ HL another Winchester I've never seen
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winchester-USA-Deluxe-Bowie-Knife-w-Slab-Stag-Handle-Leather-Sheath-WB-105-/290882276885?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43b9ef4e15

@ OD heres an idea for your Strop handle, fill it with sand

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Rite-Edge-23-x-2-Leather-Straight-Razor-Honing-Strop-Strap-/400648572077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d48840cad