The Knife Thread

[oncedisturbed]

Can make either left or right draw, let us know which you prefer and what colour


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[threedogs]

Would prefer a light brown if possible and on the left hip for a RH draw.
Been farting around in the shed and made a transit box for my Ghillie kettle.
Just make a cube and cut off a lid. just need some hinges and an over centre catch,
should be well protected now for years to come.
Might add I hate working with timber, I love the look of it but I missed the bus when it comes to making
boxes etc from it lol

[oncedisturbed]

Box looks good.
Will try and retain the neutral leather colour otherwise it will be a light brown.
No probs on the left hand carry, will start them today and should have stamps by end of the week


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[threedogs]

Here's a few of my torches, one on the top bolts to a rifle, then my new underwater torch,
next is just a bright general purpose torch followed by Mr reliable P7. All have a molle style pouch except the underwater job.
My 6 D cell and 4 D cell and mini Maglites have all been retired, shame as they are an awesome torch, to replace them I have a 55 HID torch
boy is that bright

[oncedisturbed]

I have a few of the P5's and they are great.
I did the led conversion on my 5C cell maglite and it rocks.
I have 1 of the lenser taclites under the barrel of my 22 and it is great. No needing a spotlight any more unless in a vehicle


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[Gecko17]

Would prefer a light brown if possible and on the left hip for a RH draw.
Been farting around in the shed and made a transit box for my Ghillie kettle.
Just make a cube and cut off a lid. just need some hinges and an over centre catch,
should be well protected now for years to come.
Might add I hate working with timber, I love the look of it but I missed the bus when it comes to making
boxes etc from it lol

I LOVE working with timber 3D! It's amazing what can be achieved with it and some of the grains are incredible.... makes great scales! I am biased though, being a chippy by trade.

[threedogs]

I love timber the grain etc , should have paid more attention at school lol, some of my antique furniture is over 200 yrs old , but that is patina

Had to retire the 6 cell mag as it was costing way to much to fill with batteries.
Wish the 55watt HID torch was more a spot beam it would be awesome then
@ GKO he's an Ice box I refurbished for Mudski

[oncedisturbed]

Nice job on the ice box. I love working with wood as well but dont really have the space to do anything properly, need some property so I can put up some workshop and man caves


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[Gecko17]

@ 3D, LOVE it! That looks so much better that the original! Top job!

@OD, I am trying to talk the Minister of War in to buying a small block so I can have all of my machines going.... her reply was something akin to the chances of a cold round ball in a very hot place... :0

[threedogs]

Thanks GKO I have 5 ice boxes from 1856 to 1930 the 1856 is made from red cedar,
another is made from silky oak and 3 are basic pine. They are filled with either cork chips or wheat husks, Silky oak one serves as a great wine rack, the pine ones serve to house dry dog food and bird seed to keep the mice out. The one pictured will be returned to Mudski to give to his Dad, I have another top loader that is half finished ATM. That will house tools of some description[ green/white number]
Bummer nothing arrived in the post,

I bought 4 of these they are 5watt, might be bright enough for camp lights ,but having a magnified lens it will have a cut off point[no distance]
Thinking 4 mounted in a Jaycar plastic box, as stated will try tonight and see how bright one is. Power wise should be great, but the camp lights I have now are awesome.

@ OD brown is fine ,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Truck-2-LED-Strobe-Flash-Flashing-Emergency-White-Light-Controller-/261448993763?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdf930be3

[Gecko17]

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Here is the photos of 2 new knives, 1 being a spiderco. plus the Lansky sharpening system. Both knives have come up a treat with only minor sharpening. Very pleased.

[oncedisturbed]

Currently modding 1 of my crossdraw sheath templates to now include an open top, standard (upright carry) version.

Should have a finished version with pics by the end of the weekend.

[oncedisturbed]

Ended up completing it quicker than I thought
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[threedogs]

@Both, do you only sharpen that factory edge on the knife???
I remove that as I don't like the shoulder that small edge offers

[oncedisturbed]

I always finish off a new knife to clean up the factory edge


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[threedogs]

Here's the front, it had no cork chips inside, the sides were Masonite which I changed to pine boards,
the lower door is completely different and neater IMO, the interior is enamelled steel and in good nic.
The top is ply which I injected with aquahere as it had bubbled. Hindsight which I have plenty of
I would re do the main door in pine boards to match the sides , but I have kept it as was back in 1950
They make great entertainment storage units, wine cellars and CD storage. Pretty happy with this one and hope Mr Mudski feels the same

[Gecko17]

Here's the front, it had no cork chips inside, the sides were Masonite which I changed to pine boards,
the lower door is completely different and neater IMO, the interior is enamelled steel and in good nic.
The top is ply which I injected with aquahere as it had bubbled. Hindsight which I have plenty of
I would re do the main door in pine boards to match the sides , but I have kept it as was back in 1950
They make great entertainment storage units, wine cellars and CD storage. Pretty happy with this one and hope Mr Mudski feels the same

If you wanted to 3D, you could still laminate a timber veneer over the top of the ply....

[threedogs]

When I was going to use the pine boards for the main door, I was going router the edge.
but up close it looks ok, After all it was the 50's.

This style is more usefull than the top loader ones IMO

[threedogs]

My dual Timber Rattler bowies arrived today, will put pic later.
nice up swept clip point on the bowie, wasn't sure about the Pakka wood handle
I thought it looked like ply wood and very cheap, but very surprised it looks good.
As you can see nice weight to the knife, might use this at camp too.

[oncedisturbed]

Looking forward to the pics. Stamps still haven't been delivered, once I get them your sheathes will be finished off


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[threedogs]

No rush , now to think of a way to mount my knives in "Manland".
Picked up some awesome white strobe led which I think I'll use while 4x4ing.
to alert chook chasers [motor bike] that I'm coming. the kid around the corner
smashed head on into a 4x4 and has been off work over a year. He also has a
comp spec 4x4. Its either that or brilliant DRLs.

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice set. Just picked up 3 more at BCF for less than $100.

A Winchester Bowie, Winchester 2.5" folder and a Gerber BG compact knife that is molle compatible, belt clip and neck lanyard.
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[threedogs]

Nice pick up those Winchester bowie have heaps of different styles .
walnut and mahogany see you picked up a finger groove walnut model.
you can get non finger grip and round as well. for the price around $40
you get a fair bit of knife, Oh they also come in a presentation tin well some do.
Might get one but want my Gil Hibben tooth pick first.

[oncedisturbed]

The bowie is well balanced and surprisingly light for being a full tang blade and it is around 4mm thick on the spine.

The bowie was $40 the folder was $13 and the compact Gerber was $45


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[threedogs]

You did well with the prices,
I would think anything with BG on it would be marked up a bit.
Getting a camel pack for my Bundy and cokes at camp shortely

[oncedisturbed]

Hahahaha never thought of using a camelback for bundy's or anything like it


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[threedogs]

Its a Threedog thing, been out of the game for too long,
nearly time to start again, [after Op]

Still working on your jailer keys, can only bend steel when fire going outside.
I'm using Reo-bar and boy it that tuff, getting there though
Edit 100 ft of parachute cord arrived, will lash some on my walking sticks

[threedogs]

@ OD how do you finish this 7 strand para cord,?
just melt with a lighter ?

[oncedisturbed]

You melt with a lighter or a hot knife / flat soldering iron


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[Alitis007]

Very nice set. Just picked up 3 more at BCF for less than $100. A Winchester Bowie, Winchester 2.5" folder and a Gerber BG compact knife that is molle compatible, belt clip and neck lanyard. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44139"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44140"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44141"/> Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app
That Gerber knife, is that foldable ?? I ordered some skinning and boning knifes the other day off ebay made by Dexter Russell and seen some nice pocket knifes but wasn't sure if i should buy them

[threedogs]

That Gerber knife, is that foldable ?? I ordered some skinning and boning knifes the other day off ebay made by Dexter Russell and seen some nice pocket knifes but wasn't sure if i should buy them

Just get them never have too many knives, you getting the Dex Russell from the NT.
Next time your over I'll bring out my Bowies especially the Gil Hibben Old west number its 21 inches I think a real horse of a thing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Trustfire-UltraFire-1600-1200-3800-Lm-Flashlight-18650-Battery-Extension-Tube-/271368759109?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torc hes&hash=item3f2ed6a745

Found these now I'll buy four and extend two of my new Ultra fire torches with a tail switch, yo happy days
Plus a twist pouch to suit

If you are after a torch try this site , every brand for all prices
http://stores.ebay.com.au/hkequipmentnet/Ultrafire-/_i.html?_fsub=2525615014&_sid=1012845474&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultrafire-402-360-Rotate-Holster-Nylon-Pouch-Flashlight-/221032180506?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torc hes&hash=item33768b6b1a

[oncedisturbed]

That Gerber knife, is that foldable ?? I ordered some skinning and boning knifes the other day off ebay made by Dexter Russell and seen some nice pocket knifes but wasn't sure if i should buy them

It is a fixed blade.

I messed around making a draw string pouch last night, came out not to bad for a first attempt, just need to make the template larger.
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[threedogs]

Need to get some Roo sacks. lol looks good
years ago in Alice I used to make stubbie holders out of bull bags and sold to tourists
got back to Melb and my dog ate it, last one I made was a goat sack stubby holder
only just enough skin to make it properly, You could start making Medieval re-enactment gear

[oncedisturbed]

I used some nice soft deer skin that I have. I have been looking at medieval gear to make, great minds think alike :)

I have a roo sack pouch somewhere around the house, mrs hates it lolol

Will look at modding my archery guards to a cuff style template and get some cowboy styled templates as well and then mod them.


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[threedogs]

I'll take a picture of my tanned black roo hides for you.
If you want them I'll post them over, no probs
they are about 300mm plus by 600mm average

[oncedisturbed]

No probs at all, let me know what I owe you for them.

I forgot I have some nice soft black cow hide that I will use for draw string pouches and anything else I can think of needing supple leather


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[Alitis007]

Just get them never have too many knives, you getting the Dex Russell from the NT. Next time your over I'll bring out my Bowies especially the Gil Hibben Old west number its 21 inches I think a real horse of a thing ]

Yeah mate they're the ones made with the carbon steel blades, it was hard to decide weather or not to get them or a set of F.Dick ones. I've got a Dexter filleting knife and i'm happy with it but i've been told the german steel on the F.Dick's is better.... Dunno.

21"??? Thats massive!! Are you preparing for the zombie apocalypse?? Lol


It is a fixed blade. I

No dramas mate, its a great looking knife btw!

[oncedisturbed]

I have the Tactical branded field dressing kit which for a cheap set is pretty good fir skinning etc, may be an option to look at.

The BG knife is only approx 6" in total size which is pretty handy with it's range if movement, no good for boning though.

I will try find a link to dressing kit that has changeable blades and is a lockback knife so it makes it a small size to carry and store. From memory it is made by Elk Ridge.

Still waiting on the stamps etc coming from NSW, post is getting slower and slower.


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[threedogs]

Saw those field kits with saw , skinning and boning blade, Elk ridge sounds right.
Put those photocell sensors on my camp lights, now its set and forget, these are the best camp lights
I've used and draw bugger all power which is a plus, I have them mounted about 3.5 mtrs high with a dimmer

[threedogs]

Saw those field kits with saw , skinning and boning blade, Elk ridge sounds right.
Put those photocell sensors on my camp lights, now it set and forget, these are the best camp lights
I've used and draw bugger all power which is a plus, I have them mounted about 3.5 mtrs high with a dimmer

[Alitis007]

I have the Tactical branded field dressing kit which for a cheap set is pretty good fir skinning etc, may be an option to look at. The BG knife is only approx 6" in total size which is pretty handy with it's range if movement, no good for boning though. I will try find a link to dressing kit that has changeable blades and is a lockback knife so it makes it a small size to carry and store. From memory it is made by Elk Ridge. Still waiting on the stamps etc coming from NSW, post is getting slower and slower. Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app

Cheers mate if you could find it, that'd be awesome. I'm just starting my kit atm on a few goats and the DR knifes are a bit big at around 5 & 6" but they're give me room to play with if we decide to slaughter some pigs. I was looking at a few folding knifes just as a pocket knife when i'm fishing and what not so thats why i was asking about the BG knife.

[threedogs]

@ George you can come and play with my knives first before you decide whats best for you ,I have stacks of them;
Link is to an Elk ridge folder with gut hook and saw, but like GKO, OD and my self you might be better off assembling
your hunting gear bit by bit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Elk-Ridge-Hunter-3-Blade-W-Guthook-Folding-Knife-Blades-Lock-Hunting-Knife-ER119-/111331392398?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item19ebde3b8e

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kershaw-Knive-Alaskan-Blade-Trader-with-Gut-Hook-1098AK-/360765481191?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item53ff4c60e7

[Alitis007]

@ George you can come and play with my knives first before you decide whats best for you ,I have stacks of them; Link is to an Elk ridge folder with gut hook and saw, but like GKO, OD and my self you might be better off assembling your hunting gear bit by bit http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Elk-Ridge-Hunter-3-Blade-W-Guthook-Folding-Knife-Blades-Lock-Hunting-Knife-ER119-/111331392398?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item19ebde3b8e http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kershaw-Knive-Alaskan-Blade-Trader-with-Gut-Hook-1098AK-/360765481191?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item53ff4c60e7

I'll have a look at it when i get home but thanks for the offer John. Its not for hunting, a customer of mine has a hobby farm and we're buying some livestock to fill our fridges with. I've got a cousin who migrated here recently and my family cones from a farming background he knows what he needs to use so with his guidance i should be able to work it out. The DR kit is just a beginning if you know what i mean

[threedogs]

@ GKO or OD what would you use this one for??
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131072620425?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Normally that pouch would be for torches or similar items but can be used for anything.

There is an Elk Ridge version of that Kershaw set for half the price, just need to find where I saw it

[threedogs]

Sounds good the small pocket can house some spare batteries and one of my Ultrafire torches in the main pocket.
I'll need to get it in ACU to match that vest I got, what does ACU stand for please. Also PM me your address and I'll post those skins for nada zilch
I have no way to make anything unless I call on my mate with his K6 singer but a bit big I think.

[Gecko17]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/D-RUSSELL-4-PCE-D-T-O-M-CARBON-STEEL-SKINNING-BONIN-KNIFE-SET-GREEN-RIVER-USA-/321304867427?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4acf433263

Is this the DR set Alitis007?

It is a really great set but you can pretty much start out with any sharp blade. All I use, for the most part, is my M16 bayonet.... Processed alot of animals with it. I am a fan of the Green River knives too... My old man was a Freezing worker for years and I inherited several of his old knives...

[Gecko17]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-MYTH-SERIES-full-tang-FIELD-DRESS-KIT-Hunting-Skinning-Knife-COMBO-/261461346178?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item3ce04f8782

I really want this combo!!!

[oncedisturbed]

Sounds good the small pocket can house some spare batteries and one of my Ultrafire torches in the main pocket.
I'll need to get it in ACU to match that vest I got, what does ACU stand for please. Also PM me your address and I'll post those skins for nada zilch
I have no way to make anything unless I call on my mate with his K6 singer but a bit big I think.

ACU has different meanings, army combat uniform, army cadet uniform, alternate camouflage uniform etc.

That myth combo is a great kit, I have the field myth sharpener and it rocks


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[Alitis007]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/D-RUSSELL-4-PCE-D-T-O-M-CARBON-STEEL-SKINNING-BONIN-KNIFE-SET-GREEN-RIVER-USA-/321304867427?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4acf433263 Is this the DR set Alitis007? It is a really great set but you can pretty much start out with any sharp blade. All I use, for the most part, is my M16 bayonet.... Processed alot of animals with it. I am a fan of the Green River knives too... My old man was a Freezing worker for years and I inherited several of his old knives...

Nah was thinking bout them but i snagged these one http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321018675793

DEXTER RUSSELL 6 PCE PRO BUTCHER /BONER/SKINNER SET
I've got this fillet knife i use on whiting and snapper

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Its handle is really comfortable and i thought those wooden handles would get a bit irritating after a while


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-MYTH-SERIES-full-tang-FIELD-DRESS-KIT-Hunting-Skinning-Knife-COMBO-/261461346178?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item3ce04f8782 I really want this combo!!!

Silly question time, that hook on top of the wider knife ( the skinner??) is that to teat the skin ?? I ordered a couple of folding pocket knifes today and one of them had something similar on the back of the handle

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[Alitis007]

And it posted the other knifes aswell lol

[threedogs]

@ George that small blade Hook is for cutting belts or webbing material, the point on the end is for smashing car windows.
Pentridge jail officers had larger version for prisoners who tried to hang themselves.
You could put hook between neck and rope and cut rope without cutting neck.
I even have it on my underwater torch.

[oncedisturbed]

Let me know how you go with getting the browning rescue knife delivered from outside Aus as it has the thumb stub because Customs seized mine awhile back because it was classed as a single hand opening knife and not pemitted to import.

They are a great knife, I have a similar version but mine has ned led torch and flint stick in it as well.

As TD mentioned, the rear hook on the Gerber is a gut hook


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[Gecko17]

I hope Customs let that Browning rescue knife through as I wouldn't mind getting one...

[threedogs]

customs have a bad habit of taking knives for themselves IMO.
If anyone knows different please enlighten me. That last photo of a
leatherman tool I had 2 confiscated by customs ,plus numerous others.
They frown on double egded knives/swords and any assisted opening knife.
and as OD found out survival knives with Parachute rope on the handle. For me
that's a few hundred $$$ in knives that haven't arrived, cest la vie eh.

[oncedisturbed]

Legalised theft basically as they then auction off seized items under crown law.....whackers, luckily it was only about $20 inc postage I lost.

Showed Gecko the Gerber Myth Tanto the other day that I have my eye on, very sweet bit of gear


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[Alitis007]

The mob is in glen waverly here in vic heres the link http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161277464860

Folding Pocket Knife LM337 Wood Counter strike Rescue Survival Fishing

I asked them to combine the postage and i just received the email this morning to pay for all 3 items as a bundle


Cheers guys! I thought the hook on the pocket knife was for quick cutting of rope and such but wasn't sure on that gut hook

[threedogs]

Originally its for seat belt and webbing that's those small hook section on the folders,
maybe for cutting packs off soldiers after injury not 100% .
A"gut hook" as such is normally on the back edge of a skinning knife.
Just to clear it up a bit

Gerber gut hook/skinner


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GERBER-PROFILE-SERIES-GUT-HOOK-Hunting-Skinning-Knife-SHEATH-EXPRESS-/281306345468?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item417f2a2ffc

Heres a leather idea for OD,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shoof-Knife-Skinning-Sheath-Taurus-Dome-Lock-/261353012512?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Farming_Agr iculture_Farming_Agriculture_Equipment&hash=item3cd9da7d20

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/31-001159-Gerber-Myth-Field-Dress-Kit-Fixed-3-75-Gut-Hook-and-3-25-Drop-Point-/310951731282?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item48662ae052

Cheapest "myth" Gerber I could find.
check above links as well


After this Mundial I'll have the full set, great kitchen knives and around camp.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knife-Mundial-Skinning-15cm-/360657323759?pt=AU_Cutlery&hash=item53f8da06ef

Doh too many knives,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,never

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-MYTH-SERIES-full-tang-fixed-blade-E-Z-OPEN-GUTTING-Knife-/251323106539?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item3a840644eb


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-Prodigy-Tanto-Style-Serrated-Edge-Knife-Black-/221429967743?pt=AU_Accessories_Tackle&hash=item338e412b7f

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-TANTO-Warrant-TITANIUM-Tactical-Hunting-Knife-/261437525709?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item3cdee40ecd

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice kit. That "shoof" sheath is butt ugly and doesn't look very user friendly.

Stamps just got delivered so I can finish off your sheathes tonight and put them in the mail tomorrow for you if you could pm your details?

Bought munchkin a DIY pocket knife and mini mag sheath kit for his birthday to make, not a bad little kit.

Will end up copying the template and modding it slightly as well.

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[threedogs]

Its good to see you give your kids an outside up bringing, rather than playing Pooters all the time.
My boys are grown up now and have an outdoor outlook as well. strength to you OD

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/knife-/221433134938?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item338e717f5a

[Alitis007]

So much too choose from, where do you start ?? Lol

[oncedisturbed]

I have the black version of the knife in TD's link, awesome knife that is very sturdy


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[threedogs]

Pick a good brand and see what they offer for my folder I went for a bone Shcrade folder[top]
lower one is a Buck 110. very happy.
general camp knife would be my Mtec tanto tactical,[bumble bee] lol
Then my home made Big lake fillet.
plus a muliti tool or two.
But I normally take a few to see how they feel in the real world.

Also brought one of these as I have some damage on a sword I need to fix

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10000-Natural-Jade-green-Rectangular-Polishing-High-precision-Millstone-Stone-/281168176667?pt=AU_Cutlery&hash=item4176ede61b

Cheap for Cold Steel
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271297716933?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Alitis007]

Whats the bubble of steel in the end of the filleting knife for?? I've seen it on a few knifes and arn't sure weather its to help you keep the knife flat as a guide to help you cut evenly or what.

I really, really like that field dress kit from Gerber i think Gecko posted the other day ?? I think i might get it.... I think it should be the perfect size fir goats and sheep!?

[threedogs]

[QUOTE=Alitis007;504720]Whats the bubble of steel in the end of the filleting knife for?? I've seen it on a few knifes and arn't sure weather its to help you keep the knife flat as a guide to help you cut evenly or what.

I really, really like that field dress kit from Gerber i think Gecko posted the other day ?? I think i might get it.... I think it should be the perfect size fir goats and sheep!?[/QUOTE

That blade is very flexible it has another blade on the top edge, and great when you cut into the vent of a fish, I'll put a pic here later of it.
Great fillet knife, The white bit in the picture is just a point protector, most knives you buy will have this in place.
If you like the Gerber kit put it in your watch list, press see similar, and look for cheapest price

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-MOMENT-gut-hook-full-tang-5Cr15MoV-Hunting-Skinning-Knife-/251501399760?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item3a8ea6ced0

Too quick for me George this and a boning knife might suit your needs
Don't you punch the skin off sheep and goats??

[Alitis007]

Oh ok so its just to protect the tip, dunno why i thought of it as a guide.

I bit the bullet and grabbed that gerber myth kit, looks the goods and can't wait to get it!!

[threedogs]

Good choice now you need a Lanskey sharpening kit
and a decent steel, lol the list goes on eh

[Alitis007]

Yeah you cut a small section then use a compressor to pump air into the carcass to separate the skin off the meat.

[Alitis007]

Good choice now you need a Lanskey sharpening kit and a decent steel, lol the list goes on eh I already have a lansky lol great tool !!

[threedogs]

Another, but you can never have enough knives IMO.
This is a link to shop I buy most of my blanks from , you can see top blade in this link
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knife-Making-Custom-Big-Lake-Fish-Fillet-Blade-S87-/331194911195?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1cc149db
Yet this double edged blade makes it through customs lol
If you look back you'll see this fillet knife with curly redgum scales and sheath

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knife-Blank-Blade-Kodiak-Fish-Fillet-S16-/331194911193?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1cc149d9

Brought some more Molle gear, I love this stuff lol

[oncedisturbed]

Like TD, can never have too many knives even though wifey disagrees lolol.

Think at last count was around 40-45 so far not including swords.

Have already sent a teaser pic to TD cuz I am a cruel sod but here is a pic of the 2 crossdraw sheathes I am working on for him.

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Also just checked my fleabay account and had a request to make a custom sheath as well


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[threedogs]

GGGGRRRRrrr double tease like I said that's just plain nasty lol

[oncedisturbed]

GGGGRRRRrrr double tease like I said that's just plain nasty lol

You know you love it bwahaahhHa


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[threedogs]

Just out playing Daniel Boone lol
Boy that Gil Hibben bowie is a horse of a unit

[Alitis007]

Great work guys! I used to have a small collection of them but most of them got taken off me or lost lol


As its not a full time 4wd .... George!

[threedogs]

Great work guys! I used to have a small collection of them but most of them got taken off me or lost lol
You can buy storage cases and folders for knives . I don't have one I keep them in an ice box as I'm forever taking them out and doing something to them
When you start getting a few you'll feel better, Two you must have is the Gil Hibben Old west Bowie and a good tacticle knife with a Molle sheath
Oh by the way Molle is another kettle of fish but I'm hooked, I love it. Then you need your survival gear LOL BBWWWWAAAHHhhhhha ha

[Alitis007]

You can buy storage cases and folders for knives . I don't have one I keep them in an ice box as I'm forever taking them out and doing something to them When you start getting a few you'll feel better, Two you must have is the Gil Hibben Old west Bowie and a good tacticle knife with a Molle sheath Oh by the way Molle is another kettle of fish but I'm hooked, I love it. Then you need your survival gear LOL BBWWWWAAAHHhhhhha ha

Your trying to send me broke mate hahaha!! I'll try and keep it simple with working knifes and a few for show, that way can't get myself into more trouble

[oncedisturbed]

Your trying to send me broke mate hahaha!! I'll try and keep it simple with working knifes and a few for show, that way can't get myself into more trouble

Bwahahaha easier said than done, I tried that and failed. Wifey was like....you buy your leather and knives and I will buy clothing and shoes that I can use... I laughed and said that at least most of mine will grow in balue and will last a lot longer than 500 pairs of shoes lol


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[threedogs]

Your trying to send me broke mate hahaha!! I'll try and keep it simple with working knifes and a few for show, that way can't get myself into more trouble
Yeah that's what we said its shocking you see a nice knife, well you know the rest

[Gecko17]

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Just a few of my knives....

Flee George! Save yourself and run! It's too late for us poor fools!

[threedogs]

@ GKO I see the Cold Steel Tanto arrived looks very nice indeed, gee the Gil Hibben is a horse of a knife lol
Question is that Kukuri ? knife got a bit of age to it ? Two Tanto Eh!,
I've seen "U tube" video of cold steel Kukuri? knives cutting through 20 bits of sisal rope taped together very affective indeed

[Alitis007]

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44371"/> Just a few of my knives.... Flee George! Save yourself and run! It's too late for us poor fools!
I'll be all right mate, i have strong will power i'll limit my self like my fishing gear and my cars.......

Yep! I'm doomed lol!!!

My old man made this the other day so we can hang the carcasses and turn them while processing. I'll go during the week and buy some stainless and make more. The bottom is stainless but the rest is a head bolt thru a bigger nut to turn and some rod to reenforce it

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[threedogs]

Ive made heaps of those great for dressing carcass's
Made a swing away arm for the BIL's ute when we went hunting
up NSW way. Could hang the body on that, made processing
very easy in the field.
Just thinking would be easy enough to make a portable one to fit the to hitch receiver.
Edit, heres another Pic of my fillet knife, with more practical scales , some type of diamond point ABS
Good price for Cold Steel plus the shipping is cheap as well , shop is worth a look IMO

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271297716933?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Alitis007]

For what i'm using the hanger for i'll be better off making a few of them and hanging them off a tree on in a shed to drain out and process.

I should be getting most of my knifes this week intime for the big carve up next weekend.

Apart from using the steel, should i do anything to the knifes to prepare the blades in anyway ??

[threedogs]

Not really the angle you sharpened them is the angle you need to steel them too.
Main reason butchers don't lend knives as you steel naturally differently to say me.
Don't saw with a knife if you have to sharpen the knife. Don't force knife , you know all this
anyway, might need a stainless glove?

[threedogs]

4x4 Australia Mag are doing a piece on survival knives in the coming issues, Its a follow on from last issue. I'll keep all informed,
My Jade sharpening stone arrived I need to repair some marks on a Samurai sword, Some good articles
this issue,

Saw both my GP and Surgeon today to say they are ticked off with QBE is beyond belief.
My surgeon is sending a very stern letter with phases like we are ppl not numbers.
and how long does he have to suffer before you PK the procedure and marked Urgent
fingers crossed

[Gecko17]

@ GKO I see the Cold Steel Tanto arrived looks very nice indeed, gee the Gil Hibben is a horse of a knife lol
Question is that Kukuri ? knife got a bit of age to it ? Two Tanto Eh!,
I've seen "U tube" video of cold steel Kukuri? knives cutting through 20 bits of sisal rope taped together very affective indeed

The kukuri is genuine and is one of my favorites. It has an edge you have to feel to believe and, having used it in the field to chop and dig, it just keeps going! (I have neglected it for a long time and need to remedy that.)

The smaller Tanto I have, from Cold Steel, is on youtube cutting a 1 1/4in free standing manila rope in a single horizontal slash. The punched through a car door and the cut on the rope preformed again. Its why the Tanto IS my favorite.

[threedogs]

Awesome ,I've seen the Utube on the Kukuri cold steel cutting the rope.
The choice of the be-headers lol. That piece of jade I just got is for polishing blades .
mind you don't get much Jade for $10. but I have some marks that I need to remove
and hoping the Jade will work, Even those twin water stones might do the job.
The mob that do the survival range are called Heiman Habitat in conjunction with Fox Artistic Creations
They are doing a blade for trade test soon, Also a great bit of reading from the guy who invented the Leatherman multi tool
and a bit on Bear Grylls Survival knife [Over priced Gerber]

[oncedisturbed]

Cut myself enough now, would be interested to see how it fits into camp duties. Might get one,,,,,,,might



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171267441394?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
Another handy survival item

My flint with compass has arrived, this is a bit more sturdy and all I need to do is replace the flint stick now and then.
Small compass in the screw cover, happy as a good item

Also won a Molle vest on ebay for $20, thinking that's a good price ?

My flint sticks came in yesterday, very good items. Will change them over in the sheath tomorrow


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[threedogs]

@ OD & GKO you may find this dude interesting, he makes survival tools [knives]
Which has a POA tag meaning $$$$$$.
but other gear he sells seems reasonable, love the bumper sticker saying
"KIDS THAT HUNT AND FISH DONT STEAL OR DEAL'
Should get Taslucas onto that
http://www.heimanhabitat.com.au/heiman-haberdashery.html#

these arrived 62x45 waterproof and infra red night vision, only $30
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Waterproof-Binocular-Telescope-Night-Working-65X42-Focus-for-Sport-Camping-/360741035536?pt=AU_Cameras_Telescopes_Binoculars&hash=item53fdd75e10

[oncedisturbed]

Just scored a Smith and Wesson Tanto Tac knife delivered for less than $18 and ordered these other 2 on the weekend.

@TD, should have your sheathes in the post either today or tomorrow, have been finishing off the edges for you after shaping 1 of the sheathes.

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[Alitis007]

Feel like its christmas lol, got my Dexter knifes yesterday and just received the Gerber field dress kit. Those bloody pocket knifes were payed with e cheque so just cleared today pos's!!

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[threedogs]

very nice indeed, more ACU molle gear arrived as starting to fill that vest.
Found a shop that only does Kukri knives all sizes, army issue.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151299237165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I'll drop off the top one with the hollow handle but the other two are sweet
is that middle one what they call a boot or neck knife. Found a Tanto before then has no steel in it whats so ever I'll find it for you to check
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121167910189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
That's one weird knife but price is a guide there.
Do you or have you used a "Fire Piston" just wondering if its worth while even as a toy so to speak.
Thanks again on the sheaths they look awesome.
I was writing this as George was too nice set for someone who's keeping this in check
7 knives in one hit tells a different story lol lol

[oncedisturbed]

Let us know what the Gerber kit is like as I am considering getting a set.

Never used a fire piston, will have a look around and see what they are and what they are like

[Alitis007]

Lol!! John i have 3 more on their way hahaha

No dramas OD, sunday i'll be processing a few goats so i'll let you know mate

[threedogs]

lashed some chute cord to one of my walking sticks. it amazes me how much you can put on.
Next time I'm bush I'll look for a longer pole, did have one but left it behind one weekend away

[oncedisturbed]

I have around 300ft of red, black and blue para cord, great stuff that can be used for everything and anything.

Have a heap of whistle side buckles for paracord bracelets as well.

My personal kit has around 10m of red para cord

[threedogs]

Yeah , I'm going to buy more looks like it will be handy even at camp like fencing wire

[Alitis007]

My mates have made lanyards out of para cord to hold their duck callers on. Heres a pic

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[threedogs]

I can see a rabbit caller going on them, very nice work.
what are the prices,
Good idea for kids having a whistle on them

[oncedisturbed]

That's some impressive knot work.

Closest I have come to something like that was a sling for my single shot .22 I made up.


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[Gecko17]

I am quite keen to hear how that Gerber Myth set goes as well George. Will end up getting it as want a knife with a gut hook.

@ 3D, If you've never had a Kukri before John, it will amaze you with how good it is. As for that fibreglass tanto.... that's gonna sh1t customs as it will be undetectable to scanners...

[threedogs]

@GKO I've seen plenty of vision of them in action on "U"tube. Its the perfect shape for a chopping action or swing.
If you checked that link to the survival gear his POA knife is sort of Kukri shaped. I understand they are army issue in some countries.
I found a shop that only sells Kukri knives complete with the Karda and chakmak,
, This is the shop this Knife is not the one I'm getting I'm after one with a more traditional flaired handle, what do you think of this shop,
noticed a lot are made from car springs

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151298800853?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Some nice bits in there


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[Gecko17]

@GKO I've seen plenty of vision of them in action on "U"tube. Its the perfect shape for a chopping action or swing.
If you checked that link to the survival gear his POA knife is sort of Kukri shaped. I understand they are army issue in some countries.
I found a shop that only sells Kukri knives complete with the Karda and chakmak,
, This is the shop this Knife is not the one I'm getting I'm after one with a more traditional flaired handle, what do you think of this shop,
noticed a lot are made from car springs


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151298800853?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Knowing where the blades originated and what they can do, the fact that some are made from car springs makes no difference to me. The abuse I have hurled at my kukri over the years and it has just kept on trucking. IMO they are one of the most versatile and robust knives ever created, no to mention sharp as a mofo!

[threedogs]

Not putting car spring steel down I'm sure plenty of great blades have come from them. In fact I have some waiting to be turned into a knife at some stage
That survival guys Knife is loosely the shape of a kukri blade, This is the one I'm thinking of getting,,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151299237165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Only some different type of fire starter arrived today,
you fill a small lighter with lighter fluid and strike a stick with a wick along the edge
No good for survival if fluid runs dry eh lol

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111324006982?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


what size is a good Kukri I'm thinking 10"

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXTREMA-RATIO-KUKRI-KH-BLK-coltello-militare-a-lama-fissa-per-difesa-e-caccia-/301107958654?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item461b6ed37e

[Alitis007]

For got to reply the other day but John my mate does those lanyards as a hobby but when people ask to buy them off him he sells them for $35 heres a few more pics of different colors

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[Alitis007]

Oh and Gecko and OD what exactly do you want me to do to test the gerber kit i got ?? The small blade is too small to use to slaughter but out of curiosity i cut the crust of a roll and it cut thru without creasing the roll lol

[oncedisturbed]

Anything really or bunnies etc if you get any.

TD, i have a few of those little zippo matches, not the best as you say with the fluid and the o rings are brittle.

That is an awesome khukri and would love 1 but not for $600.

[Gecko17]

Oh and Gecko and OD what exactly do you want me to do to test the gerber kit i got ?? The small blade is too small to use to slaughter but out of curiosity i cut the crust of a roll and it cut thru without creasing the roll lol

As OD said mate. any game you process. More interested in how the gut hook performs and what you think of the combo overall.

[Alitis007]

No dramas then, see how i go!

Those khurki knife looks alot like they're middle eastern type of blade ?? The shape of it has me intrigued especially the little knifes that come with them, would they be throwing knifes ??

[Gecko17]

No dramas then, see how i go!

Those khurki knife looks alot like they're middle eastern type of blade ?? The shape of it has me intrigued especially the little knifes that come with them, would they be throwing knifes ??

The Khukri knife originated in Nepal. It was taken on by the Gurkha Army regiments around the world. It is more of a short machete than anything else and was used as a tool more than a knife by the Nepalese.

We had an exercise with the Ghurkas years ago. They were to play the part of the enemy. We asked them how we would know if they killed us and were told that they would attack at night and that our boot laces would be cut, simulating us having our throats cut.

Being the smart, war savvy soldiers we were and not about to be taken down by a bunch of hillbilly dwarves from some God-forsaken frozen place, we came up with the brilliant plan to keep our boots on at night and, as we were sleeping in underground trench just big enough to lie in that was about 6 feet long and about 3 feet by 3 feet square at the mouth, we would make sure our boots were at the end of the pit.

When we woke up in the morning, those sneaky little mofo's had paid us all a visit in the night. None of the posted sentries had seen a thing and all, to a man, had had our boot laces cut.

The Ghurkas are considered one of the best fighting forces on the planet, and given what I know and have heard about them, I concur.

As for the little "Knives" in the scabbard, they are actually sharpening and honing pieces....

[threedogs]

@ George click on the link to the Kukri shop and it tells the story and of the two small knives.interesting specs too
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151299237165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&amp;_trksid=p398 4.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=634186908619
@ GKO sounds like Up the Kyber pass all over again.lol I like the fact the spine is nearly 10mm
and the RC tests different like a samurai sword blade. Hopefully the one I buy is army issue.
Playing with the Molle vest boy is that going to be warm in winter time. not many pouches
but the guy at airsoft is looking after me.
Family 4x4 does a bit of shooting I wonder if he uses a gut hook of some description

[oncedisturbed]

Lancy at Airsift does a good job, have been looked after by them for awhile now as well.

@Gecko, the old man had similar encounters with the Gurka's in his time in the green skins as did a mate of mine who is ex Rhodesian SAS.

I think I created another monster in TD with the molle gear lol, here is a pic of my survival / patrol pack that I have almost finished. The small waist pack on the left will be mounted on my cargo barrier.

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[threedogs]

LOL was already, I love everything having a box, pouch or tin, just makes sense to me and easier to find your gear to.
Only a few catches arrived so I can lock my Ghillie kettle box, just like a toolbox latch.
I have that waist pouch as well, but slowly I'm putting more shelves and dividers in .
Was going to seal the whole cargo area in and velcro gear to the wall

[oncedisturbed]

Just ordered 1 of these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221397329546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

[threedogs]

Boy does that look brutal, nice but brutal.
Saw some of those tactical style ones but think Ill get the "farmers Kukri"
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Working-kukri-knife-Khukuri-Gurkha-knife-Military-knife-Knives-kukri-machete-/151299411474?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a25ce12
Should have brought that bigger day pack as a starting point, just noticed the waist bag fits under rear of the pack.
But have my Camel pack ,,I mixed colours but now as the vest is ACU I will stick to that, most other molle pouches are Tan

has anyone seen these cheaper??
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281230890902?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Getting one of these too

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310955317209?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

The mob I got mine from in the link above have a similar set like you link for around $20 plus postage and are in VIC from memory.

I chose the larger pack as I wanted as much "prepper" gear as I could just in case for remote trips, still looking for lighter / multi purpose gear as I go.

Pack came with the belt bag and I added the other pouches, the black molle clips on the front of the pack are awesome clips, many sellers of them now around the $30 mark for 50 clips

[threedogs]

Bummer you're so far away, would love to chew the fat with
your good self and GKO, but hey who knows what the future brings eh

I have a stainless glove but these might be ok, I think they have threads of "Kevlar" running up the fingers

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400560743158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

not related but these are ok had one two summers ago
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330949860109?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Same here but you never know.
Missus and munchkin both want to see Tassie at some point so may do a stop over in Mexico, haven't been since I was a kid.

Working on 2 more crossdraw sheathes at the moment and have to double plate the backing as the leather is fairly thin, will be a heavy duty set once finished.


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[threedogs]

@ OD did the package arrive, might have to look up tracking number.

Found some more clear tubes, perfect to store some survival gear in.
That was their original purpose at Qantas,
Out of interest I cant find a use by date on the water tablets,
would they last a long time being a survival item

[Alitis007]

The Khukri knife originated in Nepal. It was taken on by the Gurkha Army regiments around the world. It is more of a short machete than anything else and was used as a tool more than a knife by the Nepalese. We had an exercise with the Ghurkas years ago. They were to play the part of the enemy. We asked them how we would know if they killed us and were told that they would attack at night and that our boot laces would be cut, simulating us having our throats cut. Being the smart, war savvy soldiers we were and not about to be taken down by a bunch of hillbilly dwarves from some God-forsaken frozen place, we came up with the brilliant plan to keep our boots on at night and, as we were sleeping in underground trench just big enough to lie in that was about 6 feet long and about 3 feet by 3 feet square at the mouth, we would make sure our boots were at the end of the pit. When we woke up in the morning, those sneaky little mofo's had paid us all a visit in the night. None of the posted sentries had seen a thing and all, to a man, had had our boot laces cut. The Ghurkas are considered one of the best fighting forces on the planet, and given what I know and have heard about them, I concur. As for the little "Knives" in the scabbard, they are actually sharpening and honing pieces....

Thats a great story mate, would've been some angry people in the morning lol



@ George click on the link to the Kukri shop and it tells the story and of the two small knives.interesting specs too http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151299237165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=634186908619 @ GKO sounds like Up the Kyber pass all over again.lol I like the fact the spine is nearly 10mm and the RC tests different like a samurai sword blade. Hopefully the one I buy is army issue. Playing with the Molle vest boy is that going to be warm in winter time. not many pouches but the guy at airsoft is looking after me. Family 4x4 does a bit of shooting I wonder if he uses a gut hook of some description

They're a great looking knife especially that one with the polished brass and black handle, it really sets off the high polish finish of the blade. I rekon it'll look great on a mantle as a show piece! I have a mate from Nepal, when i see him next i'll show him these and see what he thinks is the best size blade lol

[threedogs]

All laughing as if we don't know what they are used for He He Gulp
Look forward to what he has to say

[Alitis007]

Forgot to mention i won this for $12 lol

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[oncedisturbed]

@ OD did the package arrive, might have to look up tracking number.

Found some more clear tubes, perfect to store some survival gear in.
That was their original purpose at Qantas,
Out of interest I cant find a use by date on the water tablets,
would they last a long time being a survival item

Nope nothing has come in the mail yet. Will check tracking in a minute

Puritabs / water purification tabs normally have a shelf life of around 5 years.

Don't bother buying any from camp stores or chemists (chemist warehouse prices aren't to bad) as I bought 4 boxes of 50 or 100 tabs in each (from memory) from UK fleabay store for $20 delivered and have them squirreled away everywhere including in munchkin's cadet gear and survival pouch.

Normally it's 1 tab per litre of water and must leave it at least 30 mins before drinking, the longer the better and will have a slight chlorine task to it.

There are tabs called neutralising tabs that are 1 tab for each puritab to assist in getting rid of the chlorine taste from either chlorine or iodine based puritabs / powder.

I have that exact same skinner and it is friggen sharp straight away and gets a wicked sharp edge when finished with ceramic rods

[oncedisturbed]

@TD, just checked tracking and it shows it was processed on the 9th and is still "In Transit" with no further info available

[Alitis007]

I have that exact same skinner and it is friggen sharp straight away and gets a wicked sharp edge when finished with ceramic rods

I normally touch up the blades with my lansky fine stone but really need to get a ultra fine and extra course. This is just an el cheapo from the sunday market that i have in my tackle box for bleeding out sharks and salmon

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I dropped it a few times and blunted it badly sticking it into sand on the beach but re did it with the lansky and its razor sharp now, even more sharper than when i bought it lol. The blades 440 stainless so it rusts haha

[oncedisturbed]

Looks like a Survivor series knife. I like the blade shape on it but not the rubberised hilt pieces as I have 1 of their "pig sticker" bowies with the same hilt and it is crap and very brittle

[Alitis007]

Like i said mate it was cheap, the bloke at the market had $15 on it and i walked away with it for under $10 lol. If and when the hilt breaks ( still very soft and rubbery ) the ally cap on the bottom unscrews so i should be able to change it with maybe a home made wooden handle, Maybe polished red gum??

[oncedisturbed]

All good on the bargain price, I do the same. If the blade does come out, it would look sweet with a nice wooden handle


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[threedogs]

I have a Browning skinner that matches your knife George .
I sometimes buy redgum from Bunnings, sometimes you get a bit of wiggly gum pattern Pictured

[oncedisturbed]

I also the upswept finger skinner version as well as this one, both very good little blades


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[Alitis007]

All good on the bargain price, I do the same. If the blade does come out, it would look sweet with a nice wooden handle Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app
Cheers mate! When i unscrew the bottom there's a couple of mm of play in it so i rekon i could push it out with chisel, one of those long thin ones for cotter pins


I have a Browning skinner that matches your knife George . I sometimes buy redgum from Bunnings, sometimes you get a bit of wiggly gum pattern Pictured

My old man has a bit of tonnage at home for his fireplace lol, he's got a bit of redgum and mountain ash but i think he might have some off cuts of our floorboards which are tassie oak so i got lots to choose from lol

[Alitis007]

I got my mum to stitch this up for me out of canvas to house my DR knifes. Came up a treat!!

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I got my mum to stitch this up for me out of canvas to house my DR knifes. Came up a treat!! <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44654"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44655"/>

Now that looks sweet. What a set and case or bag or pocket or what ever it is.

[Alitis007]

Now that looks sweet. What a set and case or bag or pocket or what ever it is.
Lol Mick what are you saying ??? Don't under stand haha

The knifes are these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321018675793

That carry case is home made to suit the knifes

[MEGOMONSTER]

Lol Mick what are you saying ??? Don't under stand haha The knifes are these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321018675793 That carry case is home made to suit the knifes

Just saying good knife set and carry case

[Alitis007]

Just saying good knife set and carry case
Thanks mate! I was a bit confusion you know lol

[oncedisturbed]

Nice knife roll, going to start making some from soft leather when I get enough to use


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[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301032503932?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Must get one of these.
@ George gotta have a knife roll, just makes things easier. I just made a knife case[ aluminium] it houses my Mundial
camp knives and basically any cutlery related items for around camp.
If I just need the knives I have a canvas roll for them and the steel
heres a pic of the Browning skinner

[oncedisturbed]

Same as my skinner, great little knife.
Love the ally case, great idea as I just showed it to wifey and now I have to make 1 up as well lol


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[threedogs]

Yeah It used to house all cups plates etc. All I did was cut hi-density foam to shape and contact cement it into position.
This needs more work done , holds 4x Mundial plus one of my steels so happy.
Below is just to show George how the redgum wiggly grain looks plus some hand made numbers with different scales.
Bone would be my favourite for scales

EDIT:: Plus the case is square and anything square packs better

[threedogs]

How's this for Stupid especially if you live in QLD.
probably should start another thread, what were they thinking

http://www.sportingshootermag.com.au/news/ridiculous-new-knife-laws-in-qld

@ All If you cant find a knife from this shop I don't know where to look

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-Co-5-Piece-Hickory/dp/B000M2R6C6/ref=sr_1_337?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1400384588&sr=1-337

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Moment-31-002218-Field-Sheath/dp/B00CCILRTG/ref=sr_1_70?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1400384959&sr=1-70

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151304961804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Do you think the decorative notch on the blade is functional like the "Spanish Notch on the Bowie
A type of blade catcher? brought this one couldn't help myself lol

[oncedisturbed]

That's crap with the proposed laws in QLD, it will target everyone now including tourists.

There is a mob in the US called "Knife Rights" who actively petition against draconian laws such as these, pity they aren't here as this will have a national flow on affect if it is passed.

No idea on the notch on the kukhri, Gecko would be best to answer that query.

This was the set I mentioned awhile back with inter-changeable blades, just bought a set to go in my pack.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281238190441?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


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[threedogs]

That knife ruling is from 2011 I think but surely would have heard some thing.
My mates that are police say if you can justify carrying it its legal.
Like carrying a baseball bat at 10 o'clock at night a bit iffy, but if going up the Murray for a fish and camp I wear mine.
Someone will know more.
My revolving torch pouch arrives perfect for my P7 led Lenser
Nice kit btw how secure are the blades??

Edit rearranged my case a bit more but basically anything to do with eating and cooking will be in this case.
Also made a stake with a few prongs off it to keep frypans , gloves, tongs etc in one place and not in the dirt

[Alitis007]

Got my pocket knifes today lol

44744

Top one needs to be sharper where i the cutting edge turns i think and its pretty heavy too.

Middle one has a spring loaded blade, is that even legal ???

Bottom, great blade from browning i'll see how long it takes before i need to sharpen it.

So i got to use the field dress kit yesterday, the small knife i didn't use coz its too small and to me i'd probably use it more as a general knife for eating and preparing food. The skinner with the gut hook is no good for goats but it'll be better on pigs and deer, the gut hook tore right thru everything with ease but i pierced the stomach ( poh! What a smell lol) but i think i might have held it on the wrong angle?? Dunno... I did find that the skinner needed a fine sharpen tho coz it didn't cut how i expected it to unless i got used to how the DR's were cutting. Now i need to find a pig to try it on hahaha

[threedogs]

Nice trio you get spring assisted and I get 2 leatherman confiscated.
I would think goat skin would be very fine not thick like a sheep
Oh well keep buying till you find one you like lol
I think the guy next door has Winchester guthook knife nice weight to it.
That middle one can stay in your centre console, as a general purpose number
Gotta love a tanto blade.

Quick poll which one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151304961804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Working-kukri-knife-Khukuri-Gurkha-knife-Military-knife-Knives-kukri-machete-/151305525362?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a831872

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Blade-Dhankute-khukuri-Beautiful-kukri-gurkha-knife-Traditional-kukri-GK-CO-/151303641621?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a665a15

[oncedisturbed]

Just scored these.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281339065981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390843043342?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[threedogs]

Naughty boy you're not allowed them are you. very nice BTW
I want a double ended throwing axe, just for something to do at camp lol
How'd the postie go???????

[oncedisturbed]

Still nothing in the post. Throwing knives aren't illegal here in WA, need a permit to import them from overseas though.

Couldn't argue for 99c lolol

[threedogs]

That's weird with the post thing

[Alitis007]

Nice trio you get spring assisted and I get 2 leatherman confiscated. I would think goat skin would be very fine not thick like a sheep Oh well keep buying till you find one you like lol I think the guy next door has Winchester guthook knife nice weight to it. That middle one can stay in your centre console, as a general purpose number Gotta love a tanto blade. Quick poll which one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151304961804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Working-kukri-knife-Khukuri-Gurkha-knife-Military-knife-Knives-kukri-machete-/151305525362?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a831872 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Blade-Dhankute-khukuri-Beautiful-kukri-gurkha-knife-Traditional-kukri-GK-CO-/151303641621?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a665a15

Helps when the seller is in here in vic lol

The first link looks the best imo, i like the black and polished bronze handle

[Gecko17]

Really like the looks of this one....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SOG-Vulcan-Fixed-Blade-Knife-VL50L-/321348763856?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4ad1e100d0

@3D, I have always wanted one of those double headed axes as well...

[Gecko17]

@3D, I am with George... I like the 1st Khukri.

The little I know about them is that I know that there are ceremonial khukris, which have crap blades but look cool....

[threedogs]

This is top of the range double edged throwing axe be it over priced a tad.
My local lawn mower repair shop sells them for $250 as well, I think 22" is the Comp length
but you can get them way cheaper. plus cheaper again if you only buy the head
,http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gransfors-Bruks-DOUBLE-BIT-THROWING-AXE-490-1-Hand-Made-in-Sweden-/390841610969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5afff9b2d9
I'll see what prices I can find I think $70 odd was the cheapest
Also interested in these Swedish axes , just handy around camp pulling pegs etc

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321335619682?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

As for the Kukri its down to the Buff or Rosewood handle
Heres a handy side pocket.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331114143787?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Irish]

@3D, I am with George... I like the 1st Khukri.

The little I know about them is that I know that there are ceremonial khukris, which have crap blades but look cool....

If you want a ridgy didge one, check out Khukuri house. I bought a utility knife(its called a churi) off them and while the finish isn't museum quality, it's a solid piece of kit. They make all kinds of Khukuris and supply the Nepalese army. If your pockets are a bit deeper, theres Himalayan imports.

(You may get slugged with a bug treatment fee by DHL/customs if there are any wooden or leather bits on the handle or sheath.)

[threedogs]

Yeah was looking at getting one from Kukri House. I just sent them a letter to explain
just saw a great Utube clip with a Kukri v Bowie [Winchester]
The Kukri won of course with its 10 mm spine

[Irish]

Yeah, they definitely go for function over form. My utility knife has about a 5mm spine and full tang, reckon I could batton a tree over with it.

[threedogs]

sort the Mauser out ?

[oncedisturbed]

My S&W tanto neck knife came in late yesterday, have to say not impressed at all.

Very light, blunt and a biatch to sharpen as is it only a half sided partial curved blade not true hollow grind or twin bevelled edge. Can't use my Smith's sharpening system on it so will have to resort to my diamond pen to carefully edge it.


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[Irish]

sort the Mauser out ?

Not yet, going to have a red hot go at it tonight, so here's hoping. Going to try out that home brew oil recipe and see how it fares, 'sposed to be pretty good.

[threedogs]

bummer I'm watching Utube bits on my Buck 119br Cocobolo knife,
everyone says its a great all round knjfe and has had the same design for 47years
saw some EECE tactical knives think I got that right looked like a good knife.
Looking forward to playing with the Kukri, not sure about putting a Kukri up against a Winchester Bowie.
To me Bowies are more Ornamental than practical especially those Gil Hibben old west numbers.
I'll put a picture of my Buck knives only cause we love picture, and Irish is on board as well now.
I'll even dig up a pic of one that customs stole from me Twice, thieves.
cant find a pic bummer of the two fixed blade the Phenolic handle is as cheap as chips
less than $20 compared to $100 plus for the real deal, which I brought from that shop in Tassie

[Alitis007]

My S&W tanto neck knife came in late yesterday, have to say not impressed at all. Very light, blunt and a biatch to sharpen as is it only a half sided partial curved blade not true hollow grind or twin bevelled edge. Can't use my Smith's sharpening system on it so will have to resort to my diamond pen to carefully edge it. Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app

Do you have a pic mate of your sharpening systems and the knife of course lol

[threedogs]

Who's a happy Camper WOW Jas I could not have envisioned it looking anything like this.
A credit to your skills, awesome mate awesome, That's better than a shop one any day of the week.
A bit of stubbins on the stitching and its done. but WOW again thanks Jas.
and I will use it for my Schrade folder[as pictured] and I'll buy an another Buck maybe a 112 finger groove
for the other one

Also does anyone out there have a gut hook knife that works, brand and pics please

[Alitis007]

Who's a happy Camper WOW Jas I could not have envisioned it looking anything like this. A credit to your skills, awesome mate awesome, That's better than a shop one any day of the week. A bit of stubbins on the stitching and its done. but WOW again thanks Jas. and I will use it for my Schrade folder[as pictured] and I'll buy an another Buck maybe a 112 finger groove for the other one Also does anyone out there have a gut hook knife that works, brand and pics please
Thats looks amazing!! A credit to your work OD!!

The Gerber skinner i got worked well but was too big for goat/lamb, its better suited for pig or deer. From what i seen and have been told in the last couple of days is the goat/lamb gut hook is only a couple mm in size so you don't pierce the stomach

44791

[oncedisturbed]

That Gerber set looks mint. Cheers for the praise :)

Will take a pic of the knife and different sharpening sets I have.

TD, the thread is waxed nylon so should hold up, I did dubbin both of the sheathes before I sent them, glad you like them. I had to guess the shape when I burnished 1 of the sheathes and used munchkin 110 copy to shape.

Gecko just came round and had a look at the S&w blade and agreed that it ruined a top blade but will do some more work on it with the diamond pen

[oncedisturbed]

Here is the knife and some of the sharpening kits.

44792
44793

Smith's Kit
44794

Generic "Lanksy's" Copy
44795

Diamond Pen
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[threedogs]

was reading some knife forum yesterday and they were putting down Good makes of knives
having no edge retention at all and general build quality is well crap.
I'm thinking this is the case with knifes being made elsewhere from poor steel.
Probably why you see Our fore fathers knives are still around and sharp to this day.
I like my older knives compared to all the newer ones

[oncedisturbed]

More than likely as most are now drop forged on a production line as opposed to hand forged.

As I mentioned in an earlier thread I was pleasantly surprised how well the Tactical (Anaconda) branded knife held it's edge after using to clean up some wood for munchkin to whittle on, that's something I do need to get is a nice whittling slip joint folder.

My Excalibur slip joint is another surprise with how well it holds and edge as well and that is always on my belt with my leatherman and both used daily though I admit using a ceramic rod once a fortnight helps :)

Will be interesting to see how my kukchette performs once I get it.

What style of tobacco pouch was your youngen after TD? I can make up a drawstring pouch similar to the ring pouch I posted a pic of the other day or is he after more of a bilfold style? If so I will draw up some designs for you to show him.

[threedogs]

Will let you know cant find him ATM,,, been talking to the Kukri House in
Kathmandu about there range of knives these are the real thing not replicas.
think a 10" blade would be fine, Its no wonder that "survival" knives are shaped like this.

[oncedisturbed]

Very true, the others are more GP knives or hollywood styled knives, not so much user friendly.

If I could only carry 2 knives to cover everything it would be my LMF II Gerber and a kukhri type machette, get to cover everyrhing then


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[threedogs]

Now to shape it do I soak in luke warm water[how long] then insert knife of choice wrapped in Gladwrap and let dry slowly.?
Forgot how sharp my folders are cut the crapi out of myself, I buffed them as well OMG.

Was Pig hunting up Wilcannia with the BIL the local guy asked for a knife so I handed him my Shelham folder.
He turned his nose up and said they aren't sharp, so I said try mine, to which his reply was OMG or similar.
was lucky that weekend as I just threw so knives in for the trip. Yep cut the beegeezus out of my hand reaching into a milk crate to grab something
someone put the knives in handle first blade up, boy did I let fly. all was good when the bleeding stopped LOL

@ OD pouch style two press studs was his reply, if that makes sense, let me know the details
Drove up Wilcannia just for the weekend from Melb lol 14-15hrs from memory

[oncedisturbed]

Not good on cutting yourself, do it all the time as well. I am using a curved vinyl blade to shape the edges of leather gear and always hit my thumbs.

With the leather used, I would soak for around 10 mins in luke warm water and slowly shape it to the knife. Only needs a thin layer of glad wrap to cover tje knife it doesnt get wet.

Slowly let it without applying heat etc to it as it may crack if dried to quickly.

I think my tobacco pouch is what he means, fold over flap that has a slit for the papers etc.

Will see what I can come up with, may even buy another really cheap pouch and strip it back and improve the style as a lot of them now are as thin as gladwrap.


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[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-100-FT-550-Paracord-Parachute-Cord-Lanyard-Mil-Spec-Type-III-7-Strand-Core-/161030506391?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item257e2a8797
Any colour para cord

[Gecko17]

Not yet, going to have a red hot go at it tonight, so here's hoping. Going to try out that home brew oil recipe and see how it fares, 'sposed to be pretty good.

Hi Irish,

This is what I always used to use, with good results...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hoppes-No-9-Cleaning-Solvent-Aerosol-2oz-Hoppes-Gun-Cleaning-Solvent-905-/121311225527?_trksid=p2054897.l5667

[Gecko17]

[QUOTE=oncedisturbed;508088]Very true, the others are more GP knives or hollywood styled knives, not so much user friendly.

If I could only carry 2 knives to cover everything it would be my LMF II Gerber and a kukhri type machette, get to cover everyrhing then


lol... as it happens, the only two knives I used to carry on my webbing, in the army, was a Gerber MkII and my khukri. Best combo!

[Gecko17]

@ George.... How about this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-Skinner-Hunting-Knife-Wood-Handle-With-Sheath-Sharp-/251495283995?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3a8e497d1b

[Irish]

Actually I never even thought of that, I have some Hoppes No.9 bore solvent in a bottle, shoulda tried that.
Did my 50/50 ATF/Acetone cocktail earlier, let it soak in for a good while, then remembered that I need to buy a new bit of RHS to use as the handle on my action wrench, just in time for Bunnings and Masters to be closed. D**ks. Looks like it's going to get to sit overnight now.

[Alitis007]

Here is the knife and some of the sharpening kits. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44792"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44793"/> Smith's Kit <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44794"/> Generic "Lanksy's" Copy <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44795"/> Diamond Pen <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44796"/> Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app
What would you use that sort of knife for?? Having one edge would it be more for shaving or scraping rather than cutting??

That second sharpening system looks like it'll be better for larger/ wider blades yeah?? I'm asking about about the sharpening systems coz i'm looking for a good one for wider blades like for cleavers and bowie type knifes coz i'm not confident in myself with using the old fashion stone lol, plus using the lansky its pretty fool proof so great for me hahaa
was reading some knife forum yesterday and they were putting down Good makes of knives having no edge retention at all and general build quality is well crap. I'm thinking this is the case with knifes being made elsewhere from poor steel. Probably why you see Our fore fathers knives are still around and sharp to this day. I like my older knives compared to all the newer ones

I've found that knifes that rust like 440 and high grade ss and high carbon steel keep their edge longer. I've found most knifes today are chemically sharpened so they never really have that fine "bur" that makes it really sharp. I was told ( it could be wrong tho) when you sharpen a knife your creating a bur that you work to the centre of the blade and the cutting edge is to be fine cut to be polished so its as smooth as possible so you can keep the cutting edge flat as you can.


@ George.... How about this? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-Skinner-Hunting-Knife-Wood-Handle-With-Sheath-Sharp-/251495283995?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3a8e497d1b

In the last couple of days i'm surprised how many people i know that have worked in animal processing, what i've found out is that most people use a rigid and a semi rigid boning knifes for lamb / goats for processing up untill you need something heavier like a cleaver or saw. Most of the skinners i see on ebay are curved blades and more suited for animals with tough skin that needs to be cut away unlike the goats we did where we inflated the carcass to separate the skin from the meat the used our knuckles to skin it occasionally using the knife to cut away the fat that didn't unstick. The gut hook isn't really needed but if you had it it'll save you a whole 2 seconds lol

[threedogs]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44787&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1400554046
I'm old school and like using a stone for the edge, I sharpen all my mates knives and their wives kitchen knives through out the year
I'll then use Brasso and some wet/dry then I'll buff the edge like I did on my Buck 119br with the cocobolo handle and 6" blade [see pic]
They are sharp and stay sharp IMO, My cast iron knifes are awesome for holding and edge.

Anyway more Molle gear arrived to keep the MOLLE MONSTER happy, a long torch and battery pouch,
and my ACU "Bundy and Coke camel pac" lol good to see "CAMEL pack excepts ice cubes" YOO Hooo

Received some more Mail from Kukri house Nepal they suggested the 2 x Kukri with the Lanyard hole in the hilt
one is light brown and the other is darker, I'm getting the more traditional one, either the "FARMER' or the WW2 issue one
Ilike the traditional handle if I was ever going to display it,, Going on "U" Tube clips I should have every tree trimmed in a 5K radius in about 4 hours LOL
These are Kukri House selection

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Authentic-British-Gurkha-AEOF-Afghan-khukuri-Genuine-Gurkha-Kukri-Handmade-GK-/151305525364?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a831874

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Gurkha-Kukri-Authentic-British-Gurkha-AEOF-Afghan-khukuri-Handmade-GK-/151304187485?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233a6eae5d

This looks like a good survival knife

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aranyik-HUGE-CAMP-knife-14inch-Enep-thailand-kukri-machete-khukuri-machette/251534893339?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D333001%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140117125611%26meid%3D7045443711722317525 %26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D20140117125611%26rk%3D1%26 rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151305525364

[oncedisturbed]

TBH I think it is more for show than being functional.

Still waiting for stuff to be delivered but did just pick up a Gerber Freeman on sale for $37 at Anaconda, very nice blade and comfortable to hold.

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[threedogs]

You need to get an account at Anaconda lol. Only been in one store[Bayswater]
I dropped off Anaconda when they built their first store right next to Rays down Geelong.
But don't need anything they sell so far
That blade us very similar to my Buck Vangard

[oncedisturbed]

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[Alitis007]

They're nice looking blades on both of those! How hard do you think it'll be to re shape the blades on them ?? I've been looking at some cheap knifes on ebay but thinking of re styling the blade closer to a boning type knife but more of a cross between boning and sticking .

[oncedisturbed]

No point as you would need to re-heat treat them and then temper then, sharpen then re-temper again to demagnetise them again before final sharpening.

Better buying a knife blank already done and make the handles up and sharpen how you wish.

Just scored a SOG machette for $33 delivered. Google the Sogfari kukri and have a look, sweet shape and size and very good brand.




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[BigRAWesty]

@OD, how did your arm guard go?? I'm starting to play with the bow now so once I find a string and setup the peep I'll be lining up some targets..

[threedogs]

@ George the left knife is my Boning knife Mundail I have used this on many killers up north
my other 8"mundial [4th from left] I have used when I worked on a Shark boat processing shark bodies[3000+]
and later processing sheep and beef. It by far my sharpest knife having no shoulders.
@ camp that's the one most grab or the new 10" Chefs knife to carve the roast.
A sharp knife can only get better the more its used and sharpened, if the quality is there to start with.
Your Butchers Knives we would have used your 6" curved skinner on sharks and a 6" boner

cheap field kit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-in1-Hunting-Pocket-Survival-Bowie-Knife-Sword-Machete-Dagger-Knife-A502-/190913796403?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item2c73595933

[oncedisturbed]

@OD, how did your arm guard go?? I'm starting to play with the bow now so once I find a string and setup the peep I'll be lining up some targets..

So far they are holding their own, Gecko has been putting it through it's pace. Just need to lengthen the straps for his Popeye arms so his hand doesn't fall off lol.

Let me know if you would like me to make 1 up for you.

I have some other styles of armguards now that I need to make up as they cover most of the forearm, just waiting on some more leather to be delivered as I am down offcuts for me knife sheathes at the moment.


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[Gecko17]

I can recommend OD's arm guards Westy!

[Gecko17]

They're nice looking blades on both of those! How hard do you think it'll be to re shape the blades on them ?? I've been looking at some cheap knifes on ebay but thinking of re styling the blade closer to a boning type knife but more of a cross between boning and sticking .

My old man worked in the freezing works back in NZ and this style knife was pretty much all he used. I still have some of his old knives, that have been honed that much they're basically just spikes, and all sharper than a comic's wit!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Svord-Curved-Skinner-/321366600641?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4ad2f12bc1

I agree with Jas. No point buying a good knife and trying to reshape it. You're better off getting the knife you want/like and sharpening that. Crap steel= crap blade unless you know how to forge....

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Esse-4-Fixed-Knife-Full-Tang-USA-Made-Knife-Only-Hunting-Camping-Tool-/251420243113?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3a89d074a9

Heres those ESSE knives only read about them, so no idea how that translate into real world applications.
Sheath sold separetley

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Esse-4-Fixed-Knife-Full-Tang-USA-Made-Knife-Only-Hunting-Camping-Tool-/251420243113?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3a89d074a9 Heres those ESSE knives only read about them, so no idea how that translate into real world applications. Sheath sold separetley

Looks like a nice knife.

[threedogs]

From this day on my Gil Hibben Old West Bowie, will be called exhibit "A" lol

Compare this pic with the link very similar big $$$$ difference
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221445816453?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

Those ESEE knives are excellent knives just pricey.

Just had 3 big sheets of leather delivered while Gecko was, very nice leather and will produce some good providing I don't balls up lolol.

I have nice soft black hide that will be good for your young blokes pouch TD, hunting around at the moment for some templates to mod.

Also some silver leather dye / paint came in as well for any scroll / celtic styles I end up making


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[BigRAWesty]

So far they are holding their own, Gecko has been putting it through it's pace. Just need to lengthen the straps for his Popeye arms so his hand doesn't fall off lol.

Let me know if you would like me to make 1 up for you.

I have some other styles of armguards now that I need to make up as they cover most of the forearm, just waiting on some more leather to be delivered as I am down offcuts for me knife sheathes at the moment.

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I can recommend OD's arm guards Westy!

Sweet. I'm still a bit off need to re string it with a peep sight, and new optical site as the stock pin ones are crap..
Also need some arrows.
And a target.. Lol

You do those other designs mate.

[oncedisturbed]

I have A3 sheets with around 7 or 8 other style including strap / button fasteners etc but elastic strap / shock cord is better for quick wearing and easier to replace if needed.

Also have some larger sizes that cover most of the forearm.

There are some pics earlier in the thread of the "cheaper & easier use" versions.

Here is a pic on A4 that I haven't staryed on and the design can be changed as required.

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Here are some pics of the sheath I am working on for the new Gerber Freeman, needs to be edged, shaped then a clean and polish.

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[threedogs]

@ Kallen OD has a great "W" stamp we can share LOL

[oncedisturbed]

This is true lol have the full set, when I have a bit more there are 2-3 other different sets in 25mm that I will be getting including the old english script like my makers mark has.

So far the knife hasn't fallen out of the sheath when turn it upside down, touchwood I will be able to get away with having to put a keeper on it.

I also have some templates for quivers and a bow case, they take quite a bit of leather to make though


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[threedogs]

@ OD moulded the other sheath to suit the Schrade 5" folder
can now hold both upside down and Knife stays put, again thanks
I think shaping them helps, plus looks better too

[Alitis007]

Thanks guys for the replies!

I was only looking at the fact you can score some half decent knifes for real cheap, like this one i scored last night for $7 lol

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But wanted to cut it down to a boning knife shape then re temper the cutting edge, all i need is quenching oil. But then i came across this

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Which should do what i need, just need to see how it is when i get it.

Gecko that knife is a skinner yeah?? On the weekend we only used the boning knifes for everything and from what i'm told in the old days they did the same. I'm hoping that sticker will be able to cut the throats and sever the spinal cord and not damage the tip because its a touch wider than a boning knife.


I also scored this for $10

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Dunno what i'll use it for, but for $10 i'm not complaining lol. Maybe do some fruit ninja or something hahahaaa. Gotta love impulse buys :D

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SWISS-MILITARY-BAYONET-Dagger-Scabbard-SIG-57-PIG-STICKER-EXPRESS-POST-/281194822889?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4178847ce9

He's a pig sticker for you,
save a leaf spring off a car and I'll make you a awesome sticking knife

[oncedisturbed]

Slowly taking shape
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[threedogs]

@ Od you can see how they say that but to me no big deal,
I just want to try them out up the Murray to blood them so to speak,lol
Must get onto that fixed Buck 110 I have ready to go

[threedogs]

@ George I have three different style of boner knives, First is a 150mm thin boner very sturdy blade
second is again a 150mm boner but this time thicker and will not bend. Last is basically a very firm fillet knife
you can see diff in pictures Your Russells should sell different style boners. And yes I have used my boning knife for everything from goats to cows up north always took my knifes.
either quartering or overlandering them
That first and forth one I've had since 1982 yes very sharp

@ GKo with your Kukri do you have the two small knives and the sheath.

[oncedisturbed]

@ Od you can see how they say that but to me no big deal,
I just want to try them out up the Murray to blood them so to speak,lol
Must get onto that fixed Buck 110 I have ready to go

Yup I see what you mean, if other's are that picky they can make it themselves lololololol

Makes it hard to shape for every knife out there hence I can only shape to a small amount of knives.


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[threedogs]

[QUOTE=oncedisturbed;508835]Slowly taking shape
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does it have a belt loop on the back?
surprise its not Molle style lol

Found another mob called RAIDOPS if that rings a bell with anyone
seemed to have well priced gear
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Raidops-Stryker-SSMX4-New-RARE-Custom-Tactical-Fixed-Blade-Knife-RRP-485-/221445816453?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item338f330085

Nearly the same as my Columbia River number

[oncedisturbed]

Raidops?? Never heard if them, do you have a link to them?

Yup, it does have 1. Lol not molle on the sheath but the next 1 I make will hope have it.
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Working on another arm guard variant at the moment
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[oncedisturbed]

Dang nabbit, you to quick for me lol


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[threedogs]

Remember seeing that now because your stamp was on it.
Now look at georges $7 knife and mine which wasn't much more some family I recond what do you think

[Alitis007]

This is my $7 jobby lol

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Similar blade

[threedogs]

This is my $7 jobby lol

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Similar blade
That's a Columbian river cutlery knife yes/no

[Alitis007]

That's a Columbian river cutlery knife yes/no
Its branded SanJia something or other.. Probably made in the same factory!?

Heres a better pic


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[Alitis007]

Oh yeah John heres that torch i was telling you about

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[threedogs]

Very nice make a nice display piece indeed.
SanJia is Columbia river, that $400 raidops knife is made in Korea

Picked up this early Companion stove from a mates fathers estate, knowing I would look after it.
Have no reason to think it wouldn't work still holds pressure. I love this stuff.
You should come out the back next time in manland
I've heaps of stuff got a lot of those brass Primus burners. plenty of brass
I even have a copper and brass water tank off a steam train that Ill get polished then powder coated clear

[oncedisturbed]

Love that shape Alitis, do you have a link for it at all?

Looks like a rebrand same as what the Survivor series does with their Colombia copies.

Top job on the torch


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[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Outdoor-Camping-Full-Tang-Survival-Bowie-Hunting-Knife-Collection-Fixed-BK-Blade-/121312398456?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item1c3ec84c78
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-3-Sharp-Full-Tang-Outdoor-Camping-Survival-Collect-Hunting-Knife-Fixed-Edge-/360907721755?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item5407c6cc1b
first off the rank, very lucky

[oncedisturbed]

accidentally bought this 1....oops
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111202422167?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

and keeping an eye on this 1 as well
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360939361227?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649

[Alitis007]

Very nice make a nice display piece indeed. SanJia is Columbia river, that $400 raidops knife is made in Korea Picked up this early Companion stove from a mates fathers estate, knowing I would look after it. Have no reason to think it wouldn't work still holds pressure. I love this stuff. You should come out the back next time in manland I've heaps of stuff got a lot of those brass Primus burners. plenty of brass I even have a copper and brass water tank off a steam train that Ill get polished then powder coated clear

With just a polish the brass will stay shiny, if it dulls off you can touch it up with cotton wadding polish like Never dull or a quality billet metal polish like Peel or even Deep purple. All those products would have taken the thick patina off the torch like the little bit where the brand name was but i used the josco cut and polishing wheels on a bench grinder. I've got tons of other metal polishes that i've used to maintain the polished ally on the dish on the rims on my mazda lol so i can tell you whats good and whats not :) so i rekon with a bit of time and elbow grease that stove would come up a treat as well. What type of metal is it mate from ?? I've also got an old shoe iron that i got from my grandfather that i want to polish but don't know weather to leave it buffed with the cast pit marks in it or smoothen it out and give it a mirror finish lol

Looking at the logo in the pic that sanjia knife i got, your definitely right about the re branding thing, they probably do it to keep selling and making old designs that their more expensive brand doesn't use anymore. Same thing that tyre companies do with their popular molds


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Thanks mate, most things that were made in the old days was meant to last so a bit of elbow grease and tlc brings them up to their former glory.

I was going to post the link earlier but John beat me to lol i rekon if you just search for hinting or survival knifes in ebay and start from the cheapest you'll find the same one cheaper then $7 or close to it lol

[Alitis007]

accidentally bought this 1....oops http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111202422167?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

That looks nice but too me it looks like it its missing something, i cant put my finger on it but i keep looking at the handle for some reason..... Dunno whats missing... Still looks good tho!!

[threedogs]

I only use a cotton buff on my 8" grinder, Once polished if you wish to display them with no repolishing
a good clear lacquer with keep the polish nice and bright,
I have 6 fire nozzles up to 450,, tall when polished I'll clear powder coat them.
All my brass mortar and pestle I leave as they are antique and require patina.
I grab a pic of the steam engine header tank from 1850, that will look awesome finished
About 800 tall by 450 round, here it is I love this thing, rivets and lead joints
Split PVC around the base of the clothes lines is to stop the
Male dogs urine rusting the base off, very strong stuff

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331206627074?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

@ GKO bit too high for me ,you can get proper 22" jobs from the states for less

[oncedisturbed]

That looks nice but too me it looks like it its missing something, i cant put my finger on it but i keep looking at the handle for some reason..... Dunno whats missing... Still looks good tho!!

It appears almost identical to my Tactical branded knife without the crappy teeth they put in. If it is as good as the other then I will be happy


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[threedogs]

@ Alitis you need one of these I sprayed my scales to turn it into a "Bumble bee" lol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271468818723?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Didn't like the digital Camo, don't want to lose it I want to use it lol


@ OD something else for you to make
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Clip-On-Brown-Leather-Pouch-Zippo-Lighters-Gift-Set-Zippo-LPCB-/281224518588?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417a499bbc

well priced tanto folder

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tac-Force-Knifes-Folding-Knife-Fire-Dept-Black-Red-Glass-Breaker-TF-640FD-/281313001353?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417f8fbf89

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Survival-Bowie-Military-Camping-Hunting-Fixed-Blade-knife-ABS-Sheath-/171330279458?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item27e4149822

[oncedisturbed]

I have my eye already on 1 of those Gerber's, very nice bit of kit.

I have a black version of that zippo pouch, never thought of making 1 but will try to


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[threedogs]

does some leather form better than others ??
Heres an idea for carrying a spare battery

[oncedisturbed]

Yep there are differences in leather depending on thickness and tanning process will depend on how it finishes at the end.

4-6 Oz soft leather will form better than a similar leather tanned longer to make it stiffer, think saddle leather being very hard wearing. Am learning the water hardening process at the moment which changes leather dramatically depending on temp of water and how long you soak it


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[threedogs]

will need a new leather belt shortly, I have some belt buckles that don't require stitching so I take they are easier to make
sort of Cowboy style, I have a R.M.Williams one. years and years ago we made them
out of Triumph motor bike tank badges but no idea now how to do it
I'll put a pic of the buckle up later'

[oncedisturbed]

I am trying to find somewhere that sells the blank belt lengths cheaply, most places I have access to are around $45 a pop and that is without buckle, length holes or finishing

If I can find decent sheets of leather cheap enough, it will make it cheaper cutting them all from a sheet, pain the ar$e but cheaper

[Alitis007]

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Maybe thats why i'm thinking its missing something, the makeshift saw blades on the top of the knife. Like i said still looks nice tho!!


@ Alitis you need one of these I sprayed my scales to turn it into a "Bumble bee" lol http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271468818723?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Lol do i really need it ?? I'll put it onto my watch list which is becoming a shopping list the more i go on haha. The yellow handle looks way better than the digital camo, great color choice

[Alitis007]

I only use a cotton buff on my 8" grinder, Once polished if you wish to display them with no repolishing a good clear lacquer with keep the polish nice and bright, I have 6 fire nozzles up to 450,, tall when polished I'll clear powder coat them. All my brass mortar and pestle I leave as they are antique and require patina. I grab a pic of the steam engine header tank from 1850, that will look awesome finished About 800 tall by 450 round, here it is I love this thing, rivets and lead joints Split PVC around the base of the clothes lines is to stop the Male dogs urine rusting the base off, very strong stuff
I have these for my bench grinder

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They work a treat, just wear a face shield or you'll cop a face full of wax haha. I've missed placed them but when i find them i'll see how the go on a couple of old fishing knifes i've got and see how they buff out the scratches.

What are you going to turn the tank into ??? I got give a block from a 350 chev with a bent rod and a hole in the side of it the size of a grape fruit i want to clean up and turn into a coffee table. You call you back yard man land lol my workshop is man land haha theres a few v8 laying about, a few unfinished resto's plus i have a half restored 1969 Mc Culloch super 10 10 chainsaw. I was given to me with a stuffed coil so i repaired it but the carby is stuffed so to make it run i need to adjust the mixtures while i start it the make it either run flat out idle lol

[oncedisturbed]

Have a look at a multi use knife on fleabay called the "fox trakker" -(not the Israli version) - I want me 1 if them, friggen awesome for everything in 1 knife downside is cost but it would last my lifetime and then some.

Top reviews on it from US military as well


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[threedogs]

@ Alitis not sure on the tank but polished up it would look great on a rod. Not the wax in the face but the little bits of cotton on you eye lashes that shites me. The yellow it only Galmet spray can,
@ OD what about sourcing leather for either India or Pakistan, seems to me to price might be right
@ GKO i'll try and find a link to your FOX-Trakker, far out they are a pricey knife indeed can only find tactical
which OD would like
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/11-Fox-Trakker-Sniper-Knife-/271360438669?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f2e57b18d
link to a tactical not the multi tool couldn't find any
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fox-Israeli-Trakker-Kapap-Fx-602-Stainless-Sawback-Blade-Folding-Knife-12-1-2-/310967353276?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4867193fbc
Nice Kukri
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Extreme-Tactical-Trakker-Fx-9Cm05T-Stainless-Kukri-Blade-Fold-Knife-14-1-2-/310967353272?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4867193fb8

@ OD again plenty of leather gear to look at whats one the side of this pouch??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-tone-ravens-w-antique-medium-brown-leather-archery-arm-guard-bow-bracer-LARP-/111199942907?pt=UK_Archery&hash=item19e40878fb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-carved-skin-rip-skull-leather-archery-arm-guard-bracer-armguard-larp-pagan-/111274447376?pt=UK_Archery&var=&hash=item5f86779f36

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111198252344?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[Gecko17]

@ Alitis not sure on the tank but polished up it would look great on a rod. Not the wax in the face but the little bits of cotton on you eye lashes that shites me. The yellow it only Galmet spray can,
@ OD what about sourcing leather for either India or Pakistan, seems to me to price might be right
@ GKO i'll try and find a link to your FOX-Trakker, far out they are a pricey knife indeed can only find tactical
which OD would like
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/11-Fox-Trakker-Sniper-Knife-/271360438669?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f2e57b18d
link to a tactical not the multi tool couldn't find any
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fox-Israeli-Trakker-Kapap-Fx-602-Stainless-Sawback-Blade-Folding-Knife-12-1-2-/310967353276?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4867193fbc
Nice Kukri
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Extreme-Tactical-Trakker-Fx-9Cm05T-Stainless-Kukri-Blade-Fold-Knife-14-1-2-/310967353272?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4867193fb8

@ OD again plenty of leather gear to look at whats one the side of this pouch??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-tone-ravens-w-antique-medium-brown-leather-archery-arm-guard-bow-bracer-LARP-/111199942907?pt=UK_Archery&hash=item19e40878fb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-carved-skin-rip-skull-leather-archery-arm-guard-bracer-armguard-larp-pagan-/111274447376?pt=UK_Archery&var=&hash=item5f86779f36

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111198252344?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

So many reasons not to like that Fox Trakka but I have to say that I like it!

[threedogs]

@ OD might get this but check shop as they sell in lots of 10 etc
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161228146485?var=460277347363&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

My paracord wrap tanto just got delivered, not too bad for a cheapie.

Also just had 3 sheets of nice soft leather as well


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[threedogs]

Nah no such luck I fear some items are lost in transit.
lucky no big ticket items but enough to be annoyed

[Alitis007]

Got my sword lol its carp!! Haha what do you expect for 10$ :)


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[oncedisturbed]

Saw some of those at the local markets the other day, thought they were a bit cheap


Did get a call from USPS asking for clarification on some items that currently being held by customs......again!!

Nothing dodgy in it, some hammocks and 2 x hunting knives, some torches and 2 x fishing / trapping yoyo's


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[threedogs]

4mm x 50mm for a belt would be ok wouldn't it?


Also have 4 of these primus burners and a few brass metters fruit sprayers
as well as my fire nozzles

[Alitis007]

How much was it at the market OD???

[threedogs]

Got my sword lol its carp!! Haha what do you expect for 10$ :)


45046@ George that's a right handed Sushimi knife by the look of it

[oncedisturbed]

How much was it at the market OD???

Around $30 from memory, the big Rambo version was $50


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[Alitis007]

@ George that's a right handed Sushimi knife by the look of it
Don't know mate it was an impulse buy lol i'll have a read on the net when i get a chance to see what your talking about haha


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It always amazes me what you can find at the local trash and treasure lol

[threedogs]

Its a one handed knife be it left or right the back of the knife is flat. its for cutting very fine slices of fish.
Japanese in origin thus the Japanese writing on it

[oncedisturbed]

First load of goodies just got delivered.

Both sets of throwing knives, bery nice indeed.

The interchangeable field kit isn't bad at all, sheath is a bit tight with the saw blade though. Wouldn't want to cut down trees with the axe head but small branches should be ok.

First of two kukhri's came in, nice blade and weight, crap sheath as it is very loose fit and paper thin, will knock up a new sheath for it.

Should hopefully have some more today from USPS touchwood


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[threedogs]

lucky OD nothing arrived again plus I stuffed up big time
With ebay telling me to change my pass word some how I created a new account
and cant find my old one, have to wait till no2 son gets home lol

[Alitis007]

Its a one handed knife be it left or right the back of the knife is flat. its for cutting very fine slices of fish. Japanese in origin thus the Japanese writing on it

Its around 30" long! You'd need a huge chopping board and a massive fish to cut down to sashimi size pieces