The Knife Thread

[Gecko17]

If the freight wouldn't kill me 3D, I could rip up a set of cupboards for you here easily enough for you...

That Lincoln folder is insane!

@3D, the Lansky system is a bit fiddly but does get the blades very sharp. Worth the effort as fiddly as it is.

[threedogs]

@ GKO thanks for the offer, I like to recycle if I can and have some timber here that might suit my needs.
Also which do you prefer top or bottom pic for you edge of the blade I like no shoulders,
and that Lanksey system seem so only touch up OE grind
Hes my cupboard 5 pine floor boards glued together x 2 with a "Z" nailed or screwed to each one,
like a farm gate. then glue and nail some 100x 20 pine for sides and top. 10" "TEE" hinges
and a walnut stain and a semi gloss finish as that's whats laying around.
If not pine some old sanded fence palings would look good too, will look sorta like this

[Gecko17]

Cupboard looks good 3D. Looks exactly like ones we used to have when I was a kid.

As for edges, I prefer the top picture... it gives you a sharper edge but the trade off is that it is weaker due to being thinner. All my heavy duty 'choppers' have the bottom edge.

Not sure if OD told you but I also got the Buck with the silver blade. Beauty of a knife it is too.

My Basket Hilt sword came in today... now I just have to work out how to mount it behind my Clan crest.

(Same as this one) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRASS-BASKET-HILT-SCOTTISH-BROAD-SWORD-/400738960111?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item5d4de742ef

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390812401986?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Heres a sword hanger, I'm hoping to get some Perspex laser cut to display some knifes.

Yeah simple design,,, two like that with 100x20 pine for sides ,top and bottom bobs your uncle, yeah right lol
I have my kitchen/camp knives like the top pic my folders are a cross between the two, but will end up like the top eventually

Pic of silver Buck please
Funny how the scabbard for that sword looks exactely like my Samurai sword scabbard[saya]

[oncedisturbed]

Havent got a pic but it is a basic crappy nylon sheath with a plastic insert.

Some more eagle eye throwing knives got delivered today, gives me a full set of 4. Now to make an armguard sheath to hold them.

Ordered a heap of metal belt clips today as well for sheathes, it will push the cost up the sheaths up a few bux but it gives people another option.

[macca86]

Found this fallow shed. Might make knife handle one day

[threedogs]

Found this fallow shed. Might make knife handle one day
@ Macca either a knife handle or a walking stick top, nice size too,
be awesome for displaying a Gil Hibben Bowie on. lol

EDIT forgot to mention my British Army Knife arrived, with marlin spike, Made by Rodgers and son very old cutlery company, 300 yrs

@ OD you make a quality product and ppl will pay for that.
eg my last three skinning knife sheaths have all failed the first time I slid the knife in WHY,
Cheap cotton used and no quality control, I have a mate with a K6 singer who can re stitch them.
or I'll buy some 80lb Dyneema braid and a needle and do it myself Not

Cheap shop for Buck 110

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171363684164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

The thread will be a basic cotton, not waxed nylon thread or sinew which is what they should be using.

I can restitch them for you if you want?

[threedogs]

Will send them eventually as only going to display them.
My thumb studs arrived Boy do they make opening a knife easy.
Downside is they wont fit in your side draw sheaths. I brought 3 for $18
a guy in the states has a brass bar but its $18.50 post on a $3 item bummer
might message this guy in Aust , see if he's interested in your sheaths as well eh

This link has some display options
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RUDY-RUANA-SIGNED-SAM-HOUSTON-BOWIE-KNIFE-BRASS-BUTT-37C-/261531175532?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3ce4790a6c

[oncedisturbed]

Sounds good to me, do yoy have a link yo the thumbs studs?

Waiting on a sheath to be delivered that I will use as a template for folders of different sizes in an upright carry.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Thumb-Studs-for-Folding-Knives-Give-Yourself-One-Hand-Opening-Convenience-/111407238272?pt=AU_Cutlery&hash=item19f0638c80
This is the Aussie mob for the thumb screws a fair price for what you get

and this is the USA mod with a brass thumb bar
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261532755511?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[threedogs]

Heres my Big Bowie that arrived this morning this one is only 18.5" OA.
I think the lighter handle suits it better too.
Really need to do my cabinet now, thinking of screwing two branches in a "V" shape
and attaching them to the rear wall then drilling in dowels to support the knives


interesting knives in this shop
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161341989025?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Alitis007]

Picked up a Cold steel Kuhkri machete on the weekend. My mate wants to do a marathon test with it like they do in the youtube clips haha!! Its only 23" overall length but well balanced and after i use it a couple of times the protective black coating should wear off the cutting edge 47185

[oncedisturbed]

I have the saw back SOGfari version but havent tried it out yet

[Alitis007]

We might have to find a reason to use the machetes OD lol!

[threedogs]

We might have to find a reason to use the machetes OD lol!
here comes some deforestation lol
or a shite load of fire wood

[oncedisturbed]

Lolol, need some more firewood. Running very low and the quick grab stuff from the servo they use now is crap, like burning mdf or chipboard, sheetloads of smoke and no heat or coals

[threedogs]

Are you allowed to go into a forest over there and cut a trailer load of fallen timber.
Over here you need a permit I think but the closest is Tallarook and that wood is shite to burn
not heat whats so ever

[oncedisturbed]

Restricted areas you can but also with a permit and generally only from fallen trees

[oncedisturbed]

Never done a sheath of this style but giving it a crack for Geckos monster chopper

[Alitis007]

here comes some deforestation lol or a shite load of fire wood

Lolol, need some more firewood. Running very low and the quick grab stuff from the servo they use now is crap, like burning mdf or chipboard, sheetloads of smoke and no heat or coals

You'll be making a bucket load of kindling not so much fire wood haha


Are you allowed to go into a forest over there and cut a trailer load of fallen timber. Over here you need a permit I think but the closest is Tallarook and that wood is shite to burn not heat whats so ever
Tallarook has Grey box, a mate of mine has some property right on the edge of tallarook and i went down there and cut up some dead dry trees and maaate they burn hot and leave a ton of coals.


Restricted areas you can but also with a permit and generally only from fallen trees
During autumn and spring we have collection areas that allow you to take 2 ton a day of mountain ash that the dse/depi drop for you to cut up


Never done a sheath of this style but giving it a crack for Geckos monster chopper
Thats nice looking leather, lol i rekon you'd need half a cow for that big knife hahaa

[threedogs]

this little beauty just arrived , it just oozes class, its a one off aswell
has file work on the spine and a top quality sheath to suit.
Could not recommend this knife high enough for your collection
and suitable priced
Will put some better pics later
@ Alitis I've been going to Tallarook since early 70's and never had a good fire yet ,your mate is lucky IMO
we camp on Red Hill Track

Some pics of the Damascus skinner ,
sheath is made from 4 pieces of leather but that may just be logistics.
Will display well with others I have, and it is the exact one that they advertised
as per the other pics, very happy indeed

[threedogs]

Picked up a Cold steel Kuhkri machete on the weekend. My mate wants to do a marathon test with it like they do in the youtube clips haha!! Its only 23" overall length but well balanced and after i use it a couple of times the protective black coating should wear off the cutting edge 47185

@ Alitis how long is actual blade just about to buy one from Nepal??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Gurkha-Kukri-Authentic-British-Gurkha-Service-no-1-khukuri-Handmade-GK-/161366150088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item25922c0bc8

[Alitis007]

@ Alitis I've been going to Tallarook since early 70's and never had a good fire yet ,your mate is lucky IMO we camp on Red Hill Track
Maybe the wood you pick up is wet or green, this was from a dead tree we pushed over with his tractor and cut up then let it sit for a couple of weeks under the alfresco at my dads. Gets my wood heater that hot it starts banging and creaking for the rate it makes it expand, a nice knotted piece will burn hot all night!!


@ Alitis how long is actual blade just about to buy one from Nepal?? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Gurkha-Kukri-Authentic-British-Gurkha-Service-no-1-khukuri-Handmade-GK-/161366150088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item25922c0bc8
I might have said it was a tad bigger, its actually 18" overall with a 13" blade. This isn't like the one your getting, the cold steel kuhkri machete is to be used, abused and neglected unlike the one in your link or the cold steel kuhkri gurkha which is 3 or 4 times more expensive lol.

Next on my list tho is the Gerber BG Perang machete :D

[oncedisturbed]

Generally green bushwood will burn hotter, longer than dry wood. It will smoke more until the heat gets up, no good in a combustion heater though

[Alitis007]

Really!? I didn't know that, could it be coz there's more air getting to it??

[oncedisturbed]

Pretty much

Mainly because of the sap as it gums up the flu, like burning pine does the same

[threedogs]

Never done a sheath of this style but giving it a crack for Geckos monster chopper
looking very nice in the Croc pattern leather

Going to put an edge on the top of this skinner it already
has most of the work done, I'll see how I go with a field sharpener first

[Alitis007]

Pretty much Mainly because of the sap as it gums up the flu, like burning pine does the same
Oh, ok... I knew that the sap and pine gums up the flu but i didn't know it burned hotter! All the wood i use ( mountain ash, grey box and redgum) is very dry and works brilliantly

[threedogs]

Heres a nice sized trapper with 3.25" blades and bone scales and silver nickel bolsters

and some skinners

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice indeed

[oncedisturbed]

The mora knife just got delivered. Very nice and simple, very sharp and comfy to hold.

[threedogs]

Nice solid grip there by the looks of it too.
This combo arrived this morning, it will be displayed with my
other skinners, Nice feel a bit of weight to them as well

[oncedisturbed]

Interesting set, looks good though. Does it come in black?

[threedogs]

come in a few combo's like orange pretty sure they would do black or just remove scales and spray like the bumble bee lol

still waiting on 5 to arrive how does this happen lol

Nice big bone folder
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321443286908?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

@OD you might like this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251390067116?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Gecko17]

Love the Tanto blade...

[oncedisturbed]

Already had that tanto on my watch list lol

[threedogs]

Stone washed lol what next thai dyed.

This looks a lot like a Buck Vanguard

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271551707700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

lots of skinners now lol

[threedogs]

Don't think I timed my buying right.
Heres the math, going into hospital next Wednesday and still
waiting on 6 knives to arrive, My take on this is that they will all arrive
whilst I'm resting up, I have a bad feeling about this,,,,,,,,,

[oncedisturbed]

Bugger, maybe try get a hold of the postie and send them my way bwahahaha muah

All jokes aside though, good luck next week

[oncedisturbed]

Been messing around with some more leather gear, ooooh kinky lol

Nearly finished a belt quiver, have now got cigarette pouches available and waiting on some belt clips to be delivered for other pouches, sheathes and also mini maglite (or equivalent) pouches.

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[threedogs]

Heres two more that arrived today. the big one is well big and will hang with my other CR SanJia knives
I love the skinner will look awesome with my others.
Nice weight to them both and on the skinner I like the fact there is a heel at the back of the blade edge
not many knife makers include this safety feature. There is also provision for a second edge too.
Skinner is 8" long.
both knives let down by cheap crappy sheaths

Late edit:: Just remembered I have an oval piece of Mahogany from an 1850
dropside table. I used the base of that to fit to my 1850 chess table,
Could mount the knives to that shield stlye ? yes/no

Thinking of cutting a gut hook into this skinner as well, easy enough eh

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just received this late birthday present from Stretch.
Nice light BUCK knife.

[oncedisturbed]

I have the bantam stealth version, grey with skulls. Nice little knives.

Have this 1 coming from the Netherlands, called the "Bone Cutter" made from file steel.
It is a 1 off from LX Knives and it got its name from the maker (Alex) that sliced his hand up to the bone sharpening it.
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[MEGOMONSTER]

I have the bantam stealth version, grey with skulls. Nice little knives. Have this 1 coming from the Netherlands, called the "Bone Cutter" made from file steel. It is a 1 off from LX Knives and it got its name from the maker (Alex) that sliced his hand up to the bone sharpening it. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=47933"/>

Looks like its a shank from a prisoner. Lol

[oncedisturbed]

It does a bit. Alex has cleaned it up since that pic before sending it. May end up putting some nice wood scales on it instead of the paracord

[Alitis007]

I've seen a couple of knifes made from old files, do they still need to be tempered after shaping ??

[oncedisturbed]

Unfortunately they do unless you have a decent degausser to demagnetise them which doesnt always work

[threedogs]

A few more skinners have arrived I'll put some pic's up later.
that free gift looks a Opinel folder and has a rattle snake head in the
scales, very light though.

[threedogs]

Heres the pic the top is a gift and very light the "Buck" is very well made with a great feel to it,
the gut hook has a kind of kydeck scales only going to be wall hangers, should group together well IMO

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice set indeed.
Almost finished version 2 of the holster.
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[oncedisturbed]

Now have zippo pouches added to my list of goodies
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[Family4x4]

Below are some of my knives, I just got the small bear and son skinner.

The Winchester has done a lot of work skinning and the larger one with the bone saw does all my legging.

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[threedogs]

very nice when I come up I'll bring some up for you to play with lol

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice. I see you have the Forsyth fixed blade knife, Gecko and I got 1 each and weren't very well made.

We are looking at stripping ours down and re-working them.

Still waiting on around 6 knives to come in, postie is dragging his nurries.

Did score a UC knife roll from Global Gear the other day for $20 delivered and holds up to 60 knives, already filled around 20 slots with some of my liner locks and slip joint folders. Just need to figure out where I put the rest of them lolol.

Also waiting for senoir postie to deliver some leather gear and tools from Tandy...need them in a hurry.

Got asked to price and up and possibly make some leather gear for a band the other day..that is going to be some work and big $$$$

[threedogs]

sounds good,,, then theres the whole S&M market lol
They look so similar your Winchester and my drop point Browning.
must be same maker IMO

[oncedisturbed]

Most winchester knives are made by gerber / fiskars. Not sure on browning

[Family4x4]

I was given the Forsyth fixed blade knife, it is not the best quality and I haven't used it as yet.

Good to see you posting again 3dogs, i hope the recovery is coming along well.

[threedogs]

@ F4x4 yeah all good.
Heres a horse of a Bowie ,not as big as a Gil Hibben but the blade is 10mm thick
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131251473600?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Gecko17]

I was given the Forsyth fixed blade knife, it is not the best quality and I haven't used it as yet.

Good to see you posting again 3dogs, i hope the recovery is coming along well.

I couldn't really fault the Forsyth blade but found the scales and guard to be less than acceptable. As OD said, once those matters are attended to, it should be a great little pig-sticker!

@OD & 3D, The War Office and I have been watching The Expendables of late and I have dropped the hint that I want to get the Arkansas Toothpick by Gil Hibben as well as the Bowie.... She didn't say no so....

[oncedisturbed]

Just need to watch E3 now lolol muah

[oncedisturbed]

Just picked up this little fella today.
Nice little mini bowie.

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Finished off a new sheath that is now available in growing list of goodies.



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[threedogs]

@OD & 3D, The War Office and I have been watching The Expendables of late and I have dropped the hint that I want to get the Arkansas Toothpick by Gil Hibben as well as the Bowie.... She didn't say no so....[/QUOTE]

Who's a lucky boy, which one is the forsyth second pic on the right ? that's a folder isn't it?
Just watched THE ALAMO over the weekend it had Col James Bowie in it and plenty of reference to the Sand bar fight.
Bowie was Richard Widmark and Davey Crockett was John Wayne, good reading IMO

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Old-West-Toothpick-Pig-sticker-hunting-Knife-/321435122847?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4ad706bc9f
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Highlander-Bowie-Mirror-Polished-Blade-Wire-Wrapped-Handle-GH627-/291102753174?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item43c7138196
Might as well get the set lol

[Family4x4]

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The forsyth is the large knife on the to right of the picture. Its more of a sticking knife.

Very nice mini Bowie OD.

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers, never heard of the brand "Cudeman" before.

2nd version of the earlier sheath.


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[Gecko17]

@OD & 3D, The War Office and I have been watching The Expendables of late and I have dropped the hint that I want to get the Arkansas Toothpick by Gil Hibben as well as the Bowie.... She didn't say no so....

Who's a lucky boy, which one is the forsyth second pic on the right ? that's a folder isn't it?
Just watched THE ALAMO over the weekend it had Col James Bowie in it and plenty of reference to the Sand bar fight.
Bowie was Richard Widmark and Davey Crockett was John Wayne, good reading IMO

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Old-West-Toothpick-Pig-sticker-hunting-Knife-/321435122847?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4ad706bc9f
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gil-Hibben-Highlander-Bowie-Mirror-Polished-Blade-Wire-Wrapped-Handle-GH627-/291102753174?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item43c7138196
Might as well get the set lol[/QUOTE]

Lol... Have looked at that Highlander Bowie before and thought it would make a great addition.... Also the Gil Hibben machete....


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[oncedisturbed]

Have a look at this site, spanish made and some blades in there.

www.cudeman.com

[Gecko17]

Gutted.... was bidding on my most wanted knife, the Gerber MKII fighting knife and the Minister for War told me to stand down.... Can't have one until I get my contract renewed.

As Maxwell Smart would say..."Missed it by that much!"

[Gecko17]

On the plus side, I did manage to score an anvil and a vice for $100!

[oncedisturbed]

Sneaky bugger lol

[threedogs]

On the plus side, I did manage to score an anvil and a vice for $100!

What size anvil did you score??

[Gecko17]

It's only a medium I think but still heaps better than the railway iron I was using. Will post a photo once I pick it up.

[threedogs]

It's only a medium I think but still heaps better than the railway iron I was using. Will post a photo once I pick it up.

Nothing wrong with a piece of railway line, a farrier size anvil is a great size

Cheapest Tooth pick I could find
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321435122847?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

My Timber Wolf karambit came in the other day which I forgot to post a pic of

[threedogs]

Nice knife ,I think Timber Wolf and Timber Rattler are the same as their boxes are dead ringers.
Picked up this Gut hook /skinner from Timber Wolf. when sharpened it will make a great skinner

[Family4x4]

Very nice, I need to get a knife with a gut hook, even though I generally just take back straps and legs.

[oncedisturbed]

Nice little skinner. Stiiillll waiting on some to be deliveres, 2 of them nearly 7 weeks waiting so far

[threedogs]

Nice little skinner. Stiiillll waiting on some to be deliveres, 2 of them nearly 7 weeks waiting so far

Not a good sign 7 weeks send them a didn't receive item message.
Lost count of the number of items not delivered , not the sellers fault IMO
just a crappy postal service.
Hope they arrive soon and the Grubs haven't grabbed them, xmas is coming up you know

[oncedisturbed]

Already sent 2 notices, just about to send a 3rd 1. Grubs shouldnt get them as theyre not anything funky etc.

The only 1 that may be iffy is the custom 1 from the Netherlands.

Only 2 days to go until I get the results of my bone scans, this waiting has got knobs on it

[threedogs]

I'm black and blue ATM , just waiting for it to all settle down, PITB though as you know
Hope something shows up,

[oncedisturbed]

Seller is sending out a new knife today. This seller is usually really good, not a bad run though with 1 missing from around 15 ordered from him over time.

[Family4x4]

Do you have a pistol license OD?

If so I have just started the process any ideas suggestions on a pistol/technequie that can be operated completely with 1 hand?

[oncedisturbed]

Unfortunately I dont but used hold a security endorsement for .44 magnum revolver and a Sigsauer pistol.

What style are you looking at using it for?
Most revolvers except loading are single handed same as pistols for loading of mag and cocking unless you keep the slide and hammer locked on reload.

Currently working on a Glock holster at the moment.

[Family4x4]

I would prefer a semi auto, I just have to come up with a safe way to rack the slide that the club will be happy with. I was thinking some thing like the slide racker and fix something to the bench to rack it on.

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/slide-parts/slide-hardware/slide-rackers/slide-racker-for-glock-reg--prod42165.aspx

If I can't get approval from the club for a semi auto, I would look at a revolver.

[oncedisturbed]

The club should have options for you or look through the SSAA website
I have just paid fir my SSAA membership so that may be an option

[oncedisturbed]

Been wirking on this badboy today for a mate, he needs to learn how to look after shite like this. Badly pitted and surface rust appearing.
Gonna take me some time getting it back all sparkly again, got a conan and 300 spartan swords to do as well.
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[oncedisturbed]

The "Bonecutter" came in the mail yesterday. Very basic but sturdy as and friggen sharp.
Already has a home in 1 of my sheathes I made.
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Here is a batch of keyrings that I have finished off as well. Best way to utilise scrap and offcuts of leather to save wastage.
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[threedogs]

Yo OD best you start making some Forum leather key fobs.
sure you'll sell plenty.
Maybe NP with their user name as well, just a thought

[oncedisturbed]

Wont be able to fit most of the usernames on them, too long lolol

Can do like N on 1 side and P on the other side, may be able to get a really small nissanpatrol.com.au stamp made but not sure how much it would be.

Gotta talk to AB as well on a stamp size for when I start the mapbook covers as well, i think that stamp is gonna be around $100 to get made up

[oncedisturbed]

Just finished the 1st if a new style pancake holster for large framed pistols.



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[BigRAWesty]

So I missed a pretty good buy last night.
A 8.5' buck straight blade general purpose knife and sheath for $10....

[oncedisturbed]

Unlucky.

Just scored this at Anaconda for the vip sale for $45 normally $60

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[Clunk]

Unlucky.

Just scored this at Anaconda for the vip sale for $45 normally $60

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Damn it, forgot that was tonight

[oncedisturbed]

Whoops, missus confiscated it and cant get it until fathers day....doh!!

At least Gecko gets his early as Im just about to head over and drop his off

[Gecko17]

Two of my knives arrived today.... some throwing knives and my Expendables Arkansas Toothpick. Very happy!

[oncedisturbed]

Wheres the photo's?

[threedogs]

Two of my knives arrived today.... some throwing knives and my Expendables Arkansas Toothpick. Very happy!

Pitcures of the Toothpick please, they say it was modelled after Col. james Bowie's brother knife

[threedogs]

My Elk Ridge field axe finally arrived, might use it in the camp kitchen. lol

[Family4x4]

My Elk Ridge field axe finally arrived, might use it in the camp kitchen. lol

Bloody nice looking.

Whats the weight and balance like?

[oncedisturbed]

I likey, what that set you back?

[oncedisturbed]

This came in the mail yesterday, copy of the trakker knife I want.
Crap plastic handle scales but locks in nicely to the sheath.


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[lucus30]

Looks good mate. Was looking at getting a good all round knife myself to keep in the patrol. Do you have any suggestions?

[oncedisturbed]

So many out there to choose from. Need to work out exactly what you want from a knife and what tasks you want it to do.

This will help narrow down the choices.
Needs to be a full tang knife as it is the strongest and 1 that is sturdy and able to do multiple tasks.

I have an anaconda branded knife in the patrol that will do most things, havent tried chopping with it yet but will cut, slice, hammer, break glass if needed, can be strapped to a pole (ie spear) etc and I have modded the pouch as well that now carries 10-15 ft of paracord, sharpening stone, folding knife, led torch, flint stick and striker with small compass bezel as well.

Depending on what Im doing or going, I also pack my Gerber LMF II which does everything including chopping and is a lot stronger knife than the Anaconda 1.

TD has put some info earlier on in the thread on how to choose the perfect knife and there are heaps of reviews and info online, hardest part is choosing 1 that suits your needa.

[threedogs]

@ Lucas here are two knives I always take, I consider them to be excellent
general purpose knives for around camp and will do all jobs required.
Like OD I tend to take more knives than I need, just to test etc etc.
OD made the the side draw sheath for me, I also have a Buck 110 folder,
but prefer the Schrade Bearpaw 5" number.
Going fishing on the 4 th of Oct so will be taking a box of new knives to test.
So around camp Ive found these two the most useful ,in cleaning fish, cutting rope
and making camp utensil, I have an awesome fillet knife I made.

As OD says what do you want your knives to do, chances are we'll have one to show you
Full tang all the way for fixed blade
that Buck has a 6" blade FYI

Late edit,,, I don't leave them in the Patrol unless I'm going fishing or hunting.
I do have several leatherman style tools on board though

[threedogs]

Been wirking on this badboy today for a mate, he needs to learn how to look after shite like this. Badly pitted and surface rust appearing.
Gonna take me some time getting it back all sparkly again, got a conan and 300 spartan swords to do as well.
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Trouble the first thing ppl do is touch the blade, big no no as we know.
Should lightly oil swords and some of the bigger knives like the Gill Hibben Bowies
as well as any Samurai Katana etc

[threedogs]

Bloody nice looking.

Whats the weight and balance like?
Is got a great feel to it, I've no doubt it would do the job,
as with all the gut hook knives I have it would need a bit of work to make it more efficient,
Only has PAKKA wood scales Plywood IMO, I'll change that to curly redgum down the track.
Taking it fishing next month to try out on a few things.

[Gecko17]

Not the best photo but up at site at the moment so will have to wait for a better one.

@OD, did you knife from Wish arrive? I ordered the same one but it hasn't turned up...

At Doggy, the Toothpick is a great knife with a really nice balance for a long blade.

@ Family 4x4, you can get modified set ups on handguns, for complete one-handed operation... It just depends on what you can and can't use physically.


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[oncedisturbed]

Hasnt turned up yet but has left the US.
Nice toothpick.

[threedogs]

Very nice toothpick, bugger now I need to buy one, oh well you get that on the big jobs lol

[oncedisturbed]

Bit the bullet and bought 1 of these that both Gecko and I have been looking at.

Initial thoughts were that it was very much a gimmick but it was just delivered and came as a bit of a surprise.

Knife itself is fairly sturdy and needs a decent sharpen and is a straight no frills knife. The sawback is actually very practical in its style and would suit its purpose well and not just for show.

The compass bezel in the pommel end cap is fairly accurate and the handle has a very small survival type kit which I will tweak a bit.

The led torch also doubles as a jet lighter which is a bonus.

The skeletal skinning knife and tool is impressive as it was reasonably sharp and includes a gut hook, bottle / can opener and small hex type spanner.

The jelly rubber for the slingshot was better than I thought it would be it's housing also has a signal mirror on the back and houses the ammo pouch.

The sheath is very sturdy holding the slingshot arms and has a cermic sharpening stone the back.

This is 1 for me to field test to see how it really perform.

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[Gecko17]

Just got my Gerber folder. Amazingly sharp! Very impressed. Also the Smith & Wessen HRT knife, with the hooked blade, and again, very impressed! Normally the serrations on a blade pi$$ me off but on this knife are brilliant. Very similar design to the straight bladed Solingen. Another picture of my 'The Expendibles' Arkansas Toothpick, which I frikkin love!


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[oncedisturbed]

Bastard, they refunded me as they sent it to the wrong address in the US for some reason. Going to msg them to see if they can send me 1 to the right address

[oncedisturbed]

Nearly finished a new styled sheath for the larger blades.
1st time trialling a basketweave stamp, no room to move with this stamp. Will need to get a single weave stamp instead, takes a bit longer but a lot neater.

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[threedogs]

Nice work as usual, been slow on this thread as need tyres,
they are getting fitted by my mate at Outback 4WD on Saturday
nothing flash just some federal muddies till things pick up.
Been tough not buying any new knives and like yeah really want a tooth pick
it looks awesome.
Going fishing on the 3rd for the weekend and taking a few knives to try out,
after that I'll start buying again, MOF says what do you want with all these knives,
I say what ever talk to the hand lol

@ OD do you have a stump to do all this stamping?

[oncedisturbed]

Nope no stump, I have a work bench I need to put together once I am able to clean the garage and shed. I have sort of taken over the games room with all my leather gear at the moment lolol

[threedogs]

Cool, was cleaning a bit and spied your piece of steel I was going to make the camp oven support for.
I'll take it up the Murray with me and shape it over the camp fire.
Think things stopped because I couldn't stand and it wouldn't fit in the Coonara LOL
Will be easy enough over a camp fire.
Also wired up this meter , to monitor whats happening

[oncedisturbed]

I forgot all about the jailers keys

[threedogs]

jobs right , once its a circle the rest is easy.

[oncedisturbed]

Need to wire up the 2 meters I got, forgot about them as well lol

[threedogs]

I drilled a hole in a piece of wood held in the vice.
Placed the Anderson lugs in that then held the wire in position
with an alligator clip.
Must admit the Aldi soldering iron made the job easier,
swapping the tip for the blower

[threedogs]

Found a Gil Hibben Expendable bowie with 2000 layer Damascus and a Toothpick for $125 and $100.
I think $100 posted for the toothpick is a good deal.
Not sure if I really need another huge Bowie ATM lol
@ Geko Damn you buying that toothpick lol
I just have to get one, and maybe a windchester Bowie as well.
What am I saying.
@ OD why do you think they use the Tanto stlye for most "good" survival knives.?
The Japanese must know something, I personally think its just stronger and harder to break the tip off.
Anyone?

[oncedisturbed]

Tbh I am not 100% sure. Yes the tip is stronger but not reeaally suitable for any fine work like close skinning etc.

A lot of them are more for show, personally I prefer more of a strong drop / clip point blade myself as they are more versatile.

Wouldn't mind a toothpick myself but its more trying to gett wifey to let me have 1 as I keep getting in the crap for buying more knives lol.

Working on another sheath at the moment and trying to put some silver dye through some groove work I have done, not coming up as well I had hoped.

The silver is crap and flakes. Would be good watered down to give a flecked appearance but thats about it.

[threedogs]

I'll post over some Elk ridge sheaths soon for you to re-stitch if you could please.
There are 3 I think only small but first time I pulled out the knife it broke the stitching.
shite thread IMO, made at a cost

[oncedisturbed]

No probs at all, guessing they are the basic leather sheathes?

[threedogs]

Yeah TBH I think they use one shape for a number of different knife shapes

[oncedisturbed]

No worries, send them over when your ready.
Just had my new bottles of different coloured leather dye deliverdd. Just need to expeirment with them and see what sort of results I get.
Still need to get a 1L bottle on USMC Black for any deep black dyeing I need to do, had a bottle of transparent black delivered which I ordered by mistake but will use it back ground colouring

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251390067116?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I weakened , got such a good deal on my tyres I can afford a new knife or two or three OOoops lol

[oncedisturbed]

Hahaha, just bought the same 1 lol

[growler2058]

This is a nice looking knife
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Waffentechnik-Buddy-WKB1H-Orange-9-Fixed-Blade-Knife-Black-Kydex-Sheath-German/151362340106?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D1112ed2f339f4c36bb8 84d5d56a81e83%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D2014010615534 4%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251390067116&rt=nc

[growler2058]

Actually all there gear looks good
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0&_nkw=Waffentechnik&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[oncedisturbed]

Nice but pricey, the airborne knife looks stupid

[threedogs]

This is a nice looking knife
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Waffentechnik-Buddy-WKB1H-Orange-9-Fixed-Blade-Knife-Black-Kydex-Sheath-German/151362340106?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D1112ed2f339f4c36bb8 84d5d56a81e83%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D2014010615534 4%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251390067116&rt=nc

A heck of a lot a money for a knife IMO seeing its only 440a stainless
For thank kind of money it would need to be Cold steel , San Mai, Seki City even Solinger

[threedogs]

Got a plan to get the Toothpick, first I need to buy my new solar set up
then the Gil Hibben toothpick

@ Growler hows that home made bowie of yours coming along?????

@ Geko how good is that Toothpick???

[oncedisturbed]

Caught up with Gecko yesterday before he flew out, the toothpick is awesome. Only downside is that the emblem is on 1 side of the handle only, needs it on both sides as when it is in the sheath, the emblem is hidden.

Got my Gerber the same as Gecko, finally came in the mail today. Top knife and super sharp.
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Working on a new belt at the moment, 40mm wide so it will be nice and sturdy.

Also have a 51mm holster belt to work on as well.

[Crate]

Ok I have just started looking for a couple of knives for hunting and field butchering, and am totally confused by types/brands/materials! So I was hoping to get a couple of suggestions from you experts on some good quality knives for:

Small sharp knife for skinning and general field butchering
Larger more robust knife for separating ribs removing hooves etc

Also any suggestions on a stone or hone for sharpening them in the field?

Thanks!

[oncedisturbed]

There are so many styles of both knives and sharpening systems out there that it comes down to personal choice.

2 field shapreners I highly recommend are the Gerber Field Myth and the Smith's Combo. Both are small enough for the pocket and come with tungsten carbide, ceramic and diamond sharpeners for both straight and serrated blades.

Gerber
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Smith's
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Knives need to be sturdy, full tang and no frills types knives. A Good general purpose knife that will skin etc is the Gerber Field (forget the rest of the name) like this pic.

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Doesn't have a gut hook but if you're careful, it won't matter.

Earlier on in the thread, there were some pics of a Gerber combo that also includes a skinner with gut hook and another general purpose knife which has been used on rabbits and goats from memory, which worked well.

Other option is to get a dedicated field kit that includes a bone saw and some will have a spreader as well.

TD and Gecko will have some more options for you but simple is usually best. Owning roughly 50-55 knives at the moment, I keep heading back to the same couple of knives that suit me most.

[oncedisturbed]

New belt I am working on at the momemt. Really need a manual Arbor press to make things easier.

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[threedogs]

Ok I have just started looking for a couple of knives for hunting and field butchering, and am totally confused by types/brands/materials! So I was hoping to get a couple of suggestions from you experts on some good quality knives for:

Small sharp knife for skinning and general field butchering
Larger more robust knife for separating ribs removing hooves etc

Also any suggestions on a stone or hone for sharpening them in the field?

Thanks!

For skinning as suggested a full tang is the go, with what is called an upswept blade, maybe with a gut hook on the top edge
heres some pics of small skinners. You can buy field kits that come complete with chest spreader, saw, axe the lot

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-Ultimate-Field-Dressing-Kit-AXE-KNIFE-GUTHOOK-FOLDER-EZ-SAW-BONE-SAW-/191212640184?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c852957b8

[oncedisturbed]

Belt is moving along nicely
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[threedogs]

Belt is moving along nicely
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I likey,,, good work as usual

[Crate]

Thanks for the suggestions 1D and 3D, that Myth field dress kit is certainly tempting! Found this on ebay after your suggestions and these guys are right near my work, is it a good starting point?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gerber-Field-Dress-Kit-/321394439455?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

[oncedisturbed]

Apparently they are a good set. Haven't used them myself.
Ana onda have Tactical brand field kit which I have and has a bone saw, skinner, pouch and dress knife around the $60 mark.

[oncedisturbed]

Trialling out a new sheath design. Can be carried as a crossdraw or across the small of the back.

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[threedogs]

Gerber are a good brand, as OD said there is a kit for $60 but that may reflect quality imo.

Took some knives up the Murray ,but way to sore to really test them. Did however try my M-teck bumblebee Tanto
and chopped some tie wire and not a mark on the edge, very impressed, as you can see I've sharpened this one , very sharp IMO
Bob cut me a 500mm disc from a redgum log, I'm going to dress it and either 1 use it for a chopping board or display my small skinners on it

[oncedisturbed]

Just got a package in the mail...my gerber knife that was sent to the US just got delivered....SCORED 2 for the price of 1 lolol

[threedogs]

good score still waiting on the stone washed tanto to arrive.
The redgum disc was 500mm not 50mm as I wrote, but has been corrected.
I did use my Ghillie kettle in the morning, cheated a bit using some coals from the fire to
start the kindling. One thing I did notice is have all your twigs and leaves handy before you light it.
It burns very quickly anything you throw down the inside, But got 3 decent cups of hot water from it.
so very happy. Need to cull all my gear as not taking my camper anymore going sell it.

Janderson showed me his Schrade "Old timer", had a few years on it but oozed class
with a good weight to it as well, his was US made not China like most modern knives

[oncedisturbed]

Schrade old timers are a nice knife.
Still waiting for the same stonewash tanto as you.
Good to hear you got good results from the ghillie kettle

[threedogs]

yeah the Ghillie worked a treat .
heres the plaque I was thinking of mounting the knives on.
I'll dress and varnish it first.

[threedogs]

stone washed tanto still not here , but did buy some more Molle gear [damn you OD] lol
I brought the 3 pouch waist pouch in ACU and a cap [ACU] with Velcro patch
which I'll put my blood group patch on, Already have the wide brimmed ACU.
The idea is to have two sets of Molle one in ACU and another in brown{fawn} for different set ups

[oncedisturbed]

Wasn't my fault bwahahahaha
My black rig and pack is almost finished, going to set up a camo set for shooting as well.

Which is the waist pouch you got?

[threedogs]

Lancey sells them for $18 free post I found one for $13 free post,
you probably have one ,,,,one main pouch with a smaller one on each end,
you can fit a bit of gear in them, not my blood group but you get the idea

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171370229833?var=470421022265&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290733039746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

Yup, got 2 of them in black. Didnt realise it was the same pouch

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR5.TRC2.A0.H0.Xsc hrade+old+timer&_nkw=schrade+old+timer&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Heres the china version of Jandersons old timer, Jeff's is easily a $200 knife back in the day..
Don't get me started on Chinese steel having problems with my laser cutter ATM
The seller says the quality is there but that price for an Old Timer makes me think twice

[Gecko17]

Hey guys. My latest purchases....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/361069565934?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2212wt_1173

and this beautiful little knife sharpener from The Ultimate Edge, called the Sportsman. One of the guys here has one... It weighs 2.4 ounces! The Sharpening blade (which is eliptical) is stored in the handle and just screws in and out. 600grt and 4inches long. Freakin sweet!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Edge-4NFP-Sharpening/dp/B0001KOAA0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412837246&sr=8-2&keywords=the+ultimate+edge%2C+the+sportsman+knife+ sharpener

[threedogs]

The stone washed tanto didn't arrive with the postie this morning, starting to get a bit nervous
28 of sept so maybe still a bit early.

how do these look mounted on the board??
thinking of wiring them on then screwing the board to the wall [manland]
then a small led on a stem to highlight them.
I want to do similar with my bowies less the Toothpick,[damn you gko]

[threedogs]

Yeh it arrived must say very impressed very heavy, nice factory edge and the nylon sheath isn't too bad.
Looks like it will take an absolute pounding 10/10
I'm betting OD will like his when it arrives lol
Sort of looks like Damascus
Damn you GKO I bit the bullet and brought a Toothpick for $90US.
Hope its all YOU say it is lol
this stone washed job would compliment my small axe[elk ridge] perfectly

[oncedisturbed]

Looks heaps better than I thought. That sheath is very similar to the custom 1 I am making up for Westy's vanguard.

Hopefully mine wont be too far off being delivered as I bought mine the same day.

[threedogs]

You'll love it very very sturdy and heavy for its size. would be perfect if it had a molle sheath
Heres another job I put on the back burner pardon the pun lol.
I had some large brass stock here for another product I was trying to make,
anyway I ended up posting the brass bar over to "The Ferret" to turn into cannon barrels and wheels.
One cannon I'm thinking of doing in red gum like on a tall Spaniard Tall ship. the other like a civil war number
I'll spry some ball bearing matt black for a cannon ball pile

Whats your take on this Bowie?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORIGINAL-BOWIE-KNIFE-BY-G-WOSTENHOLM-SON-IXL-CALIFORNAI-KNIFE-C1850S-/301259313251?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item4624745063

Have you tried this shop? good price for cold steel
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cold-Steel-GI-Tanto-80PGTK-Secure-XSheath-hunting-survival-tactical-bush-knife-/321498173518?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4adac8d04e

[oncedisturbed]

I wonder if that bowie comes with a CoA for that price and to show its genuine.
That shop looks sweet with their prices and range.

I remember turning those canon barrels when I was at school, still habe a barrel my grand dad made, just need the trolleys made up.

How do you find that elk ridge axe?

Got a busy weekend ahead with a wedding and a 40th to go to. Will get stuck back into the vanguard sheath over the next few days.

Hoping it will turn out ok as I am adding a belt clip so it sits lower and adding a securing strap coming off the clip housing.

[threedogs]

I took the axe away last weekend with some other knives but way too sore to really test anything,
Ill definitely be keeping the axe and the stone washed together it just seems right
will have a bit of a play today.

Do you really think they etched names onto blades back in the mid 1800s
to me it looks like a promo knife from the 1980's

[oncedisturbed]

The logo etc on the blade looks like it was stamped instead of etched

[threedogs]

Just looks all wrong to me

Toothpick is on its way, oh yeah
next on the list will be a Colt Alamo Bowie


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200904097295?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Really really want one of these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221563087567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Bummer seller away until the 28th of Oct.
EDIT;;; Toothpick on its way but who's counting

[oncedisturbed]

Westy's vanguard sheath coming along nicely.
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[threedogs]

I likey I take it you'll fold it for stitching.?
Played with the stone washed Tanto today , all I'm saying is [again] you'll love it

[oncedisturbed]

Yup it will be folded and a welt put in, should have the stitching done tonight

[oncedisturbed]

Sheath all stitched up, just needs to be edged off
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[threedogs]

@ OD keys finished as per the email, painted matt black.

Also had 4 plough disc's behind the chimney on the pot belly ,
now its been replaced with a Coonara.
I have recently made a 6ft tri-pod and as Im down sizing when I go away
thinking of using the disc as a frypan /wok, I'll need to grind the coating off the inside
first and then polish with a flap disc.
Jeff jump in anytime lol Ill even bring one up for you.
they are 450mm across so more than enough for a frypan/wok.

Figured it out going to turn it into a 450mm frypan with a long handle.[700mm]
just a few shovelfuls of coals and away you go

[oncedisturbed]

Thats a big pan indeed, lots of bacon and eggs to go round lol.

Forgot to say in the email not to worry about painting it as I have a heap of pressure packs at home to spray it.

Sheath came up well.

[threedogs]

should cook well IMO, should cook enough for 4-5 in one go
Ill start on it tomorrow, had a pretty full on day today and survived quiet well
very impressed.
Pm your address again please

[Family4x4]

Just eyed this worth it?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Damascus-Large-Hunting-Bowie-Knife-/151436001303?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item23424a0017

will those cannon fire threedogs?

[oncedisturbed]

Interesting, if it is true damascus steel then it is a bargain also with that sheath.

Very basic handle scales but you could swap them out and make up a nicer set.

No piece of damascus steel is the same and is usually very pricey, even for a premade knife blank that you can finish off.

Seller has a 100% feedback rating so it appears genuine.

[Family4x4]

The boss has said no so if any one is keen.

[threedogs]

Just eyed this worth it?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Damascus-Large-Hunting-Bowie-Knife-/151436001303?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item23424a0017

will those cannon fire threedogs?

@ Family that link doesn't say how many layers of Damascus, be wary
nah cannons don't fire, only shelf warmers

Anyone know what they coat plough discs' with ? Pitch???
Might make the frypan up then go to Tallarook for the night and throw it in the fire and burn any coating off.

@ OD where's your stone washed Tanto?

[threedogs]

Here's my frypan from hell,450mm wide, its only to slide on and off some coals so should work a treat.
after I burn the coating off it I'll "salt' the cooking surface and hopefully "blue it" at the same time
I'll also put some timber on the handle so its easier to handle.
I'll get it sand blasted this week that should work a treat.


tempted by this even if its made in china, nice size for sticking
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221563087567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[threedogs]

The boss has said no so if any one is keen.

time for a new boss lol ??



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buck-Knives-Vanguard-With-Sheath-8-5-6-3oz-420HC-BU192-/300970910138?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item461343a1ba
@ OD is your [Kallens] sheath like this ??

[oncedisturbed]

Nope, still no knife in the mail yet.
Just have the crappy nylon sheathes on the vanguards.

Thats is a big pan

[threedogs]

once blasted it should look heaps better.

waiting on some knives to arrive myself some from Aust most from OS

I googled plough disc frypan seems I'm the only one in the world with one yoo hooo

also my 12" aluminium camp oven worked a treat cooking the vegies while Bob cooked the roast in the other camp oven [NCOT]
was a bit worried the handle might melt off but it didn't, easy as to clean also

[oncedisturbed]

New knife came in the mail today.
Wow, top knife and super sharp. Downside is the crappy sheath but can fix easy enough

[threedogs]

was it the tanto stone washed ??

seems that small axe I brought a few weeks ago is a throwing axe, go figure
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Professional-Throwing-Axe-w-Sheath-FOW-/151441825532?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item2342a2defc

[oncedisturbed]

Yup it was the stonewash tanto. I think it just that seller that has listed it as a throwing axe, I dont think ER class it as a thrower but could be wrong.

I have started making a template for an axe head sheath which will fit my saw in axe handle combo like the gerber set as they made all their sheathes left hand carry. Will start that once I finish off my own and your vanguatf sheathes.

[threedogs]

what do you think of the Tanto stone washed number ?

[oncedisturbed]

I reckon it would be a great boot knife, sturdy and has a good weight to it. Like most knives now, the sheath spoils it.

[threedogs]

awesome ,awesome ,awesome, Shaun sand blasted it on the spot for me for $10.
he can even blast plastic parts with the correct medium,

Cant wait to try this baby out, already sprayed it with oil. happy as .

@ F4x4 my 16" turbo gold pan arrived this morning, might have to combine the two very soon.

I have a keg cut in half might get a fire going in that then season the disc/frypan as best I can,
best part is it looks like a bought one lol.
can see 1/2 doz eggs and some strips of bacon sizzling away on this, HHMMmmmmmmmm bacon lol

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AB-NEG-Blood-Type-Identification-Velcro-Patch-Black-/400786738089?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item5d50c04ba9
@ OD heres some black blood group patches.

Frypan cooks a treat too

@ OD again might be worth getting
http://www.bookdepository.com/Making-Leather-Knife-Sheaths-Volume-1-David-Hlter/9780764340154?redirected=true&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_campaign=ShoppingAu&utm_source=AU&utm_content=Making-Leather-Knife-Sheaths-Volume-1

[oncedisturbed]

Just finished off a new axehead sheath. Was getting ticked off with my vanguard sheath so changed direction.

Suits the Tactical brand and Fiskars X7 axes.

[threedogs]

Very nice X7 cover, Do you remember the saw /knife combo sheath a while back?
I'm thinking along those lines for my small axe and maybe the stone washed Tanto.

[oncedisturbed]

Yup, the tactical axe in the photo has the saw in the handle, $60 at Anaconda

[threedogs]

Too late for me now as I've had the X7 for a while, did want the Gerber with the saw
but never mind.
the combo I'm thinking of was e tee handled saw and a Buck 110 all in one

[oncedisturbed]

I do have an axe / knife combo in sheath here, basically axe slides in sideways with the knife sheath over top, to big a sheath to carry on a belt though

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400788598954?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

something to do with an old file

[oncedisturbed]

My bonecutter is made from an old nicholson file

[threedogs]

I have a very old file from around the late 1700 ,early 1800s it is stamped warranted steel, meaning it was forged [poured].
still in brand new condition, thinking it would make a very brittle knife , awesome but brittle

[oncedisturbed]

I have a very old file from around the late 1700 ,early 1800s it is stamped warranted steel, meaning it was forged [poured].
still in brand new condition, thinking it would make a very brittle knife , awesome but brittle

Knock 1 up as a display piece?

Just finished off a variation of the axehead sheath.

[threedogs]

yeah might just do that, but will use another file I have here .

those axe head covers look awesome, well done

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers TD.

Just been asked to make a holster for a S&W .460 revolver with 8 3/4" barrel for a guy in NZ and also a rifle scabbard for a 44mag lever action for a local as well.

Both of those are going to be testing the skills especially the revolver as I will have to work by eye of images from the net.

The rifle is being bought up to me so I can scale the scabbard for a snug fit.

[threedogs]

And so it begins,,,,,,lol you wont be able to scratch soon.

If any one is seeing this do some research on the symbols etc
make for interesting reading. The symbol is a Camel.

The toothpick must arrive this week, cant wait.

[threedogs]

thought I'd buy an Old Timer after seeing one in the flesh,
first impressions are very nice knife, good edge, awesome sheath
must be the colour. yeah very happy
and that triple ACU waist pouch arrived as well



Heres a drop point Stone washed Tanto from the same mob
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251390067316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

That is a sweet old timer, set you back much?

[threedogs]

$48 delivered so not too bad from that mob in the Territory Jinjili I think it is. Ill find a link

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251390067316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

@ OD I'll post that item over later this week for you to, just been slack thats all

as for making a knife from a file thats a hell of a lot of grinding,
might be able to cut an edge using a thin cut off wheel

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers TD.

Just had the indoor / outdoor banner delivered.

[oncedisturbed]

Working on an X7 sheath for Clunk, trying something a bit different with this 1.

[growler2058]

Cheers TD.

Just had the indoor / outdoor banner delivered.

Looks good man

[threedogs]

Looks good OD, hanging for the Toothpick to arrive now.
The old Timer didnt take much to get the edge nice and sharp.
I think I prefer it over my Buck 119brs fixed blade,
If you do another X7 with a "W" on it let me know

@ OD do you do a 2 thread lock stitch by hand??
Found a nice pieced of tanned leather I was going to use to re cover a 1910 chair I have,
but might try and make a knife pouch not 100% sure yet

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers Growler, got some shirts, car door magnets and new business cards including magnet cards coming as well.

Wifey is going to wear her shirt at work on free dress day, management will love that...not...lolol.

Once I sort myself out a bit more, will be getting AB to set up a vendors thread for us here.

Can do up an X7 sheath once I finish Clunk's if you want?

All my stitching is done by hand, type of stitching will depend on item and it's level of use. That will determine whether I use a locking saddle stitch, rolling stitch etc.

The magnum rifle scabbard I will be doing shortly will be a locking stitch the whole way, takes a bit of time and hard on the hands. Need to get a stitching finger guard.

[threedogs]

Heres my new camp chopping board, Bob cut me a 50mm slice last time at camp.
just filled in a few grub holes and its good to go, about 400mm round give or take

[Clunk]

Working on an X7 sheath for Clunk, trying something a bit different with this 1.

looking mighty fine there OD, looking forward to the finished product................... have you dislocated you toe or something, looks painful?????? hahahahaha

[threedogs]

Yeah looks like a "carnie"

[oncedisturbed]

looking mighty fine there OD, looking forward to the finished product................... have you dislocated you toe or something, looks painful?????? hahahahaha

Bwahahaha nope, just crossed my feet over.
Note to self, self crop photos before posting hahahaha

[Clunk]

Bwahahaha nope, just crossed my feet over.
Note to self, self crop photos before posting hahahaha

at least it was only your feet lol

[oncedisturbed]

Burnishing up the edges of your sheath at the moment. Will polish it after I have a feed.

[Clunk]

Burnishing up the edges of your sheath at the moment. Will polish it after I have a feed.

Sounds kinky :p;)

[oncedisturbed]

I will give you kinky yah muppet.

All finished.

[Clunk]

I will give you kinky yah muppet.

All finished.

Mate, that is bloody awesome

[threedogs]

certainly very nice work there OD well done as usual.

playing with some knives trying to figure out how to display them and have three
I've misplaced somewhere, some how, then again they could be anywhere,
Can't be too far away,lol


http://stores.ebay.com.au/Oak-Cutlery?_rdc=1
OD just found this mob might have something of interest

this set up would be great for my field axe and old timer
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Ax-Knife-Bowie-Combo-Leather-Sheath-Coast-Cutlery-Co-Portland-Ore-AXE-/221565290814?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item339652093e

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers td, just finished cutting out and punching out the stitch holes (mind out of the gutter Clunk) for your X7 sheath as well.

Oak Cutlery have some nice gear, got my Mora knife from them.

[Clunk]

Cheers td, just finished cutting out and punching out the stitch holes (mind out of the gutter Clunk) for your X7 sheath as well.

Oak Cutlery have some nice gear, got my Mora knife from them.

now what makes you think I was going to say anything OD!!!!!!?????? hahahaha

[oncedisturbed]

Well I wonder bwahahahah
See you tonight with your sheath

[Clunk]

Well I wonder bwahahahah
See you tonight with your sheath
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sheath :tongue:

[threedogs]

My Gil Hibben Toothpick is still not here getting very nervous now.
Hopefully tomorrow morning, fingers crossed.
its gunna look awesome next to the GH bowie

[oncedisturbed]

Well I have been making a move on your sheath TD, almost finished stitching up.

Havent taken another pic yet but for the others, here it is in pieces.
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New business shirts, car door magnets and other promo gear just got delivered. Super stoked on how they came out.
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I have had to put a hold on buying anymore blades for the moment, had an unexpected call from an occupational and Vocational rehab provider "apparently" nominated by work and insurance company and have a meeting with her on monday. She sounded pretty good on the phone and was just as shocked as me that I wasnt notified of this.

Will be interesting to see what happens, even more so seeing as I have done 4 intro courses off my own back on injury management, investigations and procedures.

[oncedisturbed]

Almost finished off, another teaser shot.
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[threedogs]

Oh Yeah its arrived finally what a knife, cant wait to see what it looks like next to my Gil Hibben Old West Bowie.
Talking about my new Old West Arkansas Toothpick by Gil Hibben,which just arrived so now I have the set.
will put some pics later when it stops raining, OD you really, really need one of these lol
It is very handle heavy, so easy to swing around

only paid half of what they want for this one, from Blade-Discounts
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mirror-Finish-Old-West-Montana-Toothpick-Rambo-Dundee-fancy-BUSH-PIG-STICKER-/251403438810?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item3a88d00ada&_uhb=1

[threedogs]

seriously considering buying one of these, being an ex sewing machine technician I'll have no trouble maintaining it.
Just beef it up a tad to sew thicker materials like canvas.
I like the idea of having a bag or box for everything


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381029485474?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

I need a heavy duty sewing machine to do my leather but cant afford 1

[oncedisturbed]

Working on my 1st rifle sling, tooling is going to take some time.


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[threedogs]

very nice work time consuming to I take it.?


Yeah my next investment will be an industrial
plain sewer, I'll beef it up to sew at least 6 layers
of 15oz canvas.

You would need a walking foot singer K6 , mate has one .
they still pull big bucks to buys at least $2000 min
for a good one

[oncedisturbed]

Not gonna pay 2k at the moment.
Tooling can take a bit of time to do.

Will get a toothpick 1 day lolok

[threedogs]

Blades-discount have the best price ATM for a Toothpick.

bummer nothing arrived today now have to wait till next Wednesday
because of the Melbourne Cup.

[threedogs]

Working on my 1st rifle sling, tooling is going to take some time.


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same chopping board too ,spooky eh lol

[oncedisturbed]

Hahaha, working on another sling.



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[threedogs]

Yeah saw that in the hunting thread ,very nice

[oncedisturbed]

That 1 will go on 1 of my rifles. Starting another 1 tonight for family4x4, need to do some colour tests though to make sure the green stands out properly from the rest of the black sling.

[oncedisturbed]

New knife from wifey

[threedogs]

I have one very similar but no etching on the blade, did the stand come with it??

[oncedisturbed]

Yup the stand came with it

[threedogs]

I should get some perspex stands made seeing I have the source

[oncedisturbed]

Jailers keys came in today, cheers heaps TD. Awesome work.

Orders are starting to trickle in for the rifle slings, will finish off Sean's tonight as well as the other 1 posted then have to start on a 3rd custom sling.

Once I have finished off the rifle scabbard, have to make the owner 2 slings as well.

Getting busy

[oncedisturbed]

If anyone is interested, I am now selling tree of life pendants in gold, nickel and antique with clasp or screw gate for $10.00 each including postage with $2.00 from each item going to the Make A Wish Foundation.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261637087973?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

No probs, I'm taking my set on any future trips just to keep the vegies warm waiting for the roast meat.
Plus my new plough disc frypan can sit on it as well
Thought you'd like this gun strap no idea how its done ,

I'll put pics here later of my new camp lighting system,
You just pick a tree and screw in the light bracket, easy, peasy

[oncedisturbed]

Looking at the quantity that the he has for sale, they would be mass produced and prestamped then coloured from there more so seeing as has 9 of the for sale.

That sling alone if hand carved / stamped, the detail and colouring would be around the $150-200 mark easy.

That rifle round pouch again if truly hand crafted would easily $90.00 upwards.

Pricing up the scabbard at the moment as he wants it felt lined is going to be somewhere around the $225+ mark, never knew that felt was so friggen pricey

[threedogs]

Felt is ok I brought some in different colours to line some antique wooden boxes I have.
from memory not that over priced, but could be different types.
Did you post over the templates??

Felt is $7.90 a MT cheap as chips

[oncedisturbed]

I forgot to post the templates, need to neaten them up and will scan and email them to you.
Did your axe head cover come in yet?
A4 size felt is 99c but $23 per meter over here from spotlight.

[threedogs]

No nothing has arrived yet ,
Type in "felt material", then take your pick from 1mm, 2mm, 3mm and so on
I have a fax if that'll help

[oncedisturbed]

Oz post are getting slower and slower.
Been waiting on a heap of leather working gear for yonks and still not arrived

[threedogs]

Yeah agree 100% that the post is slower.

Now for everyone else that reads this and wants some leather gear made the will look awesome
and be practical I highly recommend Southern Leather Solutions, I'm hoping he will become a vendor here,[hint]
Jasons' work is very high quality indeed, plus he does custom stuff as well. If it can be made in leather Jasons your guy.
Heres a hatchett cover for my Fiskar X7, perfect fit and a great colour too, and a wishing tree fob for my Patrol keys.
big thank you and two thumbs up to SLS

[Bob]

Might have to get a Leather Cover for my Axe/Splitter.
Will PM measurements for a quote

[threedogs]

@ OD Lancey stuffed up an order and has re-sent me an ACU cap,
It had an USA patch but will change that to Aust flag and blood group
what would third patch be eppi pen on board ?????

Third patch I'm getting is NKA seems fitting, for others it means
No Known Allergies

[oncedisturbed]

Scored, 3rd as you said could relate to anything. More and more patches are coming out, hard to keep track.

Bob, more than happy to try help out and have sent you a pm.

[threedogs]

Bit the bullet and brought an Old Timer Uncle Henry Golden Spike. oh well

[oncedisturbed]

You know the rules. Didn't happen without photos