The Knife Thread

[threedogs]

Not the best pic but dated from 1913 not 1918 as I thought. I think they called them the butchers bayonet. This one is un sharpened, I believe it to be German in origin, steel is Solinger.
blade is a good 300mm long

[oncedisturbed]

Its in good nick for the age, i saved a copy of the bayonet and sheath and see if the guy at work has the book with him tonight and will confirm it.

Latest 1 I picked up;

32682

1949 Belgian Bayonet from the ABL sub machine gun made by Fabrique Nationale


Never underestimate the power of the darkside, let the tap flow through you.

[oncedisturbed]

TD, it is a German WW1 Sapper's bayonet with sawback.

Pommel is the stylised eagle which is prominent of german knives of that era. Haven't been able to confirm which rifle it's from but NATO tried to have banned ad it was believed by them that when someone was skewered, it caused more damage which apparently didnt occur as the saw back is similar to what you would find on any normal swiss army blade.


Never underestimate the power of the darkside, let the tap flow through you.

[threedogs]

Cool thanks for that I'll leave that info on a note with it.

[macca86]

They had that saw backed bayonet on pawn stars and they said it was the engineers that carried it good for barbed wire or something. Worth a few bob too

[threedogs]

I've always known it as a German bayonet from 1913, and called the Butchers bayonet but google shows lots of different styles.
Value I have no idea, just an interesting piece from our war torn past.
Also have a bayonet from an AK-47 , I'm not sure how accurate it is I only brought it for its size, but heres some pics of it

[oncedisturbed]

damn that's in good nic, looks basically new

[growler2058]

Is that a repo 3D?

[threedogs]

I'd say so to me its brand new. and never been used that's for sure, but I have over 50 Knives easy maybe 100
haven't counted them,
The AK47 job has blade of maybe 150mm does that sound right, maybe all the WW1 bayonets were too long
for modern weapons
AK47 only cost me $15 I think

[threedogs]

I thought it was an Eagles head until recently I heard it referred to as a dove head Bayonet,
I'll get a better picture

[threedogs]

@ oncedisturbed did a little research and came across a 1910 imperial German butcher bayonet for the KAR98 mauser rifle
with pattern leather scabbard, sound ok to you, I have no idea

[oncedisturbed]

There are 5 different variants of the bayonet from 33-45 and none with a sawback as it was outlawed in WW1 with the Geneva Convention but they will fit most Mauser Rifles.

http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Germany__Post_WW_I_/Germany_1933_1945.html

It appears that the saw back is a bastardised version of this bayonet in which they were taken back and modified to appear like the below but with a shorter blade;

http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Germany__Imperial_/B1015_2/B1015-1.html

This is a good sight to try and identify bayonets;

http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/bayonet_identification_guide.html

[threedogs]

That's great info , now from looking through all those reference pictures and whats on Ebay
I'm yet to see another the same, am I looking in the right places, or did they convert {change}
bayonets in the field.

Edit ::found out its a very rare 1913 bayonet to suit the Gew98 rifle,
but even this one had a tin scabbard not leather like my example.
but the good thing is its very desirable to the collector because its rare

[oncedisturbed]

Bingo, found it but again no leather scabbard / frog;

http://www.anzacblade.com.au/ww1-german-ks-98-bayonet-scabbard-1913-sawback-p-127.html

Worth some good coin and your's probably more than this thread above due to it's condition and also the fact that is a leather scabbard and not a metal one. Made by E & F HÖRSTER SOLINGEN.

A lot of the one's I have found while researching your's have had an elongated blade which was a more standard format. Still trying to find where the leather scabbard / frog came from.

"IF" the bayonet and scabbard have matching number's, it's worth goes up as well.

[oncedisturbed]

Another good site for Bayonet's listed by Country, I don't believe this one is complete but a very good starting point

http://old-smithy.info/countrylist.htm

[threedogs]

I'll post pics of the markings a bit later, that's the one I saw as well. On pawn stars they had one and were told they filed the sawback onto them with a file in the field.
My example has no file marks at all. This bayonet has no connection to my Family, so no family history to check

[oncedisturbed]

with no file marks it will a ridgey didge version, the scabbard has me stuffed so far

[threedogs]

Price keeps going up hey lol

[threedogs]

Heres some pics of the marks
the one crossed out says 48.R.10.168 above that is 183 0r 189
and to think I was going to use it as a sticking knife for pig hunting.
Glad I didn't now
Just realised its 100 yrs old now

[oncedisturbed]

I will hunt around for this number 48.R.10.168 which may be the serial type number or a regimental number, top of the blade with crown etc will be the maker's mark

[threedogs]

Don't know my dates but would this be from the Boer war ?
I'll wait and see what you come up with

[oncedisturbed]

Nope, 1st issued in 1913 at the begining of WW1 to either German or Prussian Colonial troops.

1st Boer War 1880-81
2nd Boer War 1899 - 1902

[threedogs]

more pics of the same
That soldier on guard duty looks like he has a leather scabbard,
But seems strange my leather scabbard survived in the humidity where the leather
grips [handle] didn't,,, Gunk on the blade is only Lanolin

[oncedisturbed]

Some recent additions.

1st is a field dressing kit
2nd is a generic (Xtactical) fixed blade hunting / survival knife
3rd is a generic (Xtactical) field blade with 4 way mounting options for belt, boot, webbing and inverted mounting

[threedogs]

love to be lost in the bush with those beauties very nice OD

[oncedisturbed]

Have got a few more pics to load but MC keeps kicking me out when I try and upload.

The Xtactical ones are a pleasant surprise being an Anaconda make, they are pretty good quality and hold an edge fairly well so far. The most expensive I have recently purchased was the sidekick for $50 but on average nothing has cost more than $30.

Also recently picked up a pigeon pair fixed blade and matching fold back, leatherman sidekick, gerber multi tool, some key chain folding blades as well.

Ordered 13 other various others as well that I am still waiting for about a month now, if they are decent quality, I will be looking at bringing them in on a regular basis in lots of 5-10 depending on interest received with them.

Some are made with 440 stainless steel as well which will be interesting to see

[threedogs]

As you may know I make knives as well, mainly exotic designed Damascus skinning,
Was going to do fillet knives for Forum members but some how forgot.
I've sent pics of my Bayonet to the Guy in the links for him to make an offer. If I decide to sell it I'll give you first go.
But as you already know its rare so not going to be cheap. got a few leatherman and Buck knives

[oncedisturbed]

Would love to see some of the ones you have made, in a lot areas it is becoming a dying art.

1 of the guys from work is an armoured by trade and was involved making the blasters and blaster rifles in The Empire Strikes Back and has become a knife maker as well, makes some awesome elvish blades with blued filigree scroll work not the blades.

[threedogs]

Should be some pics on my vendor thread I think

[Woof]

Very interesting thread guys, thanks

[Wine_maker]

I've always known it as a German bayonet from 1913, and called the Butchers bayonet but google shows lots of different styles.
Value I have no idea, just an interesting piece from our worn torn past.
Also have a bayonet from an AK-47 , I'm not sure how accurate it is I only brought it for its size, but here is some pics of it

Hi!

Russian military bayonets don't have sign CCCP or AK-47 like your.
Only serial № on blade, scabbard and handle.

for example
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36082

there are official types of bayonets for Kalashnikov

1949
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/153.jpg

1956 experimental

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/154.jpg

1959

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/155.jpg

1978

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/156.jpg

1989

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/157.jpg

More photo here http://rusknife.com/topic/5316-%D1%88%D1%82%D1%8B%D0%BA-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B8-%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BC/

May be this is demilitarized Eastern European type, or Chinese, they also produced AK and many other things lol

[threedogs]

Cool thanks WM I see yours is the '78 model , that AK-47 one is only chinese and brand new.
Its my 1913 one that is of interest and very expensive ATM

Are those number a unit number or serial number of owner?

Original/ china pic is my Buck[wooden handle]
copy is resin handle, price difference over $140, go figure

[oncedisturbed]

The serial numbers will either be matching with the rifle serial number and / or regimental number or the soldier it was issued to.

Those buck knives look good.
Love the damascus steel kit it looks awesome with the swirls etc.

Just ordered a folding lock back DIY kit from the US earlier as well to try my hand at making 1 then will get a fixed blade kit and then design my own.

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=1_32&products_id=1028 - is the kit I ordered.

May need to pick your knowledge TD on template designs :)

[Wine_maker]

Threedogs your damascus looks awesome!

Once I saw a knife that was made from Harley Davidsons wheel drive chain

like that

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/158.jpg

http://i076.radikal.ru/1212/ce/9ab601318ffd.jpg

[oncedisturbed]

Did they make the lot out of bike chain?

[Wine_maker]

Sorry oncedisturbed I don't know. I saw it on the exhibition.

More info here: http://bikepost.ru/blog/30628/Vtoraja-zhizn-mototsepi.html and on-line shop here http://russian-knife.ru/

If you need translate from RU to ENG ask me, I will try my best.

[Wine_maker]

Another interesting hand made for reach man

USB Flash Drive - Blackwood, Tiger Fang, Silver & Gold 750
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/159.jpg

USB Flash Drive Leather Edition - Python & Stingray Skin, Gold 777

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/160.jpg

USB Flash Drive Fish Amber Edition - Golden Framework. Genuine Amber. Sapphire Blue Eyes.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/161.jpg

Awesome USB Flash Drive Unique Ivory Limited Edition Mammoth & Ivory Bone Inlaid Pure Gold 999 & Luxury Diamonds

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/10/162.jpg

And many other here http://www.vip-flash.com/

[threedogs]

Great stuff, WM
@OD feel free to pick away I have plans at the laser cutters for a 25mm sander. great for shaping handles.
and please ask before you buy supplies some will rip you off real fast,
mosaic pins make a great finish for a special knife. I just brought 2 small antlers on Ebay for $10 hope to use it
as a handle [hidden tang] featuring the crown, My red gum fillet knife is only red gum firewood from Bunnings,

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers TD, have registered over at www.iknifecollector.com which is huge international forum / collector base for knives and other things ehich I found last night whilst looking for registered knife collector groups for possible up and coming side project if the minister approves

[growler2058]

On the Australian bowhunter forum there was a bloke making knives out of chainsaw chain, they looked bloody awesome similar to the bike chain

[oncedisturbed]

Have just been put onto another which I will check out later - http://www.australianbladeforums.com/vb4/

[threedogs]

Must make an awesome pattern similar to WM pics
I like the knives from railway spikes

[oncedisturbed]

They would be solid and hokd an edge.

Dad made 1 years ago out of an old power hacksaw blade and an M16 hilt / handle. Don't think he sharpened it in ivrr 20 years and can still take the hair off your hands lol

[Wine_maker]

oncedisturbed its sounds great, but

:useless:

to TD knives from railway spikes will be brutal also as a sword from train rail for full set ! LOL

[growler2058]

Here's a big arsed Bowie knife I've been working on. More like a small machete ;)
It's a bit amateurish but when finished hopefully look half ok. I've also got an old paper guillotine blade to make another one
36103

[Wine_maker]

Hey growler! Drill a slash on it and it will be even more brutal than

http://www.movie-poster.ws/movies/wallpaper/action/rambo/rambo-6.jpg

[threedogs]

@ Growler give it a file back on the back of blade , gives a great look, handle never gonna come loose eh
@ OD received reply to my email from Ralph Cobb , he says its a KS98 bayonet the scabbard is M1871/84 or 1884/98 first pattern bayonet. His Words

[threedogs]

@ Growler , heres some examples of the filed back option, just adds to a knife I reckon.
The pic with antler I'm some how going to fit that hidden tang Damascus.
The Bar is a Billet of Damascus $100 an inch , yeah pricey shite

[threedogs]

Heres how the Redgum fillet knife come together
Chainsaw file did the detail work.
Finished buffing redgum on 8" grinder'
Last pic is Damascus before I etched it

[oncedisturbed]

Looks good TD. I got the right rifle but wrong year for you bayonet

[threedogs]

wow that's amazing, I take it they were bolt action
@ growler heres that faux antler I was talking about,
you can see 4 steps
White notched one is camel bone, great for scrimshaw work
Antler bone one is for sale with a sheath must list whats for sale
got too many lying around

[oncedisturbed]

Some new editions to the collection

[oncedisturbed]

oncedisturbed its sounds great, but

:useless:

to TD knives from railway spikes will be brutal also as a sword from train rail for full set ! LOL

hahaha true, will take a photo of it next time I am there

@TD - Yep they were bolt action

[threedogs]

I've got an idea where a few are from, like me how many knives do you need lol
I will display some I suppose one day.
I like the Elk ridge knives. More a fixed blade guy
That peened look on the blade is the latest craze in
knives along with the filed back.
I'll grab some pics of my fully cast knives from China they just look weird

[oncedisturbed]

same as me. the 3 almost matching bowies I got more for curiosity due to the price.
the elk ridge are a nice knife, so is the rite edge spanish toothpick.
also scored a winchester stockman as well but haven't got a photo of it yet

[threedogs]

Winchester bowie is cheap as chips around $50 I think

[oncedisturbed]

this one is a 2 or 3 blade folder - still waiting delivery. the frost anniversary congress folder i am waiting on as well and have read heaps of good reviews on them

[threedogs]

Also like the stacked leather one, 2 pics one is the cast knife, looks like crap but great all rounder in the kitchen even slicing meat. looks like steel was smeared when hot.
second is railway spike I started but as only had a pot belly at the time I couldn't get the heat into it and the steel split. I now have a proper blacksmith furance

[oncedisturbed]

I would love a furnace to learn and make things but won't be happening anytime so unless I make a basic gas kiln


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[threedogs]

Plenty of small gas furnace designs on the net,
Hopefully soon I'm getting a horse of an Anvil the guy says 3ft long at least
and the best part its free.so over 150kg, should have a nice ring to it, pic is one I have ATM

"U"bolts are off 4x4

[oncedisturbed]

Sweet, will do


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[threedogs]

I get a pic of my furnace later, its from 1850s ish, has a cast iron buffalo hand blower on it.
Just fire it up with some charcoal [the good stuff] from the local Chicken joint, that generates plenty of heat.
Blacksmith coke costs a fortune,

[threedogs]

@ OD heres my blacksmith forge/blower, old school yes but works a treat.
Be easy enough to make one I'd think with fire bricks some lpg burner ,and a vacuum cleaner
to blow the air

[oncedisturbed]

Some more to add

[threedogs]

feeling 100% better, heres my upside down finger skinner.
The bone is cow Osso Bucco and the timber is burr Walnut. Needs brass pins inserted
a polish and acid dip the blade to etch out the pattern, looking ok so far ,would have looked better with a polished brass strip in between bone and timber

[oncedisturbed]

Will be good to see finished. I take it by mention of acid dip that it is damascus steel?
Glad you are feeling better :)

[threedogs]

Yes its Damascus, found this site as well some very good knives IMO
having probs putting up link,
These Mosaic pins finish off a knife well.
other pic is from that site I cant seem to link

[oncedisturbed]

Have seen some nice mosaic pins recently. will be looking at using some when I start making knives.
I purchased 2 x Rough Rider Custom knife kits which just came in for Me and Munchkin to make up, approx 4" folding blade, brass bolsters and woodrain scales.

[threedogs]

If need be down the track I have the blue prints for a 30" x 1" linisher, especially for knife making, can't buy them in Aus.
Surprised you went a folded knife as your first. My first was a Seki City which I ended up swapping Simon from 4WD TV
for some rock crawler gear 1/10th scale. That had a streaky buff horn scales {handle} with stainless pins. Pic is SEKI CITY

[oncedisturbed]

that looks nice. Defintely interested in the prints later on cheers TD.
Just bought a Frost 40th Anniversary Toothpick as well, just waiting delivery.

[threedogs]

Get a buffing wheel for your bench grinder, great for polishing bone, wood, brass you name it.
Also found a B/D finger file a great tool as well. I use antique clamps to hold scales in place.
Save your offcuts then you can have multi materials on one side, be a bit wary of brass as it gets hot and melts glue. Pic is of one I wont sell as made it from Billet Damascus bar

[oncedisturbed]

very nice indeed

[threedogs]

This link is for Mosaic pins
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190963640141?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_321wt_1255

Some are used for a lanyard , but like I said finish a knife off nicely,
These ones are very affordable compared to some I've seen

[oncedisturbed]

Just picked up a cheapie set from Anaconda more for curiosity for $20.
A liner lock, fixed blade and a whittler (baby trapper)

[BigRAWesty]

The more I read this thread the more I'm liking it.
I've always liked knives but never really thought of making or collecting.
I've just jumped on the Australian Blade Forum and holly shoit those boys can make a knife.
I've been reading about steel supply. Turns out I'm onto a good thing in the saw Mill.
The blades we use range from 2.5mm to 4.5mm. From reading there a good size.
I have 2 1.5mOd discs 4.5mm thick in storage ready for chopping up, If you guys would like a biting can part Off some.

Quick q on cutting it. I was going to use the 9" grinder. Ya or na??

Also any good links for a beginner is appreciated.. :D

[threedogs]

I was going to get the shape cut with my Laser bloke, but its not necessary
You will need to heat treat it later to harden it, so you really need it soft to work,
shape drill holes ect, I cut the shape using 5" grinder, Bench grinder and linisher.
A 9" grinder is fine.
I'll do another Damascus Knife from scratch soon and you can watch progress,
maybe a sticking Knife

[BigRAWesty]

Awesome. Will watch for sure

[BigRAWesty]

Just been watching trollskyy..

I think I'm hooked..
Loved the basic look. Serenity the prettiest but a cool touch.

Bloody 2 hours on a file. Think I'll be getting a linisher soon. Lol

[threedogs]

I use 2 one that doesn't spin that quick and stands on it own,36" x 4"
then I brought another 8" grinder and fitted the linisher to that.
As with an earlier post I have the blue prints for 30" x 1" linisher [Upright]
Cant buy them here, but a must for shaping handles, you might see them on U tube videos.

[BigRAWesty]

I use 2 one that doesn't spin that quick and stands on it own,36" x 4"
then I brought another 8" grinder and fitted the linisher to that.
As with an earlier post I have the blue prints for 30" x 1" linisher [Upright]
Cant buy them here, but a must for shaping handles, you might see them on U tube videos.

Is that the big square linisher? Yea they look the biz..

I see someone converted a vertical bandsaw to run a belt..
If you use trollskyy's idea of the angled block to sharpen the blade you can do most things with a vertical sander.

[threedogs]

I dress my green wheel with a diamond tool and sharpen knife that way edge up, usually get a 6mm-8mm edge.
but its not concaved as much as I would like I'd like it to be.

[BigRAWesty]

I love the concave look.
But the only way I've seen is a twin wheel setup..
How do normal folk do it??

[threedogs]

smallest radius on the linisher. need to make a jig to hold blade steady, not too hard to do.
blood groove is easy

Edit::: just got an email that my new/old anvil is on its way yo hoo

[oncedisturbed]

Have been reading up on this bad boy AND it does ceramic knives as well. All good reviews so far

http://www.worksharptools.com/knife/sharpeners/knife-sharpener/work-sharp-knife-and-tool-sharpener.html

[threedogs]

Nice piece of kit that, I have one ceramic chefs knife.
weird looking but cuts great, don't get to use that often though.
I'll put a pic here later

[threedogs]

As we all love pics heres some more::: The grey chefs knife is my first ceramic knife, feels weird cuts great, just don't expect to cut chicken bones with it.
The other is a pic of some blanks I need to finish including my Seki City one at the bottom, the Damascus bar is Alabama ladder patern, which looks like rain drops.
and the knife on its own is yet to be finished, handle is streaky buff horn ,camel bone and burr walnut with a red spacer behind the lot.
I do have a plan for a handle on a full Damascus blank as a skeleton look, I have small dremel die grinders and will remove most handle material so you can see the Damascus through the handle.
Most cut and weld mild steel on for handle end to save Damascus, Thinking camel bone against the black/white of blade

[threedogs]

found this bayonet on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190977607813?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_902wt_1255

Hard to believe but this is Damascus as well

[threedogs]

This arrived today just a GP knife for around camp and the river,
The fixed blade is just shy of 4" long, polished stainless bolster, 2 timbers with stainless highlight.
weighty knife for its size,

@ Growler have you thought about how you change those bolts on your knife to something a tad neater

[Stropp]

i have an old folding buck knife that has been around the world with me, always had it on the belt when riding the bike but nowadays i don't take it far as the coppers see them and confiscate them, it was given to me by the ex about 35yrs ago.

[threedogs]

when I go fishing or hunting I have my folded buck in a sheath on my belt .
have had no problems to date, when Pig hunting we always left our knives in the 4x4.
I like the horizontal sheaths for folded knives, less visable

[growler2058]

i have an old folding buck knife that has been around the world with me, always had it on the belt when riding the bike but nowadays i don't take it far as the coppers see them and confiscate them, it was given to me by the ex about 35yrs ago.


Im trying to find my old longhorn ranger. Apparently made by buck but $20 cheaper when I bought it 27years ago for $60 or $80 cant remember now. The handles long stuffed and ive put it into a piece of antler

[growler2058]

Great I got ripped off when I was 15! heres the same knife second hand on ebay US for $17 @%#$ saved my arse off to buy that knife http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ranger-hunting-high-grade-steel-Long-Horn-Work-lock-blade-KNIFE-with-sheath-/181272083303?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a34a87b67 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FRanger-hunting-high-grade-steel-Long-Horn-Work-lock-blade-KNIFE-with-sheath-%2F181272083303%3Fpt%3DCollectible_Knives%26amp%3B hash%3Ditem2a34a87b67)

[oncedisturbed]

That's a bugger Growler. Am still waiting on some to be delivered.

Nice gp knife TD

[growler2058]

@ Growler have you thought about how you change those bolts on your knife to something a tad neater


Yup ill recess them then grind off the excess

[BigRAWesty]

Ok, I've started..
37602
37603
Free handed the grind on the linisher at work.. Come up ok.
Am now polishing the blade.
Will use some 8mm ply as the handle, and put some finger groves in it for a little shape..
Blade is 120 long, 4mm L6 steel.
Got some 6mm stainless Rod at home for the pins.

Will need to invest in a belt grinder and furnaces..

[growler2058]

That's a bugger Growler. Am still waiting on some to be delivered.

Nice gp knife TD



I feel better ive just seen some cheap (and expensive) bucks. 27 years ago before the net we were held to ransom here in good ol Aussie for anything from OS

[Stropp]

i will see if i can find mine its been so long since i had it out, will get some pics of the buck and a ww2 samuri sword the old man bought back.

[Clunk]

i will see if i can find mine its been so long since i had it out

I hope that's a knife you're talking about mate????!!!! Hahahaha

[Stropp]

I hope that's a knife you're talking about mate????!!!! Hahahaha

Yes the knife as well :)

[Stropp]

Found the sword but having trouble finding the buck, will look more on the weekend.

[oncedisturbed]

Very nice


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[Stropp]

Yeh the mother of pearl is starting to fall off and one of the gold emblems has gone but the blade is still very sharp, it's not a high ranking officers sword as it doesn't have a family crest on the blade.

[threedogs]

Very nice sword the makers name will be under the handle as it all pulls apart very easily.
does it have a harmon line on the blade, its where they clay temper it and looks wavey.
makers name will be under the Fuchi [handle]on the Nakago [tang]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_sword




@ Growler I found one of those knives with its pouch on the road years ago. great knife.


@ Kallen you'll still need to harden then temper it, 6mm is a bit big for pins, try some 1/8th
bronze rod, you'll also need some CA glue

I'll put pics up of my swords today [3] some are folded steel, which is similar to Damascus
And yes Stropp they are sharp, one is WW2 STD issue, same as this one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sabre-seconde-guerre-mondiale-p1000712.jpg

[BigRAWesty]

Very nice sword the makers name will be under the handle as it all pulls apart very easily.
does it have a harmon line on the blade, its where they clay temper it and looks wavey

@ Growler I found one of those knives with its pouch on the road years ago. great knife.


@ Kallen you'll still need to harden then temper it, 6mm is a bit big for pins, try some 1/8th
bronze rod, you'll also need some CA glue

I'll put pics up of my swords today [3] some are folded steel, which is similar to Damascus
And yes Stropp they are sharp, one is WW2 STD issue

Yep, onto that tonight.

[threedogs]

Better get all the terms right so we all know what we're talking about, the handle is called scales one each side
normally sold 5" long x 1"1/4 wide x 1/4" thick, camel bone it great to work with as you can even scrimshaw it.
Some great man made procducts, but as I said look around as you can use anything,
I used some red gum from Bunnings for my fillet knife and sheath, once you're hooked there is no going back.

[threedogs]

@ Kallen this looks like your one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-TWO-Romanian-bayonet-with-scabbard-russian-and-east-german-style-/190989439554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c77db9242

Some Japanese Katana

[BigRAWesty]

@ Kallen this looks like your one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-TWO-Romanian-bayonet-with-scabbard-russian-and-east-german-style-/190989439554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c77db9242

Some Japanese Katana

Yea similar, concave tip but a mean looking bit of gear still.

Yea getting my head around all the terms..
Going to use ply scales.. Cheap and easy, once I find my groove I'll try more exotic materials.
Already had a request.. Mums side of the family tree are all chiefs so I'll be criticed hard..

[threedogs]

doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it holds its edge is the main thing I suppose.
Ply will be ok after you sand it smooth dip it in boiling veg oil for some colour, rub it with steel wool to polish

[BigRAWesty]

Just drilled the tang... :D
And then harden it. Gotta get the oil ready first.

Thinking I might acid etch and stone wash it to. Why not go all out on the first one hay..

[threedogs]

If you have letter stamps ,,,stamp a K or W on it before you temper it.
I temper by placing in oven and turning to 450 leave for 2 hrs and let cool on its own

[BigRAWesty]

If you have letter stamps ,,,stamp a K or W on it before you temper it.
I temper by placing in oven and turning to 450 leave for 2 hrs and let cool on its own

Going to etch WA into once stone washed..
Lol. Won't wanna use this one after I finish..

[growler2058]

Going to etch WA into once stone washed..
Lol. Won't wanna use this one after I finish..


have you got the n.k.e.r as well bwahahahahhahaha

[BigRAWesty]

have you got the n.k.e.r as well bwahahahahhahaha

I thought you did??? Lol

[BigRAWesty]

Have heat treated, tempered and started sanding again..
I think next time I'll leave to blue On..
Looks nuts..
37653

[oncedisturbed]

Looking good Westy

Any thoughts on an intro belt sander / lanisher / grinder combo? Have a twin wheel grinder but that's about all. Did see an intro kit for $110 delivered

[threedogs]

As I said over in the USA they use a 30" x 1" upright belt grinder, the laser cutter is quoting the bits ,.
There is an attatchment to suit a drill press, not that good but ok.
I've found the Black and Decker Finger file the best so far, nice small radius on the nose roller.
Those 36" x 4" linishers are great for doing scales, EG matching bolster to scale.

[BigRAWesty]

Looking good Westy

Any thoughts on an intro belt sander / lanisher / grinder combo? Have a twin wheel grinder but that's about all. Did see an intro kit for $110 delivered

Certainly have. But probably won't happen till after Christmas.

[threedogs]

@ OD if your bench grinder is 6" or 8" you can buy the linisher attachment for it reasonably cheap.
Plus you'll need the tapered spindle for one end to fit your buffing wheel to.

[oncedisturbed]

hmmm might be easier just buying a set already done :)

[threedogs]

Price for a combo was around $400 plus , where as attachment was only $180ish
I'll grab some pics so we don't get confused, back in a tick

[oncedisturbed]

this is the 1 I was looking at

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Einhell-BT-US240-Bench-Grinder-Linisher-2-Year-Australia-Wide-Trade-Warranty-/190813770862?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item2c6d63146e

[threedogs]

Good price , I use the following plus my black & decker finger file "best tool ever"
The linisher spins a bit slow but the one on the grinder makes up for it.
Might find it hard to shape on that one

[oncedisturbed]

going to googlie the "finger file" as I have never heard of one

edit - after old googlie revealed pics, i have seen them as I was looking at getting 1 for my air compressor

[threedogs]

A lot of radio fitters use them great tool I use it for heaps of things,
Bunnings sell them I think for around $100. good for shaping MDF for speaker boxes ETC
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Decker-Power-File-Sander-350w-13mm-Var-Spd-Model-KA293E-XE-/251394793394?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item3a884c1fb2#ht_522wt_1255

Power file might be the correct term but found a link to one above

[BigRAWesty]

this is the 1 I was looking at

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Einhell-BT-US240-Bench-Grinder-Linisher-2-Year-Australia-Wide-Trade-Warranty-/190813770862?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item2c6d63146e

Geeze, that's a good price.
A little small, 150 d wheel and 680 belt but I think it'll be a awesome start..
Might just grab one..

[oncedisturbed]

looking at a ryobi 1 that is 375w from memory and not much more in cost and the belt sander has a more supported frame

[threedogs]

Think my one is Ryobi 375 watt not the fastest tool in the shed.
but great when I was doing the brass on my Sharp finger.
Made shaping all the brass and Buff very easy

[BigRAWesty]

Think my one is Ryobi 375 watt not the fastest tool in the shed.
but great when I was doing the brass on my Sharp finger.
Made shaping all the brass and Buff very easy

How do you get that print on the blade TD??

[oncedisturbed]

Damascus steel


Sent from my iPad using Motorculture mobile app

[BigRAWesty]

I was thinking that, but then saw the photo above it all shiny.. Is that the effect after an acid etch?

Still learning all these little tricks..

[oncedisturbed]

from memory it is.
http://www.alabamadamascussteel.com/servlet/StoreFront - this site specialises in damascuss steel, some excellent patterns and blanks as well

[threedogs]

I've used acid to eat the softer steel and the high ridges I've polished, Just something different.
OD found the mob I get my steel from, you can see my hidden tang knife there as well as some others

[threedogs]

@ Growler these are my folders top is a Board of works issue.
Great rabbit skinner
other 2 are nothing special but very sharp,
thought the middle one was the same as yours

[threedogs]

Bumped , found this on Ebay and got all excited
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MINI-BELT-DISC-SANDER-IDEAL-FOR-HOBBY-DIY-WOODWORK-MODEL-MAKERS-2013-MODEL-/130836042712?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item1e766f93d8
Yoo hoo I'm in

[BigRAWesty]

Bumped , found this on Ebay and got all excited
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MINI-BELT-DISC-SANDER-IDEAL-FOR-HOBBY-DIY-WOODWORK-MODEL-MAKERS-2013-MODEL-/130836042712?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item1e766f93d8
Yoo hoo I'm in

Yea not bad, needs a back gauge but something could be made..

[oncedisturbed]

nioce find

[threedogs]

That's the one they use in the states , no need for a back guard . You need that area to be flexible.
check some U tube flicks you'll see what I mean, In that same shop even those double ended
polishers are used by knife makers. Anyway bought one , that's my xmas present.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MODEL-HEAVY-DUTY-300-WATT-MINI-TWIN-POLISHING-MACHINE-SUIT-ALL-HOBBIES-/130682046391?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item1e6d41c7b7
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PACKAGE-DEAL-MINI-CUT-OFF-SAW-HOBBY-MODELMAKERS-240V-GREAT-ALL-HOBBIES-/130768313378?pt=AU_Archery&hash=item1e72661c22

[threedogs]

Some more pics of Damascus which is different to folded steel as used on Japanese Katana .
It will vary in layers from say 176 to 520 layers folded umpteen times..
Seki City and San Mai would be top of the range with cold steel and prices would reflect that.
Pakistan Damascus is at the lower end, the quality is not there

[BigRAWesty]

Yea I was watching a how to make Damascus and yea.. Awesome.
Would want a decent workshop setup..

[threedogs]

that's for sure I love the history of it I'll put a pic here of a folded steel samurai Katana so you can see the difference.
Katana's are a work of art just like some knives, This Katana is razor sharp, they were master craftsman, but this is whole new topic and very ,very interesting
Folded steel has more layers and they polish to finish it, you NEVER muck around with the finish
on any Japanese sword or touch the blade with your fingers

[growler2058]

Some more pics of Damascus which is different to folded steel as used on Japanese Katana .
It will vary in layers from say 176 to 520 layers folded umpteen times..
Seki City and San Mai would be top of the range with cold steel and prices would reflect that.
Pakistan Damascus is at the lower end, the quality is not there







That looks bloody awesome TD

[threedogs]

Yeah awesome stuff , Give google a go on its history and how its made.
the real Damascus recipe is lost, so they only think this is the way it was made.
Japanese folded steel has a long tradition and it may take 10 master craftsmen to make one sword
100s of hours polishing it, yeah I love it

[threedogs]

@ STROPP just looking at your Katana whats missing is a bit of sting ray skin. the small item on the handle is called a menuki or similar.
Some had full stingray on the handle others had cord holding the skin and menuki in place. The Menuki is for grip . I also like the swirls on
the blade like waves or clouds. Maybe you could cover it with cling wrap so you don't lose any more pieces.

@ Kallen when ever you work on a knife once you have the edge on it tape it up or make a universal guard.
Haven't cut myself yet but would think it is very easy to lose a digit. lol

[BigRAWesty]

Good tip TD..
Was going to leave final sharpen until last.

[threedogs]

Yeah had a few ripped out of my grip trying to polish them , lucky up to now .
but will put steps in place to avoid any injuries

[BigRAWesty]

Yea good point..

[threedogs]

@ STROPP this is polished stingray skin

[BigRAWesty]

Where do I get that.
Have just entered a forum KITH. (knife in the hat)
20 of us amateurs are producing a knife and come Easter Monday our names will be drawn and we send our product to one of the 19 other people and we receive on in return..

So does that stingray make nice scales???

[oncedisturbed]

latest addition. rescue knife with led torch, flint striker, half serrated liner lock blade, seatbelt cutter, window breaker and belt clip.

[MEGOMONSTER]

latest addition. rescue knife with led torch, flint striker, half serrated liner lock blade, seatbelt cutter, window breaker and belt clip.

I like it, be very handy for the car.
I wonder how that will go down with the coppers.
Am I carrying safety equipment or am I carrying a deadly weapon. Hmmmmm

[oncedisturbed]

It will be in my glovebox, no dramas over in WA

[threedogs]

@ Mego it depends walking around at 10 o'clock at night with a baseball bat might look suss.
but 2o'clock Saturday arvo is another matter. Its not a concealed weapon and if used in your work be it cutting rope
or opening boxes.
@ OD we have very similar tastes, no an expensive knife, leave this one in the Patrol with my
Leatherman "KICK" I got with a sub to 4WD Action years ago
@ Kallen that's the Saya or scabbard for a Katana

[oncedisturbed]

back when 4WDA where putting out good items, they won't get to waste in the glovebox. I bought 5 in total so will have 1 in the wifes car as well.

[threedogs]

Yeah I also received a great light weight nylon sleeping bag that folds up to
the size of a grapefruit, perfect on hot nights

[oncedisturbed]

nice, auspost is running slow, still waiting on some knives I ordered over a month ago :(

[threedogs]

I try to avoid buying around this time of year
, the postal network is flat out and a high chance your item could get lost

[oncedisturbed]

more likely stopped by customs like a previous order was

[threedogs]

I have a Leatherman on order already had two taken by customs
cause the screw holding the blade was loose and you could "flick" it open.
I sent message stating that and they replied out of SYD now, still waiting,

[oncedisturbed]

nice leatherman

[threedogs]

Spied these and thought they would look good in Damascus
and either camel bone or a burr timber disc on each side

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360740850533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

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

[Stropp]

try midland disposals, they used to have heaps of knives.

[oncedisturbed]

Most it the MDS stores are more like BCF in drag now.

This 1 is limited to a run or 2000 knives. Hoping I can wangle some friends in the states to get me 1. Most places like Anaconda etc aren't able to bring in most styles they used to stock with all the restrictions in place according to 1 of the staffies I spoke to last week

[threedogs]

Easy try tassienerida or similar my son just bought one try this shop
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buck-Hunter-Folding-Knife-B110-Leather-Sheath-/310764356996?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item485affc584
I've asked this guy if he can get one in stock.,
@OD type in 50th knife on ebay great selection of frost folders and others very impressed
EDIT Just remembered I have Bucks email address if you want it?

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/buck-knife-anniversary

@ od there you go

Gunna cost you $100 to get it here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Year-Anniversary-Buck-Folding-Knife-U-S-A-NEW/261340609644?rt=nc

[oncedisturbed]

Cheers TD, the 1 I posted I believe is made for Smokey Mountain Knife Works

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKEY-MOUNTAIN-KNIFE-WORKS-25TH-SILVER-ANNIVERSARY-KNIFE-2003-STIDHAM-ESTATE-/171171698324?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27daa0d694
try this shop

[oncedisturbed]

Thats a nice camillus blade

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350950907619?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Just received my sharpening system, tried it on my Mundial boning knife and happy to say it works a treat.
Very affordable Blue is coarse then mild then a polish, then either strop it,, polish it or use a steel. very happy indeed.
silver side has differing diamond grit

[oncedisturbed]

I have a baby version of that set for small knives, haven't ueed it yet. I wrote on the back of each 1 to remind me which grit each 1 was.

Looking at getting a 10k stone and a strop as well

[BigRAWesty]

How do you sharpen using a stone??
I was tought figure 8's

[threedogs]

Push away so you don't get that burr on the cutting edge, I also use Brasso and wet and Dry then polish.
just etched a knife after using those whet stones, you should be able to see how the softer steel is etched leaving
the harder steel

[oncedisturbed]

Have been reading mixed versions of sharpening, with and against grain of the blade. With bur and without bur.

Best finish still seems to be from using a strop though. Will try and find it but 1 guy fiinishes off by using a sheet if glass

[growler2058]

Have been reading mixed versions of sharpening, with and against grain of the blade. With bur and without bur.

Best finish still seems to be from using a strop though. Will try and find it but 1 guy fiinishes off by using a sheet if glass


Theres a knife maker in Hahndorf (Sth Aust) that finishes on glass

[threedogs]

Dad used to re finish his razor blades on the inside of a glass cup.
Glass is flat and not many use a strop these days, except all my old teachers.
Reckon growler may have copped a few too, sorry mate lol.
Strop removes the burr and polishes it a little IMO

[Stropp]

Young bloke just gave me an early Xmas present :) not sure of quality but it looks good.
Bloody pic has gone upside down again?

[93patrol]

How do you sharpen using a stone??
I was tought figure 8's

i was taught the same but i found in the end i was digging a hole in the middle of my stone. straight forward and backward motions is the trick and make sure you use both edges of the stoneif you understand my meaning

[threedogs]

Had a ringer on a bush job years ago who carried a small stone with him and every night he unfolded his buck and did two passes
one forward and one return,all night he would do that. He is like me and try to remove the shoulders so the knife is basically a big wedge, My butcher knives are like this
and bloody sharp as. "cause we all know accidents only happen with dull knives' Doesn't explain why I always cut my self though. lol
Crap steel wont hold an edge and never will. I think 27 degrees is what they say, but 27 degree is found on heaps of things, Baja Claw eg

[oncedisturbed]

most blades are edged at roughly 23 degrees, some right down to 15 and even 10 degress but it will depend on whether it is a bevelled edge or accute edge

Stropp, that is an awesome knife.

I have just ordered a new sharpening kit that adjust from 10-27 degress depending on blade type with 400, 800, 1k and 1500 grit stones and a 10k wetstone as well for finishing

[Stropp]

Stropp, that is an awesome knife.


Thx Jason, wasn't sure but it certainly looks good and has a reasonable scabbard but it doesn't feel super sharp but that may be because of my cooking knives that I keep very sharp. I should say the front of the blade is not that sharp, from where it curves that is very very sharp.

[threedogs]

@OD are they the Japanese whet stones,?

[oncedisturbed]

not sure TBH, will check. the 10k stone looks almost like Jade / Emerald coloured stone.

[threedogs]

Arkansas do a great multi coloured stone too with a price tag to match
I would think the Japanese stones would be awesome as they would use them to sharpen sushimi knives..
Here's an oldie I dug up in the shed my BIL made it must of been late 70's. cost me 3 stitches crawling out a tent
and stabbed myself in the knee with it. that's why tip looks funny as it broke off in my knee and haven't got around to re shaping
it till now, bloody sharp too, nearly the same as Growlers

[oncedisturbed]

sounds like you should steer clear of knives :)
it looks like it would hold an edge nicely

[threedogs]

Yeah very bad hangover crawling out of tent with the knife facing the rear , just hit it with my knee not fun.
even cut myself today playing with a few knives , that I want to take next trip, its only blood eh. need to figure out what's a
work knife and which will go into display case

[oncedisturbed]

I am in the same boat, so far my 2 Frost Anniversary knives will be display only

[threedogs]

I even have a full ox bone knife and scabbard intricate carving on it looks ok too

[oncedisturbed]

wifey spoilt me with an early xmas present as well, an excalibur inspired sword. will take a pic when I get home from work

[growler2058]

Bought this 6-7 years ago $40 or $50 it's just a generc bayonet. They said replica .303 but defiantly not with a made in China stamp hahahaha
38208

[oncedisturbed]

the lee enfields came out with various types of bayonets, the most well known and widely used was the 18" short sword bayonet.

[threedogs]

@ growler that's a longer version of my AK-47 replica, But Winer Maker proved them not AK47
I've seen them 3 different sizes $20
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360738118855?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

the blade also looks thicker than a 303 bayonet as well. that 1 is more of a cheap SLR copy with it's size

[threedogs]

First pic is an Aussie job right, Heres a neat Bowie by solinger
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Unused-German-Widder-Solingen-Bowie-Knife-1980-Rosewood-Handle-39-cm-/111239018043?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item19e65cb63b

You haven't made me an offer for mine yet ??http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SWISS-MILITARY-BAYONET-Dagger-Scabbard-SIG-57-PIG-STICKER-EXPRESS-POST-/281194822889?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4178847ce9

More bayonets

[oncedisturbed]

that solinger is sweet, the swiss one's are different indeed. TBH I forgot all about it, need to go back through my messages and track it down

[threedogs]

Old King Arthur and the boys needed huge fore arms to swing those swords around.
My Katana are manageable, but silly me took one fishing to cut up Carp, then I saw the price WW2 Katana bring
Next year I might make a perpsex cabinet to lock them all in, with some LED mood lighting lol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201007012785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[growler2058]

First pic is an Aussie job right, Heres a neat Bowie by solinger
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Unused-German-Widder-Solingen-Bowie-Knife-1980-Rosewood-Handle-39-cm-/111239018043?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item19e65cb63b

You haven't made me an offer for mine yet ??http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SWISS-MILITARY-BAYONET-Dagger-Scabbard-SIG-57-PIG-STICKER-EXPRESS-POST-/281194822889?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item4178847ce9More bayonets


I had one of those pig sticker bayonets. It was part of a big swap that left me with a rambler rebel

[threedogs]

Mate could of been sitting on a gold mine, that one of mine is pretty rare and worth good $$$$

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Spyderco-Delica4-Titanium-C11TIPD-Damascus-Blade-Seki-City-Japan-Folding-Knife-/111243001951?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Tools&hash=item19e699805f

Heres quality Seki city

[threedogs]

@ Growler ,,thinking something like this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400580194606?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[oncedisturbed]

That is sweet bow TD, need a bloody permit for them over here now

[threedogs]

Been PMing Growler about them no permit in SA, think one is needed here in the Nanny state but I'll check with Simon
Its not illegal to own one so that's a plus


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301035648518?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Nice folder? different

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8-x-3-x-1-2-Black-ARKANSAS-Whetstone-Knife-Sharpening-Stone-Box-3oz-oil-/261352340691?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd9d03cd3

Arkansas whet stone not cheap comes in different colours

[threedogs]

My leatherman finally arrived this is my 3rd attempt to buy one. two others were confiscated by customs.
It's bigger than I thought, about 4" closed Great sharp saw and seatbelt ripper plus window breaker,
This one goes straight in the Patrol, very happy with it,
Also just won a 3" folder with abalone shell scales, very nice Columbian knife

[oncedisturbed]

Nice leatherman, were the other 2 the same as this 1?

[threedogs]

yes the letter from customs said the screw holding the blade was loose allowing the blade to flick open, which is against the law [flick knives]
Must be 2 custom officers with two very handy "Leatherman" knives, at least I got a refund from the seller

[growler2058]

yes the letter from customs said the screw holding the blade was loose allowing the blade to flick open, which is against the law [flick knives]
Must be 2 custom officers with two very handy "Leatherman" knives, at least I got a refund from the seller


What C0ckheads its clearly not a flick knife. A flick knife is spring loaded. I would have been asking questions there. We can buy pocket knives here with a nib on the blade to allow for one handed opening. I'd be saying that's close to theft on customs behalf

[oncedisturbed]

It will also come under semi assisted via force eg flick of wrist or single handed opening.

Same happened to me with 2 rescue knives with a straight blade because a thumb stud on the blade to allow single handed opening but the rescue knives with a curved blade and a thumb stud was allowed.

[threedogs]

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


@ Kallen heres an idea for your knife

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

[growler2058]

Here's a little Excalibur of mine
38318
38319

[oncedisturbed]

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


@ Kallen heres an idea for your knife

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

That boot knife is similar to the hunting knives that were seized as they were deemed to be a throwing knife

[threedogs]

Nice knife Growler , I think I have a blank knife in that shape I need to finish

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AWESOME-Custom-Hand-Made-Damascus-Folding-Pocket-Knife-Brass-bolsters-JL-504-/261359914919?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cda43cfa7

This looks like a heap of work has gone into it, very nice BTW



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261357012886?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
And this one

[growler2058]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AWESOME-Custom-Hand-Made-Damascus-Folding-Pocket-Knife-Brass-bolsters-JL-504-/261359914919?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cda43cfa7

This looks like a heap of work has gone into it, very nice BTW



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261357012886?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
And this one


Bloody nice looking knives

[threedogs]

Yeah but Pakistan Damascus isn't the best, but I wouldn't knock one of those back.
plenty of work there for sure

[growler2058]

Just found my Ranger Longhorn (fake buck) that I put the blade into some deer antler it's currently only epoxied in so will need to weld some flat onto it so I can rivet it on
38360

[threedogs]

Was that a folder before you fit the handle.
use CA THICK super glue, clamp for 30 odd minutes
You could weld some steel on to straighten the handle

[growler2058]

Yup it was a pocket knife

[threedogs]

That's using the grey matter, straight to the pool room next to the Beeb tooth brush lol

[oncedisturbed]

Nice knives :) just scored a multi purpose bench grinder / sharpener. Can't wait to crank it up

[threedogs]

Hi OD do you have a pic, Meds must be working got 4 x knives on the way.
keep telling my self no more knives ,no more knives, but I weaken I'm not strong lol
Best I look on ebay for display coffee tables

[growler2058]

That's using the grey matter, straight to the pool room next to the Beeb tooth brush lol


No way I got beeber fever an am using that bad boy!!

[threedogs]

I reckon get the whole en somme, start hanging out with some brothers from another mother, heaps of bling.
Announce a tour then cancel it, keep the cash, what could go wrong ????????

[oncedisturbed]

Hi OD do you have a pic, Meds must be working got 4 x knives on the way.
keep telling my self no more knives ,no more knives, but I weaken I'm not strong lol
Best I look on ebay for display coffee tables

Will take a pic when I get home

[threedogs]

Thought I'd bite the bullet and grab a strop, there is paste that they use, so I'm thinking of using Dubbins leather soap
unless some one know different.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEATHER-STROP-for-STRAIGHT-CUT-THROAT-RAZOR-100-cowhide-/150784136108?pt=AU_HairRemoval&hash=item231b6f53ac

[oncedisturbed]

Was talking to the old man last night about sharpening, he used to use cardboard and brasso to finishes his knives when he used to serve

[threedogs]

as I'm an ex sewing machine technician, On button hole machines I used Brasso and a fine wet/dry, then buffed the blade
But see where your father is going, would be similar with a paste on glass. Its easy getting them sharp,
IMO its staying sharp is the problem, my butcher knives went dull very quick when carving up a Killer.

[threedogs]

@ OD when everyone gets back to work I'll get the laser cutter to cut some knife displays.
Thinking the same as for a Japanese Katana only scaled down.
Max of 3 knives per stand {folders]
Katana will be large size folders will be small size and one in between for fixed blade.
Let me know what you reckon. Katana stands are only MDF and break so thinking perspex

[oncedisturbed]

Sounds good TD

[Woof]

Japanese Water Stones are the best to put an decent edge on a knife, followed by a very fine cut steel.............will try and remember who I got my water stone off as it was a very reasonable price.

[growler2058]

Check this out It's a Hubertus, made in Solingen, Germany.
I believe it's a 1974 model. It has a genuine elk horn handle, folding guard, locking blade (when closed and opened) original leather sheath
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/151.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/152.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/153.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/154.jpg

[oncedisturbed]

That is sweet Growler


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[threedogs]

Very nice, that just reeks quality,
I saw a similar one on Ebay that had a long blade and short handle
nowhere near as nice as yours but, I'll see if I can find it
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Tactical-Folding-Pocket-Hunting-Knife-for-Collection-Camping-Fishing-Gifts-/201003282860?pt=AU_Hunting&hash=item2eccbab1ac

No where near the quality of yours

They replayed that "Blokes World" idiot dry firing the Compound bow.
and it hurt the second time around. oouuch
AB would you like to share any pics.
We love pics lol

[growler2058]

That's not my knife guys it is a soopa cool looking pocket knife though

[threedogs]

I think they copied the style of your knife, yes agree 100%
no where the quality of yours,
What duties did you use it for??

[threedogs]

Here's some whet stone even with postage its not bad
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370957115053?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

That's not a bad price. The stone I ordered being a very cheap stone to try out was around $5.50 and is a jade stone wt 10k grit. Not fussed if it doesn't work at that price.

Going to try out the new diamond grind sharpener the oldies gave us today and will take some pics as well

[threedogs]

Yeah saw that one about 50mm might just be the thing for re-touching your knife in the field.
Just brought some NTH Indian rams horn scales I'll be fitting to my Seki city knife, should look great
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131079112316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

@ Growler who's knife was that, solinger make an awesome blade

[oncedisturbed]

Those scales will be sweet when finished off. Old man is going to keep an eye out for the next auction near him, they had bags of approx 100 mixed knives that had been seized out for roughly $100 per bag.

Will use them to make up new scales and learn my hand at customizing them

[threedogs]

Might have created a monster, check this sander out, just wish this stuff was available here in Aus
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321040191766?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[oncedisturbed]

Not bad at all, agree stuff like that should be available here

[threedogs]

tell me more about these bags of knives for $100, sound interesting.
what style knives where are they from. A year ago or so the cleaners at Melb airport
were selling knives for $2 each, they were the ones confiscated, stinks lost a really good knife
just by seeing a friend off. He brought me another to replace it though.

[oncedisturbed]

These are confiscated knives from customs, aust post etc. They get auctioned off. Apparently all sorts of knives from fixed, folder and multi tools etc

[threedogs]

any chance to go halves in a bag if that's possible,
like I said the cleaners were selling the confiscated knives at Tullamarine airport,
would they only be rubbish now as most ppl wouldn't take good knives in their luggage would they.
But that's not against the law, its the carry on eh. like you said multi tools

[oncedisturbed]

No probs at all, will let you know when they come up.

Just gave the sharpener a quick whirl. The knife guide is a bit wide for most blades so there is some play when sharpening, will be great for the initial bevel and then finish off as normal. Great for drill bits.

[oncedisturbed]

After waiting for crapatalk ti do what ever the hell it does, finally managed to load pics of the sharpener, Supercheap have a similar version but a 90w motor instead

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

After waiting for crapatalk ti do what ever the hell it does, finally managed to load pics of the sharpener, Supercheap have a similar version but a 90w motor instead

They work well mate quick an easy for drill bits other attachments I haven't bothered with. Anything bigger than 10mm I do manual on the bench grinder

[threedogs]

@ OD sounds like a plan, I thought you had a knife specific sharpener, but as SD suggests it be handy for drill bits.
I brought a chainsaw sharpener, but think it removes too much blade for my liking,
Now my Hitachi battery charger as pooped its self, these are 110v only bummer.

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

@ OD sounds like a plan, I thought you had a knife specific sharpener, but as SD suggests it be handy for drill bits.
I brought a chainsaw sharpener, but think it removes too much blade for my liking,
Now my Hitachi battery charger as pooped its self, these are 110v only bummer.

Mate there is only one way to sharpen a chainsaw and that is by hand, if you want a decent sharpen. I'll count the amount of forward strokes with my file normally keep it to three strokes per tooth.

Hitachi mate im a makita I normally get 4-5 years each set.

[threedogs]

I prefer the file as well much easier plus you can touch up the chain at camp if need be.
I'm normally Makita but my son bought some hitachi skins, Trying to build up my tools,
but its impossible to throw any away lol He He

[oncedisturbed]

I have ordered a knif3 specific kit, still waiting for it to be delivered

[threedogs]

It it the one that looks like a metronome music beat thingy, I'll try find a pic, back soon
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-2014-Professional-Knife-Fix-Angle-Sharpening-System-Kitchen-Sharpener-/331030414045?pt=AU_Cutlery&hash=item4d12f342dd

These look ok

[oncedisturbed]

That's almost the same as the 1 I ordered, slightly different base.
From I have read they are supposed to be very good


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