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do you need an exemption in WA ?
Very nice BTW
@ OD I only scanned that picture from the Buck site
I have two nylon to suit the Vanguard yuk
My sharpening system arrived today, boy bigger than what I thought
and all in a nice tote bag, will give it a test later,
@ OD again sent a picture of the scales to the seller, I would like a replacement
but we 'll see what they say
Nothing needed for swords in general. Some you need to be part of a club like martial arts.
No worries on the image, I will pull apart the nylon Colombia sheath and use that.
looks like that Lansky sharpening system takes a bit of getting used to.
Might put it in the THB,lol I can get my knives razor sharp with out it.
They have a bench mount for them that frees up both hands and makes it easier to us, haven't got 1 yet but will be
Mine has two suction cups and two little legs that fold out,
The bit that gets me is you can only do a few inches at a time
as per the manual. Its a two hand thing from what I gather.
One hand holds the knife on the Blade table while the other does a to and fro
on the blade with a grit of choice in place. I tried it on one of my cast iron Japanese knives\at 15 degrees
to match the angle already there, jury is out for me I'd rather use a stone.
Edit mine is not a Lansky its this one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Professio...item43bccb8b6c
I have that same unit as well an it is a pain.
Gecko dropped off a new knife to me today, a solinger tactical knife. Very nice indeed.
@ OD hold off on those Vanguard sheaths for me for the time being please.
Huge folder for display
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131071628...84.m1423.l2649
No probs at all, that is a rediculous knife
Huge eh might make a great wall hanger
@ Nisshead hope you still look in now and again, found a knife that would look great up your property
.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ned-kelly...3D151348053542
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HUGE-16-K...-/141225303024
And you thought that last folder was stupid.
interesting piece though
That is insane
might get one just for the heck of it
My tanto bowie arrived today... My new favorite knife! The sheath is not too bad but has Chinese writting on it so am getting OD to make me a new one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151323491...84.m1439.l2649
Saw that tanto was very tempted, looks the goods for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Gecko17
They refunded me $10 on the Damascus skinner saying they were all made like that.
They don't show that in their photos, but still a very nice knife.
Late edit.... the sheath for the Damascus skinner is shite as well, the thread they use is way too weak.
They should be using 80lb Dyneema braid at least IMO.
another to send over,maybe or just redesign a new sheath, with a hip clip to hold it in place
Bought another two folders both with bone scales
one is a twin blade trapper style the other is a smaller Schrade bear cub/claw
At least I start on my cabinet tomorrow.
Also want to buy that huge Civil War trapper too
Got a bid on this USA Schrade Scrimshaw bear cub folder,
same size as a Buck 110.
tried that sharpening system on my buck110 and the Damascus skinner
I just matched the factory angle as best I could and went from there.
It would work better if you had water dripping on it IMO.
Could not get it sharp enough to shave, so I think its just a waste at this stage.
I'll draw up what I do to the edge and see what you think, I only do a few knives this way not all
but they end up razor sharp and you can shave with them very easily.
That is nice indeed. Waiting on some to be delivered and bidding on the same piece as Gecko's new knife, it is a monster
cant wait,to see
@ OD with those sheaths what is on the edge on one is it burnt?
some how I have 7 knives I'm waiting on plus I brought 3 thumb studs for $18 in aust
should never be left alone with the laptop.
we have hard rubbish ATM guy across the road threw out some pine floor boards, plus what
I have is enough to build my cabinet.
Reminder to all that carpentry is not my strong suit, but after the rustic look so should be ok
Some will be edging dye and the other a clear burnish.
My Black Buck Vanguard arrived , I like the feel of these knives, nice grip and a bit of weight as well.
Also while browsing Ebay I came across a return spring for my Pedestal Drill for a few $$$.
Still have 6 more knives to come, need that cabinet badly.
I'll put some pics up later
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.
@ 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
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-BAS...item5d4de742ef
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390812401...84.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]
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.
Found this fallow shed. Might make knife handle one day
@ Macca either a knife handle or a walking stick top, nice size too,Quote:
Originally Posted by macca86
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/171363684...84.m1423.l2649
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?
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-RUAN...item3ce4790a6c
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.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Thumb-Stu...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/261532755...84.m1423.l2649
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/161341989...84.m1423.l2649
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 Attachment 47185
I have the saw back SOGfari version but havent tried it out yet
We might have to find a reason to use the machetes OD lol!
here comes some deforestation lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Alitis007
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
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
Restricted areas you can but also with a permit and generally only from fallen trees
Never done a sheath of this style but giving it a crack for Geckos monster chopper