The Knife Thread

[threedogs]

Oh I get it "pop" rifle bang oh OD you rascal you.
can't wait to see it finished, what size rifle will it house?

[oncedisturbed]

Hahaha wasn't my intention lol

[threedogs]

Thanks to the powers that be, please take note of the thread change for others that follow it

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SCHRADE-P...item2c9049bb4c

this shop has some nice blanks

[threedogs]

My Schrade 180 Bowie arrived very nice has the Delrin scales, but let down I think by the nylon sheath.
The seller know I make knives so sent two highly grained rock/stone of some description,
I dont think its the stuff you chip the edge off to shape, but nice patterns on both, will need to research a bit more.
I'll post over all that other gear tomorrow. will you need the bowie sheath to go but?
I have a knife that will suit that sheath so it wont be wasted.
Stats are 10.5" blade nice feel and size for around camp or hunting can see this knife going places. lol
Ill get a close up of the stones that pic is shite

[oncedisturbed]

If you would like a leather sheath for the 180 then I would need the sheath to trace and make up a template or mid you can trace it and email it to me instead?

Nice looking knives.

Putting the lining in the scabbard is becoming a bit of a pain, parts stick where others aren't.

Have a guy coming around today to price up another scabbard for a 12g after seeing some progress pics of the other scabbard

[threedogs]

I've always said if the quality is there one will buy two.
hope that goes for my products too, My theory was if I wasnt happy
putting it on my 4x4 why the hell would I want to put it on some elses.

Found another double I'll send over SS army knife with the marlin spike
top one .....I find it very handy splicing heavier rope.
I'll send the sheath over and I'll put a pre paid satchel in it as well

Heres those stone bits the seller sent me ???????????
only about 3" x 2"

[dannypatrol]

Hey guys, have some nice knifes in this forum. I figured an all round knife would be good to have for camping and the big lap. Think of something for fishing, meat and maybe if I get into hunting. Can anybody advise a good knife for around 30 bucks that would do the job and survive some camping abuse? I am also looking for an axe for some firewood chopping (and potential zombie attacks). Any recommendations would be appreciated!

[threedogs]

IMO you cant beat a Fiskar X27 for splitting wood,
As for an all rounder thats a can of worms, Columbia make
a good knife in your price range, go back a few posts and you'll see my stone washed tanto and field axe.
thats one combo I'll take the next is my schrade uncle henry plus the Schrade bowie.
Go back and see if any knife suits your fancy and either OD, GKO or myself will be able to tell you price etc chances are we have it in our collection

[oncedisturbed]

If you want an all round knife, you will need to look at a full tang knife as they stronger and more durable.

There are tons on flea bay that you get delivered for less than $30 but whether it is suitable for you only you can answer.

Some good examples are Winchester, M-Tech, Elk Ridge, Colombia / Sanjia (not CRKT) to name a few.

I have all the above brands plus many others as well.

Have a look through this thread and flea bay and post up the links and we can certainly let you know about them.

Also , do not discount the X-Tactical brand knives from Anaconda, they do bring out some good all purpose knives.

1 of my favourites is an X-Tactical field knife on special I got for $35 (normally $100) that permanently stays in the drawers of my troll and goes everywhere. Have even tweaked the sheath to hold a decent sharpening stone, small led torch, flint stick with striker and button compass, a Buck Bantam Stealth pocket knife, leg strap and approximately 30ft of 550 paracord and small signal mirror. This knife is able to do almost anything except use as a paddle lol.