The Knife Thread

[oncedisturbed]

Sure, sure, we know what you "really" meant by dragging it out bwahahahaha


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

[threedogs]

In a circular manner I might start with some smaller knives a wind out to the big ones?
In a snail shell style pattern.
This German made steel arrived Chrome vanadium very happy indeed

[oncedisturbed]

Just waiting for these 2 bad boys to be delivered.

Quicksilver Tanto Bowie

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Frost Cutlery Muela Bowie

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

These guys came in yesterday, the Quicksilver tanto bowie isn't to bad and a fairly good size overall and was surprised to see that Frost Cutlery make the Quicksilver brand of knives, personally could be a bit heavier but the sheath is 1 of the worst crappy nylon sheathes I have seen as it's not long enough and is also the wrong as its for a straight blade knife and not a curved blade. I can see it tearing through over time.

The Frost Muela Bowie has a good weight and feel to it but could be a bit better in its design as the spine has a fake saw back for looks only, has the rear lashing / tie point on the spine but the handle scales are not designed to hold a pole properly for use as a spear and the base of the blade that is recessed and squared off could be shorter to allow for a slightly longer edge. The sheath is made of the ballistic nylon and not the standard version and allows for multiple ways of carrying like standard belt, strapped to the leg, horizontal waist carry, strapped to a pack or webbing strap either right way up or upside down and also over shoulder diagonal carry across the chest or back. It also has a small pouch on the front for a stone or small kit.

I must admit, modular ability of the sheath is well thought out and is a great platform for other modular sheath designs, this reminds me that I need to find a webpage I came across for a custom sheath maker in the U.S. who has incorporated the Kydex / modular / Molle system into the leather sheathes he makes that can have pouches, flint stick loops and other items swapped on and off as needed depending on what wearer was doing / going.

Also had a different Colombia knife delivered, another 1 of my $3.00 eBay wins. Quite like this 1 as it has a good weight to it, full tang and nice upswept blade and some nice etching on the bolsters, the blade could be just a smidge shorter and would be perfect.

Again it came with another crappy sheath.

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Also ordered a new MTech EDC entry knife with a chiseled end, this was a curiosity piece and should have it next week.

Here is a pic of it.

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

[Woof]

In a circular manner I might start with some smaller knives a wind out to the big ones?
In a snail shell style pattern.
This German made steel arrived Chrome vanadium very happy indeed

F Dick or Solingen TD?

[oncedisturbed]

Here is a good read for making up your own knife sharpening set without the large price tags;

http://pioneersettler.com/diy-knife-sharpening-kit/


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

[threedogs]

F Dick or Solingen TD?

Its a korean no name,,, looks like a solinger though,stamped with a horse head if that means anything
Sons ,girlfriends, dad has some antique solinger steels worth over $3k
even those old stag handle carving sets are pulling good money[sheffield]
Got an oval 600 grit one on the way too

[threedogs]

Bit the bullet and brought a Timbar Rattler folder for $40,
not your ordinary folder this mother is 18'oa, wall hanger only

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-MAYA...3D252011294163

beleive it or not

Oh and that last steel is 300mm long the other with the lighter handle is 350 long.
for my Chefs knife

[threedogs]

Won another Seki City blank. Not sure how to do this one yet
Last one had sheep horn scales, I have more horn ,also have some streaky buff scales
as well. Dont think timber scales would suit the seki city blade

[oncedisturbed]

Nice work, not a big fan of Damascus steel but it can look cool


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

[threedogs]

This isnt your normal black/grey looking Damascus it has more of a stainless look to it.
and Seki City it right up there with San Mai and Cold Steel, they would be your top 3
historically, Im sure S,ops would have some wizz bang coatings and steel mixtures
check this guys mosaic pins
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/11-11-mm-...item567718e9f4
did you see my link to $250K knife lol no providence blurred pics,
says knife will be used for damascus recipe.
what a crock of goop lol

I'll fit similar to these
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381311551...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT