oowee Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Where do you learn this stuff? My life was an office this stuff is.................. Beyond comprehension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) One Iv just finished up, o1 tool with sheoak and brass Edited April 9, 2016 by bigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Nice! Beautiful chatoyance you have achieved on that sheoak 👍👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Oh *****y hell you lot now I've got an itch to make a knife now haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Where do you learn this stuff? My life was an office this stuff is.................. Beyond comprehension. You try it, and it didn't come it as well as you hoped. You read up on it, and find out how other people do it, and ask for advice You try again. Rinse and repeat. Have a look at the British Blades forum, where you will find the really good stuff, like the Bones61 knives above. My stuff is not in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 You try it, and it didn't come it as well as you hoped. You read up on it, and find out how other people do it, and ask for advice You try again. Rinse and repeat. Have a look at the British Blades forum, where you will find the really good stuff, like the Bones61 knives above. My stuff is not in the same league. Bang on rinse and repeat again and again and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Some of my home made efforts just to prove anyone can have a go Apart from the skinner sheaf the rest are all home made from sheet leather. I know I need to get better at leather work, learning by doing seems to be the way Damascus blade bought off fb finished off with bog oak scales - good munty knife Skinner from a cheapish blade, same scales Cheapish damascus blade off here, first attempt at riveting My first knife, made from a kit. Soft stainless steel blade, but interesting to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Whenever I see medium to large bladed knives without a finger guard it makes me cringe. The amount of times as a youngster my hand slipped and sliced through my fingers. Made loads of industrial knives over the years of very poor quality, just to do a job on site. The big hacksaw blades were ok so long as you didn't take to much off or get them too hot. Files I never got the temper right and they broke or went soft. Tried cold chisels the lot some were ok but that was all. Most sites now you'd get sacked for using a handmade knife made from something else. There is skill in working the steel never mind the grind and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bull Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Few of mine Edited April 10, 2016 by Old Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 There are some cracking knives on here, so I thought I'd add a couple of mine... EKA Swede10: Richard Eadon 4" Stalker: Stuart Mitchell 3" Muntjac Stuart Mitchell 4" MuntjaX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Shortly after getting the Buck (posted earlier) I stopped shooting the big ones and as the knife is now out of production and mine is still pretty much mint, I leave it in the drawer as prices are going up fast and just grab one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Loving Stuart Mitchell's work - very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Some lovely stuff showing up in this thread. This one is definitely not my own work - apart from the paracord wrap: ROK by Stuart Mitchell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Lord Flasharts Stuart Mitchell 3" Muntjac is just scrummy. How much dare I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 It took to post 60 until my favourite Eka popped up. Ive had one of their super swedes for 30 years now and its still my top knife. Handed it to a stalker once, and during the gralloch he kept butchering until he ended up with the bladder bag cut off intact and full, he was very impressed. Other than that I have a couple of Buckmarks from Cabelas and a Boar bush knife, all honed on Waterstones of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 A varied selection including Buck folding hunter & paklite fixed, handmade Laguiole folder, Nowill of Sheffield scout knife, and various pocket folders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Lord Flasharts Stuart Mitchell 3" Muntjac is just scrummy. How much dare I ask? They are £275 new, and I'll be parting with it shortly if it's of interest...? It's only going as I have the 4" MuntjaX now, and it seems rude to have 2 of his knives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 There are some beautiful pieces on this thread, I only have one, my Spiderco, which I've had for years. I use it for everything and the blade has held well, couple of minor nicks to take out sometime though. Used to use and lose Opinels but slipped once and grabbed the blade, sort of put me off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyRich Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 +1 here for the Opinels as well. Got loads of them scattered about the place. So cheap I always buy a bunch and keep a couple in the house and garage, in cars etc.And by christ you can get them flippin sharp. Got the super size Opinel knocking about in the garage. thing is like a damn machete. Needs a bit of work though, it's seen better days. Also got a little fixed blade Mora which is my go to knife for everything and for carving and bushcraft. Really nice sturdy blade, excellent for whittling sticks and such. Also carry a swedish firesteel with it and the two live in my glovebox or come with me on my motorbike when I go touring for getting the odd little fire going. this is the setup I have (not my pic) plus also the firesteel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 They are £275 new, and I'll be parting with it shortly if it's of interest...? It's only going as I have the 4" MuntjaX now, and it seems rude to have 2 of his knives! I would love it but would be scared to loose it . Like much of the stuff on the post I will have to admire from afar. Priority at the mo is sorting out my magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Love the 3" muntjac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) A varied selection including Buck folding hunter & paklite fixed, handmade Laguiole folder, Nowill of Sheffield scout knife, and various pocket folders. Loving that Lagouille The Muntjac is just exquisite... Edited April 15, 2016 by CaptainBeaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Made a few knives from bought blades, But wanted to make one from scratch , Apart from H/T had that done by someone who knows what he is doing. . Edited April 15, 2016 by photon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Can someone explain the attraction with Opinel knives, I just don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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