ditchman Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 re-doing an old opinel #7............ you will be all suffering from "knife fatigue"..........so if you are fed up looking at knives tell me............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 You keep em coming " owd boi" flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, flynny said: You keep em coming " owd boi" flynny Well said Flynny. I have knife envy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, 7daysinaweek said: Well said Flynny. I have knife envy! so do i ...............then i have to post them off....dosnt get any easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Just now, ditchman said: so do i ...............then i have to post them off....dosnt get any easier... Things of beauty and practicality them ditchy, I can imagine parting with them a difficult thing. Keep up the sterling craftsmanship. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 hello, can never get fed up looking at your work skills simon, only wish i still had my workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, can never get fed up looking at your work skills simon, only wish i still had my workshop quite honestly....with a modicome of tools ...if you took your time , you could make one on the kitchen table,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 This little old opinel will be on its way to Old Boggy next week.....then i can get started on Gordon R's one...as the first handle i started to make for that had a fault line in it and i had to bin it ...shame as it was a superbly patterned antler point.. i cant get the rust pockets out as they are too deep ...but no matter ..it gives it some age........ all in all a nice little #7 pocket knife......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Loving your work and glad to see you sending one to Chris (Old Boggy) another worthy recipient. Keep it up Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Excellent work. I can never tire of looking at knives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Lovely work again Ditch. Happy New Year !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, ditchman said: This little old opinel will be on its way to Old Boggy next week.....then i can get started on Gordon R's one...as the first handle i started to make for that had a fault line in it and i had to bin it ...shame as it was a superbly patterned antler point.. i cant get the rust pockets out as they are too deep ...but no matter ..it gives it some age........ all in all a nice little #7 pocket knife......... Wow, that is absolutely stunning as is all your work on these knives. I therefore very much look forward to receiving it. It will be treasured, admired, used and lovingly looked after. Many thanks Simon. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I think I have one in worse condition...suggestions ???? Try and do it myself or send it to Norfolkistan ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 now that one looks just fine as it is...........if it was treated to my rebuild it would spoil the look of it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 17 hours ago, ditchman said: quite honestly....with a modicome of tools ...if you took your time , you could make one on the kitchen table,,,,,,,, And if my Wife caught me I know what would be the first things the knife would cut off ! 😧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I was looking at that red spiker alongside but now you say it, I also think just a clean up would be sufficient. Had it given me yesterday to play with so will refurbish and return it. The blade has been ground away over the years obviously by someone who hasn't a clue, so tidy that up and the blade is now so narrow the slots for releasing it are buried in the handle so i think I will reprofile it there to give access to the slots. It still has the makings of a useful little knife. Thanks Ditchy for giving me the nudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 hours ago, ditchman said: This little old opinel will be on its way to Old Boggy next week.....then i can get started on Gordon R's one...as the first handle i started to make for that had a fault line in it and i had to bin it ...shame as it was a superbly patterned antler point.. i cant get the rust pockets out as they are too deep ...but no matter ..it gives it some age........ all in all a nice little #7 pocket knife......... You're just showing off now lol. A thousand pounds couldn't buy you a prettier , and more perfect knife than that 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Mel ive told you before ...if you can find me some decent red stag points i will make one for you.............ive had a hell of a time trying to find decent points ... i could never sell these knives...it would totally knock on the head the fun of making them..........mind you i will have to put some sort of charge on them soon as i have spent over £80.00 quid on bloody postage so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Decided to take that old Opinel to pieces this morning, easy peesy and it was dirty and abused to say the least. Your right Simon that blade is hard and this one has some nasty scratches on it I do not think I am going to get off, so I started on the inner retainer and cleaned that up nicely, transferred to my larger softer mop and it was coming up a peach when it suddenly caught and is now somewhere in my workshop. Had an initial look but it looks like a through clean up before I find it. Could be sometime next year. At least the door was closed, so it is in there somewhere. The interesting thing when it was apart is the mounting point is actually tapered. The pin was a bit knackered so I'll have to make a new one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 53 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Decided to take that old Opinel to pieces this morning, easy peesy and it was dirty and abused to say the least. Your right Simon that blade is hard and this one has some nasty scratches on it I do not think I am going to get off, so I started on the inner retainer and cleaned that up nicely, transferred to my larger softer mop and it was coming up a peach when it suddenly caught and is now somewhere in my workshop. Had an initial look but it looks like a through clean up before I find it. Could be sometime next year. At least the door was closed, so it is in there somewhere. The interesting thing when it was apart is the mounting point is actually tapered. The pin was a bit knackered so I'll have to make a new one of those. how do you mean....."the mounting point"..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) You give me a technical term ... the end of the handle where the two retaining clips fit where the pin goes through, there again they may not be called clips The inner such is still AWOL in my workshop 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch Edited December 29, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 yes .......it is definatly supposed to be tapered.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Opinel Expert, another line for your CV Mate! Edited December 29, 2018 by TIGHTCHOKE Spellage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Thanks ...if I don't find the missing piece then looks like I have to make one ...going to be fun!! .. I have some nice pieces of hardwood around the place so might actually make a new handle as well. No need to cut a slot as it can be laminated in. I can then make the handle that little but longer for my dish pan sized hands and put a bit of shape into it. Didn't want to steal your thunder with the antler. In fact not a huge job to make a new blade. An old bench saw blade might supply the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 errr excuse me ................what are you doing......are you rebuilding the aforsaid opinel....or building a new one........ we need some clarity on this issue.....and NO pictures with blood in them.......(like last time).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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