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El Caballo Loco
10-27-2011, 22:37
...and holy cow is the selection overwhelming!!!

What are some of your favorites? I'm looking for a good fixed blade drop point without a gut hook and preferably a wood or bone handle but this knife will be practical not pretty so it will need to be a bit rough. Definitely looking for a finger groove or guard/quillion as well. I would rather not break $200.00 but the right knife can steal a mans heart away. Not literally. [ROFL1]

So anyone that's made this kind of investment lately, what companies have you gone with? Seems to be a crap-ton out there now. What information did you gather?
One Shot
10-27-2011, 22:51
What are you wanting to use it for? Everyday carry or hunting or ...?
El Caballo Loco
10-27-2011, 22:53
Primarily hunting but also light camp work.
sneakerd
10-27-2011, 22:56
Check out Martin Knives on the internet. They are out of Texas, high qual stuff at fair prices. Could make you an addict!!
El Caballo Loco
10-27-2011, 23:19
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Gerber-Freeman-Stag-Fixed-Blade/productDetail/Fixed-Blades/prod71944/cat100802

I think I may see if they have one of these in stock tomorrow to see how it feels.
mcantar18c
10-28-2011, 01:57
If you want to bring me a leaf spring I can make you something.
redneck122
10-28-2011, 02:02
If you want to bring me a leaf spring I can make you something.
How in the hell do you do that? I wanna learn [Tooth]
mcantar18c
10-28-2011, 02:08
What kinda redneck don't know how to make a knife? [Tooth]
Bring me an old leaf spring or some other spring steel and I'll show ya how to form, heat treat, temper, and finish it [Beer]
redneck122
10-28-2011, 02:12
I know the basics of it. But do you have a forge? or just use a torch?

And sorry for derailing your thread OP!
mcantar18c
10-28-2011, 02:21
I redneck'd a forge out of cinderblocks and dirt... actually works pretty damn well. I've also done it with a coffee can and some clay, but the cinderblocks seem to work better. Then a welding glove, a BFH, and some vice grips, and you're good to go.

I wouldn't call this a compete derail... more like changed tracks or something [Tooth]
redneck122
10-28-2011, 02:24
I think you're gunna have to school me on this when i get back to town!
mcantar18c
10-28-2011, 02:24
Sounds good to me [Beer]
StagLefty
10-28-2011, 05:28
Check these out. I became a big fan a couple of years ago :
http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm
Bailey Guns
10-28-2011, 05:39
Yeah...somewhere around here I still have a knife I made out of a truck spring in high school metal-shop class in Houston. Can't imagine doing that in a public school these days.
Akyla
10-28-2011, 08:02
Yeah...somewhere around here I still have a knife I made out of a truck spring in high school metal-shop class in Houston. Can't imagine doing that in a public school these days.

No kidding. Especially in a metro area. Knife/shank would get used before it even left the class!

Of course I do realize that you are referring to the schools being unwilling to allow students to make anything even remotely dangerous for fear of being sued.
SuperiorDG
10-28-2011, 08:24
Check these out. I became a big fan a couple of years ago :
http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm

I got one of their arrow points for my BOB and it is pretty nice. Their knifes look pretty sweet too.
El Caballo Loco
10-28-2011, 09:58
I actually bumped another thread when I was searching for knives. It goes hand in hand with making your own ****! I'd love to learn how.


Did anything ever come from this? I stumbled across it when I was searching about knives. I've always wanted to get into black smithing after reading this when I was little.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/metalworking/4303543
El Caballo Loco
10-28-2011, 09:58
The only way I know how to make a knife is with a chunk of steel and a grinder.