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Since this entire section of the forum disappeared, I thought I would start this thread for everyone to post their pictures in. Some of you had some pretty nice stuff and it would be a shame not to share it. Again.
I'll kick it off with a shot of my new favorite knife. My ESEE-4. Picked it up from Rapid Fire Bunker about a month ago. [Awesom]
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNDE1LTAwMzAxLmpwZw.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNDE0LTAwMzAwLmpwZw.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNDE0LTAwMjk5LmpwZw.jpg
Microtech Combat Troodon Tactical model (all black hardware). Have an ESEE 5 best knife ever, thing is a beast wife has camera and you can see how nice the phone camera is (sucks!)!! Want to get a Izula for EDC, no moving parts/ nothing to fail.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/lexkeys137/IMG_0278.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/lexkeys137/IMG_0277.jpg
StagLefty
05-09-2012, 18:50
Always ready to show some ESSE porn :
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab49/StagLefty/Knives/ESEEfamily.jpg
StagLefty how do you like that Izula? Do you use it for edc or is it to bulky/heavy? Want a small fixed blade for edc now...
StagLefty how do you like that Izula? Do you use it for edc or is it to bulky/heavy? Want a small fixed blade for edc now...
I am thinking about picking one up soon too. Just waiting for Rapid Fire Bunker to get some in stock. [Awesom]
I have to buy mine from there too. Bought my 5 online cause I only had the money to spend that I got from my cold steel tanto sale... and I have felt bad ever since.
Top one was my Grandfathers - made by my Great Grandfather for when my Grandfather went off to war.
http://caliban.dreamscope.com/chance/picts/IMG_2956.jpg
StagLefty
05-10-2012, 08:13
StagLefty how do you like that Izula? Do you use it for edc or is it to bulky/heavy? Want a small fixed blade for edc now...
I've carried the Izula for my EDC ever since I got it. It's a 2 1/2" blade and small and light weight. You can get them with micarta scales now or paracord the handle like I did. Great EDC knife IMHO.
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab49/StagLefty/Knives/Izulahand.jpg
Minus the RC-4 and the Izula turned tan.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/400922180.jpg
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/400922181.jpg
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/400922143.jpg
Greco MST
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/400922191.jpg
StagLefty
05-10-2012, 15:08
Nice wrap on the 2nd pic (Izula) [Beer]
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/400922191.jpg
That thing is just begging for some custom handles. Maybe something in stag. [Awesom]
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/banks74/DSCF4677.jpg
A couple of mine.
Nice wrap on the 2nd pic (Izula) [Beer]
Thanks
That thing is just begging for some custom handles. Maybe something in stag. [Awesom]
As is the handle fits my hand pretty well. Not sure I want to change that. A big ol' horn handle would be interesting though.
As is the handle fits my hand pretty well. Not sure I want to change that. A big ol' horn handle would be interesting though.
I don't mind the size/shape of the handles that are on it. I just think they might look nicer if they weren't made out of black plastic. I think it would look awesome with an identical set of grips made out of a nicer material.
StagLefty
05-12-2012, 20:53
As is the handle fits my hand pretty well. Not sure I want to change that. A big ol' horn handle would be interesting though.
Try here for handle materials: http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=40
KevDen2005
05-13-2012, 21:59
Here is my SOG Seal pup. I like this knife a lot too. I had the leather sheath made specifically for the knife at Rocky Mountain Tanners. Don't know if the leather guy is still there but he said he would take on my project and wouldn't be taking on too many more. That was last year sometime. Very solid work in sheath.
The Heretic
06-26-2012, 22:46
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/heretic1975/gnk.jpg
That is awesome, what kind of knife is that?
That is awesome, what kind of knife is that?
http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgistore/store.cgi?page=/new/product.html&setup=1&ida=6&idp
http://www.darkopsknives.com/cgistore/store.cgi?page=/new/product.html&setup=1&ida=6&idp
Thanks, that is bad ass
gcrookston
06-28-2012, 13:57
my daily drivers...
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/gcrookston/DSC00121.jpg
The Heretic
06-29-2012, 09:51
Thanks, that is bad ass
Thanks bro!
Cylinder Head
06-29-2012, 22:06
Eric Kramer Gutshot
Raw:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/photo-56.jpg
Finished:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/youreallclones/photo-46.jpg
Those Kramers are awesome
Cylinder Head
06-29-2012, 22:23
Those Kramers are awesome
Thanks! Can't beat it for the price either. Eric works each knife himself from scratch, and they're nearly invincible.
I'll bite. Here are a few of my Spyderco Civilian
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/AshtonMitchell/2012-07-14_15-16-52_887.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/AshtonMitchell/2012-07-14_15-19-35_130.jpg
Some more rare stuff . . .
bigshane
08-05-2012, 15:45
I'll bite. Here are a few of my Spyderco Civilian
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/AshtonMitchell/2012-07-14_15-16-52_887.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/AshtonMitchell/2012-07-14_15-19-35_130.jpg
Those always remind me of the Alien Nudist Spammers from futurama.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/823/cap270Schlump_Nudar.jpg
soldier-of-the-apocalypse
08-06-2012, 12:16
Those always remind me of the Alien Nudist Spammers from futurama.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/823/cap270Schlump_Nudar.jpg
Haha your sig made me think I had a little bug in my iPhone
hollohas
08-17-2012, 11:35
I was just given my Grandfather's Navy issue Ka-Bar he used when he was a WWII Frogman.
It is well worn, but I am incredibly proud to be it's new caretaker.
http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/sholloh/2012-08-17_11-24-59_838.jpg
I was just given my Grandfather's Navy issue Ka-Bar he used when he was a WWII Frogman.
It is well worn, but I am incredibly proud to be it's new caretaker.
That's awesome. Wish I had cool stuff from my grandfather.
Forgot to post this one.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--Ou3rTJhgxM/UtiZjXzCoVI/AAAAAAAAHk4/LA-4fM4W2BE/w999-h562-no/20140116_194005_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg
hghclsswhitetrsh
10-16-2014, 16:43
Got these two today. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and the meerkat. Meerkat appears to be unused and has been discontinued for quite some time.
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/31045CF3-789D-4271-9C2A-6660257244DC_zpszbkjefxs.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/31045CF3-789D-4271-9C2A-6660257244DC_zpszbkjefxs.jpg.html)
Got these two today. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and the meerkat. Meerkat appears to be unused and has been discontinued for quite some time.
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/31045CF3-789D-4271-9C2A-6660257244DC_zpszbkjefxs.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/31045CF3-789D-4271-9C2A-6660257244DC_zpszbkjefxs.jpg.html)
Those are cute.
hghclsswhitetrsh
10-16-2014, 17:15
Those are cute.
Hey, that's what's she said.
Aww heck.
Sykes/Fairbain dagger I got from the British Royal Marine Commandos. This is the one they are issued after completing selection. I even got the leather boot sheath for it too. Now to find an original WWII one for under $500
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My favorite EDC,....At least to date [my precious
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In my EDC bag.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd436/baetis1911/KUK5.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/baetis1911/media/KUK5.jpg.html)
kidicarus13
11-10-2014, 13:45
My favorite EDC,....At least to date [my precious
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I like the contour of your knives.
shrapnel
11-13-2014, 19:55
Tops B.O.B. Fieldcraft. Took this on a three day backpacking trip right before current weather moved in. Awesome knife.
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Gotta work on the lanyard as it was delivered the night before the trip. Go Amazon Prime!!!
KevDen2005
07-11-2015, 17:35
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Just picked this guy up. I love it.
encorehunter
06-06-2016, 19:45
I have been working on this knife and sheath for the last couple weeks. It has taken me most of the last two days to put the sheath together, but I was able to incorporate a sharpener, ferrous rod and small altoid tin for a survival kit. The knife is a copy of the Tracker, made with D2 tool steel. I like the blade, but overall I'm not too sure yet. It chops great and works as it should, but I am used to traditional blades. I don't care for the saw too much. I have chopped several 4-5" trees and branches, and made a long bow with arrows using only the knife. A lot of the trees and branches were pinon and elm trees. A little time to resharpen and it is back to a shaving edge.6576065761รข€‹
I actually kind of like the look of that blade. How thick is it?
encorehunter
06-06-2016, 20:14
It is 1/4" thick. The blade is about 2" wide at the widest point. I am tempted to grind down the saw on the back some. I still need to off set the teeth a little as well. This is the problem with buying a blank. I hope my new furnace will be completed soon so I can start tempering my own again. Sending blades off just gets too expensive when it is only one or two at a time.
blacklabel
06-06-2016, 20:17
How much does it weigh?
encorehunter
06-06-2016, 20:35
I'd say total weight is just under two pounds. The knife itself weighs about 18-20 ounces. I don't have a scale I can use right now, but Ill try and remember when I get home.
denverco
06-06-2016, 21:46
Couple of my current works in progress. Both 1084 I do all my knives start to finish from forging, grinding, HT, etc.
Camp Knife
http://imgur.com/k4NjMrU
Forged boot knife.
http://imgur.com/mLaHaf5
encorehunter
06-07-2016, 07:16
Are you using a coal or gas forge? I have my coal forge, but it is not set up at the new house yet, and I haven't moved the big bucket of coal for it yet. The forge I am having built now is 4x4x16 inches, so it should do most of the work I am planning. I still have to build a pole barn to put it in, as I don't have a shop or garage to work in at the new house.
I've got a kiln and have always wondered if I could use it to temper a blade.
denverco
06-07-2016, 18:06
Are you using a coal or gas forge? I have my coal forge, but it is not set up at the new house yet, and I haven't moved the big bucket of coal for it yet. The forge I am ihaving built now is 4x4x16 inches, so it should do most of the work I am planning. I still have to build a pole barn to put it in, as I don't have a shop or garage to work in at the new house.
I've used both, honestly I like gas better but coal works good too. You just have to learn some fire management. Gas is fast and easy. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Coal is just a bit messy.
denverco
06-07-2016, 18:08
I've got a kiln and have always wondered if I could use it to temper a blade.
You don't even need a kiln to temper, a regular oven or toaster oven will work fine. Now normalizing, annealing, austentizing is a different story, you either need a forge or kiln for that, depending on what steel you're using. Anything 1095 and below can be done fairly easily with good results in a forge.
The kiln is fully programmable. I can bring the temp up or down and hold at different temperatures for whatever times I want. Not sure what type of temps are needed for blade making but I know I can get up to 2000 degrees. It might go higher. I can't remember.
denverco
06-08-2016, 20:32
The kiln is fully programmable. I can bring the temp up or down and hold at different temperatures for whatever times I want. Not sure what type of temps are needed for blade making but I know I can get up to 2000 degrees. It might go higher. I can't remember.
Well you can do a whole professional heat treat if you get the right quenchant. How big is the kiln?
Not real big but big enough for just about any reasonable knife blade. Couldn't do a sword or anything.
denverco
06-09-2016, 18:27
Not real big but big enough for just about any reasonable knife blade. Couldn't do a sword or anything.
Give it a try
henpecked
06-23-2016, 15:30
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Ruana Grand Bowie B9
Pretty snazzy looking toothpick. The sheath... Not so much. If you really like the knife you might consider having HBARLeatherneck make you a nicer sheath for it.
Picked this up today. Sharpened up very nicely and with little effort on my part.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Uodgq94D5OCQaEh2q1oBdBBUb6yinrmHAa2vYnsw72LJNxSqBg dQrgnX__0QzVaUyl-AtkluNSjoEBB13QQ_Wrl3QZBA19B_2IQM4KWye4QlZR1bz5Q1i 1sYaqVME6iJxqHO5tFpTl9ZSvpC-98zkYrWreavTQj_E6dNeLJAL2ThmTnMtwkFtMO0kLDwMNZm1yX IvIZiAKdYYDAkjBXOyKax5QeqTGPhrvyNk1zlMouoPyYGH4VdV DkLEZe6KSrxpHB2zNP4dDSQHpeVKm3rQHfY-I28rSAxGTjyLNtui2abUn8-5uqB9B7whd0rjrbnamuIG0HZbtDVhKnHlnO0egKVzbKMAgzHEw 7-dJeB3Blo308z_LgZOXPxXtgJyZ2FHLBBfgi8IhYgIEHGE4vLz2 lW0zIANh1U-M7QiHR1HuhAhAjSBxaHtibz71ua3GHPyjw_Rnif9ks8tpo0k4x DoOBEy2KmjD_9-4xhOKjBinSmpqG2NmWroaYB2rvx2Xg2_dhqLA8wdw8yLGU2cNF IWgXRQ0g403df2sWwcl6AJK87mwkzGYMYwghbLj00h-romHm6r5sKpD3wDFWmJ3txJOuUizf9zaefgG13Jx4E4f-BH1OpOFmuoKuhNLe88mnQJA3B0cdVOlQO3jkshluabv7FS1xdn D9ho4oj=w1632-h918-no
theGinsue
11-25-2017, 09:51
I need to acquire a meat cleaver. Nice find Stu.
Forgot about this thread. Some pics I took for another group:
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