What fixed blade are you carrying today?

derekmac · **Reply #360 on:** July 01, 2015, 08:19:01 PM

Quote from: David on July 01, 2015, 07:22:00 PM

Good shots Z!

Quote from: ducttapetech on July 01, 2015, 11:27:02 AM

Nice ones.

Nate
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+1

zoidberg · **Reply #361 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:26:53 AM

Quote from: derekmac on July 01, 2015, 08:19:01 PM

Quote from: David on July 01, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
Good shots Z!
Quote from: ducttapetech on July 01, 2015, 11:27:02 AM
Nice ones.

Nate
That's us mobile
+1

Thank you guys.

zoidberg · **Reply #362 on:** July 06, 2015, 12:05:25 PM

styx · **Reply #363 on:** July 06, 2015, 12:14:17 PM

a rare picture of Crocodile Dundee as a youngling

derekmac · **Reply #364 on:** July 06, 2015, 12:40:33 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on July 06, 2015, 12:05:25 PM

By the looks of her surroundings, I'm guessing someone greatly upset her??

Great pic Z!!!

Gareth · **Reply #365 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:42:31 AM

That's what I need: a knife porter!

zoidberg · **Reply #366 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:57:10 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 08, 2015, 10:42:31 AM

That's what I need: a knife porter!

Just remember chocolate so you can trade for the knife back.

ducttapetech · **Reply #367 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:14:12 PM

Nate
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Grathr · **Reply #368 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:36:54 PM

B.Knudsen tollekniv today:

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ducttapetech · **Reply #369 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:47:04 PM

Nice Grathr

Nate
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SAK Guy · **Reply #370 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:44:42 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on July 10, 2015, 06:47:04 PM

Nice Grathr

Nate
That's us mobile

+1!!!

SAK Guy · **Reply #371 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM

Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #372 on:** July 11, 2015, 07:36:04 PM

Two of my favourite knives mate

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SAK Guy · **Reply #373 on:** July 11, 2015, 08:31:22 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2015, 07:36:04 PM

Two of my favourite knives mate

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Thanks Mike!!! A fella could get by a long time in the woods with that combination!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #374 on:** July 11, 2015, 08:56:53 PM

Yes they definitely could

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Gareth · **Reply #375 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:39:06 PM

Wow, nice combo SAK Guy!

SAK Guy · **Reply #376 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:52:31 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 11, 2015, 10:39:06 PM

Wow, nice combo SAK Guy!

Thank you Gareth!!!

SAK Guy · **Reply #377 on:** July 11, 2015, 11:14:47 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2015, 08:56:53 PM

Yes they definitely could

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I always marvel how "lively" a Trail Guide is despite it's size...must be in the balance because I've had other big knives that didn't "float" this way. Even with my RA, it's a joy to wield. They got it right! I hope a re-handle doesn't screw up the balance.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #378 on:** July 12, 2015, 12:32:45 AM

That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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derekmac · **Reply #379 on:** July 12, 2015, 02:03:45 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM

Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Awesome combo buddy!!

I didn't carry one today, but tomorrow I'll have a Buck strapped to my hip. Not sure which one yet though.

SAK Guy · **Reply #380 on:** July 12, 2015, 02:20:47 AM

Quote from: derekmac on July 12, 2015, 02:03:45 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!
Awesome combo buddy!!

I didn't carry one today, but tomorrow I'll have a Buck strapped to my hip. Not sure which one yet though.

Thanks D-Mac!!!! (be sure to throw up pics!!!)

SAK Guy · **Reply #381 on:** July 12, 2015, 02:47:42 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 12, 2015, 12:32:45 AM

That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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I only begun researching in earnest again but it's probably will be beyond my ability to do it properly myself....and the RA is really weakening my hands. Downloading all the "do it yourself" posts/pics to see what's under the handle and since it's a convexed first gen, I don't want to screw it up. Have to think about the handle shape as well...I like the original contour really well.

Will probably end up using this guy....(he's done a bunch)
http://sunrisecustomknives.com/repairconversions/

Scroll down and look at his work on Trail Masters.

Would love a linen micarta replica of the orig grip (but pinned w/two big Loveless bolts) with a lanyard hole.

zoidberg · **Reply #382 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:15:17 AM

Grathr · **Reply #383 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:18:18 AM

Fantastic pics Zoidberg!

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zoidberg · **Reply #384 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:20:53 AM

Quote from: Grathr on July 12, 2015, 09:18:18 AM

Fantastic pics Zoidberg!

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Thank you sir.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #385 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:18:18 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 12, 2015, 02:47:42 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 12, 2015, 12:32:45 AM
That balance is amazing to say the least! What are you going to re-handle it with?

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I only begun researching in earnest again but it's probably will be beyond my ability to do it properly myself....and the RA is really weakening my hands. Downloading all the "do it yourself" posts/pics to see what's under the handle and since it's a convexed first gen, I don't want to screw it up. Have to think about the handle shape as well...I like the original contour really well.

Will probably end up using this guy....(he's done a bunch)
http://sunrisecustomknives.com/repairconversions/

Scroll down and look at his work on Trail Masters.

Would love a linen micarta replica of the orig grip (but pinned w/two big Loveless bolts) with a lanyard hole.

He does look more than up to the job!

I've seen a couple with sandbar stag handles and they are stunning to look at if not very practical!

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toolguy · **Reply #386 on:** July 12, 2015, 08:27:48 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM

Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon? Inquiring minds would like to know.

How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?

SAK Guy · **Reply #387 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:42:33 PM

Quote from: toolguy on July 12, 2015, 08:27:48 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon? Inquiring minds would like to know.

How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?

(Image removed from quote.)

It's the (01) Carbon V version and still very trail worthy. There is no tang shift/ movement in the handle but if you squeeze on the flats (in the center), the Kraton kinda snaps back up from the tang...it's infinitesimal, but it's there. It used to feel solid but I oiled the ricasso and some went down into the handle causing the tiny separation. I've owned it about 5 years and chopped limbs, weeds, cut heavy cardboard etc and it's worked great. Had to get up to speed on the convex edge but finally got the hang of it (sort of). It stayed sharp so long that it didn't need sharpening for a couple of years. If I had my druthers, it would have a flat ground edge.

The previous owner was an idiot who didn't take care of it but despite that, it's still an amazing knife.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #388 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:42:36 PM

I think its the original carbonV one and a great steel

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toolguy · **Reply #389 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:54:56 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 12, 2015, 10:42:33 PM

Quote from: toolguy on July 12, 2015, 08:27:48 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
Knocking around the farm this morning and was a carrying a Farmer and a Trail Master!

Is that the San Mai version or the 01 carbon? Inquiring minds would like to know.
How has your knife held up? Do you like the steel?

It's the (01) Carbon V version and still very trail worthy. There is no tang shift/ movement in the handle but if you squeeze on the flats (in the center), the Kraton kinda snaps back up from the tang...it's infinitesimal, but it's there. It used to feel solid but I oiled the ricasso and some went down into the handle causing the tiny separation. I've owned it about 5 years and chopped limbs, weeds, cut heavy cardboard etc and it's worked great. Had to get up to speed on the convex edge but finally got the hang of it (sort of). It stayed sharp so long that it didn't need sharpening for a couple of years. If I had my druthers, it would have a flat ground edge.

The previous owner was an idiot who didn't take care of it but despite that, it's still an amazing knife.

All good information to know from a user.

Thank you sir.

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