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Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1200 on: September 30, 2019, 01:57:47 AM
Sounds like the same system hitting Alberta and BC, over a meter fell in places  :ahhh


I think so. There are reports of a meter or more up in the mountains.

Still snowing here......
 


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1201 on: September 30, 2019, 04:08:02 AM
Of course they did. I never understood the science behind it, but apparently it is quite possible (and common) for one to grow up healthy and strong despite eating nothing but mac and cheese and hot dogs for the first 10 years of one's life.

I once ate gum off the sidewalk when I was 2 or 3. :facepalm: A hot dog and a coke sounds much better.


 :rofl:  That's movie material!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1202 on: September 30, 2019, 04:09:23 AM
Day 29
I've established in my mind that the CRKT Hunt'n Fisch is a fantastic EDC knife, although, it's intended purpose is for skinning small game. I wondered, however if it could do more.  For example, could it be relied on as a survival knife? I decided to find out by using it to open a coconut.  First I cut around the top and then cut the husk into sections and used the Hunt'n Fisch for a bit of prying to get the husk away from the nut.  Once exposed I used the Hunt'n Fisch to bore into one of the eye holes and I drank the coconut water.  Ahh, refreshing. Then I bashed the nut with a rock to break it open and used the knife again to pry out my reward, the delicious coconut meat. This knife passed the test and it is still sharp, too!
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Great use!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1203 on: September 30, 2019, 04:10:35 AM
Day: 29

We got about 4", maybe a bit more, of snow. Still some light snow coming down. Spent the day shoveling, making cornbread, and working on an axe handle. No uses for this knife, made by a local maker, so far.....

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Interesting looking knife, almost like a pairing knife.  And look at that snow!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1204 on: September 30, 2019, 04:11:19 AM
Relaxing with a big shot of aged shine from the Elevated Mountain Distillary, in Maggie Valley, NC.

Great looking knife!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1205 on: September 30, 2019, 04:12:54 AM
Sounds like the same system hitting Alberta and BC, over a meter fell in places  :ahhh


I think so. There are reports of a meter or more up in the mountains.

Still snowing here......
 

Guys, won't you have a feeling this might be a cold winter? :pok:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1206 on: September 30, 2019, 04:44:37 AM
:rofl:
I have to admit though I'm a sucker for a Hotdog cart Hotdog and a bottle of Coke on the sidewalk  :drool:
:facepalm:
When the family was going from one base to the next, he would always take two weeks and we would go to NYC, as soon as he saw a hot dog vendor at the coroner he would stop and get one! I prefer the pizza myself  :whistle:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1207 on: September 30, 2019, 04:45:58 AM
Day 29
I've established in my mind that the CRKT Hunt'n Fisch is a fantastic EDC knife, although, it's intended purpose is for skinning small game. I wondered, however if it could do more.  For example, could it be relied on as a survival knife? I decided to find out by using it to open a coconut.  First I cut around the top and then cut the husk into sections and used the Hunt'n Fisch for a bit of prying to get the husk away from the nut.  Once exposed I used the Hunt'n Fisch to bore into one of the eye holes and I drank the coconut water.  Ahh, refreshing. Then I bashed the nut with a rock to break it open and used the knife again to pry out my reward, the delicious coconut meat. This knife passed the test and it is still sharp, too!
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Oh boy, that brings back some memories!  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1208 on: September 30, 2019, 04:46:55 AM
Day: 29

We got about 4", maybe a bit more, of snow. Still some light snow coming down. Spent the day shoveling, making cornbread, and working on an axe handle. No uses for this knife, made by a local maker, so far.....

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Nice  :cheers:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1209 on: September 30, 2019, 04:49:28 AM
Relaxing with a big shot of aged shine from the Elevated Mountain Distillary, in Maggie Valley, NC.
Nice look knife!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1210 on: September 30, 2019, 06:12:24 AM
Day 30

Becker Kephart BK62

This challenge went by much quicker than I thought, and am happy to have this chance to participate it with everyone. :cheers:

I posted different knives thru out the challenge, but found myself can't help but keep going back to this new all time favorite of mine.  The perfect balance has made this large-mid size knife very easy to use and light in the hand; the simple yet proven design is, as someone puts it, "everything you need, and nothing you don't".  This modern version has screw and bolts which make it easy to clean and maintain, and tapering at tang and top of spine are all accurately resembling the original knife.

The only difference is the original has 'double convex', where 2/3 is convex down to the edge, and 1/3 convex up to spine to save weight and reduce drag during use.  But as Becker puts it, it's not possible to make with modern machinery(or possibly to costly to mass produce).  If someone comes out with a custom to resemble that, while keeping all the perfect balance and features, that'd be something to see/use.

Anyway, can't say enough about how much I love this knife, and just went ahead put on a forced patina to personalize it for myself.  I'm already planning to order a new one for keep sake...





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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1211 on: September 30, 2019, 08:13:13 AM
Comis, that's beautiful!
For Day 30, the Puuko and I are back on night watch, enjoying a dinner packed by Mrs Rowland!
Barry


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1212 on: September 30, 2019, 08:15:08 AM
Great Challenge everyone!  I marvel at the variety of fixed blades out there, and the collective uses by everyone.  Thanks for a great time, and  :cheers: to Nix for another great 30 days!
Barry


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1213 on: September 30, 2019, 08:19:58 AM
Rotating shifts are the worst. You never seem to get enough sleep. At least you have a warm meal and a nice knife to make it a little better.  Stay safe.


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1214 on: September 30, 2019, 08:32:35 AM
They sure are Alan.  Thanks my friend! :cheers:
Barry


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1215 on: September 30, 2019, 08:42:08 AM
Comis, that's beautiful!
For Day 30, the Puuko and I are back on night watch, enjoying a dinner packed by Mrs Rowland!

Thank you!

Nice knife and warm meal by loved one, that's gonna make the night that much better!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1216 on: September 30, 2019, 08:44:00 AM
Another big  :cheers:  to Jack, this has indeed been an awesome challenge, filled with many good uses and ideas!


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1217 on: September 30, 2019, 08:46:31 AM
It sure does my friend! 
Thank you!

Nice knife and warm meal by loved one, that's gonna make the night that much better!
Barry


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1218 on: September 30, 2019, 10:03:14 AM
Relaxing with a big shot of aged shine from the Elevated Mountain Distillary, in Maggie Valley, NC.
Nice pic :like:

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1219 on: September 30, 2019, 10:09:04 AM
Day 30

Becker Kephart BK62

This challenge went by much quicker than I thought, and am happy to have this chance to participate it with everyone. :cheers:

I posted different knives thru out the challenge, but found myself can't help but keep going back to this new all time favorite of mine.  The perfect balance has made this large-mid size knife very easy to use and light in the hand; the simple yet proven design is, as someone puts it, "everything you need, and nothing you don't".  This modern version has screw and bolts which make it easy to clean and maintain, and tapering at tang and top of spine are all accurately resembling the original knife.

The only difference is the original has 'double convex', where 2/3 is convex down to the edge, and 1/3 convex up to spine to save weight and reduce drag during use.  But as Becker puts it, it's not possible to make with modern machinery(or possibly to costly to mass produce).  If someone comes out with a custom to resemble that, while keeping all the perfect balance and features, that'd be something to see/use.

Anyway, can't say enough about how much I love this knife, and just went ahead put on a forced patina to personalize it for myself.  I'm already planning to order a new one for keep sake...

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Great knife and awesome looking patina :hatsoff:

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1220 on: September 30, 2019, 10:11:30 AM
Day 30:

Staying home with the dog to make sure he is feeling good and not getting sick again.
Used the Balder to cut some reindeer salami for breakfast and a work in progress just for fun :tu:

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1221 on: September 30, 2019, 02:19:23 PM
Day 30:

Staying home with the dog to make sure he is feeling good and not getting sick again.
Used the Balder to cut some reindeer salami for breakfast and a work in progress just for fun :tu: (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)

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Wow, those reindeer salami looks exotic!   And what blade is that for the build?  Looking good! :tu:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1222 on: September 30, 2019, 02:32:49 PM
Day 30

Becker Kephart BK62

This challenge went by much quicker than I thought, and am happy to have this chance to participate it with everyone. :cheers:

I posted different knives thru out the challenge, but found myself can't help but keep going back to this new all time favorite of mine.  The perfect balance has made this large-mid size knife very easy to use and light in the hand; the simple yet proven design is, as someone puts it, "everything you need, and nothing you don't".  This modern version has screw and bolts which make it easy to clean and maintain, and tapering at tang and top of spine are all accurately resembling the original knife.

The only difference is the original has 'double convex', where 2/3 is convex down to the edge, and 1/3 convex up to spine to save weight and reduce drag during use.  But as Becker puts it, it's not possible to make with modern machinery(or possibly to costly to mass produce).  If someone comes out with a custom to resemble that, while keeping all the perfect balance and features, that'd be something to see/use.

Anyway, can't say enough about how much I love this knife, and just went ahead put on a forced patina to personalize it for myself.  I'm already planning to order a new one for keep sake...

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Well that forced patina came out really great!  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1223 on: September 30, 2019, 02:35:17 PM
Comis, that's beautiful!
For Day 30, the Puuko and I are back on night watch, enjoying a dinner packed by Mrs Rowland!
That is a very nice knife for sure!  I have enjoyed yours photos and adventures with it. :like: :cheers:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1224 on: September 30, 2019, 02:36:47 PM
Wow, those reindeer salami looks exotic!   And what blade is that for the build?  Looking good! :tu:
Only place I know you can get some is Norway, so probably exotic for some parts of the world and annoying when living in Sweden :rofl:
It's just a blade from a cheap mora style knife I took apart the handle of, I want the practice for handle making so a cheap blade and just plain birch wood for the handle :tu:
I'll post a pic when it's finished, but probably wont make a sheath for it.

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1225 on: September 30, 2019, 02:37:38 PM
Day 30:

Staying home with the dog to make sure he is feeling good and not getting sick again.
Used the Balder to cut some reindeer salami for breakfast and a work in progress just for fun :tu:(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)

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Looks great and tasty!  :drool:
Oh cool - a new build!  :cheers:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1226 on: September 30, 2019, 02:41:51 PM
Well that forced patina came out really great!  :like: :cheers:

Thank you! :cheers:   I really do enjoy making it, though Forced Patina is an acquired taste, some people like it, but some are against it. :D


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1227 on: September 30, 2019, 02:42:41 PM
Only place I know you can get some is Norway, so probably exotic for some parts of the world and annoying when living in Sweden :rofl:
It's just a blade from a cheap mora style knife I took apart the handle of, I want the practice for handle making so a cheap blade and just plain birch wood for the handle :tu:
I'll post a pic when it's finished, but probably wont make a sheath for it.

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Please do!  This should be fun! :popcorn:


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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1228 on: September 30, 2019, 02:53:23 PM
Looks great and tasty!  :drool:
Oh cool - a new build!  :cheers:
It was very tasty, too bad it was my last piece.
Got to do something in my spare time :cheers:

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Re: Fall Follow-up Fixed Blade 30-day Challenge
Reply #1229 on: September 30, 2019, 02:54:49 PM
Looking forward to seeing it!  :popcorn:


 

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