A new knife...

Benner · **on:** October 06, 2008, 03:26:52 PM

Well today has been a great day

. Not only did I do my first MT mod (see here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7116.0.html) but I also received my first custom blade which can be seen below;

The blade is made by a well known UK maker known as Shing. His work is very impressive, but also very expensive

. This one popped up at a good price though so I jumped on it;

The blade is made from O1 which is clearly marked on the blade;

The scales are Walnut and have red liners. The handle is quite chunky which feels very nice to hold;

Here is a pic to give an idea of size;

The sheath is made by BB member Rapidboy and is superb

. It holds a lot of the blade and the handle so it will be very difficult to lost the knife whist carrying it in the sheath;

So far I am very impressed with the quality of this knife and I am very pleased with my purchase.

Once I have finished drooling over it I will be sure to report back on how it performs.

ducktapehero · **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2008, 04:06:38 PM

That's nice.

ducttapetech · **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2008, 04:09:44 PM

Very nice indeed.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:34:33 PM

Gorgeous mate, and I don't even like Scandi grinds

Really nice line's, and i bet it'll take a fair bit of field abuse too

Now go and soak it in Vinegar like a good little bushcrafter

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:40:31 PM

I love scandi grinds! Where can I find more info on the maker? If that knife was in D2 it would be the exact knife I've been looking for. May I ask a price range? I just want to get an idea of what it might cost to get one myself.

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:41:08 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on October 06, 2008, 07:40:31 PM

I love scandi grinds! Where can I find more info on the maker? If that knife was in D2 it would be the exact knife I've been looking for. May I ask a price range? I just want to get an idea of what it might cost to get one myself.

I'll PM you some info.

Dunc · **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:16:49 PM

Nice one Ben , that looks very nice and Shing is very well respected . I used to have a Joel C Bolden Custom but I gave it to a friend who I knew would use it .To be honest I get more enjoyment knowing he uses it then what I got from owning it .

Dunc

WhichDawg · **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:25:12 PM

WoW is that gorgeous (in it's simplicity); the blade shape, lines, scales I really like it mate!

good job boss, looks like something you can pass down to your kids

Sea Monster · **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:07:40 PM

is nice.

Not sure if the blade shape is really me, but I'm not trained in proper use of knives, to me they're more like small axes

Freudian Frog · **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:31:47 PM

Nice knife!

Why would he soak it in vinegar?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:44:39 PM

Quote from: Nomad on October 06, 2008, 10:07:40 PM

is nice.

Not sure if the blade shape is really me, but I'm not trained in proper use of knives, to me they're more like small axes

Oh I know plent of people like you

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:44:59 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 06, 2008, 10:31:47 PM

Nice knife!

Why would he soak it in vinegar?

Stop's it rusting mate

Freudian Frog · **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:46:57 PM

But why is vinegar preferable to the other methods of rust prevention?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:47:52 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 06, 2008, 10:46:57 PM

But why is vinegar preferable to the other methods of rust prevention?

It's called an acid etch and it look's gorgeous

hawkchucker · **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:49:45 PM

Vinegar is also used to Grey out a carbon blade. I actually coat all my carbon knives with mustard(very high in Vinegar) and leave it for a while. Gives it a cool greay color.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #15 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:50:32 PM

Interesting! Link me to research! FOR SCIENCE!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:52:41 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 06, 2008, 10:50:32 PM

Interesting! Link me to research! FOR SCIENCE!

I'm knackered so my google foo isn't up snuff at the moment, remind me in the morning in a non pestering manor and I'll see what I can dig up

Freudian Frog · **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:54:32 PM

Quote from: Micky d on October 06, 2008, 10:52:41 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 06, 2008, 10:50:32 PM
Interesting! Link me to research! FOR SCIENCE!
I'm knackered so my google foo isn't up snuff at the moment, remind me in the morning in a non pestering manor and I'll see what I can dig up

What's a pestoring? A pissed off pastor pastoring? I don't get it.

Heeey, heey, I don't get it.

Explain.

Explain please. Hey, I don't get it, what's a pestoring?

Okay I'll stop.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:55:20 PM

*Finger hover's over Ban button*

Gareth · **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2008, 01:40:35 AM

I always fancied a Shing knife and the Rapidboy sheath is a great bonus. I just never had the pennies.

Smitty44 · **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2008, 07:16:44 AM

Excellent workmanship,should be a great field knife,and that O-1 steel should really hold a great edge.

Neil · **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2008, 11:41:53 AM

That's a nice looking blade. As others have mentioned I like the simplicity but it still looks quality. Nice indeed.

I've never made a custom fixed blade, I think I should. Its on my project list but so is a huge pile of other stuff I haven't time for $:-\$

Neil

duckman1975 · **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:00:14 AM

Love the knife.

NutSAK · **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:31:10 PM

I just stumbled across this...

Beautiful knife/sheath combo there Ben! Thanks for the scale pic, I would have never guessed it was that large.

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