Wilderness & Survival Skills Extreme Build Off

[frc505]

Ive been following This thread for a bit Now
And Imo theres alot Of good looking blades !
Can wait to see How the testing goes ...

Frank

[Brian Sargent]

I'll put the finished blade pics together.

Mike Fennessy


Dave Behrens


Rick Marchand


Chad Hill


Big Chris


Bruce Culberson


I like this one!

[thrillbilly]

I like them all, but that Marchand sword-cleaver-beast is plain awesome.

[White Feather Blades]

I'd say we got ourselves a posse boys!!!

All these blades look friggin sweet and I'd love to own any one of them... Better yet all of them!

[Dave Behrens]

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Had some extra time and material left so I decided to add-on to the sheath, it just looked kind of plain w/ only Kydex. I added two leather retention straps for good measure, and a leather-backed Kydex pouch. The pouch is removable, and there is about 20-30 feet of 550 chord holding it on the sheath. I was hoping the opening would be large enough for a multi-tool and some other stuff, but it just did not work out that way. But it still can hold a decent sized folding knife (Spyderco Endura), and a fire-steel w/ striker, so it's all good.

[Buffalohump]

I'd take that to hell and back!

Handle is Agentine lignum vitae. Blade is 10 1/4", steel is 13/64" 5160.

[Emanuel]

I like this one!

You should really think about using tongs for removing blades from the forge!!!

[Brian Sargent]

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Had some extra time and material left so I decided to add-on to the sheath, it just looked kind of plain w/ only Kydex. I added two leather retention straps for good measure, and a leather-backed Kydex pouch. The pouch is removable, and there is about 20-30 feet of 550 chord holding it on the sheath. I was hoping the opening would be large enough for a multi-tool and some other stuff, but it just did not work out that way. But it still can hold a decent sized folding knife (Spyderco Endura), and a fire-steel w/ striker, so it's all good.

That is an excellent idea Dave. Very creative. Love the way you used the leather for the flap!

[daizee]

these are awesome!
The Marchand makes me want to harvest oversized vegetables from a troll's garden. (do troll's have gardens?)

Soo... what's the next build-off theme?!?

-Daizee

[TheGame]

these are awesome!
The Marchand makes me want to harvest oversized vegetables from a troll's garden. (do troll's have gardens?)

Soo... what's the next build-off theme?!?

-Daizee

Don't most trolls live under a bridge or in a cave? If so, then I don't think they'd have gardens.

As for this contest, I can't wait until the action starts. I want to see what some of these knives can handle.

[d762nato]

Have the beatings begun yet?? Getting anxious here to see them all in action. Nice bunch of knive gentleman.

[TCurry]

Well I figured I would tweak mine just a tad and ended up screwing it up. I've got another piece of W2 on the way but doubt I will be able to finish it in time. I guess I'm out.

[Big Chris]

I am completely finished! Here it is:



I searched locally for a Kydex maker for a week to make a sheath for this knife. When I couldn't find one, I took the bull by the horns and got my own press. This is my fourth sheath I have made which I think turned out really well. The retention is very solid and the digi Urban Camo goes with the theme of this challenge, I think.

[White Feather Blades]

Looks awesome Chris!

[Big Chris]

Sorry guys. I didn't know when this was actually going to happen. Needed the money. Sold the GroB in the For Sale forum today. I guess I am withdrawing from the challenge.

[Dave Behrens]

Sorry guys. I didn't know when this was actually going to happen. Needed the money. Sold the GroB in the For Sale forum today. I guess I am withdrawing from the challenge.

Yeah I am going to be in the same boat soon too, sorry to hear that Chris.

[Brian Sargent]

Well, I was waiting for a few to get theirs finished but if you guys need the cash sell em'.

Sorry I haven't set a definite date but I thought being flexible would be better.

My bad.

[Storm Crow]

Mine is ready. I'll put pics up in a few minutes. Just tell me where to mail it!

[Storm Crow]

Here it is:



Olive drab Kydex to match the handle wrap, two MOLLE locks, and plenty of eyelets to give options for attachment, cordage storage, and the addition of gear storage pouches.



And a shot in hand looking at the false edge. Plenty of steel there to turn over and use as a hammer!



I hope that I haven't been the holdup. Moving shop and getting back functional has been more of a booger and time-waster than I had anticipated. Sure am looking forward to seeing what my blade will do. Sorry about the fellows who are having to drop out; I sure would have loved to have seen y'all's in action as well.

[Brian Sargent]

That's just awesome SC !