Becker Gathering Snarkiness

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CamH_16 said:
I've decided to pick up leather working. I figured it'd be cool to have the trio of kydex, handle scales and leather. Definitely gonna be awhile before I make anything of reasonable quality though, leather seems to be quite a different animal to kydex.
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When are you gonna start steel grinding? Seems like a good fit for you for after leather :D
 
daizee said:
First firing over at Rock'n'Roll Knife & Tool:

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First heat-treat back at the home shop:

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i like that little thing. what are you going to call it, the.Daizeedashi
 
How about Daizashi?
Congrats on the new set up! And you gotta love a name like Rock-n-Roll Knife & Tool. :thumbup:
 
I just call that a kiradashi. The ones with the bottle opener on the back are 'birudashi'.
Rock'n'Roll Knife & Tool is '71Commando's shop, so I can't take credit for the name. :)
 
Looks like a nice clean shop, unlike mine. Just did some grinding on a new prototype. I think I like it, but I'm not as sure about the top of the fuller. Can't figure out how to taper it down appropriately, I guess. This was my first wider fuller using the rubber wheel at the bottom of my flat platen. Freehanding that sucker is HARD work. Need something better. I don't suppose you have any fuller tips, daizee, if I don't do any forging?

 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
I don't suppose you have any fuller tips, daizee, if I don't do any forging?
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*lol*
Fullers are WAY too advanced for me! You are far more ambitious, my friend. :D

Maybe run a 2" wide belt over a 1" wide skate wheel? sounds hairy.
 
james terrio said:
I strongly recommend Chuck Burrows' 2-DVD set "Custom Knife Sheaths". There's a boat-load of details, and it's shot clearly so you can actually see what he's doing. Even if you skip the fancy stuff like stamping and inlays (which he explains in depth) there are a ton of great tips on even the most basic techniques :thumbup:
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Thanks man, I'll check it out.

crimsonfalcon07 said:
When are you gonna start steel grinding? Seems like a good fit for you for after leather :D
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Probably never haha. For one I have a no skill in actually designing a knife and the additional steps needed aren't really worth it to me.

rkmoore said:
I just put a few Beckers up for sale. BK-4, BK-7 & a Camillus 9 with Tommythewho scales. I hate to let em go but they're better off with someone that can really put them to good use. I'm not sure how to post a link but I think this will work.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1067475-Becker-Greatness-for-Sale!!!
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I could use that BK-7, I just bought one but hey :D...
 
I was in a local American Stockhouse yesterday. They sell overstock from clothing, gear and the like but they also have new stuff. I go there to look at knives as well, not to buy them. Yesterday was another reminder why I won't buy 'em there. They have a variety of brands, though the guys behind the counter don't even know anything about them.
Last time I went there I asked if I could hold a ZT 0200 (the first ZT they ever had in their line up). The guy said: you mean that Buck right? Yeah I'll give it to ya.
I rolled my eyes and just let him. The blade costed over 300 EURO's, which is about 390 USD. Overpriced much? Yesterday the same thing. They had two additional ZT knives. An 0350 and 0550 I think. Both priced at 230 EURO and over for the 550. Ka-Bar Doziers cost 45 EURO. Really :')...
Oh well, I ask to hold them, and buy them in the states. I did get myself some new outdoors pants and a hat, and some wrenches for the car.
 
worldwood said:
Sup Cam! Nikita is getting better as it goes... im on the season 2 finale now...
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What did you think? IMO, Percy is the best villain out of him, Amanda and Ari. If you continue watching I gotta say that S3 has a part in it that's uh...Yeah ;).
 
Finally! It took a lot longer than I thought it should, but I finally got my shirts printed up. Special thanks goes out to Dubz (the warrior) I sent him a picture that I litterally drew on a paper plate. He worked his computer magic and came up with this design for me.
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What's up every body? It's been a cuple months since I've been on here. I have been busy making the new place comfy cozy and all that. Still wishing I stocked up on ammo a long time ago. Been in the woods a few times made some fires and took down some oaks with the 9 and 2. That's about it.
 
TMHunt said:
Finally! It took a lot longer than I thought it should, but I finally got my shirts printed up. Special thanks goes out to Dubz (the warrior) I sent him a picture that I litterally drew on a paper plate. He worked his computer magic and came up with this design for me.
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Looks awesome Todd. And, you're welcome.
 
Man i need to make a light box dedicated for pictures like some of you.....

but im trying a photo shoot. and im no photographer lmao.. well really im wanting to set up a background for pictures... but its hard with the light and keeping the picture from having items in the real background... Time to google picture light boxes...

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