BPS Knives of Ukraine

I was thinking I might put the factory handles back on my savage while I look for my drill press, but I can't find the bolts.
 
screened porch said:
I was thinking I might put the factory handles back on my savage while I look for my drill press, but I can't find the bolts.
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Oh no! Hope they turn up Jer. I should take mine off, and force a patina 👍
 
Jack Black said:
Oh no! Hope they turn up Jer. I should take mine off, and force a patina 👍
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That's a good idea. Though I'm going to glue mine, which should be rust-inhibitive.
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Some people would have kept the bolts with the handles. That's too obvious for a subtle galoot like me.
 
screened porch said:
That's a good idea. Though I'm going to glue mine, which should be rust-inhibitive.
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Some people would have kept the bolts with the handles. That's too obvious for a subtle galoot like me.
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I'm too bothered about a small amount of rust under the scales really, but it'd give protection to the exposed tang I guess. The steel does seem to rust quite easily, but I've had no issues after my blade got a patina 👍
 
I just ordered the Kiridashi and hope to have it some time next week, shipped from the big river. The specs say 4.3 inch overall, which means the cutting edge will be tiny. That should be a perfect size to go in the art supply bag with my drawing pencils. Those new-fangled pencil sharpeners never get as good a point as one sharpened by hand with a razor sharp blade. :)
 
Side O'Beef said:
I never thought to force a patina under the scales - real clever idea!!!
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The scales come off fairly easily, so it should work out OK :thumbsup:
r8shell said:
I just ordered the Kiridashi and hope to have it some time next week, shipped from the big river. The specs say 4.3 inch overall, which means the cutting edge will be tiny. That should be a perfect size to go in the art supply bag with my drawing pencils. Those new-fangled pencil sharpeners never get as good a point as one sharpened by hand with a razor sharp blade. :)
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Interesting Rachel, look forward to hearing what you make of it :thumbsup:
 
The good:
This little blade is absolutely perfect for sharpening pencils. The angle feels just right and it came very sharp. I expect it to also be useful for similar small tasks.

The Not So Good:
The sheath is too small and tight for the blade. I could barely get it to go in far enough to cover the cutting edge. (and was concerned about cutting myself when pulling it out) I looked up reviews online to see if I just had a defective one, but it seems to be a common complaint. I did read some advice about how to stretch the sheath by putting it in very hot water and then using some force to push the blade in. It seems to have worked, and is secure enough that I won't be afraid of stabbing my hand when fishing in the art supply box. A bit disappointing, but for $15, The knife would be a bargain even if it didn't come with a sheath so I can't complain.

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r8shell said:
The good:
This little blade is absolutely perfect for sharpening pencils. The angle feels just right and it came very sharp. I expect it to also be useful for similar small tasks.

The Not So Good:
The sheath is too small and tight for the blade. I could barely get it to go in far enough to cover the cutting edge. (and was concerned about cutting myself when pulling it out) I looked up reviews online to see if I just had a defective one, but it seems to be a common complaint. I did read some advice about how to stretch the sheath by putting it in very hot water and then using some force to push the blade in. It seems to have worked, and is secure enough that I won't be afraid of stabbing my hand when fishing in the art supply box. A bit disappointing, but for $15, The knife would be a bargain even if it didn't come with a sheath so I can't complain.

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Nice there's an easy fix, though.
 
Hey all,

I recently got into these… here are the ones I have. Just got the Nighthawk today, might not keep it… didn’t realize it wasn’t carbon steel.

I decently forced a patina on the walnut scale Adventurer.

The HK1 came to me with lots of rust spots (my second fry, the first HK1 had a LOT of rust spots). After a few tries with other stuff, I used some rust remover to clean it up, and forced a kinda ugly patina. Great knife, but I wish the lanyard hole was at the bottom, not the top.

The B1 is my least favorite. As well made as any of them, just the blade shape isn’t my jam.

I’ve got a B2 coming tomorrow.

I have a problem, please help me stop! :)

 
r8shell said:
The good:
This little blade is absolutely perfect for sharpening pencils. The angle feels just right and it came very sharp. I expect it to also be useful for similar small tasks.

The Not So Good:
The sheath is too small and tight for the blade. I could barely get it to go in far enough to cover the cutting edge. (and was concerned about cutting myself when pulling it out) I looked up reviews online to see if I just had a defective one, but it seems to be a common complaint. I did read some advice about how to stretch the sheath by putting it in very hot water and then using some force to push the blade in. It seems to have worked, and is secure enough that I won't be afraid of stabbing my hand when fishing in the art supply box. A bit disappointing, but for $15, The knife would be a bargain even if it didn't come with a sheath so I can't complain.

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Interesting pencil-sharpener Rachel :cool: :) :thumbsup:
bort2.0 said:
Hey all,

I recently got into these… here are the ones I have. Just got the Nighthawk today, might not keep it… didn’t realize it wasn’t carbon steel.

I decently forced a patina on the walnut scale Adventurer.

The HK1 came to me with lots of rust spots (my second fry, the first HK1 had a LOT of rust spots). After a few tries with other stuff, I used some rust remover to clean it up, and forced a kinda ugly patina. Great knife, but I wish the lanyard hole was at the bottom, not the top.

The B1 is my least favorite. As well made as any of them, just the blade shape isn’t my jam.

I’ve got a B2 coming tomorrow.

I have a problem, please help me stop! :)

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Looks like you've been on a bit of a spree! :cool: :D Nice collection :) :thumbsup:
 
One question -- on the BPS website (and through their Etsy site), they show brass Corby bolts. Not sure if linking is okay or not, so I won't... But here are photos from the site...

Here are the bolts ... I'm curious if these can just be swapped in for the stock bolts:
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But they also show this photo, which confuses me because don't their bolts have huge screw slot in them?
Whatever these handles are, they are way cleaned up and look great, and who wouldn't like this look... But why no screw slot? Are these supposed to install sticking out last the handle, and get cut/ground down to be flush with the handle? (I think I just answered my own question... What tool would you use to do that though?)
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bort2.0 said:
One question -- on the BPS website (and through their Etsy site), they show brass Corby bolts. Not sure if linking is okay or not, so I won't... But here are photos from the site...

Here are the bolts ... I'm curious if these can just be swapped in for the stock bolts:
il_794xN.3479499180_my50.jpg


But they also show this photo, which confuses me because don't their bolts have huge screw slot in them?
Whatever these handles are, they are way cleaned up and look great, and who wouldn't like this look... But why no screw slot? Are these supposed to install sticking out last the handle, and get cut/ground down to be flush with the handle? (I think I just answered my own question... What tool would you use to do that though?)
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Interesting question, I'd forgotten BPS also sold blade blanks. I've never used Corby bolts, but I assume that's how they're used, ground as the handle slabs are ground to shape on a belt or wheel. I'm sure others can give you better info :thumbsup:

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RLB0414 said:
I have used Corby bolts before. Takes a special drill bit. Once assembled they are ground down, as Jack says during handle finishing.
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Are you going to have a go Rick, they look pretty good? :thumbsup:
 
RLB0414 said:
I have used Corby bolts before. Takes a special drill bit. Once assembled they are ground down, as Jack says during handle finishing.
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Not the thing for quick change capability, then.
Jack Black said:
I think that Savage in shown in BPS's Corby bolt listings, as an example of how they might be used Jer :thumbsup:
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Interesting.
Mine are steel, with ordinary shaped bolts. If they're still Corbies, that's ok with me.
 
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