"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

[screened porch]

Sheath looks good, and the checkering on the knife handle looks great!
Did you do the texture on the handle?

- GT

Thanks, and/but nope. The knife came like this.

 

[Henry Beige]

Sheath looks good, and the checkering on the knife handle looks great!
Did you do the texture on the handle?

- GT

The 4215 and the Green River Hadley both have the same checkering.

 

[PenisMightier]

I think I've improved this sheath some.

[There's a bit of haze on the blade this morning, and it isn't terribly warm in here. Better let the sheath dry empty for a bit.]

If you want to form fit it with the knife in there you could try the old trick some holster makers use. You wrap your knife in a plastic bag and then put it back in the wet sheath to form it

 

[screened porch]

If you want to form fit it with the knife in there you could try the old trick some holster makers use. You wrap your knife in a plastic bag and then put it back in the wet sheath to form it

Thanks. That's what I did.

 

[dantzk8]

If you want to form fit it with the knife in there you could try the old trick some holster makers use. You wrap your knife in a plastic bag and then put it back in the wet sheath to form it

That's what i do.





Dan.

 

[meako]

I expect the Count is European! You'd think he'd get it right!
Happy New Year to you!

What’s the Big Niles like? Haven’t come across that.

Beautiful knife.

Why do they call him The Count?

 

[mitch13]

Any 1 like spiders? They breed em big here

https://www.9news.com.au/national/funnel-web-spiders-hercules-sets-record-as-largest-funnel-web-ever-donated/1be68e1d-98d0-48ec-82be-f18bc7805f7b

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Any 1 like spiders? They breed em big here

https://www.9news.com.au/national/funnel-web-spiders-hercules-sets-record-as-largest-funnel-web-ever-donated/1be68e1d-98d0-48ec-82be-f18bc7805f7b

Hard pass on that, keep those buggers in your neck of the woods!

 

[Peregrin]

Why do they call him The Count?

from Wikipedia
Count von Count (known simply as the Count) is a Muppet character on the PBS/HBO children's television show Sesame Street. He is meant to parody Bela Lugosi's character, Count Dracula. His first appearance on the show was in the 4th season in 1972, where he counts blocks in a sketch with Bert and Ernie.

 

[screened porch]

Speaking of counting, one part chicory to three parts coffee is too much chicory.

 

[Peregrin]

Speaking of counting, one part chicory to three parts coffee is too much chicory.

I haven't had chicory coffee since my time in Mississippi in the 1970s. I'd love to try some again. Nice case!

 

[mbkr]

Speaking of counting, one part chicory to three parts coffee is too much chicory.

I've always heard of chicory coffee. Never had any. Update us when you get the ratio figured out

 

[Prester John]

I've always heard of chicory coffee. Never had any. Update us when you get the ratio figured out

I've tried it a few times. My favorite ratio is 100% coffee, 0% chicory.

 

[screened porch]

I haven't had chicory coffee since my time in Mississippi in the 1970s. I'd love to try some again. Nice case!

Thanks. The Case is from Modoc Ed.

I've always heard of chicory coffee. Never had any. Update us when you get the ratio figured out

I think I'm with Prester John:

I've tried it a few times. My favorite ratio is 100% coffee, 0% chicory.

25% chicory is a lot better than 100% chicory.
I was looking for a coffee substitute for a while there. I'm still semiserious about limiting caffeine, so I thought I might get rid of the chicory by mixing it with coffee. The taste wasn't terrible, but my stomach likes chicory less than my mouth does.
Maybe I'll try it as a desiccant in my knife pockets.
And I've brought up a 4-cup coffee maker as a caffeine-limiting gambit.

 

[5K Qs]

I've always heard of chicory coffee. Never had any. Update us when you get the ratio figured out

I know nothing about chicory coffee, but I'll bet CelloDan could tell us all about chickadee coffee!

- GT

 

[RickHuf]

Chicory is rough. Not a fan at all.

I'm also in the process of playing with the idea of lowering caffeine and sugar.... The best thing I've found so far is some different teas. To be honest if I could find a steady supply of decent lemongrass I'd probably stick with that....

It's really hard to give up that big old morning coffee. I am down to one big cup though, instead of a whole pot. Lol


Anyways.... Obligatory knife photo.

 

[mbkr]

I know nothing about chicory coffee, but I'll bet CelloDan could tell us all about chickadee coffee!

- GT

Oh gosh I hope not

 

[RickHuf]

all about chickadee coffee!

I'd imagine you would need a ........ press......

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Didn't want to create a separate thread for it because I'm sure it exists. Can anyone direct me to a walk through or a how to of replacing covers?

I could just pry them off and push out the pins bit it'd be good to see how it's done properly.

 

[PenisMightier]

Didn't want to create a separate thread for it because I'm sure it exists. Can anyone direct me to a walk through or a how to of replacing covers?

I could just pry them off and push out the pins bit it'd be good to see how it's done properly.

Are you talking about replacing scales on a knife? If so, here is one that I have found useful.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/making-custom-scales-for-a-barlow.1316083/post-22256172