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fast14riot said:
Oh, don't fret Bako, I despise the santoku, which was designed by the japanese for western chefs! I love my classic french chefs patterns, my favorite is my 12" Old Hickory French Chef. I just want that japanese steel, in a french chef pattern.

Daniel, sounds rough. Glad you made it through your mission. I've heard of a specific therapy to deal with the PTSD, it involes rubbing knives on stones to create an edge like no other!


-X
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I really need to try some Japanese chef's knives as I mostly use American style. I like how food should not stick with the bevel the way it is plus they are super easy to sharpen if made correctly and you have the setup. if :)

Today I had the idea that if I made a chef's knife with a hollow grind with a crazy thick edge, then ground the edge to a near zero bevel for a decent height flat scandi style grind that I would have something that might really work well. I have to try it!

Usually I grind my Chef's knives this wacky sideways way on the platen, it makes for a very subtle full flat grind that cuts like a laser.

Lycosa said:
Go Daniel GO!!!!!!!!!
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:D I have fun...

Bako said:
Keep your (G10) powder dry, and watch your Six(-ty grit)!
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Yep! :D
 
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You guys have NO IDEA how badly I want to get started on my Frikkies. :(

Even though I filed a single W2 from the same job I've had for 14 years, and took no itemized deductions, and filed with the same EIN, address, and e-filing account I've used for years, I got selected for some kind of ass-grabbery by the IRS. I filed the very instant online filing was opened, and waited. When I finally called to ask where it was, they told me I'd been selected at random for a new program designed to enhance the taxpayer experience called EAUID®. That means 6-8 weeks from the day they selected me- which was after they already missed paying me my own money back- until my refund arrives.

That means my steel, titanium, carbon fiber, anodizer setup, and chop saw will have to wait till this Thursday at least.

Which totally bums me out.











*Endless, agonizing, and utterly inexplicable delays.
 
Don't fret the small stuff. Everything in it's own good time. ;)

BTW, did you post pics of the remodded hell toad? And those flippers, what's the scoop on acquiring them?

D- what up with that Bali!?
 
Sloth- I did not. But I will.

Geoff offered me a pre-buy as a courtesy to a repeat customer of a Tuff.tanic, but I'm spending my money on Daniel's as my first custom folder and first frame-lock.

OTOH, if you want to wire me money, I'll get it for you. ;)

I think he told me 550. He's also got the Tuff One proto which has a very slight alignment problem, but doesn't rub at all and otherwise locks/works just beautifully. I forget how much he told me for that if I wanted it, but if you're interested in having one of his knives- and who knows, it could be like having an early Hinderer one day- I'll get it for you. He's only 45-50 min. away from me and I owe him a brisket or some bacon- plus I want to buy the first of his 3 friction folders, the Tuff Gentleman. Oh- he also said he'd Spa it up good as new if someone wants it. If I grab both, we could score!
 
Bako said:
You guys have NO IDEA how badly I want to get started on my Frikkies. :(

Even though I filed a single W2 from the same job I've had for 14 years, and took no itemized deductions, and filed with the same EIN, address, and e-filing account I've used for years, I got selected for some kind of ass-grabbery by the IRS. I filed the very instant online filing was opened, and waited. When I finally called to ask where it was, they told me I'd been selected at random for a new program designed to enhance the taxpayer experience called EAUID®. That means 6-8 weeks from the day they selected me- which was after they already missed paying me my own money back- until my refund arrives.

That means my steel, titanium, carbon fiber, anodizer setup, and chop saw will have to wait till this Thursday at least.

Which totally bums me out.











*Endless, agonizing, and utterly inexplicable delays.
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Oh, no worries! You are on Knifemaker time now. I forgot to mention that part.

Here is an example to help you fully grasp the reality of the transition. :D You need to cook a steak so as a knifemaker you should start thinking... what food does the cow get? Where does the cow go? It takes that long to grow a steak? You have to do what! Angus or Hereford? You customers are going to want to know what kind of grass you are feeding it. Do you mow the grass with a machine or freehand it with pure skill?

I hope you get your gear soon! If I don't get my folder parts in soon I'm driving there myself! I usually line up a few projects to keep everything going, it is hard to know when there will be a hitch. Next thing you know you will have everything...

I have stuff for making knives. :) If you need anything, just let me know!

sloth357 said:
Don't fret the small stuff. Everything in it's own good time. ;)

BTW, did you post pics of the remodded hell toad? And those flippers, what's the scoop on acquiring them?

D- what up with that Bali!?
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Bali - it really rocks and I play with it a bunch




Oh yeah I must sell it! :D pics soon!

I have never made one so I wanted to test it a bit, usually I keep all of my first folders but it is a simple design and rock solid. Phosphour Bronze Washers...
 
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Mornin squatchlings.

Gettin some shop time again this morning. Got a marlingspike mostly profiled yesterday and today I will get it ready for HT. Damn, I was in th zone yesterday in the shop. You know, when everything goes as planned, all your tools are right where you left them, good music, just nailing the grinds, when I was rudely interrupted by my alarm to get ready for work. To top it off, work was just a clusterfluff.

Have a good one guys.


-Xander
 
fast14riot said:
Mornin squatchlings.

Gettin some shop time again this morning. Got a marlingspike mostly profiled yesterday and today I will get it ready for HT. Damn, I was in th zone yesterday in the shop. You know, when everything goes as planned, all your tools are right where you left them, good music, just nailing the grinds, when I was rudely interrupted by my alarm to get ready for work. To top it off, work was just a clusterfluff.

Have a good one guys.


-Xander
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Get in that shop time!

I was doing well yesterday and thought I felt tired.... figured I had been in the shop from 10-4 or so, lol it was almost 8pm. I run back and forth to the house a lot but usually don't see the clock.

I'm excited that glue up is done, the new batch is going to be killer!

I'm finishing up "the big one" in 5160 and grey burlap that glows green, the recurve in brown G10 (which I'm really liking! ...never used the brown before), a couple of orders - red G10 and cf/neon green... plus I need to wrap the shop knife I am keeping.
 
Lycosa said:
Who else like Red???
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You should see this knife I have next to me that I've nearly finished. Let's see, there's red & black paracord, carbon fiber, a chisel tanto blade, 1/4" 5160....

Lemme check real quick....

Yep, it's got Lycosa written all over it it! :D :p



Daniel, I'm sure you know already this but,


We need our daily Fairly Pix Fix!
 
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Pix!!!!!!!!!!!!!
btw- The best chef knife I ever owned, 16 yrs as a chef, is a Wilkins Ryback restaurant model. It's PERFECT!
 
Red is good.

Well my wife calls me easily distracted and juvenile, I say that I just have lots of ideas for fun toys! My shop time was spent making another mayhem tool, slingshot, this time just a plywood cutout with palm swell for testing some flat bands I just got. I will post pics later, time to go to work. Of course I'm bringing the slingshot with me...:D


-Xander
 
Just stepped out side and took these pics on the patio; it's raining. I still have a bit more work to do but it's coming along pretty nicely. This is the first knife I've made in this style and it's much trickier then Daniel makes it look :rolleyes:

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It's hard to tell but the tip and edge are polished. The edge is an asymmetrical double bevel.
 
Ugh, its lunch time and one of those rare days I didn't bring something. I was going to hit the deli across the street when I realize I forgot my wallet. Its sitting on my nightstand, right where I left it. :mad: I managed to scrounge up some ramen noodles from someones locker, but I'm allergic to MSG so we'll see how the rest of the day goes.

Oh, yeah, slingshot! Crappy frame, mostly to test out the bands I got from a medical supply for free. Its a little weak right now and the bands are too long, so once I shorten them and double them I should be good to go! Single bands will be great for kids, though.

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-Xander
 
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