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First 2021 Knife
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Thank you. I’ve looked over some kits but not really sure where to start.
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the first thing I ever hammered out I used a charcoal forge, hair dryer, 3 pound sledge, channel lock pliers, and a 12 pound hammer head as an anvil.
I've demo'd forging things around a campfire using a piece of oak firewood as my anvil, channel locks, and a ball peen hammer to make a spoon out of rebar.
there are lots of free plans out there for making a coal (or charcoal) forge out of things like brake drums.
propane forges are pretty easy to make -- or can be found on ePrey under $200.
files, a HF 1x30, or even a side grinder with a flap disk is enough to shape a blade.
what's your budget look like to start out?
I've demo'd forging things around a campfire using a piece of oak firewood as my anvil, channel locks, and a ball peen hammer to make a spoon out of rebar.
there are lots of free plans out there for making a coal (or charcoal) forge out of things like brake drums.
propane forges are pretty easy to make -- or can be found on ePrey under $200.
files, a HF 1x30, or even a side grinder with a flap disk is enough to shape a blade.
what's your budget look like to start out?
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If all goes right should be somewhere around 600 to 800
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I got my new bk3 and stowed it in my daily driver, also got the bk9 just in time to take to the cabin tomorrow. Also got a couple of Fiskar axes to come with me to the cabin. Picked up the x27 and x7 so nice compared to the heavier axes I already have. Should be great for splitting wood.Put the red scales on the 9, got the color pack from the 2019 Black Friday sale.
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Very nice start to the year!My 1st 2
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My 1st 2
Nice Classic shapes..... I wish more makers went that way
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What do you think about it?Ordered a Ritter Mk1-G2 on the 8th received it this evening. First for 2021 for meSeems like the USPS is back on track
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GeofS think it’s very well done
Very smooth opening and closing Love the blade came with nice sharp edge 0 play anywhere so far I’m liking it ! The only thing I can try to fault, is it’s a tad heavier than I expected , but I think I’m going to be keeping this one with me a lot.
Feels good and I’m so glad the handle isn’t any smaller
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Enjoy it! May it serve you well.GeofS think it’s very well done
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Feels good and I’m so glad the handle isn’t any smaller
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Nice work man.
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Nice man. I was just looking at those scales this evening. You likey? I take it the stock sheath still works.
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Very nice GeofSJust got two Swiss alox knives...
Also, since I can’t leave well enough alone and love to tinker; this...
Became this today...
Added dyed micarta, a titanium thumb stud, and a titanium back spacer.
. ? For you. What type ritz dye do you use ? I need to get some black dye for some natural in need