Fixed blades

Here's a Casstrom no. 10 blade blank that I handled in Osage Orange. The steel is Sandvik 14C28N stainless, and I used stainless steel Corby bolts on the handle.

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91bravo said:
It’s a beast of a knife!
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beeinak said:
It is pretty perfect.
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I know it's a pic thread, but wanted to share this, as it pertains to the Basic SDFK... (*please pardon the long post)


Shortly after my Dad passed (*RIP), I was going out to a piece of property that he owned, pretty regularly. I'd haul the tractor out there, check the ancient cabin and fences/gates, shred the roads and senderos, and run the water well a bit. Despite neither my Dad nor I having ever been in the Boy Scouts, he always used to tell me, "Jay, what do the Boy Scouts, say? Always be prepared."

I like to think of myself as a "somewhat" prepared guy. However, after a going thru the motions of attaching the gooseneck to the truck/loading the tractor on the trailer/getting everything chained down and making the hour+ drive out, I started to get a bit lax. I'd hop in my truck and just haul ass. Three times, THREE, I got caught out there (*think- "middle of nowhere"), on some unexpected "overnighters", with NOTHING...no flashlight, no pistol, no matches, no lighter, no ferro, no tinder, no NADA.

Yeah, I ain't exactly a fast learner.

Despite that, and after the third time, I put together a couple of Pelican 1450 boxes that contained a few "necessities", as some "grab & go" options. The 1450s fit nicely behind the seat of my "regular cab" flatbed. Over the years, the boxes have "developed" (*kind of organically) and have gotten a bit heavier. To this day, I still tote and use the hell out of 'em. For the most part, they have everything I need to stay overnight.


Last year, I got the idea to put together a smaller/lighter set-up, an overnight box "LITE" of sorts. I purposely purchased something much smaller and lighter, a Rothco "small G.I. tool bag". Even though it isn't immediately noticeable, the tool bag isn't much bigger than your average "toiletry" travel bag. In terms of space, it was like going from a Surburban to a Civic. Despite that, I was dead set on getting most of my "bare necessities" in there. Initially, I wanted to pack my trusty TOPS 107E. However, given the size of the knife/sheath combo, that was a no-go. Hell, even my 107C "Delta Class", with the Kydex sheath, didn't fit. Originally, I settled on an A2 Bark River "Bravo 1.5". The knife and leather sheath fit quite nicely in the bag.

One night, I came across my Basic SDFK and was intrigued. Having tried many knives, I kinda' knew the limits that I was working with. Because of that, I thought I'd test the "fit" in the bag. Man, that damned thing fit in the bag (*horizontally) quite nicely.


The reason I posted this is because I learned that, for its size and capabilities, the SDFK takes-up very little real estate. I found that I could have a whole lotta' knife for not a whole lotta' space. Beyond that, I had a knife that could go straight from batoning aged Mesquite and Oak logs (*from the woodpile) to "coining" sausage, and slicing onions and peppers, for the campfire.


When I think of a "field knife", I think of a robust/"do-it-all" blade between 5 inches and 7.5 inches. In those terms, the Basic SDFK definitely fills the bill...



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Alone said:
When I grow up, I wanna' be you. 😍
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😂. Growing up implies some level of maturity, which I’m lacking. I have the impulse control of a 16 year old when it comes to knives, and a 6 year old when it comes to dogs. You’ve got quite the pile of Carbon steel wood splitters yourself Mr Alone.


I guess there are far worse addictions to have besides Carbon steel fixed blades ( and the occasional one in stainless ).
 
Alone said:
Bruh.

You know my dislike of hard-use fixies and puppy-dogs...



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That is one of the best pics of your pup 🐶 ve seen yet. You can see it on her face - very much loved. Dogs are the best thing happening.

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My sidekick picked his own bone at the dog store today - here he is trying to prove he didn’t bite off more than he could chew 😂
 
luethge said:
That is one of the best pics of your pup 🐶 ve seen yet. You can see it on her face - very much loved. Dogs are the best thing happening.

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My sidekick picked his own bone at the dog store today - here he is trying to prove he didn’t bite off more than he could chew 😂
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What did you once say?..."One of the "BEST" worst decisions that I've EVER made".


Yeah, Crystal brings me INFINITE happiness.

I'll NEVER be worthy of her companionship. 😍
 
Alone said:
I know it's a pic thread, but wanted to share this, as it pertains to the Basic SDFK... (*please pardon the long post)


Shortly after my Dad passed (*RIP), I was going out to a piece of property that he owned, pretty regularly. I'd haul the tractor out there, check the ancient cabin and fences/gates, shred the roads and senderos, and run the water well a bit. Despite neither my Dad nor I having ever been in the Boy Scouts, he always used to tell me, "Jay, what do the Boy Scouts, say? Always be prepared."

I like to think of myself as a "somewhat" prepared guy. However, after a going thru the motions of attaching the gooseneck to the truck/loading the tractor on the trailer/getting everything chained down and making the hour+ drive out, I started to get a bit lax. I'd hop in my truck and just haul ass. Three times, THREE, I got caught out there (*think- "middle of nowhere"), on some unexpected "overnighters", with NOTHING...no flashlight, no pistol, no matches, no lighter, no ferro, no tinder, no NADA.

Yeah, I ain't exactly a fast learner.

Despite that, and after the third time, I put together a couple of Pelican 1450 boxes that contained a few "necessities", as some "grab & go" options. The 1450s fit nicely behind the seat of my "regular cab" flatbed. Over the years, the boxes have "developed" (*kind of organically) and have gotten a bit heavier. To this day, I still tote and use the hell out of 'em. For the most part, they have everything I need to stay overnight.


Last year, I got the idea to put together a smaller/lighter set-up, an overnight box "LITE" of sorts. I purposely purchased something much smaller and lighter, a Rothco "small G.I. tool bag". Even though it isn't immediately noticeable, the tool bag isn't much bigger than your average "toiletry" travel bag. In terms of space, it was like going from a Surburban to a Civic. Despite that, I was dead set on getting most of my "bare necessities" in there. Initially, I wanted to pack my trusty TOPS 107E. However, given the size of the knife/sheath combo, that was a no-go. Hell, even my 107C "Delta Class", with the Kydex sheath, didn't fit. Originally, I settled on an A2 Bark River "Bravo 1.5". The knife and leather sheath fit quite nicely in the bag.

One night, I came across my Basic SDFK and was intrigued. Having tried many knives, I kinda' knew the limits that I was working with. Because of that, I thought I'd test the "fit" in the bag. Man, that damned thing fit in the bag (*horizontally) quite nicely.


The reason I posted this is because I learned that, for its size and capabilities, the SDFK takes-up very little real estate. I found that I could have a whole lotta' knife for not a whole lotta' space. Beyond that, I had a knife that could go straight from batoning aged Mesquite and Oak logs (*from the woodpile) to "coining" sausage, and slicing onions and peppers, for the campfire.


When I think of a "field knife", I think of a robust/"do-it-all" blade between 5 inches and 7.5 inches. In those terms, the Basic SDFK definitely fills the bill...



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No problem, just expect to see it used to cut up those sausages, peppers, and onions to go with eggs for breakfast. I live vicariously through your adventures…or at least through my stomach. Have fun doing it too.👍
 
Just a quick size comparison of the Hog Muk with an AMS… The Hog Muk is a lot bigger knife than a lot of people think.



I know it isn’t the 3 Muks together that I promised, but I want to take some semi-good photos out in the sunlight and my work schedule has not been conducive for that. I’ll git R dun as soon as I can.

I think the throwdown will be this weekend.
 
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