Hawaii Knife Life - daily use for work and play

I have been enjoying this little bike but it’s hilarious when I ride it as I’m way to big for it. It’s much better suited for someone who’s 5’5 and 125 lbs.
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This Ontario SP10 arrived today in the mail. The top swedge is comically ground un-evenly. But I got it for a low price and it’s gonna get beat up anyway. I like it!
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How is that saber grind biting into the wood? I always had the feeling that a full flat would make a better chopper (ala Cold Steel Recon Scout, for example). My only experience with Ontario SP line was an SP8 that I ended trading since I couldn't find anything it would be useful for (too thick of a grind, to soft of a steel).

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Gah, those Raider Bowies, I always see them when I walk by the Ontario booth at BLADE each year, and I'm always like "I'll come back and grab one before I leave" and by the time I get back over there, they're all gone (kinda like my money at that point, usually! LOL). I have so many excellent chopper knives, but there's just always been something menacing about those. Great pics as always, my friend.
 
Mikel_24 said:
How is that saber grind biting into the wood? I always had the feeling that a full flat would make a better chopper (ala Cold Steel Recon Scout, for example). My only experience with Ontario SP line was an SP8 that I ended trading since I couldn't find anything it would be useful for (too thick of a grind, to soft of a steel).

Mikel
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While it doesn’t bite as deep as a full flat it’s more robust and holds up better. I have a Ontario Woodsman in 5160 that has a warped primary grind from chopping hardwoods. I have not observed this issue with saber grind choppers.
 
Quiet said:
Gah, those Raider Bowies, I always see them when I walk by the Ontario booth at BLADE each year, and I'm always like "I'll come back and grab one before I leave" and by the time I get back over there, they're all gone (kinda like my money at that point, usually! LOL). I have so many excellent chopper knives, but there's just always been something menacing about those. Great pics as always, my friend.
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They definitely fill that role! Low priced and utilitarian...yes. Kinda ridiculous... yes. Fun to use...absolutely!

I think what I like most is how I don’t get too worried on abusing the SP line. They are rough around the edges and they are reminiscent of a tool you can buy at a Tractor Supply store.

50”ish” bucks of bashing around fun!

Have a great weekend!
 
Well it’s time to kick off the winter nursery season and start planting!

Carried the Kershaw Link to assist in cutting drip line, bags for trash collection, and scraping aluminum cones. Works great!

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Breaking in the new Kubota with its skinny shoes. I may be a convert from John Deere!
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Also got a van to haul people around. It’s perfect for the farm. Vinyl floors and crank windows for the win.
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I put the ZT 0770 in Elmax to work today. We are clearing another four acres.

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Checking the scraper. The cylinder definitely needs a new seal.
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Plugging excess submain.
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Installed new risers every hundred feet.
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I really enjoy the Elmax on this blade. It’s starting to show some spots and discoloration, but all in all it’s an excellent and tough steel.
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I have to ask since you are my Hawaiian source. Dumb question it hey, it is 3:30 am in the morning. ). Do they make Kalua coffee (with the Kalua flavor roasted in ) or is it only a flavor that you add to your coffee? Does the Kalua have a coconut note or hints of other flavors? Just curious. And sorry if it is a silly question. And have you visited a Hawaiian coffee farm?i thought you would have since you are in agriculture.
 
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I have to ask since you are my Hawaiian source. Dumb question it hey, it is 3:30 am in the morning. ). Do they make Kalua coffee (with the Kalua flavor roasted in ) or is it only a flavor that you add to your coffee? Does the Kalua have a coconut note or hints of other flavors? Just curious. And sorry if it is a silly question. And have you visited a Hawaiian coffee farm?i thought you would have since you are in agriculture.
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If you're thinking of the coffee flavored liquor that Actually originated in Mexico not Hawaii. Kahlua Liquer is the Largest selling Coffee Flavoring in the World.
 
kalama said:
Dam i miss home
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I feel you braddah. Hope these pics help.

cbach8tw said:
I have to ask since you are my Hawaiian source. Dumb question it hey, it is 3:30 am in the morning. ). Do they make Kalua coffee (with the Kalua flavor roasted in ) or is it only a flavor that you add to your coffee? Does the Kalua have a coconut note or hints of other flavors? Just curious. And sorry if it is a silly question. And have you visited a Hawaiian coffee farm?i thought you would have since you are in agriculture.
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Busto is correct. I consult and farm next to a coffee farm. I’ll send some pics. The tree’s genetics and environment play a part in flavor, as does the roasting process. Usually they blend with other sources for final flavoring.

Busto said:
If you're thinking of the coffee flavored liquor that Actually originated in Mexico not Hawaii. Kahlua Liquer is the Largest selling Coffee Flavoring in the World.
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Thanks!
 
I spent the morning going through this thread. I never even looked at the General Knife Discussion sub-forum until recently, and realized I’ve been missing out on some good discussions. But your thread is a must read for anyone. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone on BF,yet, that uses knives as much as you do on a regular basis.

Some of your posts you were talking about detasseling the corn. I grew up in a small farming town in rural Wisconsin, working on farms from the time I was 12 until I left for the Marine Corps. A local seed company would hire local kids to walk the fields and detassel corn. It was during a hot and humid time of the year. Your arms would end up with tiny little cuts all over, sometimes even catching one across the lip, which felt great when a little sweat got in it. I’m sure they probably have machines for that now days. But we couldn’t use knives, had to just rapidly walk along and pull off the tops as fast as you could.

Curious if your son has an accumulation of knives he uses, or just what you have on hand for him to borrow.

I thoroughly enjoyed the thread and hope you keep it going.
 
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Quiet said:
Yes. YES!! Another MolokaiRider MolokaiRider update, which means seeing knives actually getting a workout! Still one of the top threads on Bladeforums, screaming into 2020.

But seriously, I love this thread.
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You just made a grown man blush. :)

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I spent the morning going through this thread. I never even looked at the General Knife Discussion sub-forum until recently, and realized I’ve been missing out on some good discussions. But your thread is a must read for anyone. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone on BF,yet, that uses knives as much as you do on a regular basis.

Some of your posts you were talking about detasseling the corn. I grew up in a small farming town in rural Wisconsin, working on farms from the time I was 12 until I left for the Marine Corps. A local seed company would hire local kids to walk the fields and detassel corn. It was during a hot and humid time of the year. Your arms would end up with tiny little cuts all over, sometimes even catching one across the lip, which felt great when a little sweat got in it. I’m sure they probably have machines for that now days. But we couldn’t use knives, had to just rapidly walk along and pull off the tops as fast as you could.

Curious if your son has an accumulation of knives he uses, or just what you have on hand for him to borrow.

I thoroughly enjoyed the thread and hope you keep it going.
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Thanks for the kind words. I did the same job you mentioned as a kid. Long, hot days but that paycheck though!

My kids all have knives I’ve gifted them over the years. Oldest daughter has a SAK and keeps it in her bag. She’s a student and has a part time job at the high school.

Oldest son has a Buck 119, Mora Fishing Comfort, a Esee 3 clone (garbage), and used to have a Cold Steel American Lawman in CTS-XHP. He lost it hunting one day after I gave it to him. Pocket clipped knives tend to get yanked out when jumping through a jungle.

Youngest daughter had a Kershaw Dividend. She lost it and now borrows my KaBar Dogs Head to pig hunt.

Thanks again!
 
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