Hawaii Knife Life - daily use for work and play

[MolokaiRider]

Well it’s late and I thought I’d spend some time tuning up the Woodsman in 5160.

I took the scales off and sprayed clear coat on all the sides. Then I soaked the blade in apple cider vinegar. The house smells aweful but the family is sleeping .

I’ll post a pic of the results after everything is done.

 

[Mecha]

What a great thread. Reading through this would make someone want knives and see how useful they are, even if they had never thought about it much before.

 

[MolokaiRider]

What a great thread. Reading through this would make someone want knives and see how useful they are, even if they had never thought about it much before.

I appreciate the kind words Mecha, thank you very much.

I’m grateful for this forum and it’s staff and members. I am learning a lot of interesting and useful information, and it’s also neat to see how people in different walks of life appreciate our common interests.

Thanks again!

 

[Mecha]

I appreciate the kind words Mecha, thank you very much.

I’m grateful for this forum and it’s staff and members. I am learning a lot of interesting and useful information, and it’s also neat to see how people in different walks of life appreciate our common interests.

Thanks again!

I love this forum too. Thanks for adding another great thread to it.

Also I'm amazed there is deer hunting in Hawaii. I didn't know there were deer there!

 

[MolokaiRider]

I love this forum too. Thanks for adding another great thread to it.

Also I'm amazed there is deer hunting in Hawaii. I didn't know there were deer there!

Eight axis deer were introduced on January 19th 1868 by King Kamehameha V and now the population is very large. They taste great, are fun to hunt, and are treasured here.

I'd also like to add your titanium chopper/machetes are sweeeeet! I bet they take a beating but are still light in hand. Keep up the good work!

 

[Mecha]

Eight axis deer were introduced on January 19th 1868 by King Kamehameha V and now the population is very large. They taste great, are fun to hunt, and are treasured here.

I'd also like to add your titanium chopper/machetes are sweeeeet! I bet they take a beating but are still light in hand. Keep up the good work!

Very cool. A tasty and treasured "invasive species!" Thanks for the blade compliments.

 

[MolokaiRider]

We harvested, cleaned, and bagged a few coolers of sweet corn to sell for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

I used the Kershaw Knockout in 14c28n to cut out insect eaten parts. I’ll admit after a couple hundred cuts my hand started to get sore so I grabbed a contoured chefs knife to finish. That said, the Kershaw did a great job and the steel handled continual hits on the cutting board very well with only a negligible amount of dulling.

I like how slim this design is and how the blade has all that great belly. Even the factory clip is unobtrusive and deep carry. Very cool knife and I think Kershaw should use the Knockout lock on more models.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I needed to spread lime in the fields to neutralize the acidity from the previous pineapple farm.

I took the BDZ1 Blur along. I really do like these knives and have several. Once the pocket clip is changed they really come alive as a great edc. I like to blade to handle ratio and the flow through design. I can see how people get addicted to buying all the different offerings Kershaw released.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I mow a few yards for extra knife money (I mean “family” money if my wife is reading this, love you sweetie!).

I like to use the Cold Steel Code 4 in CTS-XHP. The steel is robust and cuts weed trimmer line easily. The slim frame makes it easy to carry such a large knife, but I really dislike cold steel pocket clips. The lip is too close to the frame and the stiffness makes it difficult to use.

 

[halden.doerge]

I mow a few yards for extra knife money (I mean “family” money if my wife is reading this, love you sweetie!).

I like to use the Cold Steel Code 4 in CTS-XHP. The steel is robust and cuts weed trimmer line easily. The slim frame makes it easy to carry such a large knife, but I really dislike cold steel pocket clips. The lip is too close to the frame and the stiffness makes it difficult to use.

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I think the Code 4 is definitely Cold Steel's best folding knife.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I think the Code 4 is definitely Cold Steel's best folding knife.

I’d have to agree it’s a great knife. It’s well put together and handles a wide range of tasks.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Received this Bacho set today. The knife is good as expected but the saw is not what I was hoping. The lock doesn’t work and the tool feels pretty light duty compared to Silkys.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I also received a couple of Cold Steel Broken Skulls today as well. I have to say I’m impressed and even dare to say these might be the best value for the dollar on the market today. Great steel and and nice and long blade. I still don’t like the clip but I’m thinking about bending it to make it work better.

 

[halden.doerge]

Received this Bacho set today. The knife is good as expected but the saw is not what I was hoping. The lock doesn’t work and the tool feels pretty light duty compared to Silkys.

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The lock on mine is ok. But yeah, the silky would be way more solid for yard and field use. For backpacking I’ve loved the Bacho for its light weight. Saws very well for its size too.

 

[MolokaiRider]

The lock on mine is ok. But yeah, the silly would be way more solid for yard and field use. For backpacking I’ve loved the Bacho for its light weight. Saws very well for its size too.

That’s a great point in regards to the weight. I can see that being a plus to the design. I’m not sure why the lock doesn’t work on this one, I’ll tear it down and see what’s preventing it from working.

 

[jbmonkey]

Received this Bacho set today. The knife is good as expected but the saw is not what I was hoping. The lock doesn’t work and the tool feels pretty light duty compared to Silkys.

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I have the same exact folding saws. the bacho as you know is like a plunge lock moving a backside liner lock sort like a spyderco compression lock out of the way to open or close. my guess is plunge lock spring is bound up or liner is burred or a bit out of spec to stop it from seating into place. hopefully an easy fix once ya get it apart.

the bacho is lightweight but I've had good use from it. the silky is heavier and better but both serve their place.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I have the same exact folding saws. the bacho as you know is like a plunge lock moving a backside liner lock sort like a spyderco compression lock out of the way to open or close. my guess is plunge lock spring is bound up or liner is burred or a bit out of spec to stop it from seating into place. hopefully an easy fix once ya get it apart.

the bacho is lightweight but I've had good use from it. the silky is heavier and better but both serve their place.

Thanks for the help! I’ll see if that works...

 

[jbmonkey]

Thanks for the help! I’ll see if that works...

yes Sir, but I'm just guessing based on how the lock setup is. until you get it apart and see what isn't working right it's just guessing. good luck. think once ya get it working you'll be happy with it in use with the lock functioning.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I’ve enjoyed using the Ontario Woodsman, it is quickly becoming a favorite outdoor toy.

I removed the scales and clear coated them, then did a quick and dirty splash of apple cider vinegar. I then wrapped the handle with baseball bat handle tape. It makes the handle more filling and softens impacts.

The patina was rushed and not pretty, but it’s doing a good job of keeping the rust at bay. I imagine in time this blade will be much darker.

Side note; the KaBar Big Brother sheath is a really tight fit, it takes some effort to put the knife in and pull it out. I think the leather will loosen up eventually. In my opinion it looks a lot better than the original sheath.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Just finished hosting our 8th annual Keiki Fishing tournament this past Saturday. A couple of buddies and I decided years ago to put this together and offer a free event for the youth to encourage fishing.

I used a Paramilitary 2 to prep poles the week prior and a Opinel in Inox on the day of the event to repair lines.

It’s always fun to see kids faces when they catch a fish and even more fun to give them prizes and food. Lots of work but totally worth it.

Not to mention I had about eight kids ask about the Opinel and asked to see it. Win win!