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I know, but its my first one

Discussion in 'Fiddleback Forge Knives' started by texasrimfirenut, Oct 4, 2017.

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  1. Oct 7, 2017 #21
    pertinux

    pertinux Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Do we want to know what happened to the previous Scandi jig? :eek:

    ~ P.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2017 #22
    texasrimfirenut

    texasrimfirenut Gold Member Gold Member

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    I agree, I would for sure buy a bushcrafter in scandi.

    I am really digging the scandi grind on this Hiking Buddy. I myself love convex but I will usually look for a scandi first. All have their purpose though.

    I am just really digging these FB knives.
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2017 #23
    RobbieB

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  4. Oct 9, 2017 #24
    Fiddleback

    Fiddleback Knifemaker Moderator

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    I've done BC's before. We have just used the jig up. I've gotta get in here and machine a new one. Right now I'm brainstorming improvements.
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2017 #25
    Fiddleback

    Fiddleback Knifemaker Moderator

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    They just wear out. On smaller and narrower blades you wind up grinding the back of the device a bit sometimes. Apprentices especially don't get this immediately and after a few of them the jig is just eaten away. I'm going to re-design it to hold the blade on the opposing face. That will solve the problem. The last one lasted 5 years. Before that, I made them out of micarta. They only lasted a year or two.
     
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  6. Oct 9, 2017 #26
    Tekton

    Tekton Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    I'd love both a scandi Kephart and a Bushboot!
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2017 #27
    JustinFournier

    JustinFournier Gold Member Gold Member

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    I’m not into Scandi. Somehow no matter how I’ve tried it for my application, it’s always lost on me.

    I vote for using your time for more wood handles!
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2017 #28
    Bmurray

    Bmurray Gold Member Gold Member

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    if the jig is done maybe only use one side and make a useless chisel grind like Emerson
     
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  9. Oct 9, 2017 #29
    Choppaman

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    Seriously, what are those for anyhow?
     
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  10. Oct 9, 2017 #30
    Bmurray

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    not sure, that's why I sold the damn Emersons
     
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  11. Oct 10, 2017 #31
    Fiddleback

    Fiddleback Knifemaker Moderator

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    I have no idea what the use of a single sided grind is. Unlike some companys I focus on making tools. I have problem making a thing just to be a paper weight.
     
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  12. Oct 10, 2017 #32
    FeralGentleman

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    Ain't nothing wrong with a chisel grind with serrations for an everyday working tool...
     
  13. Oct 10, 2017 #33
    Bmurray

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    as long as they have serrations and a useless spine saw
     
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