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S.Grosvenor

S.Grosvenor

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Well here we are in the New Year and lost a long time Friend

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I purchased the knife in 1986 after arriving in Ft Bragg and it was my EDC all through the service, I did a completely stupid thing by trying to pry the pelvic bone apart on a deer after I tapped it through, have done this for years but did it just wrong this time.

Question is, can I re-purpose the remainder of the blade? I have been doing some forging with a single brick forge, and was thinking it would be a way for the blade to live on, maybe as a small cape knife or a crafting knife. It is quite thick @ .155 across the spine.

Just curious if there is anything I could use if for (short of building a shadow box for it and hanging it on the wall) so it will 'Live' on.

Thanks for the help.
 
Pack both parts in a shipping box and sent to Cold Steel with your story. I'm willing to bet that you get a new knife.
 
bladsmth said:
Pack both parts in a shipping box and sent to Cold Steel with your story. I'm willing to bet that you get a new knife.
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Ditto. Very good with their products and customers.
 
I did call (was not aware of there warranty if any) after the incident and the first thing they asked was how old it was, and since it's older than xxx, they could offer me a certificate for percentage off my next cold steel purchase, well to be honest, If I was to spend again what I spent on this knife, ( a what I know now moment ) I would purchase a custom from a maker on this site.

No intent of insult in any way meant for Cold Steel as this knife has served me well over the years through all my deployments as well as my life after the ABN Infantry as a civilian, I just plain did something STUPID and broke it, I wouldn't expect a company to cover workmanship, materials, and end user dumbass braincramp applications.
 
If it's long enough, maybe make it into a blade for a folder? Maybe take the handle apart (if possible) and us it for handles on the folder?
 
1) Keep it for future reference/fond memories/stories to tell
2) Stop using knives as prybars
:D
 
Cut some slits into a rock and epoxy it in so it looks like it was stabbed through! Makes a great book shelf ornament and conversation piece. It wouldn't be a waste but a reminder of how you felt about your knife when it was whole.


-Xander
 
fast14riot said:
Cut some slits into a rock and epoxy it in so it looks like it was stabbed through! Makes a great book shelf ornament and conversation piece. It wouldn't be a waste but a reminder of how you felt about your knife when it was whole.


-Xander
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Xander for the win.;):thumbup:
 
fast14riot said:
Cut some slits into a rock and epoxy it in so it looks like it was stabbed through! Makes a great book shelf ornament and conversation piece. It wouldn't be a waste but a reminder of how you felt about your knife when it was whole.


-Xander
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
fast14riot said:
Cut some slits into a rock and epoxy it in so it looks like it was stabbed through! Makes a great book shelf ornament and conversation piece. It wouldn't be a waste but a reminder of how you felt about your knife when it was whole.


-Xander
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Great Idea! So let it be written, So let it be done! I will post pictures of it when finished, I knew I could count on you guys for a plan.
 
Now that you have figured out a use follow this sage advice. ;)

james terrio said:
2) Stop using knives as prybars
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Also do it how you want but.... there is no need to split a pelvic bone on a deer. I've hunted deer for 20 years and have a fair amount under my belt, I've never once split a pelvic bone dressing one out. And I've never driven a knife through the sternum either, it's connected by cartridge and you can cut right through it.
 
Look where it broke, ask yourself why? Then make your decision about the deisgn of your next knife based on the knowledge you have gained.
 
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