Matched set of file boot knives

[Charlie Mike]

I made these for a prepper in TX. Both from Nicholson files and ground while hardened. They are nearly identical down to the weight and fit in sheath.

[video=youtube;zQr7JzDEJfY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQr7JzDEJfY[/video]

 

[Shorttime]

Nice. Only single-sided, I see. I thought all of your stuff came with at least two cutting edges?

 

[Charlie Mike]

A double edge would be weaker when it comes to hard use.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Besides, the customer liked it

 

[stalag2]

Hey there

They are cute thats no doubt.

Whats the HRC on these ? Did you re heat treated or just left at original hardness ?

 

[Charlie Mike]

I left them at original RC. A normal file still skates off the edge.

 

[LX_Emergency]

so what you are saying is they will shatter when dropped on stone too hard?

Files are too hard for knife use. At least temper it in an oven for an for our so.

 

[Charlie Mike]

so what you are saying is they will shatter when dropped on stone too hard?

Files are too hard for knife use. At least temper it in an oven for an for our so.

I have tested these extensively and brutally. No problems.

 

[LX_Emergency]

Well....it's YOUR reputation. Do whatever you feel like.