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TMHunt said:
Didnt you buy one of those Kalamazoo grinders a while back..... Thought I read that somewhere.
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No I didnt end up getting it, cant remember what now but something else came up. But i almost got another belt grinder that i found on craigslist a month ago or so, but i decided it might not be a great plan to set up a shop in my basement with no exhaust or windows. It would be hard to clean out and id likely die from all the fumes and dust id create down there.

TMHunt said:
I like the looks of the bottom chopper JD. If I could offer you one peice of advice, wieghin in at 3.7 lbs. isnt going to do anything but wear you out. you won't be chopping long with it. I'd definately take some weight out. Its not going to hinder the chopping ability as long as its ground accordinly and correctly.
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I like how that bottom one looks as well!!

Im no expert by any means, and everybody prefers different stuff.... but from talking to Dan i have gathered on a Competition type chopper, or even just a dedicated big chopper you want a minimum of 24 ounce weight, but going over 32 ounces wont do much of anything for performance but will definitely tire you out faster.

My comp chopper is at 32 ounces. And thats on the heavy side because it was a 2x4 derby knife. I think Dan said he now uses a 28 ounce one in bladesports competition.
 
worldwood said:
No I didnt end up getting it, cant remember what now but something else came up. But i almost got another belt grinder that i found on craigslist a month ago or so, but i decided it might not be a great plan to set up a shop in my basement with no exhaust or windows. It would be hard to clean out and id likely die from all the fumes and dust id create down there.



I like how that bottom one looks as well!!

Im no expert by any means, and everybody prefers different stuff.... but from talking to Dan i have gathered on a Competition type chopper, or even just a dedicated big chopper you want a minimum of 24 ounce weight, but going over 32 ounces wont do much of anything for performance but will definitely tire you out faster.

My comp chopper is at 32 ounces. And thats on the heavy side because it was a 2x4 derby knife. I think Dan said he now uses a 28 ounce one in bladesports competition.
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I know its way over kill but I thought it would be fun to swing, heck the sheath I'm gonna make for it is gonna be a ground sheath.. also I got some A2-1/2" stock in trade
 
710 said:
I know its way over kill but I thought it would be fun to swing, heck the sheath I'm gonna make for it is gonna be a ground sheath.. also I got some A2-1/2" stock in trade
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Yea man, even if its overkill its going to be fun.

I mean really, Who wouldnt like to try swinging a 1/2" thick knife around, it would be a blast even if you did get worn out in the first 10 chops HAHA

And if nothing else it will make Crocodile Dundee piss himself.
 
worldwood said:
No I didnt end up getting it, cant remember what now but something else came up. But i almost got another belt grinder that i found on craigslist a month ago or so, but i decided it might not be a great plan to set up a shop in my basement with no exhaust or windows. It would be hard to clean out and id likely die from all the fumes and dust id create down there.



I like how that bottom one looks as well!!

Im no expert by any means, and everybody prefers different stuff.... but from talking to Dan i have gathered on a Competition type chopper, or even just a dedicated big chopper you want a minimum of 24 ounce weight, but going over 32 ounces wont do much of anything for performance but will definitely tire you out faster.

My comp chopper is at 32 ounces. And thats on the heavy side because it was a 2x4 derby knife. I think Dan said he now uses a 28 ounce one in bladesports competition.
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Id say Dan knows his stuff. The chopping ability of the knives of his I've seen is impressive. I know nothing of the compition curcuit, but I would imagine there are weight limits as well as lenth limits?

710 said:
hahaha hellya I think I might just do that! The 710 Ripoff!
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:DI gotta say thats pretty funny but also reminds me of a old saying. "never wrestle with a pig, you both get dirty and the pig likes it"
 
TMHunt said:
Id say Dan knows his stuff. The chopping ability of the knives of his I've seen is impressive. I know nothing of the compition curcuit, but I would imagine there are weight limits as well as lenth limits?
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There are definitely size limits. And other restrictions and requirements as well, But im not sure about weight limits.

Maximum knife size specifications:

Blade Length – 10" (measured from the front of the handle to the blade tip)
Overall Length – 15" (measured from the back of the handle to the blade tip)
Blade Width – 2" (measured at the widest part of the blade)
Blade and Handle Thickness – No restrictions

More info here... http://www.bladesports.org/knifespec.html
 
worldwood said:
There are definitely size limits. And other restrictions and requirements as well, But im not sure about weight limits.

Maximum knife size specifications:

Blade Length – 10" (measured from the front of the handle to the blade tip)
Overall Length – 15" (measured from the back of the handle to the blade tip)
Blade Width – 2" (measured at the widest part of the blade)
Blade and Handle Thickness – No restrictions

More info here... http://www.bladesports.org/knifespec.html
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cool, thanks.
 
TMHunt said:
Id say Dan knows his stuff. The chopping ability of the knives of his I've seen is impressive. I know nothing of the compition curcuit, but I would imagine there are weight limits as well as lenth limits?



:DI gotta say thats pretty funny but also reminds me of a old saying. "never wrestle with a pig, you both get dirty and the pig likes it"
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no wrastling over here
 
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710 said:
I know its way over kill but I thought it would be fun to swing, heck the sheath I'm gonna make for it is gonna be a ground sheath.. also I got some A2-1/2" stock in trade
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holy moly, man, that's an axe!
Well, if you FFG that bad boy with a distal taper and taper the tang, it will be surprisingly fast in the hand because it will kind of pivot around the 1/2" ricasso. But you'll be removing a ton of metal. You'll need a powerful machine with a full platen to get that done - or a big disc grinder with a crowned disc, perhaps. I think with that piece less is more. Then you can take all the grinding dust and smelt it down again for three or four more normal-sized knives. :D
 
710 said:
hahaha hellya I think I might just do that! The 710 Ripoff!
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I know we're snarkin' here, but to not snark... might NOT be a good idea. I'm not a lawyer, yada, yada, yada, but that might actually give the SEOANBM some squirrelly leg to stand on.
 
ARRGH. I want the last 3 parts for my AR build to come in. I've only been waiting FOUR MONTHS. At least the entire thing cost me two short swords and 150 bucks...
 
I'll be honest. I really don't like that sheath. Looks far too busy, and something about it actually makes me cringe. Not sure what it is, but I hate the aesthetics. Hopefully that's not one of yours. Maybe I might like it more in a different color?
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
ARRGH. I want the last 3 parts for my AR build to come in. I've only been waiting FOUR MONTHS. At least the entire thing cost me two short swords and 150 bucks...
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What did you build? I want to go shoot mine in the worst way.. my uncle gave me a new red/green dot sight to try out and I still haven't got a chance to even site it in yet..

crimsonfalcon07 said:
I'll be honest. I really don't like that sheath. Looks far too busy, and something about it actually makes me cringe. Not sure what it is, but I hate the aesthetics. Hopefully that's not one of yours. Maybe I might like it more in a different color?
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I have to agree with you, way too busy and looks like it weighs more than my backpack..
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
I'll be honest. I really don't like that sheath. Looks far too busy, and something about it actually makes me cringe. Not sure what it is, but I hate the aesthetics. Hopefully that's not one of yours. Maybe I might like it more in a different color?
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not one of mine I thought the ATL on the front was for Atlanta...
 
710 said:
check out these sheaths going around in a group on FB


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Those are crazy. They probably weigh 2 pounds though AND need a better knife to go inside. Still that's a lot of work and looks like it has a certian style. Kind of RetroMod
 
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