benthughes
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Any chance I could get a pass at that beast up here. If the original owner want I could strip and sand it for the opportunity to give it a go. Someone let me know here or through PM.
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As a college student I love pass arounds they let me check out knives without laying down the big bucks
Its realy cool that you did something like this!
Its realy cool that you did something like this!
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1066vik
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Sorry - not the Friday I meant to be posting pics.
Anyway, the obligatory in-hand pic (if the handle was any narrower, I'd be in trouble from the bird's beak)
Comparison shot between a SRKW M9 and a Condor Hudson Bay Knife (I know, not even close to the same class, but fits the same "size-niche")
Spine and flat comparisons before chopping:
Chopping into a piece of seasoned hackberry -- tough wood, and both blades had a tendency to stick.
The HBK took out bigger chips, mostly due to weight, but the SHSH was easier to control, so depth of cut was similar while the HBK made a wider notch.
Then I carved up a quick bowdrill set (minus the bow) -- the SHSH handled drilling better than the HBK, and was a dream for shaping the spindle and hearth board. I also carved up a quick fuzz stick and used the SHSH like a draw knife to make cedar dust and shavings.
After everything, there was no visible damage to the edge, still plenty sharp.
Very nice knife -- thanks a bunch for giving me the chance to try it out!
Anyway, the obligatory in-hand pic (if the handle was any narrower, I'd be in trouble from the bird's beak)
Comparison shot between a SRKW M9 and a Condor Hudson Bay Knife (I know, not even close to the same class, but fits the same "size-niche")
Spine and flat comparisons before chopping:
Chopping into a piece of seasoned hackberry -- tough wood, and both blades had a tendency to stick.
The HBK took out bigger chips, mostly due to weight, but the SHSH was easier to control, so depth of cut was similar while the HBK made a wider notch.
Then I carved up a quick bowdrill set (minus the bow) -- the SHSH handled drilling better than the HBK, and was a dream for shaping the spindle and hearth board. I also carved up a quick fuzz stick and used the SHSH like a draw knife to make cedar dust and shavings.
After everything, there was no visible damage to the edge, still plenty sharp.
Very nice knife -- thanks a bunch for giving me the chance to try it out!
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