Pay it forward 8 - "THE OCHO"!

[N Gremory]

Quick Question about potential PIF.

I have a few low end knives that I was considering posting (I know at least one folder and fixed blade) and wondered if they would be useful to newer knife makers. I thought maybe they would be good for practicing heat treating, blade coating, etching, handle work, grinding?, etc. Being low quality knives (Frost Cutlery or Bud K) and didn't think they would be worth PIF to someone for actual work/carry. Maybe they would be a good source of practice without wasting good materials?
I would like to contribute something though, so I thought I would be okay to ask here instead of starting a new thread.

There's always a good use for a knife, be it through normal use or practicing etching, coating, modifying, etc. I read that stainless steels are harder to HT, and you won't yield good results unless you have the proper equipment and do it properly. Even for those that are not a knife maker in the works, however, it'd be awesome for somebody looking to practice sharpening.
Again, there are plenty good uses for any sort of knife, be it a budget display knife often sold at flea markets, a gas station special, etc.
Somebody out there would love the chance, and you can put up just about anything you want, in this thread. Go for it!

Also, Happy Veterans Day!

 

[Dog.Lover.1990]

In honor of veterans day I would like to offer either an Ontario Rat 1 or a gold membership to one member who has served in the United States armed forces. I clearly have no way of verifying that you actually served, so as with all things Pay it Forward related you are on your own honor. First member who has served who would like either one, please post to the thread.

Thank you to all vets!

Could I claim it I served for 5 years. If you are wondering about my user name the 1990 it my sons birth year and i would like to claim the gold membership

 

[worldwood]

In honor of veterans day I would like to offer either an Ontario Rat 1 or a gold membership to one member who has served in the United States armed forces. I clearly have no way of verifying that you actually served, so as with all things Pay it Forward related you are on your own honor. First member who has served who would like either one, please post to the thread.

Thank you to all vets!

That is so awesome of you! Im not claiming of course but you could verify weather a member served or not by either a ID card or DD214, and they could block off the personal info.

 

[Whetstone39]

Could I claim it I served for 5 years. If you are wondering about my user name the 1990 it my sons birth year and i would like to claim the gold membership

Sure, i'll pay for it tonight and then it takes a few days after that.

 

[Dog.Lover.1990]

Sure, i'll pay for it tonight and then it takes a few days after that.

Thanks much appreciated

 

[Whetstone39]

That is so awesome of you! Im not claiming of course but you could verify weather a member served or not by either a ID card or DD214, and they could block off the personal info. Like so....

I didn't know that, but glad to do it anyway. I like your picture, when did they start issuing Busse's?!?!!

 

[worldwood]

LMAO I wish they issued me a Busse. They should be handing something nice like that out to every service member that gets off the plane coming home.

All I got was a handshake and a thanks for your service, but now that your injured we have to kick you out, sorry bud LMAO

 

[Whetstone39]

Well we appreciate your service!

 

[worldwood]

Thanks bud, one of the best things i did in my life, even with my injuries i never regret my service.

 

[NYOutdoors]

Thank you to all vets who have served this great country. Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated.

 

[superpaco]

If someone could pay forward to my email a place to get inexpensive trainer knives, I would be super grateful.....

 

[Lemmy Caution]

Happy Veterans Day to all! Proud that my birthday falls on today. Still remember how happy it made my grandpa (wwII vet) that I was born on this day. He always called it Armistice Day because he remembered his father's (and the worlds) hope that after WWI that there would be no more wars. Sadly that's not how it turned out but I'd like to pay homage to that beautiful dream. All best.

 

[Whetstone39]

Happy b-day lemepris!

 

[benchwarmer380]

Benchwarmer I got the knife today thank you very much bud!! It is indeed a cool little knife. And thick enough for carving in some hardwood. Thanks for your generosity!!

You're very welcome and thanks for your service! And thanks to everyone else that serves or has!

 

[Gung_ho]

As promised but delayed. First off, the awesome little custom bush blade that Raindog sent to me. I really enjoy this thing, but it isn't going to displace my ESEE and BK users, so I want it to go to someone who really enjoys camping and needs a fixed blade. I'd prefer it to be someone who has contributed but hasn't claimed much or anything.

Also, I'm throwing in pics of the Svord Peasant, which I know Whet will not keep despite my intent haha, and just for fun, some pics of my mini Bushlore. The Bushlore is NOT for PIF. Whet is just giving it a test run and I thought the pics would be nice.

I have smallish medium hands, so you can see it is a somewhat 3-4 finger handle. Anyway, I'm also gonna toss in a little scrap blade, one that I liked the style of when I made it, but didn't think it worth the effort of getting the aged pitting off the surface, so I rounded the edges and left it as is. This is for whoever wants it. If you don't like it, toss it haha.

Sorry bout the slightly blurry pics. My cell cam changed settings and there is a delay I haven't worked out of it yet.

I would like to claim the custom fixed blade if nobody else needs it.

 

[Lemmy Caution]

Happy b-day lemepris!

thanks a ton Whet.

 

[Gung_ho]

I don't know how we would work this out.But if someone needs there knifes sharpened and can't do it themselves I would like to offer free knife sharping.

 

[Chewy1]

Remy - Nice offering. Tempted as I am by that Svord, I will hold my "wanter" in check. Sometimes it's nice to let the good stuff roll by.

But, please, somebody grab it up quick. (Hi, my name is Chewy, and I'm a knifeaholic.)

 

[raindog101]

somebody grab it up quick.

OK, if you insist I was this close to picking one up before my trip to the UK, but in the end held off and brought that Vic Pioneer that I paid forward to C_K in the first thread. So if noone else minds, I'd like to claim it (the Svord Peasant, for clarification). Thanks.

ETA: Whoops. Went back and read that post, and I don't think that Svord is up for PIF. So nevermind my nonsense, I'm still coming down from work.

 

[nopyo]

But, please, somebody grab it up quick.

OK, if you insist I was this close to picking one up before my trip to the UK, but in the end held off and brought that Vic Pioneer that I paid forward to C_K in the first thread. So if noone else minds, I'd like to claim it (the Svord Peasant, for clarification). Thanks.

ETA: Whoops. Went back and read that post, and I don't think that Svord is up for PIF. So nevermind my nonsense, I'm still coming down from work.

Well, the Svord is going to Whetstone first, so I think it's now Whet's decision who to pass it on to. You can probably dibs first in line.