Pay it Forward - The Remake: Part 3

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Thanks so much to Nikki for the Mora! Here it is after battoning kindling:



And thanks to Mr. Arnold (30ZappHappy30) for the Kershaw OD-2! Here it is:

 
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JustinC25 said:
Thanks again to Superpaco, and Swiftdestroyer for your amazing generosity !!!!! I'm sure Worldwood will get great use, and enjoyment out of it for many years.
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I was in on the first couple of PIF's started by Jim. Been popping in here and there. I remember all the bike talk between these dudes. It seriously warms my heart to see the results. Woody, I wish you the best, man. From reading these posts, I can say with confidence that you're a solid dude who deserves everything in that giant box. Superpaco and Swiftdestroyer, my hat's off to you both. Thank you for your generosity :thumbup:
 
I like that kershaw OD-2 never looked at one before, how big is it? That's a good combo you got there, very capiable, you should give the Mora a try in the kitchen, see how it does there. One day I'll pick up a Mora, I can't believe I haven't gotten one yet, I've only had it on my list since I first started a knife list lol! What's your opinion of the bushcraft, do you have a companion to compair it to?

Good pictures (I don't know crap about photography but it looks good to me!) especially that top shot of the mora, nice.

Lol I just re-read my paragraph, my 6 year old is getting to me; somewhat releated thoughts thrown together in a non-stop stream of words all day long.
 
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I was in on the first couple of PIF's started by Jim. Been popping in here and there. I remember all the bike talk between these dudes. It seriously warms my heart to see the results. Woody, I wish you the best, man. From reading these posts, I can say with confidence that you're a solid dude who deserves everything in that giant box. Superpaco and Swiftdestroyer, my hat's off to you both. Thank you for your generosity :thumbup:
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Totally agree. That is very awesome of you guys.
 
Cereal_killer said:
I like that kershaw OD-2 never looked at one before, how big is it? That's a good combo you got there, very capiable, you should give the Mora a try in the kitchen, see how it does there. One day I'll pick up a Mora, I can't believe I haven't gotten one yet, I've only had it on my list since I first started a knife list lol! What's your opinion of the bushcraft, do you have a companion to compair it to?

Good pictures (I don't know crap about photography but it looks good to me!) especially that top shot of the mora, nice.

Lol I just re-read my paragraph, my 6 year old is getting to me; somewhat releated thoughts thrown together in a non-stop stream of words all day long.
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Hey man,

Re-send me your shipping address and I'll have a Mora in the mail to you next time I go to the PO.
 
Cereal_killer said:
I like that kershaw OD-2 never looked at one before, how big is it? That's a good combo you got there, very capiable, you should give the Mora a try in the kitchen, see how it does there. One day I'll pick up a Mora, I can't believe I haven't gotten one yet, I've only had it on my list since I first started a knife list lol! What's your opinion of the bushcraft, do you have a companion to compair it to?

Good pictures (I don't know crap about photography but it looks good to me!) especially that top shot of the mora, nice.

Lol I just re-read my paragraph, my 6 year old is getting to me; somewhat releated thoughts thrown together in a non-stop stream of words all day long.
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Hey CK, I just sent you a message on your flashlight holders.
 
Cereal_killer said:
I like that kershaw OD-2 never looked at one before, how big is it? That's a good combo you got there, very capiable, you should give the Mora a try in the kitchen, see how it does there. One day I'll pick up a Mora, I can't believe I haven't gotten one yet, I've only had it on my list since I first started a knife list lol! What's your opinion of the bushcraft, do you have a companion to compair it to?

Good pictures (I don't know crap about photography but it looks good to me!) especially that top shot of the mora, nice.

Lol I just re-read my paragraph, my 6 year old is getting to me; somewhat releated thoughts thrown together in a non-stop stream of words all day long.
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Size of the OD-2: Very small! Here it is next to a quarter:



About the Mora, I don't have much to compare it to, but It works great for battoning with a wooden mallet that I made and for other chores.

I'm 13, but really enjoy photography and hope to make a career out of it. Thanks for the compliment!
 
Try using the mora for feather sticking next time :)

Also it doesn't have the heft of a bulky American style fixed blade. If you beat the crap out of it with that baton, eventually its gunna break.

Glad you're starting out right!
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
Size of the OD-2: Very small! Here it is next to a quarter:



About the Mora, I don't have much to compare it to, but It works great for battoning with a wooden mallet that I made and for other chores.

I'm 13, but really enjoy photography and hope to make a career out of it. Thanks for the compliment!
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Hmm, im adding that to my list of knives to try out. Ive been on a Kershaw kick lately, theyve got some seriously nice cheap assisted folders, i really like my Asset and the Blackout is dang cool
 
stvpourciau said:
Try using the mora for feather sticking next time :)

Also it doesn't have the heft of a bulky American style fixed blade. If you beat the crap out of it with that baton, eventually its gunna break.

Glad you're starting out right!
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Yeah--I don't baton logs with it (thats what hatchets are for!) but it's perfect for breaking down chunks of split wood into kindling.

If I break it, I will weld a slab of 01 onto the handle and create the world's first full tang custom handled mora!
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
Yeah--I don't baton logs with it (thats what hatchets are for!) but it's perfect for breaking down chunks of split wood into kindling.

If I break it, I will weld a slab of 01 onto the handle and create the world's first full tang custom handled mora!
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Ha, you remind me of myself! I welded the handles back on to my 1st few cheap fixed blades too :)

It doesn't really hold up well but is solid enough for knife purposes. After breaking them apart a few times, I moved on to kabar. 1st buy was a tanto 1245, broke that. Moved to a Large Heavy Bowie (1277?), that's ones still going strong. Replaced the tanto with a 1247 Warthog (my favorite knife) and don't beat on if I can help it, still going strong. And picked up a couple of Beckers to try to put them out of commission.
 
My Kabar BK14 is coming today or tomorrow! I can't wait.

I just bought a Mora with a .125 inch thick blade. That's the same thickness as the steel I have, so it should work to weld it. The idea will be:

1. Remove the plastic handle
2. Saw off the majority of the tang
3. Weld a slab of .125 01 steel onto it
4. Grind the new steel to shape
5. Attach a handle made of hand-harvested maple (starting with logs and going to boards)
6. Finish the handle/polish blade/etc.

I'll be creating a thread for this project. After I get started, I'll post the link to the thread here.
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
My Kabar BK14 is coming today or tomorrow! I can't wait.

I just bought a Mora with a .125 inch thick blade. That's the same thickness as the steel I have, so it should work to weld it. The idea will be:

1. Remove the plastic handle
2. Saw off the majority of the tang
3. Weld a slab of .125 01 steel onto it
4. Grind the new steel to shape
5. Attach a handle made of hand-harvested maple (starting with logs and going to boards)
6. Finish the handle/polish blade/etc.

I'll be creating a thread for this project. After I get started, I'll post the link to the thread here.
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I wouldn't trust a weld at the handle for a full tang knife. Defeats the purpose of strength. Especially if you're going to baton. Just my opinion though.
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
My Kabar BK14 is coming today or tomorrow! I can't wait.

I just bought a Mora with a .125 inch thick blade. That's the same thickness as the steel I have, so it should work to weld it. The idea will be:

1. Remove the plastic handle
2. Saw off the majority of the tang
3. Weld a slab of .125 01 steel onto it
4. Grind the new steel to shape
5. Attach a handle made of hand-harvested maple (starting with logs and going to boards)
6. Finish the handle/polish blade/etc.

I'll be creating a thread for this project. After I get started, I'll post the link to the thread here.
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Wow. Impressive from anyone... but especially from a 13 year old. My hat off to you Sir! :thumbup:
 
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