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oldmanwilly said:
Just a heads-up: David does not typically abide foul language, even if only implied. You might want to avoid using it in his forum. I'm not trying to chastise you, just thought you should know.

Otherwise, welcome to BF. I'm glad you're taking an interest in David's work. Beware, his knives are addictive.
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Yeah, I caught that after I posted this here. Duly noted, and thank you.
 
I read it as "how the SsaH". :)

I had a busy morning and afternoon. A friend dropped in to pick up a couple pieces, then I went downtown for supplies, and picked something up that was waiting for me at the post office, which I'll drill next week, and then send to Andy Pomorski for heat treatment.

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I really should send him something else too. Gonna try and swing a sheet of 8670, and if I can get a big enough one, I'll have the local waterjet guys cut it first. Maybe if enough people chase after Chad for them he could be convinced to do a run of Bush Brutes in this tough carbon steel.

Then some much needed organizing of a storage room that I had been sort of ignoring after just piling boxes of stuff and bags of clothes in it. Purolator dropped off my new tires just after noon, so after getting my organization task largely out of the way, I changed the rear tire, since the old one was shredded beyond sane use. The new ones look so ... new. It's been a while...

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In the storage room I found my "heavy and clunky" Olight that I sort of griped about previously... and breathed a sigh of relief that I still have it haha.

Anyway by the time I got to the shop, I had to be realistic with myself on what I could get done if I want it to be part of the sale tomorrow. So I settled on one knife. That-a-one:

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So all in all I think a good day.
 
Moritaka Gyuto & 2 EDChefs
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Here is what I brought on a long hike on Saturday, it was the perfect companion to what I have here. Knife brings multiple features I like together in a convenient/compact fixed blade. Don't notice the weight in my bag at all, and the Kydex is a good material to have as opposed to leather on a day where it is hot and sweaty, I would guess. Nice to have something to just rinse off with my water bottle and pat off without worrying about getting fruit in the knife or drying the inside, as we eat mainly fruit on the trail, so it's like, cut some apples every few hours, do so again... small fixed blade is definitely the way to go with this when out and about. The Suretouch/G10 material feels fantastic.

In use, it kind of reminds me of some of my favorite features of Spyderco and Victorinox, happens to also be what I have here in the photo, too.

May try a little whittling with it, next time! Nothing like what I did this time, though. Spent the resting portion of the hike making a walking stick by halving a long branch that I found with wood much harder than it looked with that Shaman. Had to ditch it in the woods once we headed back towards night, but was a fun outing!

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Hashishiin said:
Here is what I brought on a long hike on Saturday, it was the perfect companion to what I have here. Knife brings multiple features I like together in a convenient/compact fixed blade. Don't notice the weight in my bag at all, and the Kydex is a good material to have as opposed to leather on a day where it is hot and sweaty, I would guess. Nice to have something to just rinse off with my water bottle and pat off without worrying about getting fruit in the knife or drying the inside, as we eat mainly fruit on the trail, so it's like, cut some apples every few hours, do so again... small fixed blade is definitely the way to go with this when out and about. The Suretouch/G10 material feels fantastic.

In use, it kind of reminds me of some of my favorite features of Spyderco and Victorinox, happens to also be what I have here in the photo, too.

May try a little whittling with it, next time! Nothing like what I did this time, though. Spent the resting portion of the hike making a walking stick by halving a long branch that I found with wood much harder than it looked with that Shaman. Had to ditch it in the woods once we headed back towards night, but was a fun outing!

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Truly, one of the greatest attributes of a fixed blade is the ease of keeping it clean. With out a pivot and open handle like a folder, cleaning out cheese, peanut butter, jelly, animal residues, dirt, oils, is very simple and fast. Much more sanitary, as one can clean the fixed blade in the field with out much extra materials, which is very helpful when you won't be returning home for a few days.

Thanks for sharing.
 
I got this from David awhile ago, but haven't used it yet.
It's from the .250" thick AEB-L run.
I ordered it thick and chunky, and I really like it. But I think I want it a little more rounded. I've got pretty comfortable with my skills, so I decided now is the time.
I am normally reluctant to modify other maker's work...... hopefully David is ok with it. It turned out amazing, looks great.

It's not super noticable. I put a fair amount of time into it this afternoon.
I softened the handle profile, rounded the handle shape overall, and cleaned it up. I still have to adjust the kydex sheath because of its new size.
I really like broomstick style handles.
This knife has a cool 80's BadAss style now.
Is Butcher Wharncliffe a style? Ha
Thanks for looking.






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