Random Thought Thread

[Blues]

Nice! Don is famous for having a huge stash of the best W2. I'm holding my breath that the stuff I bought elsewhere will produce a nice hamon...

I'd like to see it when you build it. I'm a sucker for a nice hamon.

 

[Richard338]

I'd like to see it when you build it. I'm a sucker for a nice hamon.

Assuming I don't screw up you will hardly escape all the pics I'll likely post!
Here is an early stage shot of the handle.

 

[Richard338]

Here a pair of mid-sized 'Bagwell' Bowies I did a couple years ago.
That was scrap A2, so no hamons.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

This thing's about used up

 

[XtianAus]

Hey brother, may want to clarify if that is $412 AUD or $412 USD.

Also, if it is $412 AUD, I’ll just have you send it back here to me.

Ahh yes thanks man, updated to US

 

[Gusbuster]

Gusbuster

Is that a swedge + sharpened back tip combo?

Sorry a was a little late brother, I’m at work. I’m not supposed to be messing around on the internet.

It is

Thanks for fielding that one for me Nate!

 

[Gusbuster]

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This thing's about used up

I saw an interview with Tim Reeve, and he was sporting a Sebenza with a Magnacut blade. I wish they would go ahead and produce it.

 

[WValtakis]

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This thing's about used up

Nah, that just gives you enough room to stuff a spring in the handle

 

[WValtakis]

So we're not just having (another) weird inside conversation

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I need to either regrind and reheat this blade or get a new one. The lock is getting pretty worn too. It might just be time for a new knife. This one has held up a lot longer than they usually do, it is usually a once a year affair.

 

[Knibes]

I need to either regrind and reheat this blade or get a new one. The lock is getting pretty worn too. It might just be time for a new knife. This one has held up a lot longer than they usually do, it is usually a once a year affair.

I dare you to make your own Sebenza blade in D3V. Just for personal use of course.

 

[darsk20]

So we're not just having (another) weird inside conversation
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Did you do that yourself?

 

[Jsega51]

It might just be time for a new knife. This one has held up a lot longer than they usually do, it is usually a once a year affair.

I cannot wait to see your take on a folder. Your appreciation for the simple lines and construction of the Sebenza yet wanting to superhero the lifespan of a knife is going to be a pretty damn fine birthing.

 

[WValtakis]

Did you do that yourself?

Nope, the work of the amazing Butch Vallotton.

 

[darsk20]

Thanks!

 

[jlauffer]

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[Blues]

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forum
Not a creature was stirring, unusual decorum;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Sts. Nathan and Jo would be there;
The members were nestled all snug in their beds;
While visions of new knives danced in their heads...

Merry X-mas to you all. May you get more than ye deserve.

(Apologies for the early salvo. I just had an inspiration, I guess.)

 

[Richard338]

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I just watched that episode yesterday with my son. It's funnier now 20 years later, as I identify more with the father.
"It's not over 'til you pin me"

 

[Casinostocks]

The USPS rates have now (as of 12:00 AM 12/24) gone back down to their pre Holiday bump. Send me all your unwanted CPKs before their next sure-as-heck annual increase in late Jan 2022

 

[Murphjd25]

I dare you to make your own Sebenza blade in D3V. Just for personal use of course.

Tim might not like that