Schrade-Walden H-15 to Bushcrafter?

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pinnah

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Lovers of original knives, collectors and people with stronger scruples should hit the back button now.

I've had the following H-15 for a bit. Love the knife for in the woods. I generally don't care for clip points though.

Schrade-Walden H-15 by Pinnah, on Flickr

You know where this going probably. If it bothers you, clear out before you look.

While you're thinking about it, you can blame an office mate who gave me a book about Bob Loveless. I'm liking me that drop point line.

I have files in my shop. And curiousity.

Here's the result. Note, the recurve is most a visual trick due to the patina pattern.

H 15 drop point 1 by Pinnah, on Flickr

Here's another view


H 15 drop point 2 by Pinnah, on Flickr

I'm not entirely sure the curve is where I want it yet. I have time. And files.

Thanks for looking.
 
Pretty cool! The pattern was made for years in several configurations and sold in the hundred of thousands. You did no sacrilege by altering that used example to suit yourself. Enjoy!
 
Neat knife! I love old classic's like that. :) Your mods look well executed also. I personally prefer the clip point, but the drop point was done well. Bet it works great out in the Bush. . . I happen to use some old Western Hunters in the Bush quite a bit.
 
I like it!

Once ya buy it, it's yours forever - do what ya want with it! Good work with the file - the curve line is nice and gradual. I don't know if there's any "performance" gain to be expected, but at the least it's a more appealing looking blade than before. At the end of things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
Really nice! Love the look and I'm sure its a great user. Remember the old saying - "It's not mine til it's modified."
 
You did a great job. Make the knife the way you want. Since you are the one using it lol.

Bryan
 
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