The Hunting of the Snark - Beckerized

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I bought one of the Craftsman tool box sets that was on sale yesterday. Tonight I was getting it all set up and tools transfered and noticed that one of brackets that hold up the drawers wasn't set right, causing 2 drawers to droop. It would almost be easier to borrow a rivet gun and fix it myself, but I really don't think I should have to fix a brand new toolbox. Not sure if I'll take it back or fix it myself yet.
 
That sucks man.

Well the only thing i bought, or will be buying, this Friday is a custom strop. I have used the same old strop for a couple years now and figured it was time for a new one.

Im getting the 3rd from the left but with a different lanyard. I asked for one of the stag lanyards, i like the looks of the stag. Those are .45 cal inserts. One side has leather and the other is wool felt. 18" OAL with 12" work length.

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Those look pretty darn nice. I need to make a couple strops on of these days. I have all the stuff to do it, but never think about it.
 
Yea they arent too difficult to put together. I was going to make one myself but i kept putting it off. Seen these and really like how they looked and decided to grab one. Those range from 40-50 bucks shipped depending on the options you want. Not SUPER cheap, but not too bad either.
 
What else you been up to?

I've got my ice fishing sonar plugged in at home, so I can go ice fishing for the first time of the season this afternoon.

A couple of my cousins are going to be in town tomorrow too. I'm probably take them our to lunch and catch up with them. One is from MT and the other lives here in ND, but is still a couple hundred miles away from where I live. I haven't seen either in a year and a half, so it will be nice to see them.
 
Man i need to do some fishing. Been too long. Have fun bud!!

I just been playing around in my basement mostly lately. Practicing on the grinder, cutting wood and stuff like that. The wife says this weekend im banned from working though LOL
 
I havent been fishing since July I think. I'm long overdue, but I believe its been even longer for you. I have a couple ideas of where I want to fish, bit of my brother decides to go tomorrow those plans will change. If I go by myself, I will probably just pick a spot and stay til dark. I don't have an ATV and the ice isn't thick enough for vehicles yet, so I'll be walking out.

I wouldn't mind learning how to do some grinding myself, but I just don't have the space where I'm at. Maybe once I buy a house with a decent garage.
 
ac700wildcat said:
I bought one of the Craftsman tool box sets that was on sale yesterday. Tonight I was getting it all set up and tools transfered and noticed that one of brackets that hold up the drawers wasn't set right, causing 2 drawers to droop. It would almost be easier to borrow a rivet gun and fix it myself, but I really don't think I should have to fix a brand new toolbox. Not sure if I'll take it back or fix it myself yet.
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Just take it back. It'll take less time to exchange it than you'll waste mulling it over.
 
Yeah, If its new just take it back.

I want to stay home today :( I can't complain because this week I am only working 3 days. Tomorrow I have the day off to take the kids to my companies 'Kids Christmas Party'. That should be good :thumbup:
 
Any clue why they would shape the handle like this on the 2 on the right? What function would it help perform shaped like this, anyone know? Never seen hawks like that on the right. The left one makes enough sense. But id like to think the 2 right ones have a reason to be shaped the way they are, but damned if i know what that reason is. Seems like it may make it HARDER to use in some regards.

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These are custom hawks made by RSK, he has a very similar shaped one on his website called the warhawk. For 345 bucks though.
 
worldwood said:
Any clue why they would shape the handle like this on the 2 on the right? What function would it help perform shaped like this, anyone know? Never seen hawks like that on the right. The left one makes enough sense. But id like to think the 2 right ones have a reason to be shaped the way they are, but damned if i know what that reason is. Seems like it may make it HARDER to use in some regards.

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These are custom hawks made by RSK, he has a very similar shaped one on his website called the warhawk. For 345 bucks though.
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My best guess is that maybe it's for fighting and using it in a reverse grip. If you're going hand-to-hand with someone it's more effective to attack low and swing up where their softer bits are.

Or maybe he just thinks it looks cool...
 
bigghoss said:
My best guess is that maybe it's for fighting and using it in a reverse grip. If you're going hand-to-hand with someone it's more effective to attack low and swing up where their softer bits are.

Or maybe he just thinks it looks cool...
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The one on the far right is headed to me. I didnt buy it. I got it on a trade that was REALLY REALLY in my favor. So much in my favor i couldnt resist taking it.

I contacted the maker to ask a little after posting that. He was a pleasure to talk with and was very honest about it. He told me its just for looks and is more of a PITA than anything, so he no longer makes the design.

They are made of 52100... So its a good steel. I may end up attempting to grind the bent portion of the handle off if it interferes with its ability to stick when thrown. I could mod the heck out of it with no worries since im not taking any type of loss on it. Just something for me to play with LOL
 
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Silverthorn said:
So if you had a way to sheath it so it hung head down, you could grab it like a pistol handle.
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That would put the sharp edge facing forward though right? Well unless it was done as a cross draw. Hmmm...

Its coming with a sheath, but im not sure what kind or anything yet. Didnt care to ask. I took it as something just to experiment with.

Aikiguy said:
How's Neko enjoying his meat coma? :)
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See, i was thinking the same thing. I figured with everything he ate he would of slept like an infant. Instead he has been SUPER hyper. All last night and today too. He is still full from yesterday though. He didnt touch his breakfast. He sniffed it, ran off grabbed his fetch ball and been playing every since. Im waiting for him to crash... But no telling when that will be LOL
 
bigghoss said:
My best guess is that maybe it's for fighting and using it in a reverse grip. If you're going hand-to-hand with someone it's more effective to attack low and swing up where their softer bits are.

Or maybe he just thinks it looks cool...
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Thats is a interesting well thought out theory, but I would have to disagree. I would think holding the axe in a reverse grip for fighting would eliminate its best advantage. Longer weapons, like axes and swords gain there advantage by there length. Reverse grip is a little more up and personal. It would seem to me anyway by turning it around you would be defeating a purpose. Thats just me anyway, ive studied the picture, and to be honest, im kinda drawing a blank as to why it shaped that way, maybe to develop more velocity on a downward swing allowing the head of the axe more time travel time in hitting its target. Kinda reverse logic of the design of the BK4. Which honestly I have a hard time understanding as well, Ethan and I have had a couple of great discussions about that.

WW, you may of mentioned it and I didn't see it. But when you talked to the maker did he give his reasoning? Its would be interesting to understand the thinking that went into it. They are definitely some cool looking axes.
 
If they're throwing axes it's probably more to do with aiding in the throwing velocity. Kind of like a built in atl-atl.
 
Murphnuge said:
If they're throwing axes it's probably more to do with aiding in the throwing velocity. Kind of like a built in atl-atl.
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Aahhh, Grasshopper using his brain, look out! Lol. That's a interesting theory as well, but I'm wondering if the placement of the handle that way would throw off the rotation? It might make a great thrower, but might require a much bigger learning curve I'd think....... interesting.
 
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