The Survive! Never Say Die! Chat Thread

If one chooses to get the bow drill divot in let's say the Bushcraft 4.5, can we southpaws request in the comment section which scale we'd like the divot in? I ask because I'd like it on the left side, both to avoid the gap for my fingertips and to 'Saw' with my left hand while the blade is unsheathed.

I also ask here because Guy and Ellie are busy with tons of work and endless email/phone call complaints by people who 'Stress' themselves out over not being able to acquire a hunk of steel in what they consider timely fashion...ya know, the "I want my new iPhone NOW" crowd :D
 
I want it right now!

Lol. I don't think there is a choice but I believe it's in the left hand scale if I'm not mistaken. All that said and you got no answer I know, maybe ellie will catch the question and can give a definitive answer.
 
All my bow drill divots were on the left side, which is why I hated them, because I am right handed and my fingertips fell into them. However, they are being phased out, so you are best to order ASAP, as you may not be able to get one at all otherwise.
 
Texas_toothpick said:
I want it right now!

Lol. I don't think there is a choice but I believe it's in the left hand scale if I'm not mistaken. All that said and you got no answer I know, maybe ellie will catch the question and can give a definitive answer.
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LOL

JustinFournier said:
All my bow drill divots were on the left side, which is why I hated them, because I am right handed and my fingertips fell into them. However, they are being phased out, so you are best to order ASAP, as you may not be able to get one at all otherwise.
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Thanks guys, looks like I'm in luck.
 
I don't have facts but I don't think the divots are done in house, so I'd guess that would make it uncustomizable.

Also, if you actually plan to use it, I've heard the micarta doesn't stand up to the friction. I read somewhere that they just included it as an emergency type deal.
 
I just cleared up 12% of my phone's memory just deleting knife pics. Crazy.

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Any of you guys mess around with making knives? About got the handles on the taped up one ready to start hand sanding. The top one was my first.

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They're all 1084, so I can do stuff like this in my driveway. Bout out of 1084, I think the next will be O1 and sent off to heat treat.
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I made this little one for an army buddy.
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If I'd quit spending so much dang money on knives I'd have a nice 2x72 and heat treat oven by now. I rationalize it by telling myself that having a bunch of great knives is going to help me understand what I need to do with my own. I think I'm full of crap through and need a little less 'I want it now' syndrome.

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Well done Grogie. When's the starter presale program?

Look at it this way, no one is going to pip you at the post when you make your own! :D

But seriously and all kidding aside, again well done Sir :thumbup: I'll be lucky not to break my knives, never mind making my own!
 
I can't rake the yard without nearly killing my little death magnet (toddler). I can't imagine doing something like this for years!

I would love to follow your progress though.
 
I made this little one for an army buddy.
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That's sheath is yours too right? I seen another similar tool work, I thought you had done. And was that a nessmuk blade under all that tape. Do share when your done.
 
Casinostocks said:
Well done Grogie. When's the starter presale program?

Look at it this way, no one is going to pip you at the post when you make your own! :D

But seriously and all kidding aside, again well done Sir :thumbup: I'll be lucky not to break my knives, never mind making my own!
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Hah, I'm not in danger of needing a starter program any time soon. The knives are mostly for fun, I think I've got a better grasp on the sheath making. Good point though, I don't have to break my f5 key to get in on a sales thread if I make it myself :D

JustinFournier said:
I can't rake the yard without nearly killing my little death magnet (toddler). I can't imagine doing something like this for years!

I would love to follow your progress though.
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A toddler's a bit young to learn the finer points of knife making safety I suppose. My oldest nephew (15) wants to start on a knife and sheath project for next year's county fair, that'll be a fun thing to do with him. He was actually pretty quick to get through the fantasy type knife drawings and has a pretty fair design started. My knife making progress isn't really progressing. This will be 6 knives in 2 or 3 years I think. Lol. It's a fun thing to mess around with though.
 
grogimus said:
Hah, I'm not in danger of needing a starter program any time soon. The knives are mostly for fun, I think I've got a better grasp on the sheath making. Good point though, I don't have to break my f5 key to get in on a sales thread if I make it myself :D



A toddler's a bit young to learn the finer points of knife making safety I suppose. My oldest nephew (15) wants to start on a knife and sheath project for next year's county fair, that'll be a fun thing to do with him. He was actually pretty quick to get through the fantasy type knife drawings and has a pretty fair design started. My knife making progress isn't really progressing. This will be 6 knives in 2 or 3 years I think. Lol. It's a fun thing to mess around with though.
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Sounds exciting regardless. A fun project and great memories!
 
Texas_toothpick said:
That's sheath is yours too right? I seen another similar tool work, I thought you had done. And was that a nessmuk blade under all that tape. Do share when your done.
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Yep, the leather stuff has clicked a lot quicker than the knife making. Working on one for a Fiddleback tonight. That sheath is next on the list, then finishing the knife and a sheath for it, then a Busse SFNO sheath, then I'd like to do one for my 4.7.

ETA- It's just another high drop point, I didn't fold the tape over against the blade edge all the way out if that makes sense.
 
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