Yeah I'm rolling down Rodeo with a snark gun.

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Ya, Straighten it out :)

BK4's are easier to get then a BK6 :(

edit: now that I've thought about it, it may be easier making it out of stock. Or I can just start saving for an M-18 ;)
 
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worldwood said:
A buddy sent me a couple new files to play with. One is flat and one is half round. Both say "Nicholson" on them if that matters....

When your working on steel do you file in both directions?... Or do you only go backwards like stropping, or forward like using a butchers steel?

And really im not sure how to use the half round one at all LMAO
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I usually put the tip of the file on the work and push it away from me until I reach the tang. Then I pick the file up off of the work, bring it back toward me and repeat. The half-round is used to make choils.
 
J W Bensinger said:
Only time I asked an actual Gurka about the cho on a Khukuri he said "it's a khukuri, so it has a cho". There are all different shapes, too.
Not gonna keep blood off your hand if you really slug somethin' with it though... My take is it's a religious symbol. Also been told it keeps the grind transition from turning into a stress riser when it's hardened-they harden 5160 with poured water so its pretty abrupt.
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I saw you was lurking through the forums, I didnt figure it would take you long to comment on the khukuri. Lol, good to see you here brother..........for those of you that dont know, Mr. Bensinger makes a fine kuk. Check him out you lovers of the bent blade. Met him this year at blade. We share a little bit different opinions on blades but thats what makes this world of cutlery go round. Hes a awesome guy and makes some killer stuff.
 
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When your working on steel do you file in both directions?... Or do you only go backwards like stropping, or forward like using a butchers steel?
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Nicholson ain't what it used to be (most or all are made in Mexico and Brazil now), but it's still a decent brand. Never scrub back and forth with a file, that's the quickest way to dull it. Files and rasps cut on the forward motion. Push it forward to cut, release the pressure or lift it right off the workpiece when you bring it back.

Flat files are for making flat surfaces. Shaped files are for cutting other shapes ;)

The one file every home/hobbyist should have is a four-in-hand...

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Flat on one side, half-round on the other, with each side cut partially as a file for cutting metal and partly as a rasp for wood and other softer materials.
 
Chameleonbear said:
Nicholson is a good file! I don't know if it makes a difference but I only went forward with my files.
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Ray Settanta said:
I usually put the tip of the file on the work and push it away from me until I reach the tang. Then I pick the file up off of the work, bring it back toward me and repeat. The half-round is used to make choils.
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james terrio said:
Nicholson ain't what it used to be (most or all are made in Mexico and Brazil now), but it's still a decent brand. Never scrub back and forth with a file, that's the quickest way to dull it. Files and rasps cut on the forward motion. Push it forward to cut, release the pressure or lift it right off the workpiece when you bring it back.

Flat files are for making flat surfaces. Shaped files are for cutting other shapes ;)

The one file every home/hobbyist should have is a four-in-hand...

Flat on one side, half-round on the other, with each side cut partially as a file for cutting metal and partly as a rasp for wood and other softer materials.
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Thanks guys!! Looks like ill only be going forward with it LOL

And one of these are made in Mexico (flat) and the other is made in Brazil (half round)......... Not that i really mind where they were made, they were both free to me and i only said they were "Nicholson" in case some files were meant for different things.

Man now i might need me one of those four in hand ones too LMAO but first i should see how i do with these guys.

Thanks guys, really appreciate the tips!!
 
worldwood said:
Thanks guys!! Looks like ill only be going forward with it LOL

And one of these are made in Mexico (flat) and the other is made in Brazil (half round)......... Not that i really mind where they were made, they were both free to me and i only said they were "Nicholson" in case some files were meant for different things.

Man now i might need me one of those four in hand ones too LMAO but first i should see how i do with these guys.

Thanks guys, really appreciate the tips!!
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Just to get my 2 cents in. James Terrio isnt wrong about anything he has said about Nicholson files. But what he didnt say is besides all of that, there still the best file on the market. There are tons of other file makers out the there. Use em, hate em, waste your money. Whatever you want to do. Your gonna go to a Nicholson file in the end, so it really doesn't matter. Just saves you some money. You may find better files out there. But, they will be in antique stores and they wont be worth the cost if yo find them.................... I really dont think JT will disagree with me............he probably hit the bourbon tonight.
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TMHunt said:
Just to get my 2 cents in. James Terrio isnt wrong about anything he has said about Nicholson files. But what he didnt say is besides all of that, there still the best file on the market. There are tons of other file makers out the there. Use em, hate em, waste your money. Whatever you want to do. Your gonna go to a Nicholson file in the end, so it really doesn't matter. Just saves you some money. You may find better files out there. But, they will be in antique stores and they wont be worth the cost if yo find them.................... I really dont think JT will disagree with me............he probably hit the bourbon tonight.
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Thanks Todd!!

The guy told me they were pretty good ones, i told him he could send used cheap ones if he wanted since he was just giving them to me and who knows what id use them for or what i might make with them LOL, but he said he had doubles of all of them so he sent them over.

He is a pretty cool guy, without me knowing he was doing it he also made me this key chain dog tag out of copper, I like this!! Its already on my keychain now!!

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worldwood said:
Thanks Todd!!

The guy told me they were pretty good ones, i told him he could send used cheap ones if he wanted since he was just giving them to me and who knows what id use them for or what i might make with them LOL, but he said he had doubles of all of them so he sent them over.

He is a pretty cool guy, without me knowing he was doing it he also made me this key chain dog tag out of copper, I like this!! Its already on my keychain now!!

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Sweet
 
tradewater said:
Headed out Wednesday for some paddling/hiking/camping to a really purty spot . Beckers will be present, pictures will be taken. :D
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Awesome man. Take lotsa photos. I enjoy you twos outings. I love Arkansas. I need to get back there. Been a few years, and even then, we just did the touristy thang in Eureka Springs.
 
TMHunt said:
Lol,

It was a 13 year old kid and a $2500. knife. Didnt really matter at that point. :D ...........he didnt do anything to hurt it.
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I would'a been more worried about the knife hurting him. :eek: He does have a reputation to maintain. :D:D:D
 
granitestateofmind said:
that IS drink worthy. only temporary for me...
what bladite fails to mention is that the last 15 miles into and the first 15 out of Boston take an hour each way plus the REST of the drive....audio book time!

yeah, you ain't kidding.
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Chameleonbear said:
He didn't fail to mention it. He is smarter than that, train station is 10 miles from his house, so 10 mile drive, 50 mile nap! Coming and going!
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actually, closest train station is something like 26 ish miles, so not much advantage in taking time to park/etc. end point would be the same as where i park though. it would be pricey for parking + train per month, and i lost a lot of flexibility in terms of coming and going, and would be screwed if i miss a window.

typically though, best transit time is 1.5 hours. train would make that 2.5 hours. one way. er, no.
 
DunkEm said:
Enjoy! That is a really purty spot. Looking forward to the pics.
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Thank you sir. We haven't been over there in three or four years and are REALLY looking forward to it. Talked to our outfitter today and scheduled some shuttles. If any of you guys ever make the trip, be sure and use Dirst canoe rental for your outfitter. Great, great people. PM me for the phone number if you need it. :thumbup:
 
The Warrior said:
Awesome man. Take lotsa photos. I enjoy you twos outings. I love Arkansas. I need to get back there. Been a few years, and even then, we just did the touristy thang in Eureka Springs.
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I appreciate that Dubz. I always hope people enjoy the posts.
 
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