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[indigochim]

I can only imagine how long it takes to get to that mirror finish. I suspect I may well be going back for another go.

[Ayahuasca]

Thanks for posting the pics. Fascinating.

There is a YouTube vid of Nepalis making a kukri that was very good too. Starts with an old bit of leaf spring.

Here you go

https://www.thekhukurihouse.com/making-of-khukuri

[D1on]

gtidriver said:

Superb

[jimmyjimjim]

I was looking for this thread the other day.

The only knife I really use regularly is my Leatherman Skeletool CX. I noticed the other day that it had lost the spare hex bit, couldn't find it anywhere. So I went online, ordered a replacement. While I was there, I figured I'd buy a new clip so I could actually carry it (took it off years ago, since lost).

Leatherman don't do replacement clips. Arse.

So I had a search elsewhere and found there's quite an active Leatherman modding scene. Arse.

There's a replacement 3D printed steel clip you can get for only about twice the price of a regular clip. So that's now ordered. As is the additional 3D printed steel hammer/pry bar head insert.

Available on Shapeways for more than the original cost of the knife if anyone is interested. Shapeways don't fall over themselves to rush stuff out the door, so I should have some pics at the end of the month.

[jimmyjimjim]

Pretty good. Adds two hammer faces, two 4mm drivers, two 1/4 drivers and another Leatherman driver socket, asking with a pry bar. The clip is definitely better balanced, too.

Now I'm looking for a Damascus blade replacement...

[egomeister]

Bought this not so long ago. Titanium folding handle, and uses a scapel blade. Can't get much more minimal!

[gtidriver]

D1on said:

gtidriver said:

Superb

Thank you..

[gtidriver]

A couple of sharp things that I bought back form South Africa with me.

[gtidriver]

[FatboyKim]

Just found this thread great to read.

I've had a Benchmade Bugout 535 for some time now and swear by it. It's very lightweight and sturdy.

Is there much love for the old Sinclair Cardsharp on here? I had one in my wallet for years and was required as a witness in a complex and serious case at Woolwich Crown Court a couple of years ago. The first day there I emptied my pockets into the x-ray scanner and walked through the metal detector arch when 3 security guards leapt up and over to the x-ray scanner to look in my wallet. Like an idiot, I'd completely forgot about the bloody knife card tucked away in there so had to bin it there and then.

[MadCaptainJack]

Top to bottom:
- Benchmade Nimravus (~14 years old)
- Victorinox Adventurer (~24 years old) with the slide lock removed to make it legal for carrying in public in the UK
- Benchmade Mini-Barrage with Axis lock and assisted open (2 years old)



This topic caught my eye because over the past few weeks, I've been looking at EDC options for upgrading from the Victorinox. Finally settled on the LionSteel Thrill.


And seeing as how I was paying for delivery anyway, I figured I might as well chuck a Benchmade 940 Osborne in the basket.

[Garemberg]

MadCaptainJack said:

Top to bottom:
- Benchmade Nimravus (~14 years old)
- Victorinox Adventurer (~24 years old) with the slide lock removed to make it legal for carrying in public in the UK
- Benchmade Mini-Barrage with Axis lock and assisted open (2 years old)



This topic caught my eye because over the past few weeks, I've been looking at EDC options for upgrading from the Victorinox. Finally settled on the LionSteel Thrill.


And seeing as how I was paying for delivery anyway, I figured I might as well chuck a Benchmade 940 Osborne in the basket.

That Lionsteel looks great, where di you order from?

[CoolHands]

I have a Spyderco Grasshopper bought from HH 7 years ago now! Can’t believe it’s been that long. Great for general everyday opening packages / cutting loose things etc. Uk legal so quite small. Still sharp.

[808 Estate]

This was forged by the great Tai Goo. He named it the "Switching Yard Shiv", as it was forged from a railroad spike.

Edited by 808 Estate on Sunday 25th September 18:45

[MadCaptainJack]

Garemberg said:

That Lionsteel looks great, where di you order from?

Knives and Tools.

[MadCaptainJack]

808 Estate said:

This was forged by the great Tai Goo. He named it the "Switching Yard Shiv", as it was forged from a railroad spike.

Wow. Dare I ask how much?

[D1on]

808 Estate said:

This was forged by the great Tai Goo. He named it the "Switching Yard Shiv", as it was forged from a railroad spike.







Beauty

Edited by 808 Estate on Sunday 25th September 18:45

[SpydieNut]

MadCaptainJack said:

Top to bottom:
- Benchmade Nimravus (~14 years old)
- Victorinox Adventurer (~24 years old) with the slide lock removed to make it legal for carrying in public in the UK
- Benchmade Mini-Barrage with Axis lock and assisted open (2 years old)



This topic caught my eye because over the past few weeks, I've been looking at EDC options for upgrading from the Victorinox. Finally settled on the LionSteel Thrill.


And seeing as how I was paying for delivery anyway, I figured I might as well chuck a Benchmade 940 Osborne in the basket.

I do like Benchmade - some lovely knives there

808 Estate said:

This was forged by the great Tai Goo. He named it the "Switching Yard Shiv", as it was forged from a railroad spike.

That is quite stunning

[MadCaptainJack]

The new arrivals:


(As you can see, the Lionsteel's already been put into action.)

V.pleased with both.

[Bobberoo]

A couple of nice little multi tools from Mrs Bobbers for Christmas, I normally have a full-sized Gerber Suspension in my drawer at work but they have banned all fixed/lock blade tools on site, the Gerber Armbar is small enough to go unnoticed.


The Victorinox Nailclip 580 will be a great little addition to our travel stuff, it's tiny but has everything you really need for simple travel manicure!!