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  1. Big Smitty

    Servicemember Knife Build "Recruiting Drive"

    I recieved Bill T's address just a little while ago and have sent it on to Jeff at Spec Ops. The sheaths will be sent directly to Bill T, I asked for 25. As David has asked above, we should all try to drop him a note thanking him for his generocity. Jeff is a squared away guy who has always...
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    Servicemember Knife Build "Recruiting Drive"

    I just recieved confirmation that we have the full support of Spec Ops for some Combat Master Sheaths, Hu Ra! They will be sent to Bill T for distribution. The guys at Spec Ops ROCK! Check them out on line at www.specopsbrand.com , great gear that is made to last!
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    lighting up the mill

    Here is a HF magnetic base light I use for $12 and change. http://www.harborfreight.com/75-watt-magnetic-base-light-90766.html
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    straight razors

    Cool! That wire wrapped one is very unique, really like it!
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    KMG Rotary Platen

    Any of you guys use the KMG Rotary Platen? I am looking for infomation on how you like it and how you use it. If possibe give some information on making your plunges and how you go about convexing the edge. I have read some really good things about this attachement and might get one. Any...
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    EDC/Skinner with Elk

    Just finished this one up for a friend who got me some elk horn :biggrin:. This is my first time working with horn, ususally use micarta, G10 or stabilized wood. The horn was interesting to work with and took some planning and work to get ready for a suitable knife scale. The material was...
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    New Dragon Flipper

    Amazing work Dave!
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    Servicemember Knife Build "Recruiting Drive"

    No news on the sheaths yet. I will follow up tomorrow. If we get some help from Spec Ops we will get the sheaths to Bill T. His plan sound good!
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    Favorite Shop NONNECCESSITY?

    Folding chair so I can sit down hehehehe
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    Servicemember Knife Build "Recruiting Drive"

    Sheaths I have an email out this morning to Spec Ops to see what they may be willing to do to help us with some Combat Master sheaths :cool:. As soon as I hear, I'll let ya'll know.
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    Happy birthday Dave Curtiss

    Happy Birthday..... a day late!!!! Hope all is good Dave!
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    Servicemember Knife Build "Recruiting Drive"

    I am just catching up on the thread. I will work on the Spec Ops sheaths tomorrow and advise. Murph can you let me know how many sheaths we may need. I can make the initial contact and then let them know. If memory serve me correctly, we got 25 sheaths donated last time. We'll see if they...
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    Finishing Elk Scales

    Thanks! I should have the knife and sheath completed this week, I'll post some pictures.
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    Finishing Elk Scales

    Thanks! the horn is very dry, but not bleached out. Still has good color. Probably a year or two old. I've had it in my garage over the summer and live in Phoenix, so it has been sitting in 105 to 115 temps and low humidity for a while. I did dye it with some feiblings leather dye to get the...
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    Finishing Elk Scales

    I am working on a full tang blade that will have elk horn scales. Any tips on finishing them out would be appreciated. Should they be sealed with something or just left natural? Thanks!
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    Knives For Servicemembers - Poll

    Mine was left out also, but no biggie, lots of good designs already to choose from.
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    Short hunting bowie with hamon

    That's super. Hamon is really cool. Guard fit up looks tight. Real nice knife.
  18. Big Smitty

    2 for an elk hunter

    Yes you could add in some "wedges" so to speak. This might be a good idea for knives with thicker handles. I had pretty thin handles on the 2 knives I made for the sheath. Again, it just depends on your set up. I am no expert as this was the first piggyback I have made. It's just fun trying...
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    Bull Shark M - WIP (picture heavy)

    Cool knife! Can you show or discuss more detail on how make the the pommel and how it is held in place. Is it force fit by the handles? This a really cool knife with some interesting design features. I also like the rubber spacers!
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