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Knives and Knifesmithing

Connect with others who are passionate about knives, and share knowledge and expertise

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Latest Activity: Jul 26, 2018

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Sharpening
Check out Martin Hunters Tips On: Sharpening Stones "To Go" to read about sharpening stones that you can take in the field. There is also a good Ray Mears video about sharpening both in the field and back at basecamp using Japanese Water stones. For more on Japanese water stones, check out the A-Z of bushcraft J for Japanese waterstone video. Here is a great review from Te Hopo of the Lansky Deluxe Sharpening System.

Repairing and Reconditioning
Martin also has a great Tips On: Reconditioning a Bushknife post which has some great info on how to fix a blade and a discussion of different materials.

Knifesmithing
There is an excellent new article on Dryad Bushcraft called Damascene Knife Making with Lars Enander

Safe Use
Martin's website also has a must read knife safety section on his website. Andrew gives top tips on using the cutting tool skillfully and safely on his K for Knife video

Do you have a tutorial, review, or any post that's knife related? Let the group administrators know and they can include it in this page.

Below are some videos of interest:
How to make a bushcraft knife by A-Z Bushcraft Scott Gossman from Gossman Knives demonstrates how to sharpen a knife

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Knife Sharpening Block

Started by R.Braun Oct 6, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Just got a knife sharpening block out of storage and it is coated in this strange. I think it may be oil which has absorbed a load of dust. Has this happened to anyone else?

Knife types you would carry.

Started by Scott Hamilton. Last reply by Mr.J Nov 13, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I finally tried my Swiss army knife, locking blade model, on my firesteel and it threw good sparks. I have tried other stainless knives on the firesteel and hardly any sparks. So I carry a Frost Mora…Continue

Tags: parang, golok, carry, setup, firesteel

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Comment by Zebedy on February 8, 2018 at 19:03

Thanks heaps Shelley!


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Comment by Shelley Raskin on February 8, 2018 at 6:58

www.artisansupplies.com.au

its an Aussie site bit they have a New Zealand store.

they have rod but you may be better off buying their loveless or Corby bolts.

gibe them a bell, talk to Kerry South, she will sort you out!

if you get stuck give me a shout though, I have a little experience.


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Comment by Zebedy on February 7, 2018 at 16:47

Does anyone know where I can get some brass rods for cheap? I looked on mitre 10's and bunnings websites but can't find any. I want it so I can have a crack at re handling some blades,
Cheers


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Comment by Brett on January 17, 2018 at 9:26

Thanks Shelly I'll keep that in mind re the belt loop and strop. Yes your right about the trade off.


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Comment by Shelley Raskin on January 17, 2018 at 9:21

I would look at making a belt loop out of a piece of leather, as the pvc can cut into your belt and having minimal flex it could be uncomfortable.

I have one of those martindales lying around somewhere, I find them a tad soft, but they resharpen easy, so it’s a trade off...if you glued a piece of leather to the front of the sheath you could make a strop.


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Comment by Brett on January 17, 2018 at 9:16

First time back on this site after a couple of busy years. Sometime ago I got hold of a Golock machete that had no sheath so I made one out of some PVC down pipe. It has worked out well. Haven't got around to finishing it off as I was going to cut slots for belt loops, attach a stone for sharpening as well as a small fire kit and wrap the whole thing in para cord.


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Comment by Shelley Raskin on January 17, 2018 at 9:13

Now that’s using your noodle!


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Comment by Brett on January 17, 2018 at 9:11


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Comment by Toby Burns on March 7, 2015 at 11:29

Hi all. 

I have some experience in blacksmithing knife axe machete making. 

Also most of the gear to set up a workshop. 

I'm looking for a space to setup or work from.

Any ideas or advice? 

Please if interested to touch base contact me on 022 023 9540.

Toby burns


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Comment by Dave. Southern Land Solo on January 8, 2014 at 20:09

Hi Wingyeung. Those knives look as though they would be fine for their intended purpose. I find it hard tell their quality from the descriptions H&F gave. I am not very knowledgable on knife materials but I can share what I have leaned. Someone else may be able to give better details.

My understanding is that the corrosion protection of a stainless steel blade is helpful in New Zealand's humid rain forests but some stainless blades do not have enough carbon in them. These low carbon stainless steel blades take a long time to sharpen and do not hold their edge well. A higher level of carbon in the blade (which allows the blade to rust easier) will give a sharper edge that stays sharp for longer. 

Some blade steels are a mixture of stainless and carbon giving good corrosion resistance and a sharp edge. I think lower priced diving knives designed for salt water may have high rust/corrosion resistance but may not hold the good edge that a bushcraft knife needs (just my opinion here).

What do you guys reckon?

A top quality knife for less than $20 can be found at Bunnings in the tool section. It is called the Bacho 2444. Strangly enough it is stainless steel and has a picture of a fish on it, lol, but it is actually considered to be top value with a quality blade well suited to bushcraft. It is quite possibly a Mora Clipper but renamed for the tool/handyman market. When I saw these things I bought one straight away. It was razor sharp out of the box. I have not tested it out in the bush yet.

I found some discussions on this knife on our under: 

Bahco 2444 (mora clipper alike)

There is also some very useful information on Youtube about modifying the knife.

A particular brand I personally like is Condor. Condor has high carbon steel blades (so will require regular oiling to protect from rust) that can be sharpened to a longlasting edge. I have two and both needed some sandpaper work to get the edge up to what I needed. But, once sharpened, they are great knives. $50 to $110 dollars is what I paid. 

Happy new year all.

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