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by flangster
Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: Source for a good froe?
Replies: 1
Views: 1896

Source for a good froe?

My son actually enjoys splitting wood for kindling (!). I was thinking of getting him a froe and mallet, but don't have a local source. Anyone here have a suggestion for a source?
by flangster
Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: European-made knives
Topic: Douk Douk - Anyone use wooden handles and reuse the blade and spring?
Replies: 2
Views: 1786

Douk Douk - Anyone use wooden handles and reuse the blade and spring?

I have a weakness for the spear point knives and recently bought a new Douk Douk squirrel. It is kind of the definition of a utility knife. The thing is French-made and simplicity itself. Blade/backspring/rivets/handle(s)/bail. I like the carbon steel blade, but I found myself wondering if anyone ha...
by flangster
Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: What's your best "found it, thought I lost it" story
Replies: 5
Views: 516

What's your best "found it, thought I lost it" story

I am just susceptible to GEC and Northwoods folders. No other word for it. So I purchased the blue (!) handled barlow below. I never owned a blue knife in my life, folder or otherwise. But there I was running around with it in my pocket. Until I wasn't. Don't you hate losing a knife? You keep reachi...
by flangster
Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 2480

Re: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration

NS or n/s usually refers to nickel silver, (aka German Silver or white brass). Typically 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc, (per Wikipedia). I never remember the percentages, had to look them up. ::facepalm:: Hey, glad to see you posting again Dale. Fingers crossed for continued health & well...
by flangster
Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:50 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (p

FRJ wrote:Thank you, flangster.
Folding knives are almost always measured in the closed position.
It tells what the frame size is which is very descriptive in most cases.
Oops. 4.10 inches. :oops:
by flangster
Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:18 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (p

FRJ wrote:How long are the knives?
Blades are 2.9 inches, as I measure them.
by flangster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Barlows - How the Mighty Are Fallen
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Barlows - How the Mighty Are Fallen

A drop of 3 in 1 oil restored the snap the the Imperials in no time. :lol: What a great deal on these . . .
by flangster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (p

royal0014 wrote:Knice pair ::tu::

And just fyi ... those are generally referred to as 'slanted' and 'pinched' bolsters.
I like 'em ::nod::

Thanks. My n00by is showing through. But yeah. Those slanted/pinched bolsters are great.
by flangster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Barlows - How the Mighty Are Fallen
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Barlows - How the Mighty Are Fallen

I posted about my disappointment with a recent purchase. It was a Barlow pattern from Bear & Sons. Ug. It is the knife marked "B" in the picture below. I like the wood handles and that it was American made. Good snaps on the blades. My criticisms? I didn't like how difficult it was to ...
by flangster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 871

GEC Northfield Big Jack Automn Gold Bone-new and nice (pics)

I recently bought a Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield #54 in "Autumn Gold Bone," UN-X-LD which arrived from KnivesShipFree.com. No connection to them (other than as a satisfied customer). From my first Swiss Army Knife when I was 6, I have have retained a love of the spear point. The #54 ha...
by flangster
Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Bear & Sons Rosewood Barlow - a little disappointing
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Bear & Sons Rosewood Barlow - a little disappointing

I had another go at the Bear & Sons with the Lansky sticks. It is cutting OK. I did see some Imperial barlows on e-bay that could be spruced up. I think the carbon steel is a better fit for my uses. I'll keep my eye on the Uticas though. :D
by flangster
Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Bear & Sons Rosewood Barlow - a little disappointing
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Bear & Sons Rosewood Barlow - a little disappointing

I was recently looking for an American-made Barlow and after some shopping, bought a Bear & Sons Rosewood Barlow from Amazon. I was a little disappointed in the product. The blades came ground pretty aggressively, and yet were not that sharp. I have tried a number of sharpeners to get the edges ...
by flangster
Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: WHAT ARE YOU CARRYIN RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR FAV EDC?
Replies: 50946
Views: 2637573

Re: WHAT ARE YOU CARRYIN RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR FAV EDC?

As posted elsewhere on AAPK. Here's what tumbled out of my pocket today:
Mutt+Jeff.jpg
by flangster
Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Mutt & Jeff: Let's see your odd EDC combo.
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Mutt & Jeff: Let's see your odd EDC combo.

Here's today's Mutt & Jeff combo:

Schatt & Morgan + Victorinox = no job untackleable. Well. . . not really. But this is what wound up in my pocket this morning. Yesterday it was an Opinel and a Northwoods spear point.
Mutt+Jeff.jpg
by flangster
Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Re: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?

Ha! Hey, I'm relieved. I buy pocket knives to use them -- having something that has to be babied goes against my grain.

Today's Mutt & Jeff carry combo:
Mutt+Jeff.jpg
by flangster
Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Re: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter? PIX

OK. Here we have the Northwoods folder on top, and the Schatt & Morgan on the bottom. I suppose that it should not be surprising that the knives are similar. Both have a single spear blade, ebony scales, brass pins, and nickel bolsters. Both have brass liners. The Northwoods is stamped "201...
by flangster
Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Re: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?

I promise a side-by-side picture of the new knife and of the Northwoods folder it closely resembles. But tomorrow. I'm too pooped to pop this evening. :)
by flangster
Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Number 1 of 150 - Does it matter?

I recently purchased a Schatt & Morgen Keystone #99 Scout from Knives Ship Free in response to one of their promotional e-mails. It has ebony scales and nickel bolsters and is just the sort of folder that I fall for. It arrived yesterday and is marked (silkscreened?) 1 of 150 . . . does this mat...
by flangster
Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:24 am
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 2480

Re: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration

You can always take some pin stock and peen that hole in full, then redrill it. Or, your can melt some solder in the hole and redo it. Don't give up on it that quickly! :) You think the hole will stand up to normal use if it is half-filled with peened brass? If so, I'll give that a try. Thanks for ...
by flangster
Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 2480

Re: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration

Thanks for the photo Dale. I popped the knife in the vise and looking down at it, realized my difficulty. Guess where the bozo behind the drill put the hole in the bolster? Duhhh. Off center. So you know what happens when you drill out a pin off center? [Sound of a dope slap] The holes don't line up...
by flangster
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 2480

Seeking advice: Camillus TL-29 restoration

Here's the question: I have taken apart and cleaned all the parts of a Camillus TL-29 electrician's knife. This is the first time I have taken one of these apart. I am putting the knife back together and have replacement rocker and rear pins in. And I have a neat vise from Dale to help get it all to...
by flangster
Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:48 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: First .22 Semi-Auto Recommendation
Replies: 29
Views: 1238

Re: First .22 Semi-Auto Recommendation

Let me offer a slightly different perspective. If you are going to use what you train with, you might consider a platform like the CZ 75. You can order the pistol chambered in whatever centerfire caliber you like (9mm,say, or .40) and CZ sells a conversion kit that will let you easily swap barrels/s...
by flangster
Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: What makes a Whittler a Whittler?
Replies: 61
Views: 4912

Re: What makes a Whittler a Whittler?

Oooh. I'm in it now. Seriously though: it is something of a relief to know that my confusion might be . . . because it is confusing. But I'll tell you true: every time I log on here, I learn something. That is pretty cool, I have to say.

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