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galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:41 pm
Mason & Sons
Woah dude.
Those handles.
Pretty spectacular.
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:47 pm
Gotta stick my 3 cents worth in a "Hawkbill" thread. They are my favorite pattern. Here are 48 on display in the cave. I used to EDC one but they are a bit bulky in the pocket, but IMHO, they are the most useful of all blades. J.O'.
I can't sharpen a hawks bill to save my life. I Bet you could teach everyone a thing or two about how to best go about it.
And how to make amazing displays.
And how to organize your stuff so well.
You're alot better at alot of things than I am.
You should write a book.
If they have a basic edge you can work around a cylindrical stone of maybe a 1" diameter. I also have a diamond stick that dresses well. Truth is, unless I'm carrying one of my knives, I don't sharpen them. No need. Hope this helps. Thanks for the flattering comments J.O'.
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:10 pm
FRJ: I have a Maher & Grosh that is very similar to your Walden.Maybe Walden was the jobber? They are built like tanks and hold a razor edge. J.O.
Sorry about not getting back sooner, J O', I'm having computer problems that are not resolved yet.
Our knives are quite similar; yours has a thicker butt cap I believe. Could still be made by Walden of course.
Mine has a very strong spring.
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:47 pm
Gotta stick my 3 cents worth in a "Hawkbill" thread. They are my favorite pattern. Here are 48 on display in the cave. I used to EDC one but they are a bit bulky in the pocket, but IMHO, they are the most useful of all blades. J.O'.
What a great display of Hawkbills, J O', and other displays as well. Very nice!
Joe, Yours is certainly less used than mine. Whoever had mine really knew how to sharpen it. The edge is like a scalpel. I've had it over thirty years and have never touched it. Its a wallflower now. Agreed, those springs are thumbnail rippers and scary to open and close. O'.
ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:38 am
I can't sharpen a hawks bill to save my life.
Here's a suggestion, KnifeGuy.
Is the suggestion to graciously accept that killer hawks bill that you already sharpened for me and are going to mail to me?
If it's to use that abrasive stone, I'm less stoked. But also interested and thankful still. I've just been using a smiths pocket sharpener with the blade clamped in my hands free jig to keep it level. Sketchy results.
Thanks Ken!
I was looking through the archives as I have an old Boker I was trying to find some info on, and this thread helped!
Happy to be here on AAPK!
floydpots wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:40 pm
WOW! I love the contouring on these two.
Just gorgeous!
Welcome to AAPK! Glad to see you’re mining the archival posts here (The post you responded to is nearly 13 years old.). Lots of great info here, makes for some great reading and learning.
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