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Posted: 8/16/2015 9:49:55 PM EDT
I hate to admit it but I'm hooked on the, "Naked and Afraid" series on TV and that motivated me to finish a "camp" knife I ground out several years ago. Originally I was trying to incorporate a chopper/skinner/survival knife all into one platform. The idea is to use the straight edge on the spine for chopping while saving the primary edge for game processing. There is a flat spot left on the tip of the spine for batoning and a pointed tang for cracking/prying/punching/defense, etc.. There are a lot of holes for lashing to a staff or using a safety lanyard. The grinds aren't perfect but I think it will be quite functional.
A good, simple, no frills bush craft knife will probably perform better but being able to explore options is one aspect of knife making I love. It is made from 3/16" O1, flat ground, micarta scales. The blade was acid etched and then cold blued. I know the bluing isn't going to last long but it looked cool for the pics. While I don't plan on being naked and afraid, I may toss this in my hunting gear to do some lane clearing and game processing. 
In addition, I acid etched and refinished another knife I've had around a while. I think it turned out pretty cool. 
Feel free to post you your idea of the perfect "Naked and Afraid" outdoor, do it all, survival knife. . |
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Posted: 8/16/2015 11:04:41 PM EDT
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Man you are talented. Those are done pretty knives.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 11:32:28 PM EDT
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Here's one I did years ago. Still one of my favorites. Just love the heft and forward balance of it. 3/16" 154CM and 1 1/2" wide at widest. The magnesium fire starter and scraper blade (also 154CM) slide into the pocket along with a credit card sized diamond sharpener (cut down width wise to fit snugly). Green canvas micarta for the handle. Used a checkering file to cut fine serrations along back bevel, the full width of the bevel. Sharpen it on a regular flat stone and it sharpens the serrations, no special sharpener needed. It will lay you open.
I love the handle on your second one. Looks like it would really stick in your hand and be comfortable to boot. thanks for the opportunity to post this. lukus 
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Posted: 8/17/2015 2:58:32 PM EDT
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I love the knives you made and refinished. They look great. I all watch "Naked and Afraid" weekly with my wife.
While a great camp knife is great to have, if I could only have ONE item on me that would serve as a knife, tool, axe, etc., it would be a Kukri. I have recently started adding Kukri's to my collection and they are amazing knives. I recently picked up the Cold Steel Chaos model with the same steel as the $300 Kukri's. It is an amazing knife and it can easily chop down 3-5" thick trees to build shelters, chop firewood, work as a machete to clear brush, etc. But that is just my take on it. I have seen one guy bring a Kukri to the show and it performed great. 
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Posted: 8/20/2015 10:02:37 PM EDT
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Lukus, I like that knife. The profile looks pretty versatile and the well made sheath makes a nice looking combo.
I've never owned a Kukris. Will all the fanfare they are getting these days, I've been intrigued. This isn't a full on survival knife but it does pretty good with chopping chores. I made this one from 440c but have another one made from O1 that performs much better. 
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Posted: 8/21/2015 6:43:28 PM EDT
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It's worked since '71, no reason it should keep right on working just fine.
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Posted: 8/21/2015 9:51:21 PM EDT
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Quoted:
I hate to admit it but I'm hooked on the, "Naked and Afraid" series on TV and that motivated me to finish a "camp" knife I ground out several years ago. Originally I was trying to incorporate a chopper/skinner/survival knife all into one platform. The idea is to use the straight edge on the spine for chopping while saving the primary edge for game processing. There is a flat spot left on the tip of the spine for batoning and a pointed tang for cracking/prying/punching/defense, etc.. There are a lot of holes for lashing to a staff or using a safety lanyard. The grinds aren't perfect but I think it will be quite functional. A good, simple, no frills bush craft knife will probably perform better but being able to explore options is one aspect of knife making I love. It is made from 3/16" O1, flat ground, micarta scales. The blade was acid etched and then cold blued. I know the bluing isn't going to last long but it looked cool for the pics. While I don't plan on being naked and afraid, I may toss this in my hunting gear to do some lane clearing and game processing. <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/mswhite444/media/campknife_zpsipwbomum.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/mswhite444/campknife_zpsipwbomum.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/mswhite444/media/campknife2_zpsnbel0ctz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/mswhite444/campknife2_zpsnbel0ctz.jpg</a> In addition, I acid etched and refinished another knife I've had around a while. I think it turned out pretty cool. <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/mswhite444/media/Knife3_zps5vetfb5b.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/mswhite444/Knife3_zps5vetfb5b.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/mswhite444/media/Knife4_zpsy02g0efq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/mswhite444/Knife4_zpsy02g0efq.jpg</a> Feel free to post you your idea of the perfect "Naked and Afraid" outdoor, do it all, survival knife. . That is gorgeous. Does anyone make a a knife similar to this I could buy. I am an admirer of your skill but certainly don't have it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 10:56:26 PM EDT
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That is a super cool knife.
That would be an awesome survival knife...you do have some talent. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 6:15:00 AM EDT
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I made this one a couple of years ago from a leaf spring. 1/4" thick, 10 1/2" blade. It throws a crazy amount of sparks with a ferro rod, holds an edge you wouldn't believe and despite the size, it handles well enough to skin/butcher game. |
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