Normark folding knives?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:07:14 GMT

Posted this in Rapala fishing knife, but probably needs a topic of its own . . .

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Normark Swede series? I have a pair of Super Swedes, as well as a Swede 45 from my 70's youth. One of the Supers was purchased for my wife as is hers (kinda neat having a wife who likes knives . . . ), the other is mine from way back.

The steel takes a good edge and for the...

SAK hook?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:58 GMT

What uses can those SAK hook blades serve. The one with about 1 1/2" length, then a circular hook that grabs is what I am speaking of. For now, I can think of using to carry netting package with several layers inserted in hook and pulling cordage thru material slits. But thats about it. I guess I'm not very imaginative.

What do you use those hooks for? Might make for an interesting topic.

Thanks in advance for the answers / replys.

Is the Barlow blade design as tough as they claim?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:26:20 GMT

The barlow knife design has a larger bolster that many claim make it a tougher knife as far as pocket knives go. Do you agree / disagree or not sure? I fall in the 3rd camp, but have to admit, the extra weight does give me some confidence.

Christy Knives?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:29:33 GMT

I recently won an old Christy Knife on ebay, and wondered if anyone else is familiar with them - I think I remember them from years back, but maybe just my old mind playing tricks on me. A novelty knife, but one that has survived for quite a while now. It seem like it would make for a nice 'Altoids Kit' knife.

http://tinyurl.com/ycngh83

Just wondering.

Recycle

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:25:32 GMT

In these hard economic times it can sometimes be hard to afford that new knife we want, or that blade we really need. Well hope is not gone. Recycling is not just for papers, tin cans, and plastic bottle, it can be for other items. Go to any yard sale or flea market and I bet you find at least one, if not a dozen old knives. Old broken kitchen knives, or those well ground to where the owners repalced them, or have broken handles. These can usually be gotten dirt cheap, and are an excellant...

Hello to the group

feeds@yuku.com (TR) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:23:00 GMT

Hello and good afternoon to all. I was invited here recently by a friend and I'm looking forward to joining into your discussions.

I do have a knife or two... And I love talking about them. Here is one of my favorites... from my friends at Twin Blades:

Not any of mine but an example of the knifemaker I prefer.....

feeds@yuku.com (lawdog41) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:55:47 GMT

Jim Largent

The lower "camp knife" is like one of mine that gets much use and is a permanent belt fixture when out and about.
Slightly plainer scales though. But not much.

My latest is headed overseas

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:42:55 GMT

A friend asked if I coud make something for his son the Marine to take overseas, how could I say no. Especially since the kid has been preactially like my own since birth. Normally I make what what strikes my fancy, but he father) had a specific style he wanted, and a piece of wood for the handle specifically, I would have used Micarata. You knife people will recognize the style perhaps, I tried to do it justice.

Not my...

This one is now my GHB sheath knife

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:53:26 GMT

I find this one to be very useful and it is now my main fixed blade for my GHB. What is yours?

The two I have made since Pat has been off

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:50:59 GMT

I have been keeping busy while Pat is off and comnpleted these two as my part of a trade to a gentleman in Texas. These are his pictures as I forgot to snap some.

Perfect?

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:05:43 GMT

No, but it is at least a start. I have long said that the perfect every day pocket knife would be a Victorninox Tinker with a one hand opening back locking main blade, and a pocket clip. The Tinker because it does away with the silly, in my opinion the least used of its tools, corck screw and puts in a handy philips head.

Well, it aint what I asked for, but its a place for them to start, at least they have a one handed opener with a pocket clip now.

What would you take - Africa

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:15:20 GMT

Been watching Expedition Africa with an eye on the blades. Got me thinking what I would take. What would you take?

Expedition Africa

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:31:31 GMT

I saw a pretty cool show last night, its about an expedition across Africa to try and recreate the Stanley Expedition to find Livingston. While they spend way too much time arguing, I think they are trying to work out who is leader, it is interesting, and there are a LOT of blades in evidence. I am going to compose a list here, if you watch it and recognize one put it down and I will add it.

List of recognized knives.

Large Kukri - looks Nepalese (it is a survival experts...

SOG Knives

feeds@yuku.com (PoppiBear) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:38:41 GMT

Especially worth a look are SOG'S Discounted products, namely, knives all in $. http://sogknives.com/store/discontinued.html

Leatherman Micra what's a good price?

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:47:01 GMT

A local store has some Leatherman Micras on clearance. What's a good price for them? I've seen some listed for about $20 on the net, is this normal?

The Cabin's Folding knife project!

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:35:04 GMT

Here's a thread in a similar fashion to the Cabin's Survival Firearm project! http://plainsmanscabin.yuku.com/forums/10

In this thread, let's discuss the different features we'd like to build into a custom Cabin folder for daily carry! This pocket folder would be one that we'd want on us as much as possible and could easily turn into a survival knife if push come to shove as well!

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Blade set for outdoor use

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:32:03 GMT

I have been looking at my normal use blades and am trying to come up with a "regular" set for outdoor use. So far this is what I've come up with:
Victorinox One Handed Trailmaster
Victorinox SwissTool
Becker Necker
Lee Boot or Lee Camp for a belt knife
BK-7
Bahco folding saw

This would be a "normal" carry set with the following items added/exchanged as need dictated:
BK-9
BK-1
...

Cold Steel Shovel

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:03:40 GMT

I carry one of these in each of my vehicles, and one goes with me on every hunting trip. I used to carry other folding shovels but eventually picked one of these up on a whim. The price was less than $20 including the optional sheath. I find prices are generally pretty close still, a bit over $20 with the sheath these days in most places. It is a very decent buy. I found that if you were not very careful to clean the folding GI entrenching tools after using them, they could be real fun to...

Fiskars Brush Axe-Opinions?

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:24:07 GMT

Have you seen these? Do you have one? What are your thoughts? It's available at Walmart for $22, it's made in China, it's warranteed for life, and it's a Fiskars...

http://www.fiskars.com/we...=10532&page=products

Thoughts/opinions???

"Predator" the movie, THE BIG knife!

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:34:34 GMT

Check it out!!
http://www.reliks.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=3093

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