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by littlejohn
Thu Jun 29, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

Oh by the way Jeffro that was a sweet looking bow with the skins on it.
by littlejohn
Thu Jun 29, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

Thanks for your input guys...
Peter
by littlejohn
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

Thanks Greybeard...... Is there ANYTHING left that we can legally say or do in this country anymore. I reluctantly 'culled'...pardon the pun....the deal.... Deciding to err on the side of caution. I spoke with customs and primary industries and ran the species....,Prarie Rattler, past them and they ...
by littlejohn
Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

thanks Bob, I'm looking at something similar......
I will try getting a definitive answer from official channels but just an exercise in frustration.
I dont really see a prob but knowing my luck ...........
regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

Hi folks.... I was looking at a possible bow purchase from US. It is backed with snakeskin. Anyone have any experience as to whether this is ok to bring into Australia... I have been punted through just about every level of buearacracy in customs and still no hard answer. Thought I would pose the qu...
by littlejohn
Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New Knife and Sheath
Replies: 8
Views: 4312

Re: New Knife and Sheath

Really nice looking sheath there Perry, Great job on the stamping....My efforts usually turn out like a dogs breakdfast. I have a similar knife amongst my collection and they do indeed hold a scary edge...... I like the shoulder sling they are comfortable,versatile and provide good quick access. Nic...
by littlejohn
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Tocumwal & surrounds (Pic heavy!!!)
Replies: 24
Views: 6040

Re: Tocumwal & surrounds (Pic heavy!!!)

You have taken some really lovely pictures there.
Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: first assembly Bowie
Replies: 15
Views: 4300

Re: first assembly Bowie

Nice lookin knife...... Im more of an assembler than a maker also..... Would you mind passing on the website you got the gear from??? In my humble opinion the standard of blades now coming out of some of these countries has improved markedly...(I know this may be somewhat of a sensitive topic). I ha...
by littlejohn
Thu May 31, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus
Replies: 12
Views: 3913

Re: Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

Beaut looking folder.

regards....Pete
by littlejohn
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New Handmade Knives
Replies: 19
Views: 5237

Re: New Handmade Knives

Tyler,
Your work is outstanding....You are a very talented young man...
Congratulations.
Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New sheath for old knife...
Replies: 5
Views: 1779

New sheath for old knife...

Hi fellas, I've had this knife for a while now but never really liked the sheath that came with it.... I had this scrap lying round so I knocked up a new one for it...The leather is really tough and was very hard to stamp...even after a good soaking....The stamping is not very pronounced but it stil...
by littlejohn
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Coffin Handle Bowie
Replies: 6
Views: 1841

Coffin Handle Bowie

Hi fellas... Been working slowly on this for a while now.... Coffin style bowie design(blank) Blade: 7 1/2 " 440 stainless Handle: 4 " plus brass gaurd/bolster...Zebrawood....offcut from a bow I made under tuition when I visited a mate in the States Sheath: Belly leather, antique dyed with...
by littlejohn
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Made a Single Beval Knife from Garden Shears
Replies: 12
Views: 3757

Re: Made a Single Beval Knife from Garden Shears

Perry, Plenty of good info and images available with a simple search of 'single bevel knives'.... It seems the single bevel is mainly favoured in the Japanese style of knife for food prepeeration....In that....the back flat side of the blade gives a nice plumb cut on the food whilst the front single...
by littlejohn
Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Made a Single Beval Knife from Garden Shears
Replies: 12
Views: 3757

Re: Made a Single Beval Knife from Garden Shears

Nice work as usual perry...

You'll have to save this knife for all of that fancy sashimi cutting . I believe the japanese sashimi knives have just the one bevel!!!

I have an old set of shears earmarked for just such a similar project some time.

Lovely looking leatherwork....

Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Finished-small Round Knife/ Nesmuk inspired Knife/new Sheath
Replies: 3
Views: 1423

Re: Finished-small Round Knife/ Nesmuk inspired Knife/new Sh

Nice work Perry, Nice looking blades... I particularly like the look of the sheath... That stamp pattern looks great...I was looking in 'Birdsall Leather; site for some stamps for a sheath project I have going but couldn't find anything close to what I was after.... Do you have any recommendations f...
by littlejohn
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Finishing detail!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Re: Finishing detail!!

Very helpful James,
I'll put it to good use.
Thanks.....Pete
by littlejohn
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Finishing detail!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Finishing detail!!

Hi fellas, I'm in the process of finishing off a 'coffin handle' stlyle bowie blank.... For those of you that dow knife work....what tools do you use to get into those curves and areas that are dfficult to access with your more basic tools??? Tools I currently use include 4" grinder, Abott and ...
by littlejohn
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Enough already - 2 more new Sheaths and a new Knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Re: Enough already - 2 more new Sheaths and a new Knife

Really nice looking work Jacko..

regards...pete
by littlejohn
Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Wayno's Justastik arrowcraft UPDATED June 2017
Replies: 115
Views: 37002

Re: Some plain Jaines UPDATED Jan 2012.

Nice looking work.
regards...pete
by littlejohn
Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New Knife and Inlay Sheath
Replies: 8
Views: 2427

Re: New Knife and Inlay Sheath

I'm likin' it jacko.

I can't see the filler pieceyou are talking about though......
Nice work....Where do you get most of your instructional dvds' from

Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Anyone use an Ulu or a Round Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 5648

Re: Anyone use an Ulu or a Round Knife

Hi Perry,

This is as close as I have come to a round knife.....It's designed as a skinner ..Sort of half a round knife I guess....
by littlejohn
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Neck knife
Replies: 5
Views: 1704

Re: Neck knife

Thanks fellas,

Jacko,
I planned on trying a plaitt myself but I saw the one I ultimately used for a good price so it was all too easy to run with that..

I am a knife nut and I love all styles but I agree with you...the neck knife format is very handy and versatile..

Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Neck knife
Replies: 5
Views: 1704

Neck knife

Hi Fellas, Here is a neck knife I recently finished OAL: 6" Blade : 2 1/2" High carbon steel...(blank..I did the handle work and sheath only) Handle: 3 1/2" Bimble box burl (Eucalyptus family), with wenge accent Sheath: Hand stitched bridle leather. There are a number of defects that ...
by littlejohn
Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Questions & Feedback
Topic: Cant view pics!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3845

Cant view pics!!!

Hi guys, Ive been away for a while and havent been on site. I have just recently started logging on again and I find that there are many pics and attachments that I cant view.... Now I dont know if this is just because the original author has deleted their photo content or is it something to do with...
by littlejohn
Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: 'Newbies build along'
Replies: 84
Views: 9673

Re: 'Newbies build along'

That was a great build along Bob....Thanks for taking the time to post it. I am hoping to have a go myself .

How much of a gap do you leave in your form (between bottom and top), to allow for expansion of the hose once everything is in place???1 - 2 inches????

Pete
by littlejohn
Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Flatline opus 1&2
Replies: 245
Views: 46558

Re: Flatline opus 1&2

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.......
AMONGST THE BEST WORK I HAVE SEEN......IF NOT THE BEST.....

Regards...Pete
by littlejohn
Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: I think a fine bit of Knapping
Replies: 16
Views: 4118

Re: I think a fine bit of Knapping

That is one sweet looking knife.
Such skill..
by littlejohn
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Dartmouth Sambar
Replies: 23
Views: 4150

Re: Dartmouth Sambar

Nice pics.
Pete
by littlejohn
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:32 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Tools/Equipment required?
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: Tools/Equipment required?

Thanks Steve,
I guess I have all that stuff.
I guess I'll check out some suppliers, kits and prices!!
cheers...Pete
by littlejohn
Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Tools/Equipment required?
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: Tools/Equipment required?

Hi Daryl, I guess like most things, Im thinking of having a go from the base level..... I dont see any point in outlaying heaps of money on what is basically an indulgence.....or a bit of a quest until such a point as I thought my abilities might warrant the purchasing of additional gear. So to answ...