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by metalhead
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Osage camp knife
Replies: 3
Views: 2883

Osage camp knife

I learned a few things with this one. Convex sabre grinds are harder to do than I thought. 6 pins are difficult to line up, 2 way tape is your friend. Should have practiced doing palm swells on something else first . Went to deep on the first one so had to make the rest suit but all turned out well ...
by metalhead
Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB bows
Replies: 2
Views: 1209

Re: WTB bows

Bow purchased. I had 1 reply to my ad and bought that bow. Picked up a really good bow at a good price.
by metalhead
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB bows
Replies: 2
Views: 1209

WTB bows

Finally in a position to buy a new bow but I could have to wait up to 10 months. Can't wait that long. I'm after a one piece or takedown recurve 62 inch around 60 pounds or a 3 piece takedown longbow. I have about $1000 to spend.
by metalhead
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Camp knife chopper
Replies: 0
Views: 5818

Camp knife chopper

This blade has sat unfinished for the last 12 months but I had a couple of rain days home from work so I decided to make the handle and sheath. It is made from an old leaf spring. I heat treated it as though it was 5160 and maybe it was . The 58-60 rc file tells me it's nice and hard and so does the...
by metalhead
Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Pig sticker
Replies: 7
Views: 9501

Re: Pig sticker

Honestly I'll probably never use it to find out but the 60rc file skates along it without hardly leaving a mark.
by metalhead
Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:42 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Pig sticker
Replies: 7
Views: 9501

Re: Pig sticker

I used a 15n20 saw blade.
by metalhead
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Pig sticker
Replies: 7
Views: 9501

Re: Pig sticker

I did everything.
by metalhead
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Pig sticker
Replies: 7
Views: 9501

Pig sticker

Far from perfect but I like it. It does have a good heat treat though.
by metalhead
Mon Oct 31, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5129

Re: New takedown

Another great looking bow. Love Osage.
by metalhead
Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Cold Steel
Replies: 0
Views: 4512

Cold Steel

I have for sale a cold steel R1 military classic in AUS-8A steel made in Japan. I bought the knife new 17 years ago ans it has never been used. It comes with a leather sheath and stone. The stone has some rub marks on it from when I used it once on the blade. Knife is as new. Asking price is $250 bu...
by metalhead
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: one for me.
Replies: 23
Views: 6680

Re: one for me.

I love the design and contrast of timbers in your bows. I'm in the market for a new bow and was wondering what sort of money would a bow like that set me back. Feel free to PM me,
by metalhead
Wed Jan 21, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife no 2
Replies: 5
Views: 5115

Re: Knife no 2

Thanks guys.
by metalhead
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife no 2
Replies: 5
Views: 5115

Knife no 2

Well I just finished 2nd knife. After my work mates saw my first effort I instantly had an order. My mate wanted an old timer for fishing to replace the one that got pinched by a fishing buddy. The blade is from an old circular sawmill blade. Maybe L6. It sharpened up well and holds a good edge. The...
by metalhead
Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage / Wenge Take down
Replies: 16
Views: 4286

Re: Osage / Wenge Take down

Wow that bow looks amazing. I want it.
by metalhead
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: First knife
Replies: 6
Views: 5306

Re: First knife

I do plan on making many more. So many designs rattling through my head .You could say I'm obsessed.
by metalhead
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: First knife
Replies: 6
Views: 5306

Re: First knife

I haven't made a sheath yet. I am having trouble trying to source leather.
by metalhead
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: First knife
Replies: 6
Views: 5306

First knife

Hi. Just finished my first knife. I made it from an old single piece chainsaw bar and the handle is Danta. I didn't anneal it first so it was hard to work. I don't have a lot of tools so it's a bit rough but overall I think it's ok. I recently scored myself some big old circular sawmill blades so I'...
by metalhead
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: help needed to identify wood
Replies: 2
Views: 1503

Re: help needed to identify wood

G'day mate. It does look like red iron bark. If it is it, and i'm pretty sure it is, it will make a fine selfbow.
by metalhead
Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Can someone help me identify this tree pls
Replies: 7
Views: 2175

Re: Can someone help me identify this tree pls

Hi new member first post. I can tell you 100% that the tree is red gum.Hope this is helpfull.