Ok here i have a Rams horn thumbstick, on a hazel shank 48 inches to thumb rest, as before im after a decent Knife and will be willing to post the stick thank you
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I presume your talking a pruning saw, which i have got, no i have my mind set on one of those in the pictures so ill wait a few days, then i suppose ill have to buy one if i dont get an offer thank you for the suggestion
I have now just bought this knife on-line probably made a wrong choice if i have im sure you guys will let me know anyway thank you
http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/mtech-105-bowie-knife-5909-p.asp
http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/mtech-105-bowie-knife-5909-p.asp
There are no wrong choices, just personal choices.
That one is a bit unusual for cutting hazel though
cheers,
Toddy
That one is a bit unusual for cutting hazel though
cheers,
Toddy
Well ill still use my pruning saw for cutting hazel, but its a bit cumbersome for taking of the side shoots, it tends to rip the bark, thats where i think the knife would be better,
Sorry if i didnt make myself clear, i want a knife for taking of the side shoots of hazel sticks, not cutting themThere are no wrong choices, just personal choices.
That one is a bit unusual for cutting hazel though
cheers,
Toddy
Sorry if i didnt make myself clear, i want a knife for taking of the side shoots of hazel sticks, not cutting them
You're cutting side shoots with the knife and as Toddy said, your choice is somewhat unusual for that task but end of the day it's down to personal preference and choice
I certainly wouldn't go for a hollow grind knife for anything to do with wood.
Quite literally any other knife would be far more suited to working with hazel. Even a pen knife with a thin blade would suit you better than a crocodile chopper.
Quite literally any other knife would be far more suited to working with hazel. Even a pen knife with a thin blade would suit you better than a crocodile chopper.
You didn't buy the wrongun mate, just something a little different for the job.
Sadly I don't have any knives that I'd deem suitable to trade with you but I'd recommend something light weight, aboutb7 inches blade and with a thin flat grind. That way it'll be good for whipping with the wrist to take out those pesky shoots and stuff!
If I were you I'd probably make one from an old wood saw blade. This can be done with a dremel tool and a file.
If you want to spend money, try something like an 'old hickory butchers knife' they are kinda thin, carbon steal, simple and front heavy! I have one in the kitchen and it might be good for your hazel. I paid a tennerfor mine and its a nice blade.
Failing that, even a simple Mora knife will do a fine job if the shoots arent too fat.
Sadly I don't have any knives that I'd deem suitable to trade with you but I'd recommend something light weight, aboutb7 inches blade and with a thin flat grind. That way it'll be good for whipping with the wrist to take out those pesky shoots and stuff!
If I were you I'd probably make one from an old wood saw blade. This can be done with a dremel tool and a file.
If you want to spend money, try something like an 'old hickory butchers knife' they are kinda thin, carbon steal, simple and front heavy! I have one in the kitchen and it might be good for your hazel. I paid a tennerfor mine and its a nice blade.
Failing that, even a simple Mora knife will do a fine job if the shoots arent too fat.
Thank you for the advice friend ill consider a Mora, is it possible i could take the knife to a small engineering shop, and have it grinded to suit
From the suggestion above maybe this would suit the job? - http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/BK&T-Knives/Utility/p-92-537-6369/ a bit more expensive, but I have one and it was worth every penny. A very good knife.
Personally I'd go for the British army knife. http://www.springfields.co.uk/index...-army-knife/?gclid=CKTlmpDhjb0CFWfLtAodA2kAcA
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