Recent content by Hullblazer

Hi all I don't want new, nylon rucksacks or bags. I want character. So I bought one of these. The straps are missing and I'm keen to add replacements myself. I was thinking of 30mm or 40mm canvas webbing/strapping but am having trouble visualising the fix. Also, where to get the supplies...

Hi all, Well, that put a cat in the hen-house, didn't it? My #6 arrived this a.m. and 30s with the surclip pliers had the virolock safely off. There is still a metal collar on the inside, with peened ends, just like on my #4. Being just sub-3" this is now UK legal and, after 5 minutes on...

Thank you all! I am now sold on a big one (fnar fnar) and will order the #6 as 7cm with no effort is almost as good as 7.5cm after sweaty-filing. Thank you too, OldTimer, yes, I have a Svord (love that too), as well as an Higonokami (I collect, can you tell?). I love friction folders almost...

Hi all Fancied an Opinel for a while (love friction folders) and bought a #4 on a whim, from a well known and respected website (similar initials to my kids' fave TV show, "Horrible Histories"). ENTIRELY my own fault, it's too small (blade's 5cm) and I have meat-hook-hands. I want a legal...

That's encouraging guys, thank you!

Hi all I finally have some cheap leather (my sister threw out a DFS sofa and allowed me to "de-panel" it) and I have an urge to make a belt-pouch for my mobile and a small, edc pocket knife. A little timid towards going entirely solo - are there any patterns downloadable that anyone can...

Thank you both - and the oak floorcuts (what a simple idea - poaching that one!) made a beautiful handle!

I intend to Autosol, vinegar patinate and rehouse my faithful svord. It currently resides in those nasty, black plastic scales. What, cheapo wood scales can I use for a first attempt? I was looking at bamboo (as it's reasonable and environmentally friendly) but will I need metal liners?

I am so chuffed, thank you all! Several options I had never even thought of! Living in Hastings, we have a plethora of charity shops - two even in my skirting village. I'll start foraging AND I'll further research the canvas idea; if it's strong enough for tents/sails it'll be strong enough...

I have recently got into EDC equipment and, having two kids, am fed up with my pockets being full of weverything you need. I want to leather-work my own pouches and sheathes and have the basic equipment for the task. However, I need to practice and even scraps of Fleabay are priced to a...