Recent content by Ramapo

Thanks to all of you for the help ful replies. Spamel: The tip on gripping the knife was helpful. I've been playing around, trying to find a grip that makes a consistent angle easier to maintain, and I think I've made some progress. Antonino: £2? Too bad I've already paid for the DMT...

I recently received a Skookum Bush Tool (beautiful knife) and, after realizing the money I'd just spent for a hand made knife, it occurred to me that I'd better learn to sharpen a knife properly. So, I bought three 6" DMT whetstones (corse, fine, and extra fine), read up on sharpening...

Can it be that simple? I guess so... Thanks.

Hello all. So, I've been looking into learning to sharpening my knives properly and I was about to buy some stropping compound when it occurred to me that it might not be a good idea to use it on blades that are frequently used for food prep. What do you think? Maybe it's best to use a...

Hi all. Thanks for the information. Very helpful & much appreciated. I've contacted the sheath makers you suggested. Thanks again! Dave

Hi all, I hope I'm posting this in the right place... I would like someone who knows how to make sheaths to make a "swivel sheath" for one of my bushcraft knives. Here's what I mean: I'm more of a backpacker than a bushcrafter, and I'm never able to wear a knife on my belt because my...

Hi Tiley, just sent a PM your way.

Hi Tiley, If you're interested I have a TAK-1 (plain edge in D2 steel) that I'd be willing to sell. It's in mint condition, literally never used it and still have it in the original box. It's a fine knife, but, these days I'm focusing on making the move to ultralight hiking and really have...

Schwert, what steel did you get those in? I'm thinking to order one. Is O1 the only steel that will get a spark off a firesteel? Also, when it comes to taking care of the balde and keeping it free of rust and stains, what sould be used to wipe it down? I need something that's non-toxic so...

Really? I'm surprised about your comments on the Moras. I have a Clipper and I like it lots, but I wouldn't have thought that it would handle all sorts of full tang tasks. Interesting...not only do I already have a Clipper, but it only cost me $10. One thing's for sure, if I can find a...

I know this might be blasphemy around here, but I'm looking to find the lightest bushcraft knife that I can (without sacrificing performance) so that I can lighten my backpacking load. I'd like the blade to be approximately 3.5 - 4", but I would make do with a shorter blade if I had to. The...

I've never seen a Crusader cooking kit, but it seems to me that one of the Vargo stoves should be small enough to fit in there. Have a look: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/vargo_triad_titanium_stove.html

Hoodoo, what sort of handle is that on your Carver? It doesn't look like the mircata handles that are on the SBT.

Alright, you convinced me. I ordered two of the DMT whetstones, a coarse and a fine stone. After I learn the basics with the benchstones, I'll move on and get a diafold to carry while I'm hiking and backpacking. I'll let you all know how it goes. Hopefully the TAK-1 will be better for all...

Thanks Weaver, that's what I figured. Eric, do you find that the diafold sharpeners are large enough to sharpen a blade of over four inches? I thought they might be a little small, so I had my eye on coarse ad fine six inch whet stones. These bech stones also look a bit easier to use to me...