Recent content by Woodswoman

You are correct. There is ample evidence that this is the case. Evidence goes back to at least 2006. Unfortunately, there is some European restriction on this website but I have a PDF of it. It has a complaint from a verfied individual whose family worked for BRKT. She lists knifes that have...

Copied and pasted a post FROM ME: For Those Who Need To Be Caught Up: Blackjack Knives, founded by Mike Stewart in 1987, ceased operations in 1997 following a period of severe financial instability. After moving the company from Los Angeles to Effingham, Illinois, in 1991 to expand production...

Jeremiah Johnson

Would like opinions on this: https://wrangotools.com/product/titanium-axe-18-tomahawk-wood-handle-hammer-end/?rdt_cid=5867917426938979536 Gracie

No need to apologize--Opinions vary! But I'm not an either/or kinda person when it comes to different grinds. Different things work for different people. Gracie

The thorns were not long. The stick I debarked? It's about the size of my forefinger and I can't break it. Doesn't even bend. So I'm going to try and ID it somehow. Gracie

The mistake I made is to not evaluate/identify the wood I was working with. The knife came razor sharp out of the box. However, when I started carving/debarking some branches left in a lot. Had I have done that, I would have realized that this was Black Locust wood and is INCREDIBLY hard. I...

Helle Guape12C27 Stainless.

All have been SOLD.

Got myself a new knife for XMas. Served myself humble pie for XMas Dinner. I am not above laughing at myself as long as I am still alive. I am alive. LOL :rolleyes: Gracie

My new knife will be here today! AND my bills are paid. LOL Gracie

I found this video and learned something new! He uses cotton balls soaked with WD-40 for tinder. It also can be used to clean gear. Never heard of that. Vaseline, yes but WD-40?

These have never been used, however I've put some serious work stabilizing the handles with several coats of 100% Pure Tung Oil. ALL of the handle material is Olive Wood and the steel (FFG) on all of them is Sandvik 14C28N. Prices include shipping CONUS. Prices and details are right above the...

Ragweed Forge and Redbeard ROCK!!