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Thanks for posting the pics,RB. Whilst I have been aware of the basic differences in blade shape between the two and the obviously different cut-outs in the lower portion of the handle, I was surprised to see the lines of the top of the handles reversed. Convex on the Classic, concave on the...

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews_index/reviews_index_headlamps.htm Plenty of in depth reviews here. Although I don't own one of their headlamps as yet, I have had three of their torches: Surge, PT40 and Attitude. All have been excellent performers and ultra reliable over the last 5...

Thanks to everyone for your help. I'll pass on your words of wisdom.

A friend has just asked me for some advice re buying a torch for his father to use when beach fishing. He is leaning towards a headtorch and requires long burn time combined with a rechargeable option for around £20 -30. My first instinct was for the TikkaPlus but I'm not sure whether or not it...

I emailed survival school for an expansion of their reservations re the DC4 and carbon blades. Got a very nice, prompt response: simply that their instructors have found it a little bit too coarse for some blades, not leaving the desired edge. Shoots my theory down in flames, any way :rolleyes:

Hi, This thread contains a few ideas....hope it helps: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=3634

Last time I looked, Survival School were selling the DC4 but with the caveat that it isn't suitable for some carbon steel knives :confused: The only possibility I have been able to think of for this is perhaps the problem of rust affecting the bond between the diamonds and the stone, which I...

Its C70 carbon, Hellz: I just received a nice prompt reply via email from Wright and Sons.

Thanks for the tip. I think I might cheat and dust off the EdgePro if significant profiling is needed. Though I have been considering replacing my waterstones with diamond hones for a while now, so I suppose I could bend this into an excuse thinking about it!

Thanks for your help, Bob. I think you have just saved me some money. I'll keep the KCs on a back burner till I can handle one first. :) I am sorely tempted by the Trevor Ablett folders, though. I'm guessing the blades on the 4" spearpoint/lambsfoot are a smidge over 3" though, so may opt for...

Does anyone have any experience with Kissing Crane knives made to similar patterns as those already mentioned in this thread? I saw some at knifecenter and liked this one in particular: http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=UCKC1442 I was especially attracted by the spec...

Bagheera, Reading your observations revives some uncomfortable memories for me. I received one of Ray/Alan’s knives just before Christmas 2002 having waited over 7 months. When I unpacked it the first thing I noticed was a very rough 1-2” section of the edge. It was very ‘toothy’ almost as...

Thanks for all the messages. What a week...now my computer's gone up the creek: so apologies if I can't get back to the forum and respond for a couple of days. Sorry to be brief; thanks again

Last Wednesday (2/2/05) I failed dismally in my husbandly duties...only in regard to setting the VCR you understand...before anyone gets carried away! Did any of you kindly souls manage to tape Desperate Housewives on that night and would you be willing to send me a copy...for mutually...

I received mine late 2002 and it does appear to have a slightly tapered tang: I also notice that the grind isnt as high on the newer models. Mine has been well used and works beautifully, though I too must admit to being slightly disappointed when it arrived, late, after the long wait...

Terrific looking knife. I have a couple of standard Karesuando knives (in carbon steel) and coincidentally after much experimenting with edge geometry settled on exactly the same set up - wide acute flat bevel with small convexed secondary bevel. Still carves well but now also holds an edge...

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....and to think I nearly doubted you, Jack :yikes:

Thanks for the thought; I am right handed but the axe has only seen light carving duties so far. I've been using a medium size Fiskars for a couple of years and must confess that it still gets a call up for the less glamorous jobs. Upon reading the comments of others, it seems more likely that...

Questions I'm hoping to find an answer to, tomtom. Mors doesn't mention consequences on this point. Its mentioned in the context of what to look for when choosing an axe. It would seem reasonable that a small deviation, as mentioned by OldJimbo, perhaps won't make too much of a difference. In...