Don't get too jealous...

[Hoodoo]

huum.. hoodoo like that far right one.. still dont want to give it to meee huh?

tomtom, tomtom, tomtom... Dream on bud! :rolmao:

 

[tomtom]

sure you will come round to the idea if i keep at it..

 

[JakeR]

Hoodoo, is the nessmuk a user?!

Faca, it feels real nice in my hand thus far. I've only tried it out on a little piece of wood but i can't imagine problems. I'll let you know though.

How do i attach the adjustable carry then? :?:

 

[Hoodoo]

Hoodoo, is the nessmuk a user?!

Only when I use it. :-D

 

[JakeR]

:roll:

But does it work well as a user? Does it come in Kydex, somehow i don't think a nessmuk and kydex suit each other!

 

[Hoodoo]

It came with a kydex sheath because Allan doesn't make leather sheaths so I made a leather sheath for it. I have to admit that it is currently a drawer queen. I'm sure it would be a great hunting knife but for woodcraft, I need to thin out and convex the edge a bit.

At any rate, it's no big deal because I have a wonderful "user Nessmuk" from racquette which got a good workout on a spike buck this year.

This is the sheath I made for it.

 

[JakeR]

Nice one Hoodoo. Do you reckon it's possible to convex edges with stones?

*add* not a big convexing job, just slightly on the bevel.

 

[Hoodoo]

Absolutely. Many years ago all I ever used for convex edges was a stone. A hard Arkansas stone is great for maintaining a convex edge. The main thing you want to do first is knock the corner off the V. Sometimes if the V is pretty steep, sharpening with a mousepad/sandpaper sharpener can round off the edge if you are not careful. So, if I am doing some major convexing of the edge and I'm in a hurry, I will first knock the corner off with a stone, then smooth it out with a mousepad/sandpaper sharpener.

Hand sanders like the one below can be purchased at local hardware stores, chucked into a vise, and used with wet/dry sand paper to put a nice wicked convex edge on a knife, axe, or machete. For really tough jobs I use my 72 inch belt grinder.

 

[JakeR]

I think it is just a case of knocking the corner off slightly, i may even get away with doing it on a 1000 grit waterstone :?:

 

[JakeR]

No-one has any ideas on how the adjustable carry is done then??

 

[Gary]

Are you talking cordage Jake? If so I'll show you in Jan but I cant type it out here - far easier to show.

Maybe little things like that are were we justify courses and meet ups!

 

[JakeR]

no, it's a little piece of kydex that i can't somehow figure how to attach to enable cross carry. But what your talking about sounds interesting?!

Thanks mate.

 

[Allan Blade]

Hey,


The Clip on belt loop is easy to put on,,, just unscrew the fixed belt loop from the sheath,,,,, turn the sheath horizontal, take the clip on belt loop, it is drilled to line up with the same holes as in the fixed belt loop and use the extra screws i sent witht he clip on loop to attach it to the sheath, easy and simple and works well too.

Regards, Allan

 

[MagiKelly]

I have no idea but if you post a picture someone may have an idea.

 

[MagiKelly]

Allan, you need to update your web address in your signature. No rush though you can do it after you get back from the Post Office

 

[Gary]

Sounds interesting - does this alternation clip come with the fire steel loop sheaths too?!!

I think I will have to do a full review - including the sheath - with pictures - once I get mine.

Only a lot of weeks to wait .......

Still, mum always said good things come to those who wait -

 

[JakeR]

Including firesteel holder

Cheers Allan. I'll give it a go.

Jake