bushwacker bob said:
Carefull BB, the Boss'll be locking the thread down.
But, standard model, with black canvas micarta and hollow pins will set you back $105.00 Plus £5GBP for shipping (special delivery) from Joe at ODS (10% discount for upfront payment - that's $89.50 or £49.02 plus shipping). It should be noted there are a huge number of handle and pin options which can take the knife upto around $140 (or higher) - depending on what you choose - But, with a 10% discount, that's $126 which is still only £68.9532 GBP. For a high end, exotic hardwood handled knife, that is blimmin cheap!
How much is a North Star ? Have a look here :biggthumpbushwacker bob said:
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4845
There is quite a choice of handle materials.
Jon.
Can somebody let me know where I can order a Northstar from, I have been looking for a new Bushcraft blade for a while now,
Thanks
Stephen.
Thanks
Stephen.
SteveUK said:
Joe at Outdoor Supplies UK is the Uk distributer.
On British Blades forum he has two threads running.
The first is a list of handle options and prices.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4845
As I posted previously
The second thread is a list of who has ordered what, so that Joe (and Mike at Bark River Knife and Tool company) can keep track of all the orders.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4895&page=1&pp=15
Need any more info ? email Joe he is very good at replying quickly.
Hope this helps.
Jon
M
Mike Stewart
Guest
Tony,
The grooves on the spine throw a heck of a good shower of sparks from any Ferro unit. The sheath holds either the Swedish Fire Steel and some Maya Wood or a Doan's Mag starter and a Sharpening rod.
No picture of the sheath yet but I will have one soon.
Mike......
The grooves on the spine throw a heck of a good shower of sparks from any Ferro unit. The sheath holds either the Swedish Fire Steel and some Maya Wood or a Doan's Mag starter and a Sharpening rod.
No picture of the sheath yet but I will have one soon.
Mike......
Ya, I agree there, I used to have a brussletto Bamsen when I was in the army and I filed similar grooves onto its back and it was a real flame thrower with the sparks. :super:
TheViking said:
As Martyn says nobody's got one in the UK yet but before I ordered mine I had a look around the U.S. forums and BRKT and Mike Stewart have an excellent reputation and quite a fan club. People who obviously know a hell of a lot more than I do about blades don't seem to have a bad word against them. Mike is also a very nice chap, approachable, open, knowledgable and a keen collector himself. A true blade enthusiast.
I've got to ask Viking, if you've read all the information and looked at the pictures what don't you like about it exactly? I know Mike would like to know.
viking i think price and mikes reputation are two points on the plus side
i also like the look of it
and lastly the one that really attracted me was the fact that i could order a mini and or mikro canadian with matching pins and handles making a very good looking set
what dont you like about it?
you got me all curious too, hope ya dont mind me asking
Tant
i also like the look of it
and lastly the one that really attracted me was the fact that i could order a mini and or mikro canadian with matching pins and handles making a very good looking set
what dont you like about it?
you got me all curious too, hope ya dont mind me asking
Tant
I have not used one of Mikes blades yet, but sure do like the looks of them. I'm probably going to pick up a mini Canadian and was thinking of a slightly larger drop point like the Woodsman, but looking at the photo of this blade and the price being so right on it, I'm thinking maybe wifey will order one up for Christmas.
Hi...
The reason that I don't like it is the handle shape and blade design. And to judge from the pictures, I can't see a bevel and that's not my style.
If you like it, it's fair enough, but I don't. :biggthump I believe there's always more than one point of view on a thing...
Cheers
The reason that I don't like it is the handle shape and blade design. And to judge from the pictures, I can't see a bevel and that's not my style.
If you like it, it's fair enough, but I don't.
:biggthump I believe there's always more than one point of view on a thing... Cheers
Andy i don't think people were questioning your right not to like the North Star. I think they were looking for more detailed information of what you don't like about the blade and handle shape. it is only from customer comments that companies can learn what you the user actually wants. i have not yet ordered a North Star. i am waiting to see how the first batch turns out etc.
Also i have ordered far too many knives lately and Val has started to prowl BCUK.
Also i have ordered far too many knives lately and Val has started to prowl BCUK.
TheViking said:
Mike will happily remove this and put in a "normal" lanyard hole - there's actually a hole in the blank ready to do this.
TheViking said:
It's fully convex so you wouldn't.
For the other 2 points, fair enough mate. As you say, each to their own!
M
Mike Stewart
Guest
Hey Gents,
I do know that it is impossible to make something that everyone will like. I absolutely respect everyones opinion and am not offended if anyone doesn't like the North Star or , in fact , any of my offereings. I have my own tastes in various types of knives , axes and cutting tools and I know that you all respect me for my choices too.
We would be in really BIG toruble if everyone in the world wanted a North Star. We can only make 70 to 100 per day. I would be much older and much grayer trying to fill that demand.
Right now we have more orders than we have blades. I'm going to have to make another run sooner than expected.
Cheers,
Mike..........
I do know that it is impossible to make something that everyone will like. I absolutely respect everyones opinion and am not offended if anyone doesn't like the North Star or , in fact , any of my offereings. I have my own tastes in various types of knives , axes and cutting tools and I know that you all respect me for my choices too.
We would be in really BIG toruble if everyone in the world wanted a North Star. We can only make 70 to 100 per day. I would be much older and much grayer trying to fill that demand.
Right now we have more orders than we have blades. I'm going to have to make another run sooner than expected.
Cheers,
Mike..........
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