Summer KITH

[dtalbot]

Well,
One more interested already so here is the list for anyone else to add themselve too:

Narsil
Dtalbot

Any thoughts on format and closing date welcome, currently thinking anything (legal) goes with a finsh date around late Sept, or early Oct.

Cheers
David

[Jon]

Me too :biggthump

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon

Late September seems like years away.

Can't we have it sooner. Pretty please ? :)

Jon.

[narsil]

I'd be up for a bit sooner too, otherwise i'll end up forgetting about it and having to make a knife the night before from fag ends and beer cans.

[dtalbot]

I'll see what everyone else says on finish date, I'd suggested end of Sept to avoid the summer holidays but let me know your preference all from
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Cheers
David

[twisty]

ME TOO!

That makes

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty

I'd have to say, personally, for sometime in Sept. I just found out last night that I have to move 1000 km further north, and get used to a new house and community, so that will kinda be in the wayfor the next 3 -5 months.

i think I should change my handle to kithlover...

Trenton

[ANDYLASER]

I'd be up for a bit sooner too, otherwise i'll end up forgetting about it and having to make a knife the night before from fag ends and beer cans.

A "Benson Foster" tactical folder? With jaggy edge? :D

[clcuckow]

I am up for it. Is there a theme? Fixed, Folder, Novelty, Any etc as I have only made fixed fullers. Also is it going to be best effort, any skill level?

[ANDYLASER]

Put my name down please. Late Sept sounds Good to me.

[Colin KC]

Mememememememe:D

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Voting seems to be for late Sept at the moment.
And my view is, like the other two, best effort anything goes. I would say we all promise to do the best we can. Taking the rule from the first KITH if you are expecting to get better than you give don't bother. All welcolme regardless of skill level and we all gratefully recieve whatever knowing its the thought that counts! 7 in already so we've got ourselves a game, and the more the merrier. If you know of folks in other places who might want to join us let them know.
And can someone with the power sticky this thread as we'll be needing it for a few months.
Cheers
David

[narsil]

Looking good...

[Yog]

I'm in :biggthump

I regret missing the last one, so I'm glad we're doing another.

Late September to get compitant at doing something ?
Seems like a tall order to me :D

[clcuckow]

Looking forward to this. Now were did I put those damn 'French curves'.

[shing]

me too

[stonehard]

Looks like I'm up for it again.

[Jon]

Stonehard
Good to see your up for this one as well. :)

PM me your address so that I can send you your KITH.

Jon.

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard

Big party already!

[ZDP-189]

Add my name too, as long as you don't mind my 'novice' skill level.

[twisty]

That makes:

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189

Wow, i think that there are more people signed up for this one than the last, but I could be wrong, as I normally am. :confused: :rolleyes:

Trenton :cop: :wow1:

[dtalbot]

Thanks for keeping the list up to date Trenton. Yep, one more than lat time already with four names from the last list not joined yet so with a bit of luck we will have a real big KITH this time round!
David

[stonehard]

you never know Keith Beef might even finish a knife this time

[stonehard]

are we having a them this time. what about a restoration or a kitchen knife or even a miniture ?

[twisty]

I wouldn't mind a theme this time, it make's it easier for me to decide what to make. To many things, so little time.

Trenton

[dtalbot]

Let me know what you think on the theme idea, my thought was to keep it open to encourage the newer makers to join by letting them make whatever they feel comfortable with but I'm open to other ideas. Or how about similar to last time where we had a sort of theme (folders) but allowed anything from those who didn't / couldn't want to do a folder?
Cheers
David

[Colin KC]

Yeah David, A preference for a particular type, but not a rule, just a guideline;)


Sounds good, how about, seeing as it's summer, a woodloreish knife?

[twisty]

my suggestian would be a full tang fixed blade. That is easy enough for us new makers to put together, and everyone enjoys a nice fixed blade. I think that there sould be something, though, that sets this apart, like a sheath is a requirement, and it should be fancy, unique, wood, leather, alien skin, that kinda thing. Mind you, this is just me thinkin' at 05:20 hrs after just getting home from work, so I could be way off base. I also agree with it just being a guideline.

I hope this makes sense, if not, please help me seek professional help.

Trenton

[clcuckow]

Sounds good, how about, seeing as it's summer, a woodloreish knife?

Some form of field/Skinner knife? I was thinking of something with a Persian influence. Not the best shape for a field knife though. Colin are you planning on using your Felleskap blade?

[dtalbot]

OK guys,
Lets say as a guideline somthing of use in the great outdoors, but if you can't cope with that go for whatever.

[ZDP-189]

OK guys,
Lets say as a guideline somthing of use in the great outdoors, but if you can't cope with that go for whatever.

B*gger. I was under the assumption it was any full tang fixed blade and am 70% finished a fancy dagger. I just have to finish surface preparation, etch the mosaic bolsters, mount the saphire faux-pins and make the rayskin inlaid sheath.

http://www.uberlevel.com/link2image/k939tv98u5.jpg

That's about as appropriate for outdoors as a micro-bikini at a business lunch.

Arrrgh. Another one for the bin?

PS/ Please someone answer my thread about etching!

[dtalbot]

B*gger. I was under the assumption it was any full tang fixed blade and am 70% finished a fancy dagger. I just have to finish surface preparation, etch the mosaic bolsters, mount the saphire faux-pins and make the rayskin inlaid sheath.

That's about as appropriate for outdoors as a micro-bikini at a business lunch.
Nope,
Thats a beauty of a knife and as I said outdoorish is just a guideline

Arrrgh. Another one for the bin?

PS/ Please someone answer my thread about etching!
Nope, that is a beauty of a knife, as I said GUIDELINES ONLY, as much as anything to help those wanting some ideas, I for one would be over the moon to draw that out of the hat GO FOR IT :biggthump
Cheers
David

[stonehard]

Hey Zed if that blade was a woman I would sh4g it.
where did you get the blade from and the faux saphire pins.


I have an idea why not say thay the knife has to have somthing in it that has been recycled ie the sheaf could be made out of an old boot or a cross guard from an old bit of junk or as some one did in the last scales from a junk shop ornament.

[clcuckow]

Hi All,

I am doing some pen and ink work on a design, but what I want to know is there an average handle size? The reason is that I have large hand and I can see myself making a knife that for some people may find the handle to big. Also I fancy doing some 'fancy' file work. Two questions:

Before or after HT? (I was planing on doing before I grind the edge so it bleeds in)

If you do it in the grip area is it not likely to cause chafing/blistering? I have never held a 'fancy' filed knife so I don't know.

[ABirch]

Any chance I can get in on this?

Adrian

[ZDP-189]

Hey Zed if that blade was a woman I would sh4g it.

Thank you, but I wouldn't recommend it; it could be ... uncomfortable. Wait till it's etched. Then it will either be gorgeously patterned or a scarred, bubbling mess.


where did you get the blade from and the faux saphire pins.

The blade is 6A stainless and sold by Sheffield Supply. I will be putting my own edge on it and have shortened and reshaped the tang. I don't think it was meant to have a bolster, as the pin hole positions didn't suit. Also, it's hard as rock. I have already destroyed numerous carbide bits trying to drill new holes. Hence the 'faux' pins (by which I mean they look like pins, but don't penetrate the tang).

The pins will probably be steel rod set into the pearl, carefully filed flush, centre drilled and with genuine cut sapphire gems set into the hole. I would have preferred sterling silver or platinum, but my mail-order seems to have been mislaid in the post. I'll speak to my wholesale gem supplier to ask if I can get local supplies. I have a mini-lathe so I can always machine from plate metal.

...

On second thoughts, maybe I can machine out of some of that silver clay stuff.


I have an idea why not say thay the knife has to have somthing in it that has been recycled ie the sheaf could be made out of an old boot or a cross guard from an old bit of junk or as some one did in the last scales from a junk shop ornament.

... or maybe some scrap silver jewellery from the market?

[dtalbot]

Any chance I can get in on this?

Adrian
Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch

Your in :)

[ZDP-189]

Hi All,

I am doing some pen and ink work on a design, but what I want to know is there an average handle size? The reason is that I have large hand and I can see myself making a knife that for some people may find the handle to big. Also I fancy doing some 'fancy' file work. Two questions:

Before or after HT? (I was planing on doing before I grind the edge so it bleeds in)

If you do it in the grip area is it not likely to cause chafing/blistering? I have never held a 'fancy' filed knife so I don't know.

Don't worry about your hand size, you won't be winning your own knife! Just make it fit a hand 8" around the palm and 7" from the tip of the middle finger to base of the palm. ;)

I used to make large handles, but smaller suits fine filework.

File work does not chafe. I have a Laguiole with file work and it feels fine. Just don't make it deep and sharp or it will chafe.

I'd do it when the steel's softest, but the tang must have reached its final shape.

Sounds like it'll be really good.

[MushiSushi]

As self elected secretary of summer KITH, would you be as kind as to let me join your flock young David? ...... September should give me plenty of time to get my inserted digit removed :D ;)

[dtalbot]

As self elected secretary of summer KITH, would you be as kind as to let me join your flock young David? ...... September should give me plenty of time to get my inserted digit removed :D ;)

But of course!

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch
MushiSushi

Need another one fast as thats 13 ;)

[Darren]

Add me to the list :) I should be able to get one together by September..


Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren

[dtalbot]

14 now, goodie!

[Guycep]

Oh go on then! Put me in the hat as well

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep

[stonehard]

Hey we are talking quality here I recon. This one is going to be fun.
Think I'm making a fixed blade this time. I have an idea brewing for a bowie. glad to see you guys in Mushi, Darren and Guycep. what about nagging Keith Beef some one who knows him and danzo must have some time between nappies.

[southernboy]

put me down also. I have only been making knives for 6 months. If you would like to see some of my work go to ckd.com then in fourms to the outpost. there are several of my knives posted there, they say a couple from jae. you fellas have a great fourm. Jae

[MushiSushi]

well this was my summer plan anyway ... I have 4 tanto blades for testing and I am hoping 1 gets through the HT testing and if it does, i've got some Imbuya to make the saya

quick sketch

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy

[dtalbot]

put me down also. I have only been making knives for 6 months. If you would like to see some of my work go to ckd.com then in fourms to the outpost. there are several of my knives posted there, they say a couple from jae. you fellas have a great fourm. Jae
You've got some nice work on display over on CDK. Don't worry about only 6 months experience, you've got a couple of months more than me and we both have at least half a lifetime less than some in the game!

[dtalbot]

well this was my summer plan anyway ... I have 4 tanto blades for testing and I am hoping 1 gets through the HT testing and if it does, i've got some Imbuya to make the saya

quick sketch
Nice!
David

[ZDP-189]

put me down also. I have only been making knives for 6 months. If you would like to see some of my work go to ckd.com then in fourms to the outpost. there are several of my knives posted there, they say a couple from jae. you fellas have a great fourm. Jae

Six whole months? PAH old-timer!

This is my 4th knife: my completed Summer KITH (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?p=48599#post48599).

http://www.uberlevel.com/link2image/isv9hbwp09.jpg

http://www.uberlevel.com/link2image/sef59hgw98.jpg

[dtalbot]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! Whoever gets that will be one lucky KITHer

[ZDP-189]

You asked for my best work!

I hope that by submitting a nice knife early in the project we can encourage other rank amateurs like myself to join in.

[clcuckow]

Is that a ray skin sheath ZPD? Looks good, Cannot really see the patten on the bolsters though.

[ZDP-189]

Yes, it is rayskin, but just an insert. Rayskin has a nice texture but lacks structural rigidity and a tidy edge. You can get more information on the materials and construction on my Members Projects thread (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?p=48599#post48599).

[ZDP-189]

I'll post better pictures there in the morning too.

[Darren]

Very nice Dan !!!
I hope the one I have planed turns out as nice. Just have some rough drawings
at this point.

Darren

[ZDP-189]

LOL; I know your work. You'll blow this away, Darren.

[ZDP-189]

BTW, some of the techniques used in the steaths you sold me have re-appeared in this one, such as the grooved stitching.

[Darren]

LOL; I know your work. You'll blow this away, Darren


I don't know Dan. By the looks of this knife, I'm going to have to keep a lookout over my shoulder. If you start grinding your own blades then I'm done for...

Good job on using a stitch groove, that is one of those little things that take the sheath up to the next level.

Darren

[dtalbot]

You asked for my best work!

I hope that by submitting a nice knife early in the project we can encourage other rank amateurs like myself to join in.
Thats what we all do, but some (like you) are more skilled than others (like me)!!!

[ggfh666]

What are the minimum requirements to participate?
For example do you have to create your own blade? If not what are the minimum quality standards?
I've only made 2 knives so I wonder if I can deliver up to the required standard.
Knowing you're creating for someone else could be motivating though.

[Colin KC]

What are the minimum requirements to participate?
For example do you have to create your own blade? If not what are the minimum quality standards?
I've only made 2 knives so I wonder if I can deliver up to the required standard.
Knowing you're creating for someone else could be motivating though.


Just the best YOU can make:D

[dtalbot]

What are the minimum requirements to participate?
For example do you have to create your own blade? If not what are the minimum quality standards?
I've only made 2 knives so I wonder if I can deliver up to the required standard.
Knowing you're creating for someone else could be motivating though.

Mimimum requirement to participate? wanting to and finishing a knife to put into the hat by the time I draw the names out of the hat in September.
We all promise to do the best we can, my last KITH knife was my second knife I'd made. If you don't feel up to starting from scratch a kit is fine, there are plenty on places like outdoorsuppliesuk that fit neatly into our suggested theme of somthing outdoors ish like a hunter or bushcraft knife. If you want to do somthing different just do it, our themes are just suggestions.
We all give and recieve in the spirit of it being the thought that counts and happily recieve whatever we draw knowing it is an example of the best work the maker can do be they beginner or expert.
Come and join the fun!
David

[ZDP-189]

What are the minimum requirements to participate?
For example do you have to create your own blade? If not what are the minimum quality standards?
I've only made 2 knives so I wonder if I can deliver up to the required standard.
Knowing you're creating for someone else could be motivating though.

I didn't. I bought the blade from Sheffield Supply. You can see it on page 98 of their catalogue. You can pick up any number of these for a tenner or so; they are great blades and take a wicked edge. They are also easy to work with hand tools. You can make a simple knife or take it all the way like I did. Also, Brisa do kits that sell all the materials you'll need for a scandi. Very simple and effective if you get the hang of fixing the blade in the wood.

If you feel the knife you made is the best you could have delivered, then it's good enough for me and I would have no problem exchanging my dagger with whatever you can come up with.

Ideally, the knives requiring the most help and advice should go to the best makers. That way, new makers get valuable advice from a pro and good makers get critical feedback from their potential market.

[ugug]

hey

September eh ... is it still open .. i can make something very bannable for this kith.. :)

cheers

ug

[dtalbot]

hey

September eh ... is it still open .. i can make something very bannable for this kith.. :)

cheers

ug
Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug

Your in!
Still open till the day I do the draw!

[ZDP-189]

Can I enter twice?

(Kinda kidding, but then kinda serious too.)

[ZDP-189]

Hey! I may win my own knife!

:LOL

[dtalbot]

Hey! I may win my own knife!

:LOL
Don't see any problem in you entering twice, and I'll make my one concesion against randomness a promise to redraw your name if you do win your own!
Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2

[dtalbot]

If you don't feel up to starting from scratch a kit is fine, there are plenty on places like outdoorsuppliesuk that fit neatly into our suggested theme of somthing outdoors ish like a hunter or bushcraft knife. David
And ZDP is right about www.brisa.fi as another good kit source, lots of outdoord Scandi type kits and blades to choose from and like ODS the prices are really low for what you get

[ggfh666]

Count me in then...
It will be Brisa stuff!
But I'll do my best.

[ugug]

hey

also you could get a blade from Trond :twak: or Steen :twak: .. despite being noggins they do make exceedingly good san mai things :)

cheers

ug

[ANDYLASER]

Having seen Zed's amazing dagger, I am now totally paranoid! This is going to be the first knife I have made. Or second if it goed t**s up.

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666

[dtalbot]

Having seen Zed's amazing dagger, I am now totally paranoid! This is going to be the first knife I have made. Or second if it goed t**s up.
Nothing to worry about, as I keep saying try your best and that is perfectly good enough fo any of us!

[MushiSushi]

please see gallery :)

[dtalbot]

please see gallery :)
Looking good! I can't see how those who havn't joined in can resist the temptation!
Cheers
David

[Darren]

Looking good! I can't see how those who haven't joined in can resist the temptation!

Your right, this is shaping up to be one sweet KITH, I'm glade I signed up. I'm looking forward to sending and receiving no matter who the maker is I know everyone will do there best.

I will be doing a knew handle construction that I haven't tried before, I'm a little nervous !!

[Jason_01]

I think I'd like to get in on this one if I may, assuming I can get somethin decent ready in time :)

Jason

[ZDP-189]

I have a feeling my "MK2" will involve either casting or silverwork (or both). I haven't decided on a theme. Celtic maybe, if I don't make it too cliche. Any ideas?

[Yog]

This is shaping up to be something quite special :D
I'd be overjoyed to recieve something from any of the people listed so far :240:

I just hope I can come up with something worthy :o

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01

Jason, you'r in!
Yog, do your best and it will be worthy!
This is turning into an amazing game!
David

[Colin KC]

Why not go to CKD & see if anyone there is interested?;)

[narsil]

I have a feeling my "MK2" will involve either casting or silverwork (or both). I haven't decided on a theme. Celtic maybe, if I don't make it too cliche. Any ideas?

Since your doing a second one why not try something really different and do a bronze or copper knife, its something i've been thinking about for a while. It could make a really unique presentation piece.

[dtalbot]

Why not go to CKD & see if anyone there is interested?;)
Yep
I posted on the outpost a week or two ago and that has pulled one or two in, if anyone else knows where knifemakers also hide out feel free to bring them into the game!
Cheers
David

[southernboy]

I am forging mine but I dont think i can hold a candle to the zdp189 entry cool blade.

[Colin KC]

I'm palling on finishing (at last:rolleyes: ) a billet that I got from Gene Osborn (Mmmm, Osborn Goodness;)) some time ago (about 2 years if memory serves:rolleyesagain: )

I forged it to shape just before Docs Hammerin & expect it to be finished just before the deadline (:rollingeyesseemstobeathemedon'tit?: )

[dtalbot]

Oops,
Just screwed up grinding the bevels on what was going to be my KITH knife, now looks like it is scrap metal as a carless powerfile moment nearly went right through! Still plenty of time to do mark 2!
Cheers
David

[narsil]

The cool thing about this is that its a really good motivation to up your game and make something really special. whatever your level its always good to take on a challenge and if your making something for something else it can help you to go that extra mile. There are a lot of really nice blades in this KITH already from some very skilled makers, so it gives total amatuers like myself something to aim for. Its also good to know that your going to get a blade in return that someone has really put a lot of effort into, that matters more than all the flash technicality in the world.

[clcuckow]

Bloody hell, I did not realise how out of shape I was till I hacksawed out and rough filed the profile of my KITH (Full tang 5/32" 01 11" OAL). Now every mussel in my body seems to ache. Think it call for packing up the files and get out the whiskey :alcoholic

[Chux]

Sounds like good enough reason, it's medicinal after all ;)

[clcuckow]

I would normally say that alcohol and knives don't mix, but making them, now thats a different matter :D and its going down great !

[MushiSushi]

I had mussels like that once .. I was sick for 2 days ...... ohhhhhh ... you mean muscles :p ... try cobalt blades ... screwfix do them ..... they make short work of tool steel

[clcuckow]

O' molluscs.

[ugug]

now if only you could train sea creatures to grind the bevels as well :noggin:

[narsil]

But would a knife made with the use of bevel-worms really be handmade?

[Chux]

:lmao:
Uh-oh, I sense a tangent approaching

[MushiSushi]

what makes you think it isn't a cosine or a logarithm? :D

[Chux]

years of training in mathmatical precognition :cool:

[Chux]

but not spelling :o

[narsil]

More of a hyperbola I suspect

Isn't spelling quite important for a pharmacist?

[Chux]

erm, yes :sad2:

In uni we used to be punished harshly for spelling mistakes. :(

off for seppuku now :buttkick:

:o :(

[dtalbot]

erm, yes :sad2:

In uni we used to be punished harshly for spelling mistakes. :(


Lucky for me my last uni understood how difficult spelling was for all us dyslexics who have sold our sole to santa! ;)

[MushiSushi]

I wasn't confirmed dyslexic until i went back to college when i was 31 and found out i had an IQ of 153 too :yikes:..... the funny thing is ..... i notice other peoples spelling mistakes far more than I do my own ..... but i have to carefully scan my typing for mistakes when i post ..... so it makes me look harder at other peoples spelling too

[Jon]

spelling was why I first got a computer, spellcheck. :)
Give me a list of options for the spelling and I can usually pick out the right one, but I can't produce them out of thin air.

Jon

[dtalbot]

spelling was why I first got a computer, spellcheck. :)
Give me a list of options for the spelling and I can usually pick out the right one, but I can't produce them out of thin air.

Jon
But it dosn't help when your spelling is correct but not for the word you intended!

[narsil]

iv nevu bothud much abowt speling

[Jon]

But it dosn't help when your spelling is correct but not for the word you intended!
Ah then you have to use the scientifically proven method of Eeeny Meeny Miney Mo. :)

Jon

[clcuckow]

What have I started :yikes: I was lucky I was diagnosed dyslexic at primary school. The problem is that a spellchecker does not know the difference between:

bellow and below
wear and where
there and their
mussels and muscles
etc.. etc...
:D

even though use ieSpell

Back on topic though how are people getting on? I have been away for the bank holiday weekend so I am no further on that profile.

[dtalbot]

Back on topic though how are people getting on? I have been away for the bank holiday weekend so I am no further on that profile.

Well,
I've got the steel for my mark 2 build from scratch attempt, I should be able to salvage the first one but not to a good enough standard for the KITH. Just in case the mark 2 goes wrong I've also ordered somthing nice from Joe as a final fallback.
Cheers
David

[narsil]

I've got two on the go as well, one forged one ground. Since this isn't called the 'bent and twisted lump of oxidised metal' In The Hat, I think that it may well end up being the stock removal one which ends up going out.

[Sajuma]

I'm getting interested. How does one participate? I send you one knife in envelope with stamps and you send me one that has been "drawn from the hat"?

Juha

[dtalbot]

I'm getting interested. How does one participate? I send you one knife in envelope with stamps and you send me one that has been "drawn from the hat"?

Juha
Once this is finished late this summer I'll draw everyones name out of a hat in random order then person one on the list sends their knife to person two, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, etc down to the last person who sends their knife to the first.

The draw will be totally random, with the one exception of if someone has put two knives into the hat (only ZDP at the moment and possibly me if my from scratch and backup are done on time, anyone else want to?) and they draw their own knife I will put the second drawing of their name back in the hat.

All it takes is an email or PM to exchange addresses and you only have to pay to send yours to wherever. This is the same as the last two here. All works smoothly in the last two KITHS as far as I can tell.

If you want to join the fun just find the last version of the names list in this thread and reply adding your name to the bottom of the list.
Cheers
David

[dtalbot]

I've got two on the go as well, one forged one ground. Since this isn't called the 'bent and twisted lump of oxidised metal' In The Hat, I think that it may well end up being the stock removal one which ends up going out.

If they both work out OK and you feel like it feel free to put both in the hat. The whole idea is we spread our work around the world so I see no problem anyone entering twice, and in a concession to randomness I will redraw if anyone pulls their own work out of the hat.
Cheers
David

[bushwacker]

If I'm not too late can I join in. I have only recently embarked on Knife production but think I should be able to get o reasonable one together by september.

[bushwacker]

bushwacker

[narsil]

Feel free to join in bushwacker the more the merrier...just stick your name on the end of the list...look forward to seeing what you come up with.

BTW there is an outdoorsy theme to this one if that gives you any inspiration, but don't feel constrained by that its just a suggestion really, whatever style you see fit will be very welcome :)

[Sajuma]

Narsil
Dtalbot
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma

I got the sheath finished yesterday and re etched the blade. I'm quite happy with the results. :o
I shall send some pics when I find time...
Juha

[ggfh666]

waaahh
I still have to order the materials.
It was september as a due date, yes?

[ugug]

i'm still drinking beer 'a la inspector morse' to generate some sort of inspiration :alcoholic :1244: :)

[Dave Budd]

Room for a small one? :o

count me in. end of sept? cool.

[ANDYLASER]

i'm still drinking beer 'a la inspector morse' to generate some sort of inspiration :alcoholic :1244: :)

I'm just drinking beer.....

[Sajuma]

Me too, first day of me vacation... Man i'm drunk. I hope I shall have a good solid hangover.
Juha

[keith_beef]

Me too, first day of me vacation... Man i'm drunk. I hope I shall have a good solid hangover.
Juha

Only a Finn would drink hoping to get a hangover.

Most of us, I think, drink knowing that we'll get one, but pretending that this time, it wont happen...


KKK.

[stonehard]

Is it true that they write poetry about getting drunk in Finland?

[keith_beef]

Is it true that they write poetry about getting drunk in Finland?

Michael Palin had a drop of lubrication, doing his "Pole to Pole" trip.
He kept repeating "Kippis - Get pissed" over and over.


I thought there might be some reference to beer in the "Finland Song".
But sadly, no.

http://cc.oulu.fi/~thu/personal/Finland.html


KKK.

[ugug]

as :wayofthe exploitingpenis would say .. are you finnish yet? :noggin:

[Sajuma]

Only a Finn would drink hoping to get a hangover.

Most of us, I think, drink knowing that we'll get one, but pretending that this time, it wont happen...


KKK.

Drinking with out good hangover... you would loose half of the experiance.
If ones and awhile I dont get a hangover I consider that I didn't drank enough. Everybody else thinks I really got enough... :o

Famouse Finnish singer, only in Finland, Topi Sorsakoski says that hangover is a amateurs desease...

Juha

[dtalbot]

Narsil
Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd

And Yes, September, some where towards the end as 3 or 4 of us will be showing some blades, probably including our KITHS at the Wirksworth Festival in early Sept.

OK, feeling decisive, I will do the draw on 24th Sept and include everyone who has confirmed they will have a knife ready to go by then and anyone who isn't quite done but can convince me they will be finished by the following Monday. Still plenty of time for anyone else to join the fun.

If anyone else feels like putting more than one in hat go for it. As I see it it is fully in accord with the KITH idea as you get to see more peoples work and more get to see yours.

Two dozen so far and still plenty of time to make it even bigger :)
cheers
David

[twisty]

I'm not to clear on the submitting two knives thing. I don't want to seem greedy :240: , because that's not why I make knives and joined in the previous kiths that I've been involved in. If you make two, do you get two, or just one? Again, not because I'm greedy, just unsure, as the budget is kinda tight. I'm moving 850 km north of where I am now in 14 days.

Thanks,

Trenton

Oh yeah, and the theme, I've read a couple of different things.

Is it fancy, or did I miss something... I think I need to go see a shrink. :D

T

[ugug]

hey T

if you want to see a shrink you gotta join the queue.. and i was waiting first .. :biggthump

as to two . think if you sow two knives you reap two knives too (think this may only be Zeb).. me i'm just putting in one and it's going to be a plain bat for the game of com .. :noggin:

cheers
ug

[dtalbot]

I'm not to clear on the submitting two knives thing. I don't want to seem greedy :240: , because that's not why I make knives and joined in the previous kiths that I've been involved in. If you make two, do you get two, or just one? Again, not because I'm greedy, just unsure, as the budget is kinda tight. I'm moving 850 km north of where I am now in 14 days.

Thanks,

Trenton

Oh yeah, and the theme, I've read a couple of different things.

Is it fancy, or did I miss something... I think I need to go see a shrink. :D

T

Yep
2 in the hat = 2 out of the hat, 1 in the hat = one out of the hat
If you want to put two in your name will go into the hat twice so will come out twice as well that way the nice and easy Shing circle system of saying who gives to who still works. And to my mind it is totally in the KITH spirit, more people get to see your work and you get to seee the work of more others.
The theme this time (and as seems to be the norm here it's only a suggestion, so if you want to do somthing totally different go right ahead and do it) is somthing outdoors ish, so basically somthing like a hunter, skinner, camp knife ot the likes.
Cheers
David

[southernboy]

Is every body ready??? its killin me waiting till drawing time. mine is almost ready. kind of a survial knife.

[MushiSushi]

lol . i ain't ready ..... but getting there

[ggfh666]

Ain't started yet...Week 2 of september was the timeframe right?
I'll manage to get ready.

[clcuckow]

Mine is on the way to Guycep, who has very generously offered to do the HT for me.

It a Persian influenced fuller.

By the way I accidentally dist. :yikes: :twak: :twak: Guy instead of rep'ing him, could a couple of you kind souls rep. him to the 23 he should be. The "Reputation User Spread" setting on the board prevents me from doing it myself.

[Sajuma]

Mine is ready and waiting.
Juha

[Colin KC]

By the way I accidentally dist. :yikes: :twak: :twak: Guy instead of rep'ing him, could a couple of you kind souls rep. him to the 23 he should be. The "Reputation User Spread" setting on the board prevents me from doing it myself.

Ooops, will 28 do?;)

[clcuckow]

Ooops, will 28 do?;)

Well he deserves it. I was TUI, Typing Under the Influence! :alcoholic

[dtalbot]

Just about to post a question about finishing the handle of No 1, trying for two but havn't got anywhere with the second yet
David

[clcuckow]

Look like I may have to drop out. I posted my KITH over to Guy for HT last Saturday 1st Class Recorded and its still has not arrived yet :( and at the rate I work I don't think I will have another blade ground in time.

Once it has been officially listed as MIA I will post some pics. I took of it before I handed it into the care of my nemesis the 'royal mail' :yikes:

[MushiSushi]

I don't get it ... i've never had a problem posting things* ... some of you must have terrible handwriting

sorry to hear the news though ... recorded delivery too :(

*Except when I went to post some Chocs to a friend in the US and found out that you now need FDA approval :banghead:

[clcuckow]

I don't get it ... i've never had a problem posting things* ... some of you must have terrible handwriting

sorry to hear the news though ... recorded delivery too :(

*Except when I went to post some Chocs to a friend in the US and found out that you now need FDA approval :banghead:

Hay I work in Computers so it goes without saying that my handwriting is bad :D but I get it both ways. It took 11 day for my Webcutter to come back from Shing (that was sent first class recorded, so maybe there is still hope for my KITH) and my first Felleskap arrived as an empty jiffy bag.

[dtalbot]

Still nearly 2 months left so plenty of time for the royal mail to find it!
Cheers
David

[clcuckow]

I've iron on the out line for its twin onto some more 5/32" 01 that I am going to try and HT myself. So even if the royal mail don't turn it up there is a chance I will at least have a knife for the KITH but I will not have time for anything other than a Kydex pancake sheath which will not really go with the design.

[dtalbot]

I've iron on the out line for its twin onto some more 5/32" 01 that I am going to try and HT myself. So even if the royal mail don't turn it up there is a chance I will at least have a knife for the KITH but I will not have time for anything other than a Kydex pancake sheath which will not really go with the design.
Don' forget the KITH is all about the best you can do, circumstances beyond your control have meant you have less time than the rest of us so whatever sheath you have time for the recipient will be happy with! Fingers crossed the post office does its job though.
Cheers
David

[MushiSushi]

I chickened out of firing up stephenson's rocket this weekend ... I still need a fan controller for the fan so I can adjust the flame ...... once I get that and the itc ...... I will begin heat treating ..... although Dr Who is gonna be in the way ...... my kith has it's habaki seppa and tsuba ... just needs a HT and handle

once the beastie is up and running ... i've got a number of blades waiting for HT ... happy to add yours Chris ... or even donate a blade :)

[clcuckow]

Thanks for the offer Mushi.

I have not given up all hope on the escargot mail yet, next Saturday might be a different matter. I think that I may start it twin, I just wish that I had not done all the 'fancy' filing on the blade before the HT because that was took most of the time. I will then have to decide if I should try the HT myself or not :confused: But since I will be giving it away I will probably 'chicken out' not so I might take you up on your offer :)

[stonehard]

I have bben waiting to put my kith together and have been way busy.
I'm making a "Groucho" type bowie with a pewter pommel and fittings trouble is whilst it has sat on my desk waiting for assembly I thought of a better way of doing it so now I have to recast the pommel which means a new model from fimo and a new plaster mould but what the heck if I dont get it finished one of you lucky guys will end up with my "Trouser Snake"

[Guycep]

Look like I may have to drop out. I posted my KITH over to Guy for HT last Saturday 1st Class Recorded and its still has not arrived yet :( and at the rate I work I don't think I will have another blade ground in time.

Once it has been officially listed as MIA I will post some pics. I took of it before I handed it into the care of my nemesis the 'royal mail' :yikes:


Fear not Chris, your (very nice I might add) creation is safe and well. I've been away all week being a very naughty boy in Barcelona, drinking, drinking, getting tattooed and drinking some more :yikes: :rolleyes:

Now that I've sobered up I'll get your blade done and back to you asap! :biggthump

[Guycep]

Ooops, will 28 do?;)

:D :thanks:

[clcuckow]

Fear not Chris, your (very nice I might add) creation is safe and well. I've been away all week being a very naughty boy in Barcelona, drinking, drinking, getting tattooed and drinking some more :yikes: :rolleyes:

Now that I've sobered up I'll get your blade done and back to you asap! :biggthump

Phew panic over :D Hope you had a good time. Barcelona is one of my all time favourite city's just wish that they would blow up the La Sagrada Familia, not my cup of tea.

[stonehard]

well its comming around to September and my Kith is nearly finished.
I have set the blade. (scandie style) mounted the pewter bolster and pommel and am just about to do the final finishing. Its surprising how much you can achieve when you set your mind to it.

[Dave Budd]

Oh ****! I had forgotten all about the summer kith! Best get a wriggle on with mine.

was it mid september? or the end?

[ANDYLASER]

I'm hoping my knife kit will be here in the next 2 weeks. Then I'll get cracking on it. I've had a few problems getting what I wanted, ( currently on plan C ), but things are looking happier now.

[clcuckow]

And I've just smashed my scales up putting the mosaic pin in :censored: That will teach me to get the right size drill bit. On that subject does anybody know where I can get 7/16" drill bit?

[ANDYLASER]

Try Cromwell Tools is a good guess.......

[dtalbot]

Or if you have one nearby and know a member try Costco. All the stuff like drill bits they sell is USA sourced so well and truley imperial.
Cheers
David

[MushiSushi]

chris, the pin should slot in easy and not need forcing...... mosaic pins need to be epoxied in ..... not forced in ... 7/16ths is a common size drill bit

[clcuckow]

I had used a 10mm bit, and thought I had enlarged it enough but it stuck so I gave it a bit of encouragement with a ball pien hammer ;)

[Lord Farquhar]

ok i will join in..................no idea what to make tho........any sugestions

[Colin KC]

ok i will join in..................no idea what to make tho........any sugestions

Just make the best you can:D

[Colin KC]

On CKD, the Outpost KITH at the moment is a signature (at least that's how it started) knife KITH & that's a good idea (make the knife you're best known for, or that you think is your "standard" style;))

[clcuckow]

Any thing legal goes fixed, folder, but there was a general outdoor theme.

[Lord Farquhar]

On CKD, the Outpost KITH at the moment is a signature (at least that's how it started) knife KITH & that's a good idea (make the knife you're best known for, or that you think is your "standard" style;))


i got no style thats the problem well that what the wife says

[Colin KC]

Now's the time to aquire one then:D:p;)

[Lord Farquhar]

http://www.sixdirect.com/knv/damascus1.jpg

what about somthing like this?

stick tang in brass and antler?
prolly not damascus tho

[Colin KC]

On CKD, the Outpost KITH at the moment is a signature (at least that's how it started) knife KITH & that's a good idea (make the knife you're best known for, or that you think is your "standard" style;))


Like this:

http://www.britishblades.com/photopost/data/509/3CKDKITH-med.JPG

[Tacol]

Hi

Any chance I can step in the arena ?? :o Sorry to be so late but I just understood what the game rules are.

I forged a blade yesterday and finished it. i'm so happy with it that it can be a good occasion to show my work around.

If the deadline is september it will be finished.

One thing more.... I still don't understand what KITH means.... sorry :confused:

Stéphane

[PS_Bond]

Knife In The Hat

[Tacol]

DAMN ! so easy ! Thanks Peter
I learned something useful today.

My knife will be ready on time.

[stonehard]

Well I have finished mine and am really kind of chuffed with it. all I need now is to find out how to age pewter as its kind of new looking and I will be well happy

[stonehard]

DAMN ! so easy ! Thanks Peter
I learned something useful today.

My knife will be ready on time.


nice to see you joining us. I just looked at your site and loved the persion style knife. how about asking your dad if he wants to play.

[Tacol]

I'll tell him to speed up because he prefers to lay on the terrace instead of our dusty workshop thesedays.

We'll see

[dtalbot]

Hi

Any chance I can step in the arena ?? :o Sorry to be so late but I just understood what the game rules are.


Stéphane

Narsil
Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol

Wow this is looking brilliant. Just for reference the KITH is open until I do the draw on a date in late Sept buried somewhere in this thread. Theme is somthing outdoorish but that is just a suggestion, if you want to make somthing else go right ahead, we already have a tanto and jeweled dagger in the draw so anything UK legal goes. And if anyone else wants to put 2 in the hat (and get 2 out) just say so, in a consesion to randomness I'll draw again if you draw your own.
Have fun
David

[clcuckow]

David,

I just thought when I put the UK legal bit my early, not all of the people are UK based, are there any other issues we may face from the foreign contingent?

[dtalbot]

David,

I just thought when I put the UK legal bit my early, not all of the people are UK based, are there any other issues we may face from the foreign contingent?
I think our laws are some of the strictist and it'd be just to complex to try to work out what the laws are in all participants countries. Is there anything our overseas participants can't own at all legally given assisted openers, butterflies, ring knives and the like are already ruled out? If so let me know and I'll check when I've done the draw with the maker if it falls into one of your banned types and if so redraw so you get somthing it is legal to own enen if you have to keep it at home.
Cheers
David

[jbaron]

hi can i join aswell please

[dtalbot]

hi can i join aswell please
But of course!
Narsil
Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron

[Tacol]

My dad wants to join. He finished his KITH today and me too.
Add him to the list as Tacol's Dad :D
It's a folder but you won't mind the exeption I'm sure !

You can find the pics in the Gallery's discussion thread.

Cheers

Stéph

[dtalbot]

My dad wants to join. He finished his KITH today and me too.
Add him to the list as Tacol's Dad :D
It's a folder but you won't mind the exeption I'm sure !

You can find the pics in the Gallery's discussion thread.

Cheers

Stéph

Just ask and it is done!

Narsil
Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron
Tacol's Dad

[bushwacker]

O.K, David. I think I'll have 2 knives ready,please could I have a 2nd entry :D :D :D :D

[dtalbot]

O.K, David. I think I'll have 2 knives ready,please could I have a 2nd entry :D :D :D :D
Narsil
Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron
Tacol's Dad
Bushwacker Mk2

Anyone else want to enter twice? its open to all!
Cheers
David

[Jason_01]

Sorry guys, I have to pull out of the KITH :( I'm gutted at not being able to participate but Ive had some long winded problems with the sander I was relying on and wont be able to produce a knife.

I'll look forward to seeing all the KITH pics.

Jason

[ggfh666]

Please don't give up because of a sander.
I don't even have a sander...
Or is it for sanding metal?

[dtalbot]

Sorry guys, I have to pull out of the KITH :( I'm gutted at not being able to participate but Ive had some long winded problems with the sander I was relying on and wont be able to produce a knife.

I'll look forward to seeing all the KITH pics.

Jason
Well,
I've put a questionmark against you on my list at home, still a month to go so feel free to join back in if you sort it. I'll pm everyone in a couple of weeks just to confirm you will be ready on time!
Cheers
David

[dtalbot]

Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron
Tacol's Dad
Bushwacker Mk2
Wayne D

This is getting HUGE!!!!!!!!!

[clcuckow]

Just wrought cut scale blocks in Thuya Burr off a 6x6x2 bowl blank from craftsupplies. I have never used this wood before and it feels quite moist. will I have to let it dry out or can you use it as is? Or does this wood naturally feel moist/oily?

[MushiSushi]

mine sweated a bit when I was working it, not as much as ziracote though, which actually beaded when I was working it on the belt. I don't think it's a problem, but keep an eye on it. It is quite oily at first

[clcuckow]

Thanks Mushi, I would never get this knife finished in time if I had to dry out the scales first.

[dtalbot]

Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron
Tacol's Dad
Bushwacker Mk2
Wayne D
David Morgan

[Dave Budd]

I know that this is supposed to be the KNIFE in the hat, but can I put in an axe?

I fancied having a go at making an all metal hatchet and now I want to keep it but my other half says that I should sell it,so I'm thinking KITH it!

[Colin KC]

I know that this is supposed to be the KNIFE in the hat, but can I put in an axe?

I fancied having a go at making an all metal hatchet and now I want to keep it but my other half says that I should sell it,so I'm thinking KITH it!

:D

[MushiSushi]

it's a KITH wiv a bit of AITH ;)

[MushiSushi]

I think we're going to need a bigger hat :( ;)

[dtalbot]

I know that this is supposed to be the KNIFE in the hat, but can I put in an axe?

I fancied having a go at making an all metal hatchet and now I want to keep it but my other half says that I should sell it,so I'm thinking KITH it!
:biggthump :biggthump
Don't see why not, we asked for somthing outdoorish!

[ggfh666]

As long as you can cut with I think you can call it a knife regardless the shape.
(just invented an excuse to allow axes). Not to be taken serious as a definition of knife.

[Dave Budd]

unfortunately I may have to restort to a knife after all :(

I ****ed up the sheath and I'm not happy with the finish. :zx11pisse

Good enough for me but not one to send out to other pro makers!

When is the deadline? If I have time I can always make another! :rolleyes:

[dtalbot]

Dtalbot Mk 1
DTalbot Mk2
Jon
Twisty
ColinKC
Andylaser
Clcuckow
Shing
Yog
Stonehard
ZDP-189 Mk1
ABirch
MushiSushi
Darren
Guycep
Southernboy
Ugug
ZDP-189 Mk2
ggfh666
Jason 01
Sajuma
Bushwacker
Dave Budd
Lord Farquar
Tacol
Jbaron
Tacol's Dad
Bushwacker Mk2
Wayne D
David Morgan

OK All,
Just over 3 weeks to go and as far as I can tell the above is the entry list. Anyone I've missed, sorry and anyone else feel free to join. Just post here or PM me and I'll sort it.
I know loads of you have finished already but just to be sure could EVERYONE please confirm (either post or PM me) they will have their entry ready by 24th Sept? (or the following Monday at a push)
I'll do a final PM round anyone I havn't heard from a couple of days before the draw but come the hour of draw I'll have to remove anyone I havn't had a definate yes from.
So far ZDP, Bushwacker and me are putting two in, anyone else want to just say so.
And the really exciting bit is nearly here!
Cheers
David

[stonehard]

I'm in.

[clcuckow]

Blade done, scales on going, leather still rolled on a spare seat of my suite. Which is nothing like as bad as Collin's! :D

[MushiSushi]

:yikes: 3 weeks to go .. :err: . leather turning up today, hopefully ... then I wil put it on my sofa ..... which is no were near as ugly as Colin's :D

[clcuckow]

:yikes: 3 weeks to go .. :err: . leather turning up today, hopefully ... then I wil put it on my sofa ..... which is no were near as ugly as Colin's :D

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: My leather arrived on Friday but my scales are still not on the knife, let alone profiled.

[MushiSushi]

try to get the majority of the profiling done before putting them on the knife ... I have found it less awkward .. and less chance of accidently catching the blade on the belt and screwing the finish ..... and if the knife is sharp .. blunt it a little and wrap tape all over the blade, bit myself twice so far putting a handle on a sharp blade .. not gonna do that again

[Dave Barker]

try to get the majority of the profiling done before putting them on the knife ... I have found it less awkward .. and less chance of accidently catching the blade on the belt and screwing the finish ..... and if the knife is sharp .. blunt it a little and wrap tape all over the blade, bit myself twice so far putting a handle on a sharp blade .. not gonna do that again


course you can remove the risk of catching the blade on the belt of you DON'T USE POWER TOOLS AND DO IT BY HAND!!!!!:lmao:

[MushiSushi]

did you see that bit that said . we got 3 weeks left? .. it didn't say 3 years Dave :p

[Dave Barker]

did you see that bit that said . we got 3 weeks left? .. it didn't say 3 years Dave :p


so you should have started earlier :lol p t f again mushi? ;)

[MushiSushi]

you can PTF off :p ;)

[dtalbot]

I'll take that as a yes from Mushi and Clcuklow then :-)

[MushiSushi]

well ..... got a knife ... not a sheath yet . leather still isn't here ..... dyes I ordered ... AFTER the leather . arrived today though .. hmmmmmmmm .. always got the tanto to fall back on though

[David Morgan]

I'm in; heat treating the blade later this evening!

[dtalbot]

Ta,
Mushi, I'm sure whoever draws yours would love the tanto as much as the bushi. I've got two knives and am working on sheaths but mk1 turned to scrap leather so they may or may not have one!
Cheers
David

[clcuckow]

I'll take that as a yes from Mushi and Clcuklow then :-)

If work permits, yes. I have got a few over nighters for work in the pipeline and a family thing this weekend and I do work slow.

[ABirch]

I'm still in!

Adrian

[MushiSushi]

Ditto on the work thing as I start a 6 week booking on Monday ..... sheath is cut and had it's first shaping/moulding .. so far this leatherwork lark seems straight forward ... but the marking wheels were out of stock and to follow at Identity store .. so if I can't come up with a solution this weekend the stitching is going to have to wait until i've got some spare time

[MushiSushi]

one thing I was thinking of was a matching belt for the sheath .. but then i'd need to know who it was going to, to get the belt size right

maybe I should stop trying to give myself more work? :banghead:

[dtalbot]

one thing I was thinking of was a matching belt for the sheath .. but then i'd need to know who it was going to, to get the belt size right

maybe I should stop trying to give myself more work? :banghead:
Given that offer I'm sure whoever wins it would be willing to wait a little longer. No problem in my view.
Cheers
David

[clcuckow]

Ditto on the work thing as I start a 6 week booking on Monday ..... sheath is cut and had it's first shaping/moulding .. so far this leatherwork lark seems straight forward ... but the marking wheels were out of stock and to follow at Identity store .. so if I can't come up with a solution this weekend the stitching is going to have to wait until i've got some spare time

what about a stitching marking out wheel from any haberdasher's? Great if you only want to mark out the stitch spacing and they are as cheap as chips and available every where.

[MushiSushi]

now that's a good idea ... except the haberdashers closes in 20 mins and it takes me 20 mins to get there and i won't be able to till next saturday .. D'oh ;) ......

[clcuckow]

Mushi, They sell them at any craft supermarket. I got mine at hobbycraft and they are open on Sunday. Also a lot of garden centres have a craft department know, O' the joys of diversification.

[MushiSushi]

hmmmmm got a hobbycraft in colliers wood about 5 miles from me ..... I might take a trip tomorrow ..... cheers Chris

[Colin KC]

Ditto on the work thing as I start a 6 week booking on Monday ..... sheath is cut and had it's first shaping/moulding .. so far this leatherwork lark seems straight forward ... but the marking wheels were out of stock and to follow at Identity store .. so if I can't come up with a solution this weekend the stitching is going to have to wait until i've got some spare time


For my first sheath, I sat up for hours (it seemed) marking every 1/8" for the stiching:( Then I got a marking wheel:yippee:;)

[Colin KC]

BTW fellahs, mine is coming along tickity boo (hope the etch comes out ok;))

[clcuckow]

oooh. oooh. exited...

[Colin KC]

oooh. oooh. exited...


You're leaving? Was it something I said?:p;)

[clcuckow]

You're leaving? Was it something I said?:p;)

Dyslexia rules K.O.... :) (and I am!)

I meant excited.. thank 'god'* for dict.org and google!

* agnostic speaking

[Colin KC]

Dyslexia rules K.O.... :) (and I am!)

I meant excited.. thank 'god'* for dict.org and google!

* agnostic speaking


LOL, couldn't resist that one, it was a butt just waiting to be kicked:p

It's made from a very special billet I 've had for a looong time;)

[MushiSushi]

EN42 and O1 perhaps?

[dtalbot]

You're leaving? Was it something I said?:p;)
Reads perfectly to dyslexic me! Just you 'normal' spellers who cant get it :)

[MushiSushi]

you call Colin a normal speller? :yikes:

[Colin KC]

Pot, kettle, and vice versa:rolleyes:


http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5102&highlight=visa+versa

:p

[Colin KC]

I didn't say it was wrong, but it ain't normal:p;)

[MushiSushi]

got a lot of vices have you Colin? :p

[Colin KC]

Achully, yes:backatcha:;)

[MushiSushi]

I believe you will find that *Visa* versa is the *right* and *normal* way :p

[Colin KC]

929,000 Google UK (http://www.google.co.uk/search?e=RedesignExpBrAds&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&c2coff=1&q=%22vice+versa%22+definition&btnG=Search+the+Web)


36,100 Google UK (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&c2coff=1&q=%22visa+versa%22+definition&btnG=Search&meta=)

:p

[MushiSushi]

yep ..... you get more hits because the americans spell it *vice* ... and we all know americans can't spell :p

[Colin KC]

158,000 Pages From the UK (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&c2coff=1&q=%22vice+versa%22+definition&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB)

2,700 Pages From the UK (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&c2coff=1&q=%22visa+versa%22+definition&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB)

:flipa:

[MushiSushi]

You see ... this is my crusade!!!!!!! ..... how the american spelling is infiltrating and perverting our language

TO ARMS!!!!!!!!

[ANDYLASER]

You see ... this is my crusade!!!!!!! ..... how the american spelling is infiltrating and perverting our language

TO ARMS!!!!!!!!

FOUR ARMS, according to your Avatar. :D

[Colin KC]

:lmao::D

[MushiSushi]

and four legs ......

but .....

only one winky :dunno:

[Chux]

Means you can read a newspaper when having a wee.

[dtalbot]

Second time we've got onto dyslexia in this thread, thank goodness we are nearly done. I for one am getting really excited! Must go and see Shing next week to put the edge onto number 2!
Cheers
David

[ggfh666]

Even with 2 hands this can be done. Just sit down;-)
Sitting maybe hard with 4 legs though.

[Darren]

Sorry I haven't posted earlier, but have not been getting e mails that there have been post in this thread.
Any ways My kith knife is coming along good, well second blade, messed up the first.
will be getting the handle done by tomorrow, then the sheath, I get real nervous towards the end of things like this, sure hope I don't screw it up. This will be knife number five, and the first time with this type of handle construction. I hope it will be worthy.
Darren

[Chux]

Sitting maybe hard with 4 legs though.

squatting is easier though

[Sajuma]

I hope it will be worthy.
Darren

Dont worry, I'm sure it will! :biggthump

Juha

[Yog]

Really sorry guys, I'm going to have to pull out of this one :(

I've been working on a private commission (evenings and weekends), so much so I haven't made it to the shed once in the last couple of months, and I've got at least another month or two to go :sigh:

It's also the reason I haven't been posting too much lately, although I do pop by at least once a day to try and keep current(ish) on the news.

Sorry again, but I am really keen to see the results of this Kith. :)

[clcuckow]

I had a bit on an accident with my KITH last night. My chuck fell out while drilling the rear large mosaic pin hole :yikes: :yikes: which has enlarged the hole. I am continuing with the knife though and have glued it with sawdust epoxy mix. I think it not to bad, but it is visible though so:

So should pull it out of the KITH?

[dtalbot]

I had a bit on an accident with my KITH last night. My chuck fell out while drilling the rear large mosaic pin hole :yikes: :yikes: which has enlarged the hole. I am continuing with the knife though and have glued it with sawdust epoxy mix. I think it not to bad, but it is visible though so:

So should pull it out of the KITH?
Nope,
I'd stay in the game if I was you, we say do your best and even the best have little accidents sometime! I for one won't mind, it all adds to the individuality and proves its a one off hand made item.
Cheers
David