http://www.britishblades.com/forums British Blades is an interest site for the making of custom knives, collecting of custom and production knives and for learning the art of bladesmithing and knifemaking. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/images/bbskin/misc//rss.jpg http://www.britishblades.com/forums Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:46 GMT I'm well versed in the use of small hatchets etc in the woods, however I'm wondering whether a tomahawk would be worth trying?

I'd been tempted for try a spiked hawk, for digging holes for the obvious.

Was just curious if these were useful and indeed legal to lug around in the woods, or if I'd be better sticking to an axe.

Thanks ]]> Bushcraft and Wilderness... minds_eye http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93023 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:14 GMT My iPhone has been dropped a couple of times and developed a couple of big cracks. It also has dark and light spots on the screen, and is extremely slow.

I wanted to ask here to see if anyone knows about getting it repaired with O2.

Will O2 fix it even though it's out of warranty? Will it cost a bomb?

And also (the main reason why I'm asking on BB), will they touch it if they know it's jailbroken?

Thanks! :) ]]> The Commons... Prophecy http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93020 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:27 GMT i have been trying to drill a tang with cobalt drill bits with a black and decker drill and getting nowhere fast. what do i need please. i have been trying to drill a tang with cobalt drill bits with a black and decker drill and getting nowhere fast. what do i need please. ]]> Big Boys Toys... GILL http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93019 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:11 GMT So guys, one day I would like to forge my own blades to put into a handle. Until that day comes, where I can get an anvil and a place to do it, is there anywhere (books for example) that is a good place to start as a complete neophyte? Cheers, -Will So guys,

one day I would like to forge my own blades to put into a handle. Until that day comes, where I can get an anvil and a place to do it, is there anywhere (books for example) that is a good place to start as a complete neophyte?

Cheers,

-Will ]]> The Cutlers Forge... RassilonMonk http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93017 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:37 GMT Hi there everyone, I'm new here, so please go easy on me. Can anyone give me advise on how to get a good edge on my rather worn billhook, thanks in advance,CJ ]]> Cousin Jack http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93016 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:28 GMT i lied bolo ;)
here's a small utility made from a chainsaw bar with an aluminium lanyard hole
130mm long
50mm blade


as much criticism as possible please ]]> Custom Knives - General Discussion... jameswood http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93014 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:30 GMT Hi folks

Has anyone got personal experience of one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I need a smoothie/juice maker and my googling seems to show this as being good value for money. Most reviews are very positive and I'd rather not pay out the price of a decent knife for something to liquidise fruit.

:rolleyes:

Danzo ]]> Brights, Gadgets and Gear... Danzo http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93013 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:26 GMT Hello there everyone, stumbled across this website whilst searching for some info on billhooks, and I am rather impressed with it. I have a rather worn billhook and would like some guidance on how to get a good edge back on it, my intention is to use it for hedgelaying. Any help would be greatly... Hello there everyone, stumbled across this website whilst searching for some info on billhooks, and I am rather impressed with it. I have a rather worn billhook and would like some guidance on how to get a good edge back on it, my intention is to use it for hedgelaying. Any help would be greatly appreciated. CJ ]]> New Members... Cousin Jack http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93011 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:53 GMT Brian Meek teaches silversmithing and jewellery. Silversmiths and jewellers need home-made steel tools. Here's his basic guide (a PDF), which might be useful for bladesmiths.

arian ]]> Technical Library arian http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:30 GMT I'm going to buy a hammer for when I start pounding some metal.
The question is- what weight would be suitable?
The hammers I'm looking at go up to 2kg. Would this be too heavy?

I'm a bit of a lump myself so I could probably handle the heavier one but then good technique will always win over brute strength.;)

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Del. ]]> The Cutlers Forge... bolo http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:53 GMT Hi everyone,

I've just finished my first forged blade but i have a slight problem with it: it doesn't hold the edge as I would like it. As for material I used spring steel heated to light red (around 870 Celsius) quenched it in motor oil and then tempered with a torch from the back of the blade the colors ranging from blue (at the back of the blade) to deep straw (at the edge). The steel was annealed before quenching. So, what am I doing wrong?:S ]]> The Cutlers Forge... kossminn http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93007 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:25 GMT The Rolls Royce of light Sets!pricy!! http://www.lupine.de/web/en/ The Rolls Royce of light Sets!pricy!!
http://www.lupine.de/web/en/ ]]> Brights, Gadgets and Gear... john wings http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93006 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:31 GMT This Sunday at the Arms Fair shown below.
There will be a few enthusiasts:] talking and trading in the cafeteria upstairs later in the morning, anyone coming?

BIRMINGHAM ARMS FAIR

LOCATION

THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
COVENTRY ROAD
BICKENHILL
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0EJ

CONTACTS TELEPHONE No

01926 497340
Mob 07710 274452

MAP
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any salty sea dogs recommend some? ]]> Brights, Gadgets and Gear... Fast but dim http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93002