British Blades :: Custom Knife Making - Passarounds, Group-Buys & Competitions...

Makers Mark Etching Machine

Stew — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:53:47 GMT

Is anyone interested in purchasing an etcher for marking their blades?

Recently my brother successfully made me an etcher and is prepared to make some more but in order to keep the costs down, he would like to make a number at once.

This is a step up from using a 9v battery, saltwater and a cotton bud.

Personally, I still use the salt water and cotton bud, but using this machine it not only consistantly removes the metal quickly:

but unlike using a salt water set-up, it also blackens the bottom of the etch:

The machine will come ready to use with a crocodile clip on one wire but the wire that is actually doing the etching will be left bare for you to fit out yourself. I use a cotton bud but other systems use a stainless steel plate and felt pad. Leaving it bare means you can make a pad that suits your stencil and also keeps initial costs down.

Cost for one machine is �55 each if five people are interested.

That doesn't include postage.

Royal Mail is �4.41 for up to 2kg and �7.06 for up to
4kg. The transformer itself is 1.6kg so the whole thing including
packaging could well go beyond the 2kg mark. It could be worth trying out MyHermes for postage.

Lead time would be a couple of weeks once we have five names.

I will provisionally reserve the number 1 slot for Steve George as it was his request that instigated it.

Paracord manknitting giveaway

Essexman — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:42:33 GMT

A very kind member gave me some paracord the other week. He didn't want anything in return, so I think it seems fitting to make some bits and give them away here.

Nothing fantastic, lanyards and keyfobs, whatever I've made type things, but they are free!

So let's say 10 is the magic number, open to all. Once the list is full I'll contact you via PM for your details etc.

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Spyderco Competiton

Ian Atkinson — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:33:21 GMT

Hello! I am back from holidays, is everyone OK? :)

Whilst I was in America I went to the Spyderco shop in Golden (twice!) and got some stickers given, there are too many for just me so there are four up for grabs here! They are round, 4" Spyderco car or window stickers.

The competition is as follows:

On holiday I bought 4 Spyderco knives (2 in Golden, one in Vegas and one on Hollywood Boulevard!). They are all folders and none of them are what you'd call small...

Simply guess the total blade length in mm of all four knives combined.

The closest 4 people to the total win a sticker, if it's a tie I'll do a tie breaker! Closes in a week so next Wednesday evening.

Ian.

Another Volcan Coronado GB?

Danzo — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:27:30 GMT

Hi folks

As new members join our merry band on a daily basis I'm getting PM's asking if there will ever be another Volcan Coronado group buy.

After four (I think?) group buys I find it hard to believe that there are people out there who haven't got one of Matt Diskins lovely little bargain priced assisted flippers, but it seems there are.

:O

And by way clarification for those unsure of what I'm on about have a look here:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...in+danzo+Horne

So I might as well see if there is enough interest so as to approach Matt Diskin with a new order.

:C

Price will be as usual, �21.00 shipped to you, I hope. I don't take payment until I am ready to ship from within the UK so there is no risk to you of seizure by the Excise Men and losing your money.

Sign up below:

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Thanks!

Danzo

Gene Ingram: Order Slot

MarcusV — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:19:05 GMT

A couple of years ago I asked Gene if he could add me to the list so I could place an order with him. Anyway, I completely forgot until last week an email rolled in from Gene reminding me that he was almost ready to start my knife and could I tell him what I wanted. Unfortunately, I just cannot afford such extravagances at the moment so I emailed him back and asked if I could offer my slot to someone else via a little lotto on BB. He said:

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and I see no problem in using one as described on BritishBlade.
Please inform participants:
...Prices are per my site. S30V adds $25-35.
...Prices do not include cost of shipping or insurance outside USA.
...Payment is due prior to ship via Paypal.

I believe this is his current website:

http://geneingramknives.blademakers.com/

Simply put, post your name/interest and I will draw one out of the hat. I will close the entry next Sunday. Be ready with what you want him to make! I am sure there is someone on BB who would like to jump the queue...

Please remember you are entering for the opportunity replace my spot in the queue to place an order with Gene Ingram immediately and as such you should have the funds available. I will only be passing on the contact information to Gene and will not be involved in the transaction.

which members made these?

grace horne — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:01:11 GMT

12hr comp...:D

First person to guess who made these pieces of damascus will get a tile off one of my powder damascus billets (if you want it! :P)

All are made by BB members.
Two of the pieces are made by the same maker.

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Tec Accessories P7 Suspension Clip possible GB?

Nice65 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:17:17 GMT

Just testing the water here. I would need to get 20 of them to start a GB, so I need to gauge interest first. They retail at $12. I should be able to get them at about �7 each not inc. PP and postage costs.

Here's the blurb:

"The P-7 Suspension Clip is THE answer to the common problem of large keyring items sitting at the bottom of your pants pockets...also known as "key fob bulge". That's right, those great new multi-function key fobs that contain RF chips and large batteries are great when it comes to opening your vehicle doors, setting the alarm, etc., but are not very convenient when it comes to carrying them around. It seems like they are getting larger every year. And it's not just key fobs, it's any of those other necessary items you need for Every Day Carry (EDC). Small flashlights, pocket knives, thumbdrives, they all add up to make a nice big lump at the bottom of your pockets. Not only does it look strange, but it also wears out the material around the bulge adding to the problem.
Enter the P-7. It clips onto the top edge of your pocket, allowing anything clipped to it to be suspended part way into your pocket. So you can put large items like your key fob onto the P-7 and keep them separate from the rest of the items at the bottom of your pocket. This is an excellent solution for a key fob with an RF chip which allows you to open your vehicle door by just touching the door handle. No need to pull the fob out of your pocket, just let it hang there! And the clip is very discrete, only the outer fold of the clip is visible so it's barely noticeable. Add one of our McGizmo clips to the included split ring and you can easily add or remove items depending what you need to carry that day.

It's not just a cure for pocket bulge, you can also clip it to the top edge of a purse or interior purse compartment so you always know where your keys are. Just pull it up and your keys (or other important items) are conveniently attached. No more digging around the bottom of your purse. You can find may uses for the P-7 Suspension Clip, just use your imagination!

The P-7 Suspension Clip is made of spring tempered stainless steel, bead blasted to a uniform matte finish. It also includes a stainless steel split ring to allow for attachment of items.
Size: 7mm (0.28") wide x 39mm (1.53") long."

Sicilian knife possible GB

dkonopinski — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:54:31 GMT

Following on from this thread...

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...lian-knifetale

...we have some potential interest in a GB of the folder made by Antonino Versaci.

I promised more & better pics which are below.

I am also trying to get a handle on a guideline price and lead time which I will post in this thread a s a p.

After that, when everyone knows what they'll get, for how much money & when, I will start a list so that those who wish to take part can sign up.

Cheers

David

Trolley key

Hatethatgiraffe — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:02:33 GMT

Could anyone make one of these?
Relatively cheaply and drilled to be a keyring?

Ideally I would like 2 :)
The curved end part is 3mm and they are used to release trolleys.

Gerber Shards - Poss sale.

Putty — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:44:48 GMT

Sorry if this is in the wrong place but thought for now this would be the best place.

I sold a Shard recently and it seemed to be a much wanted item, to this end I have a friend on hols in the USA and I have asked him to get me some if he is able hopefully 25 as that's all the Putty budget will allow.

So BB friends, I may have a few shards for sale soon, think he is due back next week.

I will be asking �10 for them, to cover the cost of the item, P & P, Paypal fees, and a few beers for my friend and I, I will post to our friends in Euorpe land too, may cost another 50p P & P tho.

So if you want one please put your name on the list and Ill contact you all when I have them, NO CASH until I am ready to send is required, just in case it does not transpire.

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