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About LinkBacksHave been thinking of buying a svord, i like the carbon steel and handcrafted look
Question then, could a knifemaker make one similar, carbon steel or similar, simple wooden handle?
Looking for a general purpose allrounder something along the lines of a slightly curved boneing knife that will skin/bone out, easy to cut out bung holes and mayby stick a pig if the sticker was left behind.Not looking for pretty, steel and wood is pretty to me
A custom budget knife... go on give us a price...
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06-12-2011, 09:03 PM #1unit
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custom knives...cost etc
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06-12-2011, 09:53 PM #2Not just an internet expert...
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$300-$350 should see you right I reckon, depending on wood choice
If it's not a first round hit you need to practice more
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06-12-2011, 10:15 PM #3Ejected
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He said steel not gold.
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06-12-2011, 10:36 PM #4Not just an internet expert...
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:grin: Thats what a Steve Wheeler knife would set you back (well a couple years back thats what the one I bought cost... from memory $280?)
Originally Posted by Wirehunt
If it's not a first round hit you need to practice more
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06-12-2011, 10:37 PM #5unit
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Have emailed svord for some prices. Um yea little bit more than i was thinking
Gorse or manuka if the timber is right and a little bit of rusty steel laying about round the back of the shed with a little history... such and such saw mill blade or giant disc then add a little craftmanship. Time is money and i realise they don't make themselves...
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06-12-2011, 10:49 PM #6Ejected
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Got the wood?
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06-12-2011, 10:55 PM #7unit
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No, plenty growing on the farm though. Have got some 100yr old Kauri from a old villa that was once also a knoc shop.Not sure if Kauri is any good...
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08-12-2011, 06:07 PM #8unit
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Going to order a svord economy boner $99
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13-12-2011, 08:44 PM #9unit
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Just found these, check out his other listings...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-431186935.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-431182598.htm
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14-12-2011, 04:32 AM #10Ejected
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That first one looks bloody good.
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14-12-2011, 11:45 AM #11Member
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Johstone from blackbird valley in Nelson makes a good knife for a reasonable price. He uses some recycled steel, saw blades files etc.The one on the left is one of his and IIRC its from a leaf spring off a mazda ute.It wont hold an edge like the svord on the right, 370bb i found on TM,but its not to bad. Beach burr handle gets thicker towards the back which I like.
"You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down" Charlie Chaplin
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21-02-2013, 10:55 AM #12Member
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steve wheeler all the way the best in the business in my opinion
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21-02-2013, 09:00 PM #13GSP Mad
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Get your knife made from that old knock shop , " the last bonner " Originally Posted by moonhunt
Wirehunt likes this.Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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21-02-2013, 09:09 PM #14Member
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John Worthington, a forum member, makes excellent knives. I have had a couple off him.
I have one that has done a lot of work when doing venison and it is a good as the day I got it off him.
It is easy to keep sharp which is a plus for me as I struggle with the simple art of sharpening a knife. You can dress out 20+ animals before it needs a tickle up on a steel. Valuable bit of kit when you were doing 40+ animals a day.
He made me one with a plastic handle that looks like wood. Wooden handled ones do not last long in the game no matter how anal you are at maintaining it.Do what ya want! Ya will anyway.
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21-02-2013, 09:12 PM #15Gone But Not Forgotten
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Did you work on the choppers R93?
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