Thread: Svord again..... There's something really wrong with me

both mine respond well to ceramic stick sharpeners..... the diamond type steels work well too,Ive got a tiny pen sized one that goes with me hunting it will bring back a very dull blade quickly,its pretty coarse.the oval steels Ive only tried a couple of times really impressed.

After 3 coats it's looking pretty slick. Will give it a light sand in the morning then work on the blade

Well after inadvertently touching it when it wasn't quite dry..... Twice ffs
It's now had 5 or 6 coats of tru oil and has a finish like glass, gonna leave it for another 24 hours to avoid any soft spots that might take a little longer to dry before starting sharpening the blade.

I fully understand the pride in workmanship however ultimately its a tool, not a trophy so don't stress over little oops moments.

Hi @<u><a href="https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/member.php?u=8009" target="_blank">dannyb</a></u>,

I'd suggest you have some way to go before sharpening the blade.

How far is up to you, but watching this mad guy will give you an idea of the process:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKQAWF-jOk

Originally Posted by Cordite

Hi @<u><a href="https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/members/dannyb/" target="_blank">dannyb</a></u>,

I'd suggest you have some way to go before sharpening the blade.

How far is up to you, but watching this mad guy will give you an idea of the process:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKQAWF-jOk

Won't be going that crazy, it is after all a tool and will be used. It will be better than new but not crazy mirror finish better.

Nice man. Looking good.

now make sure to put small ring of para cord on your sheath to stick through that hole in handle and over top of handle...it would be terrible to see a grown man cry if you lost it out of sheath after all the hard work.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

now make sure to put small ring of para cord on your sheath to stick through that hole in handle and over top of handle...it would be terrible to see a grown man cry if you lost it out of sheath after all the hard work.

was thinking of something along those lines

or maybe a wee bit of bone on a cord to act like a gorge hook???? be a mongrel to get out one handed though.... years ago I had a loop of elastic on one of my sheath knifes..worked a treat.

was thinking about taking it to a saddle maker or the likes to get a strap with a stud made up

where is Hamish???? he makes a good sheath.

Beeswax polished the handle and oiled the blade, the pics really don't do the gloss finish justice, also I really should've taken before pics.
The blade is as shiny as its gonna be. Hopefully will get around to sharpening it tomorrow.

Looks good, you did a nice job. Only one was to make it better, grind off the top two words in the brand.