I have the large Opinel as my main hunting knife, really light, works well. Easy to sharpen and will hold an edge. Can get a bit sticky to open if left wet and not oiled. Locking ring works well....
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:44 PM
Clearly I'm to cheap at $350 per 1000 for my good customers......might have to address that....
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:38 PM
Those older gadgets like Brian put us younger guys to shame
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:27 PM
Actually, thinking about it some more. Here's the handiest gadget you can take into the bush. Get a "Brian". Solid, dependable and caries stuff like a demon. 231428 231429 Over 70 when he...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:27 PM
take it easy Koro!
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:26 PM
My mates favourite part of his homekill deer was the heart & liver, whilst mine was the cheaper cuts made into salami. Everyone's got a preference
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 07:08 PM
Tip Redding although being top of the line dies, provide a barbaric locking ring system, that will damage the thread of your dies. Solution insert a fine piece of shotgun shot into the thread then...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 05:39 PM
Just lately been replacing my original Redding mongrels with Forster cross bolt lock rings. I never tightened the Redding rings excessively but had to take over half of my Redding dies and clamp...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 05:39 PM
I have the svord peasant too just the small one fluro handle easy to see when you put it down
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 05:24 PM
I think you're worrying too much. Although I would have taken that bit out at the tang as well. If the rifle shoots well with that bedding I would forget about it and be happy; aesthetics? You can't...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 05:22 PM
my partner had a shepherd ex security dog tough nut but thunder the big tough bugger would try to hide under the bed
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 04:14 PM
Perhaps but still good to see you are still about Good to see your still making powder. Was up at the range a couple of days ago getting rid of some homemade powder through a Pedersoli Kentucky...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 04:13 PM
Be aware they can lock up if the wood swells when they are wet. Some say you can still open it by tapping it on something hard but my one proves to lock up solid if wet and no amount of tapping frees...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 04:02 PM
I bought an Opinel ‘Inox’ (stainless) in Paris years ago. An ok knife but I prefer my Svord Peasant, esp with the shoulder reduced a tad.
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 04:01 PM
Yeah still got the big canon and the 308 but the 223 is such a joy to use. And a lot cheaper to run other than flinging brass all over the place on goats. I've still shot more deer with a 223 than...
Liked On: 18-08-2023, 04:00 PM