Matai then Rimu then Totara in order of suitability if not stabilised Black maire is a really good native option, very dense timber.
Liked On: 10-09-2021, 09:24 AM
I used Black Maire on this knife I made 20 odd years ago. It is my go to hunting knife and the handle has not shown any sign of deteriorating. It was interesting to work. I ended up using an angle...
Liked On: 10-09-2021, 09:23 AM
Nothing unique or particularly noteworthy, but a very sentimental knife for me. A wee Buck 303 that belonged to my grandfather. Just fished it out of a box. Currently pretty dull, but will be having...
Liked On: 09-09-2021, 07:18 PM
These are my hunting & processing cutlery. The wooden handle knife with the split I remember hanging in Dads Killing house on the farm when I was 4 yrs old.... I'm 53 now..... lol The steel in these...
Liked On: 09-09-2021, 07:16 PM
new for me my new personal hunter 170475 5.5 inch vanadis 4 blade and g10 handle
Liked On: 09-09-2021, 07:14 PM
Best way is to send it to Shelley with a prepaid return envelope and $10
Liked On: 09-09-2021, 02:45 PM
Hi superdiver My 2c * It's the whole system weight that counts - stove, fuel, pan and windshield * MSR Windburner - yup, plus I got the frying pan for it * Alcohol stoves are super light, but...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 01:35 PM
Full sized Ka-Bar when pig hunting for the non slip handle, full tang blade, hand guard on knife and a little extra length if sticking from behind. Mora Kansbol with multi-mount for everything...
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 12:24 PM
https://www.hunterselement.co.nz/products/halo-packable-jacket
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 12:20 PM
Enter the mighty Bahco, might not have that nice timber grain handle, beautiful Damascus steel, for less than $20 it’s a great knife, loose it you won’t be crying into that beer 177782
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 08:06 AM
Good write up. After being locked up for 3 months I’m living through shared stories..
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 01:16 PM
Ive been faffing around with a bunch of Lee Enfields of late, returning the best of them to full wood and parting out others etc. Its been a while since I did any work on these old girls and I wanted...
Liked On: 27-08-2021, 11:02 AM
175807 The missus thinks I might have a problem, I agree theres definately not enough, lol.
Liked On: 25-08-2021, 01:33 PM
This Havlon is always in my day pack. Good for head skinning. 175660
Liked On: 25-08-2021, 01:32 PM
A new one. Cross Knives. A2 steel. Desert Ironwood handle. 175652
Liked On: 25-08-2021, 01:32 PM