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59yukon01
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Re: Intro

Post by 59yukon01 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:58 pm

Welcome.

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Sidheguitarist
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Re: Intro

Post by Sidheguitarist » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:22 pm

Howdy. Who made the blade?

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Re: Intro

Post by sierra11b » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:47 pm

Welcome.

What’s the story on the receiver?

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Re: Intro

Post by Brother Rat » Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:47 am

Sidheguitarist wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:22 pm
Howdy. Who made the blade?
I made that one. I crank out a handful of knives per year, as the work and family schedule permits. It's a fun hobby, when I get to do it.

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Re: Intro

Post by Brother Rat » Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:48 am

sierra11b wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:47 pm
Welcome.

What’s the story on the receiver?
The receiver? On the Glock?

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Re: Intro

Post by Sidheguitarist » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:13 am

Brother Rat wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:47 am
Sidheguitarist wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:22 pm
Howdy. Who made the blade?
I made that one. I crank out a handful of knives per year, as the work and family schedule permits. It's a fun hobby, when I get to do it.
That’s very cool.

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Re: Intro

Post by Ryeguy » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 am

Brother Rat wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:47 am
Sidheguitarist wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:22 pm
Howdy. Who made the blade?
I made that one. I crank out a handful of knives per year, as the work and family schedule permits. It's a fun hobby, when I get to do it.
That is pretty cool.

Out of curiosity, what do you use for the steel? I've heard of people using old saw blades for filet knives and old files for thicker fixed blades such as the one you've got in the photo.

Seems like a cool hobby and one that doesn't necessarily take up too much room.

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Re: Intro

Post by Joeprez » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:41 am

KidKeith wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:02 am
Brother Rat wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:32 am
Hey all!
My name's Dan, been lurking here for a bit and I think this board is going to be a good fit... you appear to be my kind of people. I have an account at WUS and some of the rules and practices there have always mystified me, specifically the no guns in photos rule. I'm a huge gun nerd and my interest in both guns and watches has always felt similar to me. Mechanical objects, precisely engineered for a purpose. I have a pretty average collection, but I look forward to spending some time here. Here's a pic from my last semester abroad:
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JK, welcome to the board.
Fan of Walther too:

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Re: Intro

Post by KidKeith » Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:53 pm

Joeprez wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:41 am
KidKeith wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:02 am
Brother Rat wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:32 am
Hey all!
My name's Dan, been lurking here for a bit and I think this board is going to be a good fit... you appear to be my kind of people. I have an account at WUS and some of the rules and practices there have always mystified me, specifically the no guns in photos rule. I'm a huge gun nerd and my interest in both guns and watches has always felt similar to me. Mechanical objects, precisely engineered for a purpose. I have a pretty average collection, but I look forward to spending some time here. Here's a pic from my last semester abroad:
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Walther or GTFO

JK, welcome to the board.
Fan of Walther too:

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Yep! I have the 4" PPQ with extra +2 mags . Far superior to the Glock IMO.
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Re: Intro

Post by Brother Rat » Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:18 pm

Ryeguy wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 am
Out of curiosity, what do you use for the steel? I've heard of people using old saw blades for filet knives and old files for thicker fixed blades such as the one you've got in the photo.

Seems like a cool hobby and one that doesn't necessarily take up too much room.
Thanks for the kind words. The one pictured is O1 tool steel, but I've used CPM154 and 3V as well. I order it in precision ground form, cut to length, and then grind away everything that doesn't look like a knife.

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Re: Intro

Post by Brother Rat » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:05 pm

KidKeith wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:53 pm
Yep! I have the 4" PPQ with extra +2 mags . Far superior to the Glock IMO.
I'm not necessarily a big Glock fan myself :shrug:
I've heard the PPQ's have excellent triggers.

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Re: Intro

Post by KidKeith » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:17 pm

Brother Rat wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:05 pm
KidKeith wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:53 pm
Yep! I have the 4" PPQ with extra +2 mags . Far superior to the Glock IMO.
I'm not necessarily a big Glock fan myself :shrug:
I've heard the PPQ's have excellent triggers.
Yes the trigger is the best feature for sure. Very easy squeeze and very consistent break. I'm actually a 1911 guy to be honest, but I am just a glock hater :) and just busting balls. Glocks are better than nothing!
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Re: Intro

Post by Nomadz » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:32 pm

Welcome Brother. You have some bad ass knife making talent there.
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