Recent content by ade02uk

Well, it took a few hours with a very fine engineers file then different grades of emery taped to a piece of 20mm plastic conduit but I've finally got a good working edge all along the blade. I'm going to refine it when my Lansky system arrives. The next one to tackle is a homemade BG style...

A few pics of the fettled mini kukri. Thanks for all your help and advice guys.

Hi Mick. The chopping edge of the blade was supplied as you say "semi sharp" but the recurve section of the blade towards the handle is actually a flat so that is where I need to do the majority of the work. I don't know the exact angle of the bevel but I would say somewhere around the 20-22...

Hi guys, thanks for the replies and advice. What I should have pointed out is that in being a "poor edge" I actually meant that the cutting bevel does not meet on the recurve section of the blade. The knife was relatively cheap buying it from China whereas the same piece of kit would have cost...

Hi guys, I recently bought a mini kukri from aliexpress and it has arrived with a very poor edge. Does anyone have any tips for getting a good edge along the whole length of the blade. Thanks in advance. Ade

Found while out having a bimble with doggy. Very tasty they were too.

Cracking wee vid Mark. You must have a really steady hand. Looks to me like both knives will be belters. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the positive comments guys. The one thing I'm missing is a sheath. Does anyone have any suggestions? Ade

3 coats of linseed oil later.

Hi guys, Just thought I would share a few pics of my almost finished knife. All the work has been done by hand with the only power tools being a drill and angle grinder. Full tang blade made from 01 tool steel. Zebrano wood handle with 1mm black fibre liners. I know my...

I have the very same problem of slipping off my mat. I recently bought a 3cm self inflating mat from home bargains for £9.99, added some thin lines of clear silicone sealant to both sides and hey presto, no more sliding around. I used screwfixes cheapest clear silicone, about £3 a tube I...

Hi Guys, While these smocks look and sound great why not jump onto eBay. There are some that are very similar (in olive) for around £30. Either that or look at MOD issue SAS/para smocks. I bought a brand new one in auction a month ago and it cost me £12 delivered. I'm ex forces and swear by...

Hamish, just incredible, fantastic pictures and narrative to go with them. Wouldn't it be awesome if we could all experience something like that just once in our lifetimes.

Thanks again Billy, it'd be great to see one of your spots. Cheers

Hi Barn Owl, is Brownlee on the right past the banana factory? Thanks for the info.