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Dear all.
I have been asked more than once over the last couple of weeks for billhooks as it is pretty much billhook season with the leaf now coming off the trees.
Now, you all know what is the most superior edged tool to use for Bushcraft............that's right, a billhook. It has long been a well known fact that billhooks are only used by men, masters of their trade, the axe, being used by the apprentices dreaming of the day that they are skilled enough to use a hook.
As you know, we used to supply hand forged billhooks in our retail days and I still do sell them to woodsmen as and when they want them and to bushcrafters. As these are still hand forged on machinery that was installed in 1897, you can take my word that you will not find any hooks out there like theses, you can shave with these tools.
The waiting list is pretty long for these as smithies are always so busy but my 'billhook slot' is scedualed in for next Friday so if any one would like one then please let me know. I will have 12 left over and the price is £33 including P+P and I will let the British Blades guys as well.
Paypal and cash only and any questions then please ask away and please find below an image of the Newton - a beautiful tool, you need no other.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/richmorris/newton.jpg
Best wishes.
Jack.
I can vouch for the quality of the Newton Bilhooks as sold by Jack - it's a really great tool.
Grooveski
10-11-2006, 15:10
I'll take one please. :)
Gearing up for Rhododendron warfare. That looks just the job.
bent-stick
10-11-2006, 16:19
I'd like one. I've been looking for an old one but the good ones are so expensive.
beamdune
10-11-2006, 16:44
I'll take one please
I'm in. Cheers Jack.
Mark
Westnorfolk
10-11-2006, 17:20
hello there, please put me down for one, i am having my first propper go at hedging this year.
thanks
David
chickenofthewoods
10-11-2006, 18:24
Can you put me down for one too please?
Angus Og
10-11-2006, 18:41
I'm in, can you PM me payment details please.
put me down for one please, any chance of some approx sizes? please let me know the payment details.
thanks mate.
2blackcat
12-11-2006, 02:42
I'll take one too ... if I'm not too late?
Thank you, Jack
Pm sent, probably too late though :rolleyes:
British Red
12-11-2006, 11:04
Yes please Jack if any available
Ok guys, have got all of the above and keep payment until I have them all.
The British Blades are wanting some too so I more than happy to order some more if more people would like some.
Best wishes.
Jack.
Hi Jack
You better put me down for one if 2BC is having one ;)
Let me know when all is ready to go
Cheers
Rob
Put me down for one if you've got any left. :)
British Red
13-11-2006, 19:54
This may (or may not) be of interest to anyone.
I had a chat with Singteck today about this rather interesting piece of metal. He is happy to work up a sheath for the billhook for me.
"How does this affect me,?" I hear you cry :D
Well, on the basis that Singteck is going to get my billhook (I'll ask Jack pretty please to deliver it straight to him), he will have a "real" bill hook to use as a form for sheath making. I suspect, if anyone else wants one, he would be happy to make more than one. He can also use mine to show off the finished product with sheath before anyone else were to commit to buy.
Now I have no view on price etc. (and for mod purposes am just a happy customer - no interest etc.). But I am happy to pick up the costs of Singteck developing a sheath for the billhook and then if anyone else wants one - he will have worked the kinks out of the design on mine.
Just a thought since I have always wanted to play with a billhook but am reluctant to carry one wrapped in a towel!
Red
This may (or may not) be of interest to anyone.
I had a chat with Singteck today about this rather interesting piece of metal. He is happy to work up a sheath for the billhook for me.
"How does this affect me,?" I hear you cry :D
Well, on the basis that Singteck is going to get my billhook (I'll ask Jack pretty please to deliver it straight to him), he will have a "real" bill hook to use as a form for sheath making. I suspect, if anyone else wants one, he would be happy to make more than one. He can also use mine to show off the finished product with sheath before anyone else were to commit to buy.
Now I have no view on price etc. (and for mod purposes am just a happy customer - no interest etc.). But I am happy to pick up the costs of Singteck developing a sheath for the billhook and then if anyone else wants one - he will have worked the kinks out of the design on mine.
Just a thought since I have always wanted to play with a billhook but am reluctant to carry one wrapped in a towel!
Red
I'd be interested Red. What sort of carry are you thinking of?
British Red
14-11-2006, 09:36
Marts,
I have a few ideas, but I'll work something up with Singteck and do a separate thread to show how it comes out - then if anyone likes it they can talk to Singteck direct - probably a belt loop with a D ring option
Red
chickenofthewoods
14-11-2006, 14:47
Brilliant, I wanted to know about sheaths, but was too shy to ask :rolleyes: .
Had planned to try fashioning my own, but if he's willing to do more after yours Red, it'd be the answer to my prayers.
bent-stick
14-11-2006, 15:13
I was going to make more of a cover than a carrying sheath because this will probably live in my tool bag/pack.
Looking forward to seeing the singteck version...I could be tempted... ;)
I'll probably need a sam browne style belt by the time everything is hanging off it
beamdune
14-11-2006, 16:36
Interesting solution for carrying a billhook on the first page of this document http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/Newsletter%200204.pdf
Grooveski
14-11-2006, 17:46
Great, another leather project :rolleyes:.
That's handy beamdune but well dodgy for steep, wet terrain. Slipping and landing on your jacksie it looks like it'd open up a kidney before you hit the deck.
Doesn't solve transportation. For usage time it looks the bee's-knees though. :)
Buckshot
14-11-2006, 17:52
I'll probably need a sam browne style belt by the time everything is hanging off it
You could always get him to make a nice pair of leather braces to hold your trousers up as well ;)
beamdune
14-11-2006, 18:20
Great, another leather project :rolleyes:.
That's handy beamdune but well dodgy for steep, wet terrain. Slipping and landing on your jacksie it looks like it'd open up a kidney before you hit the deck.
Doesn't solve transportation. For usage time it looks the bee's-knees though. :)
I did think it looked kinda scary, particularly for clumsy types like me.
ps. I've seen quite a nice looking sheath somewhere in the depths of the british blades forums.
British Red
20-11-2006, 09:50
Did they get done Jack?
(Renowned for my patience me :D)
I'm hopping on one leg and its getting tiring :)
Red
Morning Gents.
I know they are in the system - spoke to them Friday but you just can't rush these old boys but the wait is worth it!
Cheers.
Jack.
Ok folks.
The hooks are here :35:
So if you would like to send payment to annebeckett1@yahoo.co.uk and I will get them on their way :rolleyes:
Any problems then please do not hesitate to give me a shout.
Best wishes.
Jack.
British Red
04-12-2006, 13:22
Paypal Sent Jack!
Many Thanks - it'll give Singteck something to do this weekend :)
Red
Paypal sent Jack. Cheers :)
BR - don't forget to let us know about the sheath you guys are working on. :)
Angus Og
04-12-2006, 13:47
Paypal sent.
Many thanks.
bent-stick
04-12-2006, 13:56
You have PP.
Thanks.
Cheers folks.
..........keep them coming - seem to have some missing :dunno:
Westnorfolk
06-12-2006, 13:22
thanks for info jack, cash sent today.
David
chickenofthewoods
06-12-2006, 14:21
Jack, have pm'd you.
beamdune
06-12-2006, 16:31
Paypal payment sent
I've sent paypal payment - and an English address I can pick it up from!
Thanks gents - start packing them today :D
Ok, anymore for anymore?
Have some left as all payment hasn't be recieved :( :deal:
So please let me know if you would like one.
Best wishes.
Jack.
Grooveski
08-12-2006, 11:18
Mine went in the post yesterday.
Thanks once again :).
I'm now back in the country, so money is on its way today!
chickenofthewoods
11-12-2006, 18:58
Jack, my payment went off this afternoon by 1st class, I hope it reaches you fairly quickly bearing in mind the season, would you mind letting me know when it gets to you? Thanks :)
bent-stick
12-12-2006, 10:23
It's just arrived.
Beautiful piece of work...
...it even smells nice.
Thanks Jack
beamdune
12-12-2006, 14:12
Arrived at work yesterday (whilst I was off sick) - glad no-one opened it!
Cheers Jack
Arrived safe and sound this morning
Cheers Jack
2blackcat
13-12-2006, 03:34
Jack, can you clear your PM's?
There seems to have been some confusion with a billhook disguised as a gorilla
British Red
13-12-2006, 07:41
Merci monsieur, tres beau, vous avez une point de reputation
Doh.
Sorry about that gents - PM cleared........blimey some go back to 2003 :o
Westnorfolk
15-12-2006, 16:27
hello jack, did the money come through ok?
David
chickenofthewoods
15-12-2006, 19:31
I was just wondering that myself. :confused:
chickenofthewoods
20-12-2006, 16:24
:D Billhook arrived safely this morning - thanks for organising the buy, & I hope you and yours have a great Christmas and New Year. :D
Westnorfolk
20-12-2006, 16:38
just got back with my group to find the hook. great tool, thank you. :You_Rock_
picked up today from the post office, thanks mate
Adam. :beerchug:
Cheers folks.
..........keep them coming - seem to have some missing :dunno:
Jack,
I'm late again! If anyone has let you down, please PM me as I would be happy to take a spare and can pay immediately!
Many thanks,
Mike
Thank you to all and Happy New Year and now back online so any problems then please don't hesitate to drop me a PM.
And Mikey, yes I do have a load left here so order away.
Best wishes.
Jack.