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bushmanuk
22-10-2004, 21:37
My prototype for a new folding bushcraft/utility knife. The HIDE AWAY.
Linerlock with 3 1/2" blade in 01 tool steel. nickel silver bolsters and English walnut handle scales.
http://hpbimg.bushmanuk.co.uk/Hide%20away4.jpg
http://hpbimg.bushmanuk.co.uk/Hide%20away5.jpg
Not intended as a primary tool but more as a back up or for days out.
More pics are available on my website.
http://www.bushmanuk.co.uk
Paul.
Nice one Paul, your quite a craftsman. Have you used it yet?
bushmanuk
22-10-2004, 21:58
Thanks Jake, It has had a thorough workout and does most of what my fixed blades can do, though some things not quite as well because of the smaller blade size.
Paul.
Paganwolf
22-10-2004, 22:49
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yabaa dabba dabba dooo! gary and i are looking for such a tool!! ill be your first customer for 2 of these jobbys gimme a shout when you wanna trial it JP :wink: :wave:
Hi nice folder.
I checked the site no price.
I must resist. mmmmmm
Very nice! BTW, I've been whittling on some sassafrass with your Bushman and Scout. Ya got a good heat treat on those suckers. :biggthump
TheViking
23-10-2004, 11:15
I really like your knives! And this one too. I looked at some folders the other day, but were unable to find a decent one. But this one looks perfect: just the kind of blade shape and handle design I was after. :biggthump :biggthump
bushmanuk
23-10-2004, 11:56
Firstly, I would like to thank you all for your kind words and encouragement, your comments are much appreciated.
JP. I will be starting a small production run of ten of these as soon as I get the details right, I have some small adjustments to make, and as of yet I have not finalised material for the liners. I will be using the DR presision pivots on these as in my opinion are the best in the business. As soon as the first is completed and I am 100% happy with it, you will be welcome to trial it, pass it around or do your worst with it. You will have to keep badgering me as my mind is worse than a sive.
I have not put a price on yet, but expect MEGGA BUCKS :wave: , no seriously I will try to keep the cost to a minimumn.
Hoodoo, Its always worried me when differential heat treating with water quentching so I am pleased you are happy with the heat treat on yours.
I have now made up some copper plates, and clamp these to the blade and quench in oil; I am now getting a consistant rc of 59, the copper insulates enough to keep the triple zone. bent to 45% the blade will spring back straight, at 90% the blade had a slight bend, I straightened with a hammer and no ill affects apart from a few marks, so should be tough enough.
Anyway, keep the comments coming.
Paul.
http://www.bushmanuk.co.uk
Looking good paul, should make a great whittler :biggthump
Well, I haven't been bending your blades but they do hold an edge very well. Send me an email eh? Give me all the details of your current heat treat method.
triert@gvsu.edu
Hi.
Any chance of doing a passaround on this knife. i wouldn't mind having a play?
The General
24-10-2004, 03:32
OK I admit in a world of review offers this knife has my interest :wink:
Let me know your prices as and when... :o):
BIG-TARGET
25-10-2004, 01:01
Stupid question, for the sake of some of us who have to plunder the church funds,,,,,,,how much?????
Top smith, Highly rated! I have his Bushman Graduate, i've written a review in the Edged Tools section if you want an idea of his workmanship etc.
Nice folder by the way. :biggthump
Stupid question, for the sake of some of us who have to plunder the church funds,,,,,,,how much?????
I was wondering this also? any idea of a rough price!
masongary44
25-10-2004, 17:22
PM me when you have a price and (god willing) I will take one of the first run off yer hands (although I am sure competition will be high!!).
Looks like a great knife!!
Keep me posted.
G:
bushmanuk
27-10-2004, 23:14
OK.
I now have my jigs and templates made, and I will be starting on a first batch soon. The first two will have full scales in black G10,and no bolsters. These will be offered for review/passaround, One here on BcUk,and the other on BB. I still have not fixed a price but it will be below three figures, depending on spec.I will try to add a pic tommorrow if I have time.
Paul.
bushmanuk.co.uk.
could you PM the price to me when you have it fixed too?
Buckshot
28-10-2004, 08:51
I'd be interested in this as well please. It looks a really nice knife :biggthump
Cheers
Mark
is there going to be handle material options?
BIG-TARGET
28-10-2004, 13:09
is there going to be handle material options?
Good question. For me GCM would be nice!!! :biggthump
bushmanuk
28-10-2004, 19:34
http://hpbimg.bushmanuk.co.uk/blackg10.jpg
To give a better impression of size against my standard bushcraft knife which is similar in size to the woodlore.
This will be the basic setup, Handle material can be changed to what I have available, several variety of woods. G10,(black only at present) micarta when I can get some. Several custom options will be available, bolsters in nickel silver or brass. Carbon fibre scales. Backspine with lanyard hole, Titanium liners,even a clip if you so desire. Damascus blade and bolsters are also possible.
Paul.
http://www.bushmanuk.co.uk
BIG-TARGET
28-10-2004, 21:45
Drool!!!!!!!!!! :You_Rock_
C_Claycomb
29-10-2004, 10:25
BushmanUK, just to let you know that this thread is skating very close to breaking the rules about advertising.
It is fine to make an announcement about a new product, but it is better to let the Mods know so that it can be a locked announcement with subsequent discussions being carried out via PM or your own web site.
Thanks
masongary44
29-10-2004, 11:15
I am liking the sound of this knife even more... cant wait to see what the custom options will be.... Will you be open for requests of have a set list......
OK... i dont care how much... I want one :)