Waterstone and Leather Field Sharpening Kits

[shep]

I always miss my waterstones when I'm sharpening out and about.

These are 1000/6000 grit (medium and fine) combination stones which measure 4x1" (just like a DC4 only thicker).

They come wrapped in a 14" camel hide strop and a piece of nagura stone is threaded onto the leather thong to complete the set up.

I have three available and the price is £25 including postage. Dropped to £20.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4069131247_5607fd1257.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/4069891266_243c9f1848.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[Mesquite]

That's a nice, neat idea Shep.

Would you be doing any of the strops minus the stones as I've got one that size already?

[chas]

Shep, Like your kits, I'd love one BUT will only have the readies by friday, good news I'm an Essex boy too so can meet to pay you and collect kit or send you the money, either way's OK, if it is by you. I'm between Colchester & Chelmsford, PM me if you want to do a deal, phone numbers addresses etc. ATB Chas.

[shep]

Priced myself out of the market again!

Price dropped to £20 (Chas that includes you man!)

[Morning Fox]

I'll have one please.. They look very good

[chas]

Thanks for the discount, looks like it's cash and a pint then, sorry I haven't got right back to you, all the regular day to day stuff gets in the way. I'll call you thursday night to arrange collection. ATB Chas.

[shep]

That's all three accounted for pending funds.

[tjwuk]

If anyone pulls out you can count me in please. Will pay as soon as you give me a nod!

Tim

[shep]

Tjwuk,
it looks like these are all gone. I might make more in the new year if a few more folks express an interest.

[Huon]

Tjwuk,
it looks like these are all gone. I might make more in the new year if a few more folks express an interest.

Consider this an expression of interest.

These look like a clever and useful set-up.

I'd take one in the new year if you make any.

Cheers,

Huon

[tjwuk]

Tjwuk,
it looks like these are all gone. I might make more in the new year if a few more folks express an interest.

OK will keep my eyes peeled, or just send me a PM!

[Melonfish]

Please make many more!
i'll have two (one for me one for calibanzwei!)

[steve48]

I too would be interested in one of these if you make any more

[gordonmac]

I'd definitely be interested in one of these!

[Shewie]

Nicely put together Shep

I'll probably have one if you do anymore :)

[Cliv]

They look good i would would be interested

[tobes01]

Me too - I'd get in there quick before someone else starts making them...

[chas]

Shep, oh yeah! they all want one now!!! Roll up, roll up get your field sharpening kits here, hahahahaha. Sorry it's late small boy's (2 & a half yrs old) still drinking milk etc. and my medication is wearing off. ATB Chas. P.S. I'm glad I got in early for a change! He's asleep, night, night.

[subedarmajor]

I would be interested in purchasing one come the new year.
I'd have grabbed one of these but we're having a stove fitted, hence the lack of readies this time round.

Cheers, Alan.

[lamper]

Add me to the wishlist when you make another batch, in fact I need two!

Mike

[Jaysurfer]

I would love to have one also...
Add me to the list please

[shep]

Ok,
consider this a list, I'm going to get in so much trouble with swmbo. BTW, I shipped the first lot today.

Please note a couple of changes.
I've looked at how much these cost to make and the price will have to go back up to £25 (I promise I'm not trying to fleece you)
The next batch won't be camel, just plain old cow!
I'll also replace the leather thong with paracord as I think this is a more useable option, even if it doesn't look as nice.

If any of that is a problem, do let me know.

Here you all are, edit as you like:


Huon
Tjwuk
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
Jaysurfer

I can add 3 more names to the list to make a total of 16 and I can have 2 reserves. I have no idea when they'll be done, but I'll let you know asap. Maybe some before Xmas...

[shep]

Just to be clear, if you want a leather thong you can have one. To be honest, I just snapped one by pulling really hard while stropping so that's why I suggest the paracord!

First to pay will be the first shipped and I should be able to send the next four within a couple of weeks. Please PM me with your address and I will reply with my paypal details. First come first served. :)

Nick

[familne]

Hi Nick

I'll take one when you make more!

Huon
Tjwuk
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
Jaysurfer
familne

Cheers

Fraser

[The Cumbrian]

If you can make some more, I'd like one too.

Huon
Tjwuk
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
Jaysurfer
familne
The Cumbrian



All the best, Michael.

[Morning Fox]

Got mine yesterday. Not had a chance to use it yet but its the bees knees. Perfect handy size and nicely put together too. Highly recommended bit of kit!

Thanks :)

[chas]

Got mine yesterday. Not had a chance to use it yet but its the bees knees. Perfect handy size and nicely put together too. Highly recommended bit of kit!

Thanks :)

What he said. Got mine satdi, very good I'm very pleased with it boss,:You_Rock_ thanks Shep, let me know 'bout sharp and (now second hand) spark stick, ATB Chas.

[Shewie]

Just to be clear, if you want a leather thong you can have one. To be honest, I just snapped one by pulling really hard while stropping so that's why I suggest the paracord!

First to pay will be the first shipped and I should be able to send the next four within a couple of weeks. Please PM me with your address and I will reply with my paypal details. First come first served. :)

Nick


I'm good to wait until after Chrimbo for mine Nick

[graham jones]

Hi Shep

I'd also be interested in on of your waterstones/leather sharpening kit (with leather thong if possible)

will send you a pm with my details (although not sure if they're getting thru ........could you please pm me as well with an email)

cheers

graham

[Waterworx]

Count me in for one of these,not worried with time scale, after crimbo/new year is good with me. Al.

[Jaysurfer]

Hi Shep

Did you get my PM?
I need your PayPal info mate so i can send you the gift of 25 whole ££'s

J

[alecf]

I'll be interested after christmas if you still doing them then too!

Any chance of a photo of the updated version when you've made one too?

Cheers!

[shep]

Hi folks here is the updated list. Remember the absolute max is 16 after which my shed-time allowance will be up and trouble in doors will ensue!

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Huon
Tjwuk
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
Jaysurfer
alecf

reserves:
waterworx
graham jones
just joel

If you're interested please still let me know in case people pull out.

[alecf]

Cheers for adding me to the list, but I think waterworx and graham jones might have got there before me?
Thought I should do the polite thing :)

[shep]

Hello again,
After a productive weekend, I'm going to get through these sooner than I expected. Anyone on the main list, please PM me your address to confirm your interest and I will reply with payment details. Next Sunday, I will open it up to the reserves (thanks for your decency AlecF).

I should be able to do them all before Christmas and still stay married.

Thanks for all of your interest.


familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
Huon
Tjwuk
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
waterworx


reserves:
alecf
graham jones
just joel
markheolddu

If you're interested please still let me know in case people pull out.

[Huon]

Hi Shep,

I'm off to New Zealand tomorrow and won't be back until mid January.

Can mine wait until I get back?

Cheers,

Huon

[tjwuk]

Thanks, let me know when you have one for me. If you can and not too much bother could I have the leather thong.

£25 sounds good, will take it whenever.

Cheers and PM sent just to confirm.

Tim

[kimbo]

Hi Nick,

Can you please put me down for one of those mate, I've never been happy field sharpening and this looks like just what I've been after mate.

Don't forget, this will be used with one of your knives.....there's a nice synergy to that don't ya think?

Say sorry to the missus haha. :D

Cheers.

[man_of_tanith]

could i be oout on the reserve reserve list please?
my own fault for umming and erring when they were first advertised
Cheers
Sam

[tjwuk]

Hi,

Sorry may have to back out of this, unforeseen circumstances etc and I hate messing about.

Let me know if you have started purchasing stock and I will sort something out with you.

Cheers

[shep]

Thanks for all of your interest.
Here is the updated list. Remember, first come first served within the main list and open to all takers from next Monday.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
Huon - reserved
Melonfish x2
Steve48
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
waterworx
alecf

reserves:
Tjwuk
graham jones
just joel
markheolddu
kimbo
man of tanith

[shep]

More changes.

Thanks for all of your interest.
Here is the updated list. Remember, first come first served within the main list and open to all takers from next Monday.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
Huon - reserved
Melonfish x2
gordonmac
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
waterworx
alecf
graham jones

reserves:

Tjwuk
just joel
markheolddu
kimbo
man of tanith
Steve48
lamper

[Wilderbeast]

Could I add myself to reserves please shep!!

[alecf]

Any news on these?

[shep]

So le prevo lost my leather order and the parts only came on Friday!

The first batch will ship out this week, with the rest, I hope, to follow shortly after. From tomorrow, anyone on the list can PM me with their postal address and I will reply with Paypal instructions.

I'll be sorry to dissappoint any of the early birds, but there are a number of people who haven't contacted me since the price went back up, so I'll have to assume they lost interest. Sorry if my bad cost planning caused any offence, luckily my day job does not involve money.:o

Here is the latest list.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels

Melonfish x2
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
subedarmajor
lamper x2
waterworx


reserves:

Tjwuk
just joel
markheolddu
kimbo
man of tanith
Steve48
lamper
wilderbeast
jimlangham[/QUOTE]

[alecf]

Cheers for the update, looking forward to it :)

Alec

[Twodogs]

Shep could you add me to your reserve list and tell me when you want paying?
Cheers
Twodogs

[subedarmajor]

Am I still ok to wait till January?
It'll be almost as soon as it's new year. But I don't think that Ican afford it till then.

Cheers, Alan.

[shep]

Fist come first served from now on.

PM your postal address and I will reply with payment details.

Here is the latest list.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks
man of tanith - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels
subedarmajor - reserved pending funds

Melonfish x2
Shewie
Clive
Tobes01
lamper x2
waterworx
Tjwuk
just joel
markheolddu
kimbo
Steve48
lamper
wilderbeast

[Shewie]

Can you scrub me off the list for now please Nick, sorry about that but I'm going to have to wait until after Chrimbo now SWMBO's shown me what she wants for her pressy.

[calibanzwei]

Same here sadly (Melonfish is x1 then)

[shep]

PM your postal address and I will reply with payment details.

Here is the latest list.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks
man of tanith - paid thanks
twodogs - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels
subedarmajor - reserved pending funds

Which means that there are 6 more to go before this batch is all claimed

Those below previously expressed an interest, but anyone can PM me to arrange payment.

Melonfish
Clive
Tobes01
lamper x2
waterworx
Tjwuk
just joel
markheolddu
kimbo
Steve48
lamper
wilderbeast
skybandit[/QUOTE]

[Adamm]

Tjwuk,
it looks like these are all gone. I might make more in the new year if a few more folks express an interest.

I'd be interested in the new year. :)

[Jaysurfer]

Got to say i'm looking forward to getting mine....
An xmas pressie to myself hehe

[cappi]

Tjwuk,
it looks like these are all gone. I might make more in the new year if a few more folks express an interest.

Hi shep count me in for the new year if you knock some more up,regards cappi

[shep]

[QUOTE=shep;607824]PM your postal address and I will reply with payment details.

Here is the latest list.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks
man of tanith - paid thanks
twodogs - paid thanks
Clive - paid thanks
Kimbo - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels
subedarmajor - reserved pending funds

Which means that there are 4 more to go before this batch is all claimed.

[jonsykes]

One for me too please!
Many thanks

[jimlangham]

Sent payment shep

[javi]

Hi Shep. I'd like to get in on this and grab one of your last sets before they go, if still available. PM with details incoming...

[Stuart69]

Could I have one too please if there's any left?

All the best,
Stuart

[shep]

Here is the latest list.

familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks
man of tanith - paid thanks
twodogs - paid thanks
Clive - paid thanks
Kimbo - paid thanks
jimlangam - paid thanks
cappi - paid thanks
stewe69 - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels
subedarmajor - reserved pending funds

Which means there is one more left.

They will all be shipped on Saturday morning.
Nick

[Prodigal Son]

I will kick myself if I don't!

Go on then, I'll take the last one if that's ok?

PM Sending

Prod

[shep]

Sorry prod you just missed out there.


familne - paid thanks
The Cumbrian - paid thanks
Jaysurfer - paid thanks
graham jones - paid thanks
gordonmac - paid thanks
alecf - paid thanks
man of tanith - paid thanks
twodogs - paid thanks
Clive - paid thanks
Kimbo - paid thanks
jimlangam - paid thanks
cappi - paid thanks
stewe69 - paid thanks
javi - paid thanks

Huon - reserved pending travels
subedarmajor - reserved pending funds

Thanks everyone for your interest. I won't take any advance orders for the next batch as I don't know when I'll have a chance do more yet.

[man_of_tanith]

Hi Shep
the waterstone set arrived this morning
thanks very much
i'm off to the shed to play er i mean sharpen in a mature manner
Cheers
Sam

[alecf]

Hehe cheers I got mine too! I guess you managed to post them before saturday after all :)

[shep]

Ah yes. You beat me to it.
Here they all are finished. All were shipped yesterday. Enjoy. More to come in the new year.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4178999950_6389504c3b.jpg

[kimbo]

Right Shep, here's the deal mate; you stop making excellent products out of quality materials with fantastic craftsmanship and I'll stop having to explain to the wife how important it was to make the latest purchase!!!!!!
As you may have guessed, I got my waterstone field kit today and am over the moon with it mate. Absolutely spot on mate. Just the answer I have been looking for as I've never been happy with my field sharpening. Great idea, even better bit of kit.
Can you guess I like it??? haha
ATB
Kim

[craeg]

Hi Shep

I was wayyyy too late for this quality product mate but if you are making some in future I would be very grateful to be added to a reserve list please.

Cheers
Craeg

[shep]

There'll be more to come, but I am going to avoid making a list in advance this time. Once they're made, I'll list 'em

[familne]

Arrived yesterday, many thanks Shep, cracking bit of kit!

[javi]

Mine too - thanks! Just the job and a very nice one at that.

[gordonmac]

Arrived Saturday and I think it is a great little piece of kit! Thanks Shep!

[kimba]

I would like one of these, can you PM me as I don’t always check here but do check my mails often, thanks in advance.

[subedarmajor]

Mine arrived today, I'm over the moon.
Thanks Shep much appreciated, I'm presuming that the lighter side is the finer grit stone?
It feels like it is.

Now I'll have to find an equally natty looking pouch or bag to carry it all in. ;)

Cheers, Alan.

[riggers]

hi mate if you are making any more i would love one please

[shep]

That's right Alan the lighter side is the finer grit. The difference in feel is clearer once it's wet and you start using it. Enjoy.

I've ordered the parts and will start work on the next batch this week. As I posted earlier, I won't take advance orders as it gets too complicated. Watch this space for when they're ready.

[sensi5446]

Pm sent :)

[wolf_diver]

Shep Sent the pay pal for the Mitts and the Sharpening kit mate, cheers.

Jay

[shep]

More now available on the new thread HERE (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=622996#post62 2996)