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Re Named to Barbarian fan club! (ESEE-4 knife - need opinion)
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I spy with my eye a blade that matches mine....
there is one that used to be in my collection that is now in yours too.... and it's not replaceable anymore. Please do not lose any more knives.... Bill couldn't even get another D2, the only ones he had were the design spec/1st run, that he has to keep for patent/design proof. No you cannot have my Harsey-Applegate folder.
The applegate isn't the one I had my [other] eye on.
The D2 is safely locked away safe.
The D2 is safely locked away safe.
Hmmm... I'm thinking the one designed by an 18D/F/Z and an 18B/F/Z ....
Don't let anybody bust the tip off of that one using it as a screwdriver.... it took me a long time to fix the last one that was used in a manner for which it was not designed.
...although there is some scratching on the blade of the D2, I can polish that out for you if you want.
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I like the swaged ricassa.... Barbarian does nice work.
Yes!
policemedic
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I think it's awesome that you're getting photo updates. That's stellar customer service.
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I'll tell ya what, @Barbarian has been outstanding throughout the process. We've exchanged numerous PM's here on the thread, and e-mails. As I told him last week, I can't wait til this one is done so I can get him started on something new.
You mean I steered you right, so you can empty your bank account into Barbarian's? Damn, I should have asked for a finder's fee.
turning you into a knife snob is payment enough.... now you need to learn how to sharpen knives properly.... you have t okeep the tools in perfect condition...
You will need a Norton Med-Fine (grey/orange) 8"x 2" oil stone, a good e-z lap diamond stone, food grade mineral oil, and practice, lots of practice.... (the e-z lap is only to be used for reshaping or deep damage to the cutting edge) when you get really good, we'll move you up to 1000 and 6000 grit Japanese water stones for fine finishing.... then the bench strop with Al02 (green) polishing compound...
You will need a Norton Med-Fine (grey/orange) 8"x 2" oil stone, a good e-z lap diamond stone, food grade mineral oil, and practice, lots of practice.... (the e-z lap is only to be used for reshaping or deep damage to the cutting edge) when you get really good, we'll move you up to 1000 and 6000 grit Japanese water stones for fine finishing.... then the bench strop with Al02 (green) polishing compound...
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I want to do this, but how the fuck does one get the angle right? I dont want to fuck a good blade.
easiest method, use a red or black sharpie to color the cutting edge lay the blade down at the angle and make 2 passes on the stone on each side of the edge... if the color is coming off evenly actoss the face of the angle, you are using the factory angle. One issue.... most medium to low end knives, do not use a sharp enough angle (per many including Goddard, Harsey, Iovito, Carey, Reeve, George, Onion, Brock, etc. 15-18* from center on each side for a combined angle of 30-36*) which means you have to work to get a proper cutting angle on them 38* is on the far outside for field knives, but is great for splitting edges, heavy chopping, Kitchen cutlery/surgical edges will use angles much lower than 30*.... the only way to figure it out is to practice on inexpensive blades, lots of practice on dull knives until you can shave newsprint from a freehand honing....
a good guide for the angle from the stone is the angle of a book of matches.
ETA - fly out here, I'll teach you. Harsey required me to be able to sharpen and reshape blades by hand for the past few years... so far I'm passable, now I think he'll send me on to advances knife steels research before he allows me to really learn how to make a knife.
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policemedic said:
I like to keep customers appraised of what's going on. Nowadays it takes less than 5 min to snap a cellphone pic and send it in an email. Some of my customers live 2000 miles away, and I like for them to know that I have more than just my own interests in mind.
@Ooh-Rah, I look forward to working with you again. It's been a pleasure, so far.
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@Barbarian ... if you need a shill for further sales.... we need to work out a commission structure....
kidding... cash under the table is fine
kidding... cash under the table is fine
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I sent you a PM bro. I am interested in your services.
