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  1. midnight
    Hi guys I have not really posted in a while. This is my new venture, fieldcrafter-uk. This is my version of a "bush craft" knife but with a twist or two as I don’t know anyone that actually practices bush craft but I know loads of people that are outdoors folks or involved in field sports hence "fieldcrafter-uk" It’s constructed from 5.8mm o1 tool steel Professionally heat treated in Sheffield to hrc 57-59 Laser engraved and hand finished in every other way each one is subtly different. They have what I call "raw steel finish" which is actually a process and means that it’s totally practical
  2. midnight
    Thanks gents , there nothing you haven't seen before , just masses of them . It's a relief to finally get a makers mark/ logo on my knives . I won't miss the one offs and customs I can tell you that!! There should be some blanks after next weekend as iv run out of money so what sells will fund handle materials and leather .
  3. midnight
    Yeah wet and dry then a buff I should say !
  4. midnight
    Yeah they should be fine the long thin one is probably the riskiest one . But in sure we should get it right .
  5. midnight
    It's all done just needs a good polish , I know the fella your talking about !
  6. midnight
    It's gonna be interesting to see what it looks like !! Is all the steel going on the mrs kitchen knives ? If it works ask for the bone that is inside the thigh of the hind leg it's longer and straighter . With a really thick wall on it if he could cut the knuckle off each end you will be able to get the marrow out of it when your boiling it ! Interesting project this one do a few photos through out and make sure to show the finnished product !
  7. midnight
    Thanks fellas its all in hand . As I said iv put everything I have into the steel and still a way to go yet . I need some finished product before I can do anything else . Should have the engraving done by Thursday next week .
  8. midnight
    It's not a true shin bone steve it's from a hind leg that . I'd imagine its like cleaning deer skulls . Gently simmer the piece in water for hours . When the meats all cooked and falling away add biological washing powder and a little thin bleach and let simmer for another hour or so . Let it dry and cut it up .
  9. midnight
    I'm afraid not Paul it costs a pissing arm and a leg to get done . It would be something like £75 -£100 each to do if they where sent finished !!!!! Makes yours much more collectable tho !! There's been huge investment in the first 100 (thousands of ££) And iv not even ground them yet or bought handle or sheath materials . I know you guys have always supported me and I'm very grateful but my return on that will have to be seen as the prices you got all those blanks and knives at ! It can't happen any more I have to make a living from now on they will now cost what the cost (which i
  10. midnight
    Sorry fellas I'm only doing one design from now on ( fieldcrafter) Iv Got 124 of the at blank stage being laser engraved at the moment . Might be a few weeks yet before I have any for sale but the price has gone up I'm afraid . All the best , matt
  11. midnight
    I'm on my phone so can't see where your based ? What's the choke on it and length of pull ? All the best , matt
  12. midnight
    Hi I don't l ow how to answer . Is it stainless ? If it is it won't need much to get it nice . If its carbon steel I would put fresh 600grit wet and dry papar wrapped around something hard like a block of wood and sand in one direction from handle to blade. That should bring back the shine and not remove the pattern . If you have a buffing mop that will Finnish it off lovely !
  13. midnight
    I'm just sorting out my work shop . Iv gained a new bigger one so I can avoid working on knives in the house . Iv found some o1 il make a few blanks up today for anyone that wants them , with pins and lanyards . This will be my last custom blanks guys I'm only doing the fieldcrafters from now on . Il try to post pics later All the best , matt
  14. midnight
    Not from Me at the mo sorry . All I will be doing now is the fieldcrafter knives . All the best , matt
  15. midnight
    I have made a few bouncers (for dead birds) and floaters ( full wings and tail decoys) I used 4mm mild steel round for the bouncers just bent a 50cm length in half and welded it then sharpen the 3 points for head and wings , they work well and stand me at no more that £5 materials . And iv used an old beach casting rob with a thick fencing wire cradle for the full bodies decoy and used old forsale signs as wings and tail . There a twat to make as the balence is hard to get right . I'd say make your own bouncer and buy a jack pike floater and modify it to improve it . Iv apoxied everyth
  16. midnight
    I think 6 is the minimum For corvids . I shoot 3/4 choke 30 gram 6's Through side by side or over under . My personal count this year so far is 102 for corvids mostly carrion crows . I shoot alot on the roost flight . Iv only had 2 decoying sessions that accounted for under half my score . I can't wait for the next 6-8 weeks to pass as there will be hords of crows to shoot !
  17. midnight
    They do look good but all in with the hyper flapper it's an expensive decoy . I would want 2 of them I think and your well over the price of a magnet then .
  18. midnight
    Thanks guys I have enough now . I had no idea there was as much variation ? The big Damascus knife has sold ! Thank you gents
  19. midnight
    Thanks gin I was fencing at the time then forgot to reply . Come on guys there is 50 out there I need more than two measurements to get an average .
  20. midnight
    Can any one who has a field crafter just do me a favour . I need the measurement from the spine to where the grind starts . It's just so I can work out the size of my makers mark !
  21. midnight
    Hi I can't add pics anymore on the thred ? The large Damascus knife is still for sale please pm and I will email photos , or click on the blue writing in my signature and view my library for pics of the knife . It's 9" over all with 4.5" handle and 4.5" blade . White corian handle and brass pins
  22. midnight
    i normaly just insert the image code in the post with no problem . now the site wont let me at all ? whats the issue ?
  23. midnight
    can anyone help ? i usualy just add pics with the image code off photobucket never been an issue , but i cant add them in posts or on the sale section now . whats the problem ?
  24. midnight
    Thanks gents its an academic question now anyway iv found the gun I want for the job . And I greatfully accept everything you have said ! All the best , matt
  25. midnight
    Thanks kev
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