A little different. Didn't go according to plan (storm had scoured off the snow) but managed to get a bird in the end. Cold though, froze my ear and three fingers. ...
Liked On: 07-02-2021, 02:30 PM
In a sea of Ferrari's; here are my new Toyota Corollas...... :thumbsup: 158209
Liked On: 16-01-2021, 11:07 AM
Some knives I have made from diamond blades, jimmy bars, and even a salvaged chainplate off the Rewa wreck in the Mahurangi harbour in my sailing days. The scabbards are made from PVC waste pipe...
Liked On: 16-01-2021, 11:07 AM
I have no idea sorry. This one is ancient though, it's a German pole Axe .The eye has been lap welded instead of formed with a Mandrel. This could be 14th/15th century according to the bloke that...
Liked On: 05-01-2021, 10:11 PM
Back in 1991 I started bow hunting. I shot a few goats, rabbits, possums and flounder. In Dec 1992 I managed to get a deer. I was bush stalking on a soaking wet day in Waihaha, Pureora. I was...
Liked On: 02-01-2021, 08:57 AM
The acid etch removed all the loose scale and cleaned out all the rust in the forging pits which was not the look I wanted so I decided to re rust the blade now it was etched so the pits would look...
Liked On: 24-12-2020, 10:06 PM
On our never ending journey for better and better equipment performance (often born out of clever marketing) we tend to move further and further away from the foundations that forged todays norms,...
Liked On: 30-10-2020, 10:03 PM
151187 Something a bit different , Copperhead model but in old school cool 1080 high carbon steel. Forced patina and stone washed. Atomic Red burlap micarta from the states with red and black...
Liked On: 21-10-2020, 06:16 PM
Hunting knife made for my hunting buddy, made from 1070 carbon steel, scales are made from 30 year old stabilized apple wood, brass pins, green G10 liner, lanyard brass made from 223 cartridge :) ...
Liked On: 21-10-2020, 06:16 PM
Oh Bugger. SO sad to hear that. The only observation is don't thrash yourself to death about it as you did all you could with the best intentions and improved the chances of it surviving far more...
Liked On: 14-10-2020, 08:18 PM
Karearea. (falcon) Near Hyde, Central Otago It did have two legs - just not enough space on top of the waratah for it to put down two feet. 150910 Barn Owl. I believe they do exist in NZ but...
Liked On: 10-10-2020, 10:07 PM
That’s a ripper
Liked On: 10-10-2020, 10:07 PM
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Liked On: 10-10-2020, 10:06 PM
Managed to sneak out for a few days in the freezing cold, -12 on one night tested the gear well. Here is a video i've put together have a look and let me know what you think Hope you enjoy!! ...
Liked On: 20-08-2020, 10:57 PM
Ftx325 This is a piece my Grandfather did,it's hard to get a good picture of but the horse is molded to give it a 3d appearance. It is shame he's not around,he would have happily offered any advice...
Liked On: 11-08-2020, 07:25 PM