Buy another rifle to put it on duh!
Liked On: 23-09-2021, 05:30 PM
I do the same as you but without the 4x2. Lansky stone kit followed by two light strokes on each side with a very fine butcher steel. I sharpen until the entire blade area will grip firmly on a...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 09:50 PM
I took two Mercators with me to the UK, but never had any issues. Like you it never occurred to me that it could be a problem, I'm just used to having one around as a utility knife. Will often have...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 09:45 PM
I use a fine stone and follow up with a few strokes on the diamond steel.I paid $89 about a month ago the true slozenger mercator made in germany. 178070178071178072
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 09:44 PM
Started spearing back in 1997 and have kinda done it on and off. Not much of late. I came to NZ expecting idiotically large kingies and i wasn't disappointed. The Aldermans are unreal If you see a...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 09:20 PM
I'm mad keen at spearfishing, I probably get in the water as much as I do in the bush.
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 09:19 PM
Always struggled to keep my Mercator sharp, own several used to put a very fine edge on it with an oil stone. Have been using a lansky knife sharping system and for the Mercator the middle stoning...
Liked On: 08-09-2021, 05:05 PM
Only thing with rust is that it leaves 'craters' which will forever be a part of the finished edge. Unless you can polish ALL the rust pitting out then it will never be as sharp as it could...
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 06:59 PM
Best way is to send it to Shelley with a prepaid return envelope and $10
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 04:02 PM
Best way I have found (but not the only way) is to replace it with a carbon steel blade! I have an Opinel #8, only downside is it can be a bastard to open if not used for a while. I cut some of...
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 03:59 PM
The Hunters Club how did the two young fellas get on? They would have been pretty excited getting the ride in and opportunity to meet you guys.
Liked On: 07-09-2021, 10:06 AM
Pretty keen on the spearfishing , spending more time teaching the kids how to do it lately which is good fun.
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 08:03 PM
Thinking of a trip up there soon, maybe hunting or just a look around. I understand that you can either walk from Windy Point or cross the river by the Works Camp. Is the river crossing generally Ok...
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 07:21 PM
good trip, river crossings were fine (even in the dark) 1/2 of the stags had already cast their antlers (a bit earlier then normal??) but lots of deer on the tops. there was a bit of snow but not...
Liked On: 06-09-2021, 07:21 PM
174970 Took this photo back in May , there were a few stags still roaring so didn't want to disturb them ,they were only about 100 yds away and thought I mite get the perfect photo ,was just waiting...
Liked On: 03-09-2021, 11:34 PM