Recent content by Philbert

Ooooh! Really large bandsaw blade (like those used on mills) might be a good option! I am sure that there are better alloys to use, guven a choice, but I’m also confident that indigenous people, and folks with limited options, have made satisfactory knives out of much less. Now I gotta find...

Thanks. That’s very helpful. I was thinking about converting old kitchen knives from garage sales. Re-shaping the blades and handles. Philbert

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Not really ’a joke’; more inspirational. Philbert

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Making a crooked knife was described in one of the canoe paddle building books. Of course, that is how the original ones were created. But I have enough hobbies right now! Definitely keeping an eye out at estate sales. Experimenting with the premade ones to see if I even like them. Philbert

UPDATE: These are a couple of hoof knives that I picked up from that mail order place named after a large river in South America. I brought them to a paddle making class at a wood shop just to play with them. The photo shows a young woman grasping one with a non-standard grip. Definitely...

Did you get to talk to Mr. McCulloch? Philbert

This one followed me home today. 10-1/2” top. 8-1/2” inside bottom. Thin. Light (5# 2.5 oz). No visible name. Full ring on bottom. Does not have the BSR style ‘trianglular’ handle. ‘D’ on back of handle. Might have an ‘O’ (?) on front. Maybe more after I strip it? Philbert

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We almost ate it up, brfore taking an ‘after’ photo! Philbert

They are very popular with a lot of homeowners. My neighbor (mid 70’s?) asked me which one she should get. I told her to buy a sharp, hand pruning saw (good Corona, Silky, etc.), and to call me for the rest. They are still chainsaws, and can still cause a lot of injuries, especially if used...

Thanks Dan! Now I can get me a flannel shirt, a full-brimmed helmet, and really get into trouble! Seriously, have long heard about this book, and look forward to reading through it. Thanks! Philbert

I often braise them 3 to 3-1/2 hours in a Dutch oven, which I really like as well. The texture, and the flavor, come out very different. Philbert