That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
So the wood is a little short, but as the ukpk is exactly on the limit of UK law, I wouldn't be too happy carrying it without the potential for grief from the law. So the plan always was to shorten the blade slightly, maybe only by about 1/4" and make it a little less pointy. A bit like the now discontinued urban. After seeing pictures of the urban I decided to make my handle a bit larger to the rear too.
That's all for now, if the weather is as lousy later this week I might get a chance to do more.
"I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took a pie to the belly"
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Oct 22, 2013 7:19:44 GMT -8
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Kick its ass! :yay2:
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
Turns out about 60mm cutting edge and handle to tip its 69mm. Completely legal any which way it's measured. It may be immodest but I prefer the way I've ground the spine to the original too.
"I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took a pie to the belly"
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Oct 25, 2013 4:45:03 GMT -8
Welcome to the craftsman club dude! :yay2:
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
Played with my SWM V11R last night, thought I'd fit the extra tail switch (the metal one). Didn't like the way it felt so swapped it back, now randomly the light is staying on, or coming on randomly. Had it apart again and put it back together so hopefully it's fixed.
Lesson, don't mess with stuff that works...
"I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took a pie to the belly"
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Oct 25, 2013 7:11:47 GMT -8
Not a fan of the V11R. Like the look, but the UI stinks. Never had a problem with the switch and preferred the metal one. I had to round the edges a bit on the lip of the button to reduce it sticking/squeaking.
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy