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    The "latest and greatest" quench oils were not...

    The "latest and greatest" quench oils were not developed as a solution looking for a problem. There have been obvious issues quenching with water.
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    Quench in water, quench in oil, quench in...

    Quench in water, quench in oil, quench in brine...it's all different from different manufacturers, different book writers....to each his own once again. You just gave me a link to your own thread on...
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    Interesting...the compound chizel has been one of...

    Interesting...the compound chizel has been one of the toughest edges in my experience, and maintaining the edge is simple. And at nearly a 7" blade, it is very useable. The compound chizel is far...
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    meet the "champion"

    I sketched this up today and decided to go with it. Let me know what you think. Only one crappy cell phone photo, but you get the idea. I still need to heat treat it. 1095 steel, right hand...
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    I pull my 1st out of my knife block now and then....

    I pull my 1st out of my knife block now and then. It makes me chuckle at how great I felt making it. Now, I just laugh at myself. Your first is considerably better than mine!
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    I'm in for pics when you get it back. Heat...

    I'm in for pics when you get it back. Heat shrink can prove useful for a lot of things if you have any imagination.
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    I agree 100%. Funny thing, seems like all...

    I agree 100%. Funny thing, seems like all Jarheads turn to blademakers. Almost all of them that I know about are anyway. What was your MOS? 0341 here.
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    So, no fire/smoke required? I'm really wanting...

    So, no fire/smoke required? I'm really wanting to try this!
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    That sounds like a ton of fun! Gives me ideas!

    That sounds like a ton of fun! Gives me ideas!
  10. Don't gamecams have a date/time stamp?

    Don't gamecams have a date/time stamp?
  11. Thread: Bowie Knife

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    Beautiful blades! What steel was used?

    Beautiful blades! What steel was used?
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    Welcome... from just a few miles west of you.

    Welcome... from just a few miles west of you.
  13. Thread: MRE's

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    Sticky: That's funny Rick. I didn't, but I don't plan on...

    That's funny Rick. I didn't, but I don't plan on eating them 3 meals a day.
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    I'm right there with you Winter...but they are...

    I'm right there with you Winter...but they are very easy to make. Break the blade, no problem. It was already square anyway.
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    I must be a bit behind. I have to go google a...

    I must be a bit behind. I have to go google a prismatic compass.
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    This is a good thing to be reminded of. I'm not...

    This is a good thing to be reminded of. I'm not much for scouring for deals, but these type of supplies are noteworthy.
  17. Thread: Cliff bars

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    Is this a Sams Club only deal? Or maybe does...

    Is this a Sams Club only deal? Or maybe does Costco carry them?
  18. Thread: MRE's

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    Sticky: I got lucky and found a pallet of milspec mre's...

    I got lucky and found a pallet of milspec mre's last year with a vvery healthy inspection date. (can't remember right off hand) I promptly dropped $800 @ $50 a case. Not a good staple, but I have...
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    Sticky: I have a blastmatch and a vacuum sealed wad of...

    I have a blastmatch and a vacuum sealed wad of cottonballs soaked in vasoline. Starts a fire every single time. Yeah, it's high tech, but all 5 of us here have the same set up. We can be warm/cook...
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    That green sky is amazing!

    That green sky is amazing!
  21. Thread: Days Gone By

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    That Guadalcanal pic is great! I can never get...

    That Guadalcanal pic is great! I can never get enough history, even if it's pictures with no huge story.
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    I have liked your knives since i first saw them. ...

    I have liked your knives since i first saw them. Very clean, and purpose built.
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    Sounds like a lot of fun. This is the best way...

    Sounds like a lot of fun. This is the best way to gain knowledge. I guarantee you figure out a few things you can add/delete from your gear. I am in the process of getting a family of 5 ready for...
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    Welcome Bush Monkey. You seem....familiar...

    Welcome Bush Monkey. You seem....familiar (insert broken tooth smartass smiley here)
  25. Northern Horseman, that's a great bit of info. I...

    Northern Horseman, that's a great bit of info. I copied and printed that. Almost everywhere I go, cattails can be found.
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