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You mentioned wild dogs as the smartest Jock. I wouldn't agree but will concede that there are some that are unreal in cunning but then every sambar stag is unreal in cunning,not just some. Note there`s a few empty hay band cords hanging,they dont last forever.

No, but early AM, I still need to be still and quiet. Thermal or not. As for AusCam, I heard some of these uniforms were to be made in china, so watch out for the quality of the chemical additives (probably made to light up under certain frequencies....just sayin')

Weeelllll, not “everybody”…

Times have changed though mate, now everyone sneaks about with a thermal in the early morning..no camo needed, except for the photo.

I haven't changed CAMO CAMO CAMO

Going back in time here gryph.

Three words...... CAMO CAMO CAMO

still ok after 17 years?

Top of the morn to everyone, my names Tim. Been getting into hunting lately out of a utv mainly, and will be starting to reload in the near future. I'm located near Brissy and love camping/ outdoors. Got a few hole punchers from 22lr up to .308 and pigs be the target of choice. cheers. 🤙

Thanks guys 👍

very nice (((-;

I agree with Duncs, that steel looks amazing mate! Very unique.

That is truly fantastic! I’ve always really liked Damascus steel but that random pattern is the best. The antler handles are a classy look too

Looks great mate. Antler makes nice grips.

that looks really good, the antler handles top it off and i'm sure would look good on a stainless blade etc aswell.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments 👍

Awesome mate

Its grouse mate.

Nice, great work!

That looks bloody amazing mate. Always nice to look at a damascus knife.

Just finished up a knife with my first go at using sambar antlers for the handle. A guy that I used to hunt with does a bit of forging and wanted to learn about knife making after seeing some of my knives. He spent a few days with me last year, and I took him through the whole process. He offered to give me some antler for handle material, and I was happy to take him up on the offer. As expected, I learned a few things in the process of working with the antler, but pretty happy with how this first one turned out. Steel is 2.5mm VG10 stainless random pattern Damascus in a full flat grind. The handle is a tapered tang with antler scales, black G10 liners and brass pins & lanyard tube.

You can heat it up and then quench it in oil or water, oil cools slower than water, the faster the quench the harder the finish but can become brittle, I'd try oil first. I can't remember the preheat temperature or colour (glowing red or straw colour?) google should be able to help with that. Cheers

Seems like it, iv had a look at one of the bridges and the wood has definitely been pre drilled and chiseled

Good idea, I cut a section off the nail and hit both the nail and mild steel bar a few times, seemed to be around the same. Is there any way to properly heat treat mild steel? I also filed into the nail and it filed very easily so I’m guessing it’s quite a soft steel.

Already have couple on order from elsewhere mate. One from overseas (just to tell you how keen I am haha). One was/is on a 2 years waiting list.