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Thanks for the tips guys - I’ll take a shot at it and see how I go.
Any recommendation on which grit sandpaper or wheel that I should use to reshape it?
Its supposedly a “rescue knife” and the plan was to use it for road crash call outs but, like you’ve all said, the blade design is rubbish.
I’ve taken a closer look at the seatbelt cutter and I’m not going to bother with it. Its never going to work and if I can get the blade right then it won’t matter anyway.
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I’ve got a Bench Mark Rescue knife and it’s bloody terrible. So much for buying by brand name...
The blade shape is pretty useless and both the blade (straight and serrated parts) and the seatbelt cutter are as blunt as a butter knife.
So rather than chuck it in the cupboard (or bin) I thought I’d see if I can make it useful. If I stuff it up I haven’t lost anything.
Sharpening the seatbelt cutter shouldn’t be hard - I just need to get the right bit to pull it apart.
For the blade, I want to give it a continuous curve like a skinner rather than two straight edges with an angle between them like it does now.
Do any of you blade makers have any suggestions on what to do and not to do to change the shape? Do I need to avoid heating it? Should I be quenching it in something if I do?
Or should I just chuck it in the bin and save my time?
And suggestions on sharpening the serrated part would be great. I’ve got a bench grinder with a paper wheel on it. I can stick other standard wheels on it too as long as I know what to use.
Thanks!
Duncs
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Onya Dutchy!!
Or was it Christopher a? ?
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ps For all practical purposes, you'd be very unlucky to get in any trouble if you follow these pointers:
- put your knife in your checked-in baggage
- if you get questioned, tell them that you've come over to go hunting/fishing (ie, you have a legitimate purpose for it)
- don't put it on show on your belt unless you're actually hunting or fishing at the time
- don't carry it when around nightclubs in the city or if you go into a bar (you could get in big strife then, even if it never left your pocket)
If you don't have it on your belt, the reality is the only questions you *might* get would be at the airport. But who wants to have a holiday spoilt by some overzealous law enforcement dude?
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I just checked the Victorian regulations. One handed opening knives are now ok (they were banned for a short time but that has been lifted) as long as you need to manually open them all the way (ie, spring loaded "switch blades" are definitely still out).
However a knife that "opens by centrifugal force" is a no-no. ie you start it opening with your thumb but a flick of the wrist will open it the rest of the way. I'm guessing all the three in the pic would fit that banned category?
One way around it is to slightly over-tighten the screws so that it won't "flick". You can loosen them when you get home
Note that this is only for Victoria. Other states might have different rules.
Here's the link for Vic: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/weapons-definitions
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1 hour ago, ted said:
OK Dunc’s & Joe, you have my curiosity what is the trick with the rubber for fire starting? If is better than other means of fire starting?
It just lights easily and burns for a long time - helps get a fire started, especially if it’s wet. No magic there
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I hate having binos swinging around. They upset your balance, make noise, and get tangled up.
A bino harness (whichever you decide on) stops all that ?
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S4 for me. Partnered up with a SamHuntVic jacket to hold the GPS, range finder and phone/camera, they’re a great pair
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Water!!! It’s heavy but still take more than what you think you’ll use.
EPIRB. GPS/compass/map/pencil.
Torch, camera. CB radio.
Snacks.
Basic first aid kit (enough for a rudimentary patch up until you can get back to your car plus compression bandages for snake bite)
Fire starting stuff - assume wet wood so some rubber bike inner tube is a must.
Long pants will take care of most snake strikes in Aus but gators will help and will also keep grass seeds out of your boots.
Mozzies & flies are less of an issue in winter
Knife, small sharpening steel, pillowcases (aka meat bags).
Gun & ammo
Remember bolts and magazines! (we all do it once...)
Long clothes (long legs & sleeves). Lightweight in summer, layers in winter. Hat/beenie.
Some rope/cord & something light and waterproof (poncho?).
After that, pack to your conditions. Eg up north you’d probably want to pack a Lifestraw or something similar. Down south not so much unless you’re on a multi day hike.
This is all assuming a full day walk. If you’re just going 50m from the car and sitting then obviously a lot of this can be left in the car so you can grab it if you get lucky ??
Everyone is different - I usually carry too much (accepting that I’ll never use 90% of it - especially the meat bags ?).
Others carry so little that I think they’re nuts
Experience and knowledge come into it of course - the aboriginals didn’t carry anything like this and they did pretty well for a bloody long time!
I did a review of my stalking daypack over Christmas and, based on new experience and knowledge, I’ve lightened it a bit - but it’s still got too much in it
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I think Mick uses one as well and has good things to say about them
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Arseholes the both of you...
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I finally got sick of freezing my arse off at basketball on Friday nights so did some searching on heated shirts.
Long story short, I ended up with one of these http://www.avade.com.au/
It works pretty well! So I thought if any of you were looking for warn hunting clothes, this might be up your alley. Looks like it was created initially for dirt bikers.
I’m rarely cold when I’m stalking (most likely because I’m unfit and walk too fast
) so I probably won’t use it for hunting but you never know.
If I had any recommendation, it’d be to grab an extra battery and a car charger.
Anyway, if you’re interested, this is an option that works. There’s a few options out there but I ended up buying this one because it is Aussie made.
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1 hour ago, Midwestman said:
lost some feeling(nerve damage)&movement Duncs,it will be about 50% what it used to be,but better than not having it,doing the ol massage the squash ball trick.no pain thou,just numb but as said will get some feeling and use back,at least wasn't the trigger finger hahaha.
Get used to fumbling your keys etc ?
And do the physio work (don’t get lazy) it’s worth it to get back some strength and flexibility
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1 hour ago, Midwestman said:
Had the surgery on the thumb lucky too still have it really, out of hospital now and very impressed with the job by all Drs involved. Now back to life on the land. Hi hanks for all the posts too,other peoples accidents can be other people laughter sometimes within reason. Hahaha
Lose any feeling or are the nerves all ok?
I’ve got limited feeling in my left thumb. Pretty handy for holding onto hot things
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I’ve got three scars in roughly the same spot! As a right hander, my left hand gets a bit “roughed up”! I’m betting you’re much the same
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Can’t wait to hear your review mate. And I’m sure I’m not the only one!
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New technology toys hey...?
What are the upgraded features of this one?
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I’d have thought filters are your friend?
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Function over looks any day in my book. They look like they’ll do the job nicely. Well done!
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Haha - definitely not for me either then! My hips just keep “growing”...
Thanks for the tip.
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I’m getting a bit of spam lately about ALICE pack frames. “Genuine US Army” blah blah blah.
Anyone used them? Are they any good? How do they compare with the expensive end of the hunting backpack range?
I’m not in the market for one - just curious.
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That’s a great idea. Got me thinking now...
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Modifying a Blade Shape
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The more I think about it, the more I think Ben’s suggestion to use a file is the way to go for me. I don’t have a heap of metal to remove and it’ll stop me getting accidentally carried away