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Thats how I got my membership from a friend here. He just bought a gift and sent it to me

[quote name='R_Bert' timestamp='1354319538' post='853130'] very nice! Do you also make knives from horse-shoes ? (Saw some at the gunshow, mentioned in other thread) [/quote] Yes ive made a few, they are fun to make. I answered in the other thread too.

[quote name='R_Bert' timestamp='1354319208' post='853124'] Spots, do you do knives from horseshoes ? I saw some over at the gunshow that looked interesting (in form), so I thought of you. Bert [/quote] Yeah Ive made a few from them. They are fun lil knives.

I spent a few days this week building up some stock to sell. I present to you my interpation of the bowie knife Jim Bowie used on the sandbar. All accounts of the original knife point towards a heavy guardless butcher knife with a sharpened clip point. These are made from horse hoof rasp, with pirpleheart handles on a full tang. The smaller one is 9.5" long blade. I forgot to get measurments on the larger one. Rough forged [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-28_20-06-04_412.jpg[/IMG] Heating to do the hardening [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-30_11-52-52_219.jpg[/IMG] Finished [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-30_15-31-16_240.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-30_15-32-01_597-1.jpg[/IMG]

I have limited internet right now, but Ill post a short response. That was the craziest, coolest test ever. I built that knife on a whim a few years ago, and always liked the feel of it, though it looked funky. You are a crazy man Dave, and a very entertaining writer. While I encourage hard use, Im afraid I can't warranty a broken handle due to a hammer strike lol. Though I do believe a good paracord wrap and that one might just be unbreakable..... Thanks for the amazing test, and hopefully your lil buddy overcomes his fear of explosives soon....

Me and a buddy spent a day making some blanks. These are all getting final ground tomorrow, then handled this weekend. We made two medium full tang bowies, a tanto point, a small edc skinner, and a kirdashi japanese style utility knife. The lil knife is a perfect edc work knife, sharper and sturdier than a box cutter, and great for multipile task. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-28_20-04-59_168.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-28_20-05-53_264.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-28_20-06-04_412.jpg[/IMG]

Mine isn't a big poster, and no great info to speak of som im having issues too

He was wrong to wait, and to shoot the girl execution style. That points to mental instability, and serious problems. He needs to do some jail time, as well as a lot of corrective therapy. [quote name='cardcutter' timestamp='1354043586' post='851465'] ""Castle Doctrine" never even entered my mind. He was in no danger and should never have fired to begin with. I dont see how that could even remotely come into play. Basicly this fool shot unarmed tresspassers. [/quote] However, I disagree with the above post about the fact that he shouldn't have shot. A trespasser in my house is an unknown threat. If your in in my house without invitation, I will automatically assume you are there to do me and my family harm, and you will be dealt with accordingly. That doesn't mean I'm gonna shoot you, then walk up and blow your brains out while you lie there defenseless. As far as shooting to stop a threat vs shooting to kill, I'm shooting where I've trained. Center Mass of the target until the threat stops being a threat, either incapctitaed, wounded, or dead. These kids broke into a house, and they got killed for it. I shed no tears for someone like that. They were in the wrong, and while he shouldn't have shot them execution style, and waited to call the cops, they brought this on themselves by electing to break into the house to begin with. As I always say, you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Their age has nothing to do with it. They were in a house uninvited, and ran into some who refused to be a victim. They are dead because of their own actions

[quote name='buck1032' timestamp='1354049760' post='851526'] I wasnt able to get to the challenge this morning (too much time wasted on the phone dealing with other issues). Now have my son doing his homework so I can start dinner. So it looks like the challenge with be done first thing in the morning. [/quote] I look forward to it. Kinda wanna see how the Khukri cuts it, I have no doubts it'll do it , just wondering how a heavy chopping blades will do with a speed challenge

Russian drivers are awesome

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/55458-shovel-ak-assault-shovel-you-name-it-lol/#entry851145 Yeah dude is a awesome fabricator

When you pick up your accent and natural slang to the point that California people can no longer understand anymore than half what you say. When I first got stationed in San Diego, I had to repeat myself very often....

Yeah we are making it. We got a huge break with our landlord that extended it for awhile longer, and shes working full time. I'm working in the forge as often as possible and selling what I can to help pay bills

[quote name='Will H' timestamp='1353998681' post='851184'] I will be here off and on. I am on third shift this week. 7 nights of it. [/quote] That sucks. What is third shift for you guys? Like times wise?

We used to do this on another forum I was on a few years ago. If your on from midnight to five am or so, stop in and post up. Random funny BS, interesting articles, whatever floats your boat. I'm up because I'm job searching the internet, planning out new knife designs, and I'm generally night owl. What are yall into tonight?

Welcome aboard. Glad to have you here.

A small utility or pocket knife is always an option, there are some decently priced customs out there nowadays that are like nothing else.

[quote name='UncleJak' timestamp='1353984064' post='851114'] Challenge accepted! I don't drink soda, so I used a fabric softener gallon jug. [url="http://s1295.beta.photobucket.com/user/JakFiddler/media/IMG_1919.mp4.html"]http://s1295.beta.ph...G_1919.mp4.html[/url] [/quote] Very nice. Mind if I ask some specs on the knife? Edit: Pretty sure thats the rasp Bowie we made with you and your son. If so, I'm glad to see another Flatwoods Forge knife makes the cut (pun intended)

[quote name='buck1032' timestamp='1353981497' post='851095'] For some reason I feel you just want to see us get wet. LOL [/quote] Fast, clean cut and you won't get wet. I stayed dry as a bone on both those. And that khukri should make a neat job of it.

It can be anything, including a shovel as mentioned above. Just take it as a general challenge, and post a video when you do it.

I'm starting to think there isn't a woman around that has any respect for themselves anymore. Make sure to watch till the end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgvIcHxLmXg

Wow, that man is in for a bad time. People like this are the reason gunowners have a black eye at times.

And I'm sorry if my comments come off as harsh, or upset. Please understand I'm in a very foul mood, and worried about my wife. While I would not get into a physical altercation with someone, I do feel the need to vent at times. And in a couple weeks, I may even drop the lawsuit idea. But right now, this is just kinda my way of dealing with the urge to skin someone alive, and I knew you guys would be understanding.

[quote name='Volzfan' timestamp='1353973510' post='851020'] Good luck with that! Probably don't have Ins and driving a stolen car and don't have 2 pennies to rub together! Hope your wife is OK. [/quote] Wifes gonna get checked out. As far as him being broke, it wouldn't be a suprise. I'll just use the blessing of having a free lawyer to tie him up in court as often as possible.

[quote name='Razz' timestamp='1353970430' post='850988'] Let the police handle it. [/quote] I'll let the police handle it. First thing I'm gonna do on my own is get insurance involved, and then I'm gonna get my Sister in law, who is a well payed lawyer involved, and I'm gonna bankrupt this mother f'er. I have no plans for violent conflict. I find its much more satisfying to take everything a man owns using the legal system. If he had hit her, then pulled off with her and exchanged info, no harm, no foul. Crap happens. Slam into her, possible hurting her, then flip a u turn and drive off, without a thought for if she is ok? I'm gonna ruin this mans life when I find him. And I'll do it legally. Sour kraut she said she is ok, but her neck hurts. Shes filing a report right now with an officer on scene, we are debating the hospital route, as we don't have health insurance right now.