OT: handmade tools (axe)

[54ny77]

This is a definitely a Rapha-esque video, which means good cinematography, editing & music.

The end result is, as they say, Epic.

http://vimeo.com/37360333#

[likebikes]

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[54ny77]

not private, i just clicked on it, never saw "private" flag.

(i'm not a member of vimeo or didn't sign up for anything.)

maybe try this?



http://www.neemantools.com/en/gallery/videos

[54ny77]

likebikes--it does indeed look like the axe-making video went private in the last few minutes. odd.

either way, the chisel video is up on neeman website. just as good.

[Ti Designs]

Getting beyond the video issues...


From a user standpoint I've never understood tool snobs - the people who look down on others who use lesser tools. Judge the job, not the tool. That said, when tool making IS the job, the final product had better be damn nice.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Ti Designs

Getting beyond the video issues...


From a user standpoint I've never understood tool snobs - the people who look down on others who use lesser tools. Judge the job, not the tool. That said, when tool making IS the job, the final product had better be damn nice.

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2010/...o-mystery-tool

[monkeybanana86]

cool video!

Here's one I like of making knives:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OCoS81G2CY

[William]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2010/...o-mystery-tool

When a frame pump into the spokes just isn't enough for your opponent....

You need, the Campy Shank!!






William

[William]

Picked up a handmade Razel like this one...



I like hand tools, I play with them all the time.





William

[monkeybanana86]

ouch. I hope no one messes with you

Originally Posted by William

Picked up a handmade Razel like this one...



I like hand tools, I play with them all the time.





William

[AgilisMerlin]

in the middle of this thread, and down to private only.

https://plus.google.com/107099528362923100900/posts


ubuntu is interesting, had a brotherinlaw load it on one of my tools once.

[AgilisMerlin]

Originally Posted by William

Picked up a handmade Razel like this one...



I like hand tools, I play with them all the time.





William

William,

3rd pic, 2nd knife from top

curious what that knife's origin(use) is ?

[William]

Originally Posted by AgilisMerlin

William,

3rd pic, 2nd knife from top

curious what that knife's origin(use) is ?

In your reply the picture of the training blades is showing. On my screen the picture of the real knives is the 3rd picture so I'll just comment on the second blade in each of them.....

If you are talking about the real blades, that's a CRKT Bear Claw which is loosely patterned off a Fred Perrin La Griffe (which itself is likely loosely patterned off of earlier skinners). Emerson was also making a Perrin La Griffe replica. Without getting into a lot of detail here, it's an extremely effective CQC knife for a number of reasons.

If you meant the picture of the training knives, that's a Ginunting. It's a Filipino short sword that has a forward curved blade for cutting power similar to Kukris of the Gurkhas, a short double edge for back cuts, and a hawks bill handle for when things get, how should I say it......slippery. It can be used for clearing brush like a machete or Bolo and is also an official blade of the Philippine Marines. It's also the main blade in one of the systems I study and teach. I like it as much as the Barong, which I let someone barrow so no picture (see below).








William

[AgilisMerlin]

I was mostly interested in the shape of the handle.

the double edged/back cuts seems well designed.

the handles shape, not meant to rapidly change hand position or from hand to hand ?

[William]

Originally Posted by AgilisMerlin

I was mostly interested in the shape of the handle.

the double edged/back cuts seems well designed.

the handles shape, not meant to rapidly change hand position or from hand to hand ?

Not impossible, just meant to secure grip when things get wet. Also, striking points on the base of the handle for concentrated power delivery when things get real tight.





William