Digging up this post to say that I finally got one and, for now at least, they’re still $10 amazingly. The design has changed a bit since the first release. The knife now has 2 positions for the pocket clip (left and right) and the orange seems less orange? They’ve also released an all-black and OD green version but those seem to be out-of-stock regularly.

Mine came out of the box nice and sharp but poorly painted on one side of the blade. If I can get it apart I might just strip the paint entirely.

The whole time “The Choice Is Yours” is running through my head. I am a product of the my youth for sure.

Wow you’ve been busy!

That’s great!

This is a heck of a deal. Adding a Falun for $7 to get me free shipping too.

Turns out there is such a thing as a full-hollow grind, at least in the straight-razor world. https://www.nakedarmor.com/blogs/news/why-razorsharp-grinding-is-important-for-a-straight-razor

Do you think if you emailed Mr. DeShivs he would comment on if it was one of his designs? Seems like he’s (rightfully) angry about the theft of his work and might just ignore the request but you never know.

You know, it is a good looking knife! Sort of a sodbuster shaped handle that’s well proven.

Ha! I’ll try to make my next update more boring!

I think there’s no point in using eBay for knives. It’s almost impossible to know if you’re getting a legit product.

I’ve been supporting some through Ko-Fi instead of Patreon.

I started batoning when I started teaching my young kids how to split wood. It is way easier and safer to baton than it is to have them swinging a hatchet or an axe around. They are also learning those skills but for starting out, I for sure kept their enthusiasm going by not restricting my teaching options.

I also would recommend the Bushcraft Black, even over the Mora Garberg. The handle on the Bushcraft Black is much more comfortable and while the Garberg is full-tang I’ve not had any issues with some very heavy battoning with the Bushcraft Black.

I am shocked, shocked! Well, not that shocked.

It took me a while to purchase my first Spyderco too actually. It took a deal on a S90V Para 3 to take the plunge. I am not a huge fan of the shape of those blades but it took buying one to figure it out. After that I took a chance on a Sage 5 LW and wow what a difference. One of my favorite knives now.

If you need to buy from outside Canada I would recommend sticking with a known good retailer like

https://www.knifecenter.com or

https://www.bladehq.com

I have only small anecdotal evidence that these are good places in Canada to buy from:

https://www.bladescanada.com/

https://cuttingedgecutleryco.com/

https://www.knifestorecanada.ca/

I do know you should avoid House of Knives in Canada at all costs.

Unfortunately, I’m not able to try reversing the direction I pull the blade through so that I get the same grind direction, as the motor blocks me from pulling the knife through the back side (though I could probably do that if I was working with a straighter edge shape).

If you were sharpening on a whet stone, you could sharpen by pushing or by pulling (or both!). I don’t think the direction of the belt is the issue here. I think you probably have a bur and need to strop but I also think that this is just part of the learning curve. Make sure you’re not rushing one side vs another because it might feel different. Keep the belt speed low, and make sure you’re progressing through the different belts on both sides with the same amount of time.

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wow, great detective work! Also, that guy might be insane. The Karambit-Song??

There is a fancy-lad version apparently? https://www.tacticalsportinggoods.com/products/venom-ultimate-warrior-balisong-butterfly-knife-satin-3-55

If you’re getting as far as 3D printed locks you might just want to get a normal fixed punch dagger.

Says the person 3D printing knives. ;)