"No apology necessary, Tobias. It doesn't matter. I am out of here anyhow. A close friend told me about this posted reply you made and that is the only reason I came back. I don't belong here and my time would be better spent building…"
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KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"Which hand would you want bound to a Rig Knife?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alm_qlo3foE"
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"I think I have to stop following this thread and maybe leave this site entirely before I lose my sense of humor. You folks really should shut the computers down and head to the coast. It doesn't matter where. Any port from DownEast Maine to Key…"
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"Works fine if you always cut in one direction. "
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Craig Henry's discussion D2 in the group Carbon Steel Group
"I have been using D-2 for over 40 years. Love it! Have used it to build stamping dies, knives, and spinners for copper tubing. Yes it is hard to sharpen. Diamond sharpeners help. I prefer to draw it a little farther to about Rc55 as it seems to hold…"
KnifeMakerFred OBrien joined Nick Hansen's group
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This group if dedicated for the knife users/collectors that prefer Carbon Steel to the newer "Super Steels" and Stainless Steels that are used more and more these days-CV, 1095, or any other.See More
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"Maybe one has to rely on practicality rather than the writings of one person and ask themselves what sounds right. Why would a sailor on a tall ship carry a knife which would require both hands to open while clinging to a high spar? Who uses the…"
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"Sorry for the delay replying, Tobias. I made the knife. It is one of four I am making this year."
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"That is a good design indeed. I can see the place of folders as a backup and for tinkering. When I was younger, every man carried a folder for odds and ends or for whittling as a hobby. The whole tradition of the bullnose blade, I am told is from…"
KnifeMakerFred OBrien replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion Marlin Spike knives -- Folding Riggers and related Sailing Knives! in the group Knife Pattern Collectors
"Living on the Midcoast of Maine with several friends who are schooner bums, I find this article interesting. I never knew there was a desire for folding rig knives as all I have known carry straight blades with sturdy spikes. Thank you."
KnifeMakerFred OBrien joined Ivars's group
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All over the world knife patterns. Different types, size, styles…We will talk about old traditional and new knife patterns. If you know pattern which nobody really knows, please give world to know!A-Z index of Knife Pattern DiscussionsSee More
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- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 16- 20 years
- About Me
- Retired Tool and Die Maker. Build knives as a hobby for the last 20 years
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 19:11 on September 14, 2015,
Jan Carter said… 
- At 16:19 on September 14, 2015,
Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said… 
- At 21:12 on April 18, 2015,
Sue OldsWidow said… 
- At 21:17 on April 9, 2015,
Billy Oneale said… - Welcome to iKC!
- At 20:50 on April 9, 2015,
Jeremy B. Buchanan said… 
- At 17:11 on April 9, 2015, Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…
Hey there, Fred! Welcome to iKnife! Come on in, kick back and check things out. There's some handy tips on our front page to help you find your way around, and some fantastic people in the Chat room if you have any questions or want to shoot the breeze. Site rules are also on the main page, and if you get creative, you can customise your My Page to suit your own style! Hope you enjoy your stay with us! Great to have you on board!
- At 17:05 on April 9, 2015,
Charles Sample said… Welcome to iKC, Fred!
- At 12:10 on April 9, 2015, Jan Carter said…
- At 11:43 on April 9, 2015,
J.J. Smith III said… 
- At 11:41 on April 9, 2015,
John Bamford said… Welcome to iKC Fred .
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