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2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on July 31, 2015 at 9:40

2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on July 31, 2015 at 9:45

A link to a youtube video of someone making up this kit .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3YECcp_4mI&index=3&list=WL

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 3, 2015 at 20:59

Cant wait to see it done John!

2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on August 8, 2015 at 13:28

I am sure that a kit like this would be too easy for a lot of folk on iKC . This is the first step for me though and I am happy how it turned out .

2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on August 8, 2015 at 13:32

The sheath is very nice really thick leather . I would have loved one of these when I used to do a lot of shooting and deer stalking , may have had a Micarta handle for heavy duty use though . Much as I love African Blackwood it may not be the best choice for heavy use . This won't get any hard use !

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 8, 2015 at 16:35

Well John...you impress me!

It appears to have gone together well and looks great.  Congrats on the first build!

2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on August 9, 2015 at 1:42

Thank's Jan , I must admit it was pretty easy which is a good thing I think . I hope to do a few Puukot's in the future from just the blades , I doubt that I will be forging my own  blades though ! I figure on being able to find enough birch bark to make the handles locally.

Permalink Reply by Kees ( KC ) Mension on August 9, 2015 at 7:50

f... heavy duty john !  i love the african blackwood !! LOL

2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by John Bamford on August 9, 2015 at 11:47

Working on the edge now Kees , don't know if it will be a mirror when it is finished but it should look good .