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by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Worst comes to the worst it’ll just get reprofiled with extreme prejudice.
by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Stuart Ackerman wrote:
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:42 am
The Ti coating will act as a guide, so no worries.

Use whatever you want to use...this is a "see what happens" trial?
Very much 😂
by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Al I would suggest using a black marker pen to blacken the area that you want to cut. Start with a tri-angle file to get the position, and file to almost the desired depth you think you need. THEN use the chainsaw file to get the profile. That sounds sensible. It’s the TiCN coated version of Aqua S...
by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fish Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 218

Re: Fish Hunter

Have you considered the Jumpmaster 2 - it’s functionally similar but a smidge more blade and a full tang. It’s a real do-anything knife - I use the absolute snot out of mine at work (I’m literally taking a break from pruning some Malaysian Dwarf coconut palms with it as I write this).
by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fish Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 218

Re: Fish Hunter

I have been looking for years for a Spyderco Fish Hunter. I've been scammed and I'm starting to lose hope. Is there anyone who knows where to find one or can sell me one? I'd be more than ecstatic. It's a perfect knife for my needs. Thanks guys. Hi, I’m in the same boat as you in searching for one ...
by JoviAl
Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

I don't think it works that way. I think the work hardening is in the manufacturing, at least I remember it being that way. Sharpening doesn't do it...though I have read some that say it will after a long time. I think it is a case that the teeth get a little rounded and therefore cut better. Those...
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

I was hoping to find an SE and a PE, but I’ve searched high and low and they’re like trying to find rocking horse 💩. To be honest, I quite enjoy this kind of challenge.
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

sal wrote:
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:41 pm
Hey Al,

What is it you are trying to achieve?

sal
I can’t find an SE Aqua Salt for sale anywhere but I’ve secured a PE one on the secondary market from a guy in Japan. I’m planning on turning it into an SE using my chainsaw porting tools and a bit of patience (or possibly a lot of patience 😂).
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

I’ll be gunning for a similar shallow scallop profile to my much loved/abused Caribbean.
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

You can file H1 with a chainsaw file...but be prepared to take about 15 minutes for EACH large serrated concave profile. :cussing I’ve got plenty of those kicking about. I might try and hog out the initial stock removal with a conical carbide burr, then switch to a hand file for the last bit. It’ll...
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

The serrations are ground all at once on a shaped wheel. It isn't the heat that causes the work hardening, it is the mechanical/abrasive removal of material that does it. That's why it is always hollow ground, since that process is done on both sides at once. Grinding one side at a time results in ...
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

I don't think it works that way. I think the work hardening is in the manufacturing, at least I remember it being that way. Sharpening doesn't do it...though I have read some that say it will after a long time. I think it is a case that the teeth get a little rounded and therefore cut better. Those...
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

One day I want to buy an Aqua Salt. Something always comes along that I need more, so I still haven't gotten one. One day. If I ever come across one in our neck of the woods I’ll let you know 👍🏻 Thanks. It will be expensive . I just got a nice one on eBay. The thing feels and looks slick. I think I...
by JoviAl
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

If I ever come across one in our neck of the woods I’ll let you know 👍🏻 Thanks. It will be expensive . I always quite fancied the Fish Hunter too, but I can’t find one of those anywhere these days (that will ship to SG anyways). I’ve yet to try H1 in PE so it would be cool to try an Aqua Salt in PE...
by JoviAl
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

One day I want to buy an Aqua Salt. Something always comes along that I need more, so I still haven't gotten one. One day. If I ever come across one in our neck of the woods I’ll let you know 👍🏻 Thanks. It will be expensive . I always quite fancied the Fish Hunter too, but I can’t find one of those...
by JoviAl
Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Perhaps Shawn's new design of "sal's sword" would be even better in a serrated H2? sal I was so fried from being outdoors in the heat all day that I didn’t even process this earlier. I wouldn’t presume to know if it is better than an amazing custom by Shaun, but by whatever deity you pray...
by JoviAl
Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Hi Al, I've always said that the Jumpmaster 2 would be an ideal model to have in the "bug-out-bag", along with a Golden stone. I wouldn't mind an Ed Schempp serrated Rock Salt. Perhaps Shawn's new design of "sal's sword" would be even better in a serrated H2? sal I think you’re ...
by JoviAl
Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

Doc Dan wrote:
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:00 am
One day I want to buy an Aqua Salt. Something always comes along that I need more, so I still haven't gotten one. One day.
If I ever come across one in our neck of the woods I’ll let you know 👍🏻
by JoviAl
Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

yablanowitz wrote:
Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:19 pm
Good luck. There are a couple on eBay right now if you don't mind spending $700.
Yeah, I just saw that 🤯 I can get a custom fixed blade in magnacut for less.
by JoviAl
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: H1 Fixed blades
Replies: 34
Views: 963

Re: H1 Fixed blades

yablanowitz wrote:
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:06 pm
Ed Shempp Rock Salt. https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php/FB ... Ed_Schempp
Thanks Yab 🙏🏻 much appreciated!

Now to try and find one for sale somewhere 🤔