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by JV3
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FB26SPEC - Bushcraft Blanks - Limited Quantity Available Soon
Replies: 42
Views: 7420

This in no way reflects on the status of the G-10 Bushcraft. We had numerous requests for Bushcraft Blanks so we accommodated those requests with a small batch. I'm not sure why it sounded like clearing out existing stock, but this should clear up that confusion. ;) thanks for the clarification! it...
by JV3
Sat Feb 15, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FB26SPEC - Bushcraft Blanks - Limited Quantity Available Soon
Replies: 42
Views: 7420

i hope this doesn't mean that the g10 handled version is being discontinued? sounds like it's to clear out the existing stock? it's my favorite woods knife by far but haven't picked up a backup due to cost just to sit inside a drawer for a just in case i lost the first one...unless it will be discon...
by JV3
Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: axe chop-off.
Replies: 32
Views: 5988

What an awesome thread! Thanks for the effort. I feel like I just spent that last couple minutes camping! :D thanks! haha, i look at my own pics sometimes when i can't go hike and feel like i'm back there again too :) Thanx much JV3. sal you're welcome, sal. Wonderful post and pics, thank you! And ...
by JV3
Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: axe chop-off.
Replies: 32
Views: 5988

Great Pics! thanks! Hey JV3, Great pics. the engineering on the nests is also special. Do you know what the two hatchets weigh? sal thanks, sal! the hunter's axe is 2.09 lbs (33.5 oz) and the small forest axe is 2.25 lbs (36 oz). Excellent posts! And yeah, that tree is a yellow poplar (aka - tulip ...
by JV3
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: axe chop-off.
Replies: 32
Views: 5988

these birds were everywhere...strange, i've never seen them here before in the 3 yrs i've been hiking the area. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/064/064_019_zpsab72a1cf.jpg http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/064/064_020_zps67a77af6.jpg http://i862.ph...
by JV3
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: axe chop-off.
Replies: 32
Views: 5988

this hike was mostly so i can do an axe chop off between the gransfors bruks small forest axe and hunter's axe to determine which i like better...and sell off the other. see this thread for more details on the hunter's axe: http://jungletraining.com/forums/showthread.php?29144-gransfors-bruks-hunter...
by JV3
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: axe chop-off.
Replies: 32
Views: 5988

another day hike: axe chop-off.

i took a quick day hike two weeks ago to take in the last of the fall colors...been here plenty of times but it was the first time i've seen this wasps' nest (i thought it was a bees' nest...thanks nematocyst for the id!)...never seen it on a tree either. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jay...
by JV3
Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:13 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Sheath for mule
Replies: 10
Views: 2279

Also, if you're adding scales to your mule, you're going to have to send the mule to the maker. Not sure if you're a DIY person, but it may be easier just to order a sheet of kydex to make your own sheath. It won't be pretty, but will be functional. yup, diy is more cost effective in the long run. ...
by JV3
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CF S90V bushcraft any news?
Replies: 15
Views: 3818

this thread needs more pics :D it's definitely my most used woods knife. it's funny that a company known for folders also happens to make the best fixed blade woods knife in my opinion...i'll keep spreading the word. everyone who followed my advice and bought one agrees it's the best handle design! ...
by JV3
Fri Jul 05, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: a tail of two scandis.
Replies: 19
Views: 3328

Beautil knives and beautiful pictures as always JV! thanks, man! Nice knives. thanks! Still kicking myself for not getting one of the Spyderco Scandi blanks. I wish they'd offer those again so I could send one to Tom Krein to put some handle scales on. Nice pics, and nice Fiddleback too. thanks! sa...
by JV3
Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: a tail of two scandis.
Replies: 19
Views: 3328

Awesome photos yet again. I really love threads that start this way! thanks! Thanks for sharing. you're welcome! Great pictures J as always! thanks, man! Thanks for taking us along!! Looks like I wish I was there!!! THANKS!!!!! John thanks, john! you're not that far from me, let me know when you're...
by JV3
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: a tail of two scandis.
Replies: 19
Views: 3328

gotta have spam! http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/057/057_015_zps67fc52a0.jpg it's not mine until it slices spam :D http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/057/057_016_zps663e2e77.jpg base camp. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/0...
by JV3
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: a tail of two scandis.
Replies: 19
Views: 3328

another weird fungus. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/057/057_008_zps3d7b3746.jpg dead-standing oak...the axe will get a workout next time. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/057/057_009_zpsa3c0723f.jpg i didn't get much of anything else done since ...
by JV3
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: a tail of two scandis.
Replies: 19
Views: 3328

another day hike: a tail of two scandis.

yes, i really meant tail not tale :) this dog wouldn't let her owner drag her away until i gave her a couple of pats on the head and took her picture. http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/jayvelasco/hiking/057/057_001_zps0602e898.jpg bright yellow fungus i think. almost all of the weirdest thing...
by JV3
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: cicadas, dragonflies...and an anaconda?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9436

Don W wrote:Great photos! Thanks for sharing.
thanks, don!
by JV3
Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: cicadas, dragonflies...and an anaconda?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9436

Fantastic presentation! Kudos, mate -- I thoroughly enjoyed sharing your adventure, vicariously from the comfort of my home. That was a beautiful snake you chanced upon. The anaconda looked ferocious, also! lol. Thanks for an enjoyable diversion! thanks! i see those garter snakes often here, even w...
by JV3
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Started to work on homemade kydex Enuff sheath
Replies: 16
Views: 3964

mattman wrote:You scratched your knife?!? ;)
yup, one of many mistakes i learned - get all the sanding done, rinse the kydex thoroughly and rivet it last. no biggie - i have a 2nd cts-xhp that's still new. i'll probably scratch that one next when i try my hand with leather sheaths or diy handles, haha.
by JV3
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: cicadas, dragonflies...and an anaconda?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9436

Donut wrote:Nice work JV, looks like fun. :)
thanks!
by JV3
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another day hike: cicadas, dragonflies...and an anaconda?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9436

Fantastic pictures! These threads always make me want to get into photography myself! In regards to that first dragonfly, I think you captured the time when the adult emerges from its nymph form. I remember catching those nymphs in the water as a kid. Bill thanks, bill! definitely get into photogra...
by JV3
Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Started to work on homemade kydex Enuff sheath
Replies: 16
Views: 3964

nice! that pro kydex press is nice but i found a way to avoid spending that kind of cash for one though - unless you'll be doing lots of sheaths. here's a kydex tutorial i wrote awhile back that might be useful to some: http://jungletraining.com/forums/showthread.php?21502-how-to-make-kydex-sheaths .