Bushcraft UK - 2nds "heads-up"

[MCM]

Just ordered a 2nd one. Cant wait!

"heartbreak for Sal" :o

Was thinking the same thing. Only plus, maybe more will get used as intended.
Nothing wrong with that. :spyder:

[RzrSxS]

".. BSI or Bob Smith industries makes some of the best CA out there. Their CA is triple distilled..."

After inquiring with BSI as to properly using their products to fix this knife; I received the following today:

"...The initial application of CA should be with our Insta-Cure super-thin.
This will completely penetrate into the wood. Be sure to purchase some extra-fine extender tips or some teflon tubing for applying the thin CA. Without them, it's very easy to get the CA where you don't want it. You could just keep using the thin CA to completely fill the cracks, but you would be adding a lot of time to the process. After that first application, you are not going to get much more deep penetration, so for the second application you can immediately switch to
Insta-Cure+ gap filling or Maxi-Cure extra-thick and the cracks will be
filled. For wood that already has the black lines running through it, the black IC-2000 would be perfect for the second application. Insta-Set accelerator can be sprayed on the surface about one minute after the second application and it would be ready for sanding. The CA should sit for at least an hour before you do final polishing. Contractors who do the installation of granite countertops will mix in granite dust, produced when they cut it, on top of the Insta-Cure or Insta-Cure+ that they have applied to cracks. They even use the CA for bonding the granite pieces together...."

Thank you Sal (and the Spyderco staff) for bringing this fine product to us at a reasonable pricepoint. I'm guessing that there are many of us out here who would have never owned a knife of this type or quality if it wasn't for your misfortune and then gracious opportunity afforded. As many have already offered; I wouldn't let this deal slip by if you are able to take advantage of it.

[donutsrule]

I've got one on order now, too. Thanks to everyone who's been posting tips for filling whatever cracks may show up, this is great stuff.

[JNewell]

Thanks for posting that.

After inquiring with BSI as to properly using their products to fix this knife; I received the following today:

"...The initial application of CA should be with our Insta-Cure super-thin.
This will completely penetrate into the wood. Be sure to purchase some extra-fine extender tips or some teflon tubing for applying the thin CA. Without them, it's very easy to get the CA where you don't want it. You could just keep using the thin CA to completely fill the cracks, but you would be adding a lot of time to the process. After that first application, you are not going to get much more deep penetration, so for the second application you can immediately switch to
Insta-Cure+ gap filling or Maxi-Cure extra-thick and the cracks will be
filled. For wood that already has the black lines running through it, the black IC-2000 would be perfect for the second application. Insta-Set accelerator can be sprayed on the surface about one minute after the second application and it would be ready for sanding. The CA should sit for at least an hour before you do final polishing. Contractors who do the installation of granite countertops will mix in granite dust, produced when they cut it, on top of the Insta-Cure or Insta-Cure+ that they have applied to cracks. They even use the CA for bonding the granite pieces together...."

Thank you Sal (and the Spyderco staff) for bringing this fine product to us at a reasonable pricepoint. I'm guessing that there are many of us out here who would have never owned a knife of this type or quality if it wasn't for your misfortune and then gracious opportunity afforded. As many have already offered; I wouldn't let this deal slip by if you are able to take advantage of it.

[UglyJim]

Okay, even though my first Bushcraft "second" had a severely nicked edge, I like the overall concept so much that I decided to order another one...hopefully, this one will have the pristine blade that most other folks have received (I just hope that the wooden handle is as lovely as my first one). I was able to sharpen the nicks out of my first Bushcraft, but I really mangled the blade finish in my attempt to maintain the integrity of the Scandi grind (i.e., by laying the blade frlat on the stone). If nothing else, I've got a helluva user in my first blade. Also, the first one will be a good candidate for developing my crack repair skills .

[CanisMajor]

Okay, even though my first Bushcraft "second" had a severely nicked edge, I like the overall concept so much that I decided to order another one...hopefully, this one will have the pristine blade that most other folks have received (I just hope that the wooden handle is as lovely as my first one). I was able to sharpen the nicks out of my first Bushcraft, but I really mangled the blade finish in my attempt to maintain the integrity of the Scandi grind (i.e., by laying the blade frlat on the stone). If nothing else, I've got a helluva user in my first blade. Also, the first one will be a good candidate for developing my crack repair skills .

Yeah, I had one tiny nick on my Bushcraft, and I decided to sharpen it out. However, the edge grind is pretty well scratched up from the Sharpmaker. No idea why it happened or how to get it back to the way the edge looked when I first got it, polish maybe?

Canis

[MCM]

I would go with fine grit 3M wet & dry sandpaper.
If the scratchs are minor, start with 320 then 400/600.
If major, start with 220.

[CanisMajor]

I would go with fine grit 3M wet & dry sandpaper.
If the scratchs are minor, start with 320 then 400/600.
If major, start with 220.

Yeah, the scratches on mine are too bad, there's just many of them. I'm assuming that I use the same technique I've read about/watched Ray Mears do? I'll try and get some pics up tomorrow.

Hector, when applying Tru Oil or any other finish, do I apply it with the steel wool, #000 steel wool? Also, what motion when applying? circular, back-and-forth? Thanks.

Canis

[GoMeR]

Mine arrived Wednesday and I finally had some time tonight to make a new sheath for it, the leather sheath is very nice but most of the time I prefer kydex. This is the first knife I have owned with a scandi grind and so far I really like it! I carried it a little this weekend so its still a little dirty! :D

[SpranK]

I got mine yesterday, and wish I could order another already! I played with it a bit today and she is one hand friendly knife..great carver.
Here she is with my current "BUSHY".

The crack in my handle is very small..almost hairline,what is the chance it will worsen if I do nothing to repair it?

[Sequimite]

Seeing the great variety of gorgeous spalted maple handles, I can sure understand why Sal was attracted to this wood. I selfishly hope they don't do spalted maple again so that my knives will be all the more unique.

[yablanowitz]

The crack in my handle is very small..almost hairline,what is the chance it will worsen if I do nothing to repair it?

It depends on what part of Arizona you are in. From the weather I experienced in Flagstaff, I'd say there was a good chance it would close up around there. Out around Tucson is another story. The only way to be certain is just let it go for a few days and see what happens.

[skunk_2]

nice sheath! id like to have one like that done

[skunk_2]

quick question! have your bushcraft's been coming with 2010 catalogs?

[Pneumothorax]

quick question! have your bushcraft's been coming with 2010 catalogs?

Mine did. Pocket catalog + price list

[notos&w]

Skunk, yes.

Used my Bushy this weekend. I glued the one crack and it is imperceptible. I am sorry Spyderco took such a loss on these as the knife is a winner (!) and a fantastic deal at $90.

My Bushy scratched when sharpening and it also came with a small knick in the blade. I wonder if this is the result of applying/removing the linseed oil after they started cracking?

Knife is very comfortable, attractive and unique. I look forward to passing mine down to my son.

[MCM]

96 to go.

Cant wait to see what my 2nd one looks like.
Lots of variation on these.
Thinking about a 3rd!

These are great blades. I know I will kick myself that I didn't buy more once there gone.............. :p

Think they will last till next week end?
Will see.........

[SpranK]

Skunk, yes.



My Bushy scratched when sharpening and it also came with a small knick in the blade. I wonder if this is the result of applying/removing the linseed oil after they started cracking?

If it's on the top, right side of the spine it is most likely the Grind mark :spyder: puts on the blade to denote the knife is a 2nd.

[SpranK]

I Just pulled the trigger on a second one, the misses is going to KILL me! I just can't help it, I love this knife....

[notos&w]

If it's on the top, right side of the spine it is most likely the Grind mark :spyder: puts on the blade to denote the knife is a 2nd.

I'm not talking about the seconds notch. I'm talking about a nick in the edge as several others have reported. Mine was minor and is almost gone with a touch up sharpening.