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s35vn summer/fall 2022 build #17373033 06/27/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan I will be putting together a grind and build batch of blades/knives out of S35VN this summer/fall The pic is of the standard patterns of which there will be a limited amount and a couple customer specials. Get with me with interests. Thanks Tim Last edited by michiganroadkill; 06/27/22. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17373646 06/27/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,529 Arizona firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,529 Arizona Prices on 2, 4, 5, 6?

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17373898 06/27/22 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky W woods_walker Campfire Tracker woods_walker Campfire Tracker W Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky PM sent for another Michigan Slim.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17373937 06/27/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 207 H hitman Campfire Member hitman Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 207 PM sent for #4 boner and a #6 Mich slim Il be up in Robison shortly. See ya then

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17377833 06/28/22 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama Any pictures of finished number 6 and 4?

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17378387 06/29/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Matt Sorry, no finished knives on hand in those patterns. Maybe some 24HR customers have pics of either or both to share. I might have pic in cell phone that I could text you, but will have to check. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17378399 06/29/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan I might add that I have a limited amount of S35VN blanks and sheet stock on hand and at this time no definite plans to buy more steel, so there could possibly be a pattern that I could not fill at this time. Just depends on orders. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17378493 06/29/22 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,328 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,328 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado here's a #4, 5" boner finished. mine is S30V.....

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build 444Matt #17379280 06/29/22 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,462 Western VA Dude270 Campfire Tracker Dude270 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,462 Western VA Originally Posted by 444Matt Any pictures of finished number 6 and 4? Here you go Matt 5" boning knife and a Michigan slim with a dropped point anonymous pictures website They are both great knives!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17387849 07/02/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Thanks all. I think I have everyone contacted and will be moving forward soon. Gotta order a bit of steel, which I did not want to do but....... Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17399190 07/06/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan A sheet of S35VN is now ordered. Will be a while getting steel, cutting out blanks, surface grinding the mill finish off, cleaning up profiles before I can drill and grind blades. Then heat treat. Be a while, but I have a couple blades from previous run that I can fill a couple orders sooner with. I will be in touch when time gets here. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17477772 08/02/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Got a batch of 36 blades ready to queue up for heat treat. As noted before, I use BOS Heat Treat. They do a very good job. They are attached to Buck Knives and have treated all their blades for eons. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17478157 08/02/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas #7 (Bully Bob) for me if you have a blade available. Scales to be determined at later date! Thanx, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17478291 08/02/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan GWB No problem. Want applied finger guard or a finger notch instead???? Thanks Tim PS: My bad on the readability of my patterns, but the Bully Bob is a #1 it just looks like a 7. Last edited by michiganroadkill; 08/02/22. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17478371 08/02/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas Originally Posted by michiganroadkill GWB No problem. Want applied finger guard or a finger notch instead???? Thanks Tim PS: My bad on the readability of my patterns, but the Bully Bob is a #1 it just looks like a 7. guard if it is not too much trouble. Thanx, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17478399 08/02/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas BTW, Here is a "Thank you Sir" as well as a shameless plug and shout-out! I have approached 3 makers to take on this project. A copy of a Knives of Alaska "Muskrat" with modifications. Tim was gracious enough to give it a try and boy did he hit it out of the park. S35Vn steel and buffalo horn. razor sharp for +/- 180degrees. ought to make a swell "caper". ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17486856 08/05/22 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,019 Cumberland Plateau, TN S Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,019 Cumberland Plateau, TN I’ll take a #4, 5 inch boning knife. Don’t rush as I don’t need it till end of October. Please PM me the scale options. Thanks My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17487000 08/05/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Snowwolfe OK, you are in. But guys, I have already sent this batch of blades for heat treat so there is a limit to how many extra blades there are for this run over what was spoken for. Next run will be probably next year. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17488271 08/05/22 Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 200 F fredjake1 Campfire Member fredjake1 Campfire Member F Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 200 I’m interested in a #6 can you please let me know the cost. Thanks

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17488736 08/06/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan fredjake1 That is a Michigan Slim and I should have an extra blade for you. Pattern shown is the standard model, but also do some with a slight drop point. PM coming your way. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17489544 08/06/22 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,733 north east fla 4 44mc Campfire Regular 44mc Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,733 north east fla Tim will you pm me the $$ of the hill country ground but with out scales when ever you have time

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17491421 08/07/22 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,769 Missouri B bludog Campfire Regular bludog Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,769 Missouri Tim, PM sent requesting a #4 Boner, and a #6 Slim. Hope I'm not too late. bludog "Blessed is the man whose wife is his best friend - especially if she likes to HUNT!" "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17498036 08/09/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Looks like I built enough extra blades in this batch to meet all requests (unless I missed someone). Hard to second guess the late comers, but sometimes it all comes together. I would expect deliveries of this build to be in Sept and Oct. I do not expect to do another batch in this calendar year. Maybe next spring. I will still have some blanks and some sheet stock left for that if and when. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17498764 08/09/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Looking forward to seeing it come to life my friend! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17515754 08/14/22 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Do you foresee a spare Michigan slim? If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17516108 08/15/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Probably Standard pattern or with drop point????? Gotta see how the finish grinding goes. Thanks. PM me please. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17538429 08/22/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Just hit a 3 week or so interruption in working on this batch. Keep the faith, we will get going again. Just a little delay at hand. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17587700 09/08/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan OK, I am about to start working on final grinds on the blades. I will be getting with those who I do not have a final fix on handle material so I can get ordered what I do not have on hand. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build Dude270 #17588118 09/08/22 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado That Michigan Slim with a dropped point looks like a very useful design. Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17588904 09/08/22 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Thanks for the update. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build antlers #17589046 09/08/22 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,538 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,538 Originally Posted by antlers That Michigan Slim with a dropped point looks like a very useful design. I'm not sure how many I ended up using it on last year. Some just field dressing, some all the way from first cut to freezer. It's a handy pattern.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17589151 09/08/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,659 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,659 TN I love it. I seem to get back in line as soon as he finishes them. That pattern gets used at least weekly in the kitchen and I liked it on the few deer I used it on this summer. I can’t say enough good things about them.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build JCMCUBIC #17589283 09/08/22 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,451 Indiana pointer Campfire Outfitter pointer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,451 Indiana Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Originally Posted by antlers That Michigan Slim with a dropped point looks like a very useful design. I'm not sure how many I ended up using it on last year. Some just field dressing, some all the way from first cut to freezer. It's a handy pattern. I definitely think I would dig that one!!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17589755 09/09/22 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,769 Missouri B bludog Campfire Regular bludog Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,769 Missouri I couldn't resist, I got in on that one and the boner. "Blessed is the man whose wife is his best friend - especially if she likes to HUNT!" "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17598411 09/12/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Still a couple who have not given handle material preferences and I am placing my order to Jantz tomorrow for supplies that I need, so........ Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17598621 09/12/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Well, you know my choice.....LOL ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17599068 09/12/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Yes, I do and damned that is a big blade. I do not plan on doing any more large blades after this batch. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17602912 09/14/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Yes, I do and damned that is a big blade. I do not plan on doing any more large blades after this batch. Big Blade for the Big Mountains and big slabs of steak it will be carving up my friend! LOL More than likely, it will be the last blade I ever commission you to craft for me, Tim. Make it a great one, Brother......it will have to last me the rest of my life!!! Frog----OUT! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17683163 10/10/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Update Some notices going out today. I did the G-10 and Micarta scales first.. Now to work on the organic scales for the rest of the batch. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17683423 10/10/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Looking forward to getting the notice! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17717186 10/20/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA I received my knife from this batch today, and I am very impressed with the quality of Tim's work. Anyone who is on the fence about ordering a knife from him, do yourself a favor and get one!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build EMoore #17718490 10/21/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 What good is this if we don’t get to see it? Pics or it didn’t happen:)

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build sns2 #17720743 10/21/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA Originally Posted by sns2 What good is this if we don’t get to see it? Pics or it didn’t happen:) My wife commandeered it as a Christmas gift for me, after letting me look at it for about 30 seconds...let me see if she'll authorize another show and tell.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17720797 10/21/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA Sorry about the cruddy pics, they do no justice for the knife or sheath! This is Tim's Michigan Slim drop point with gray and black G10 and orange liners.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17721362 10/21/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 Looks like a very useful hunting knife. Congrats.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17723519 10/22/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,695 Maryland woodson Campfire Tracker woodson Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,695 Maryland Very useful blade profile.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build EMoore #17723608 10/22/22 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado I like the heck outta that design. All around user. And bombproof. Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17757773 11/01/22 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,276 Anchorage, AK C cwh2 Campfire Tracker cwh2 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,276 Anchorage, AK Got my Michigan slim drop point. Looks great, looking forward to using it!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build cwh2 #17757810 11/01/22 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by cwh2 Got my Michigan slim drop point. Looks great, looking forward to using it! Ditto. Like the look and feel. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17757825 11/01/22 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17758324 11/02/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Got my notice for a Michigan Slim Drop Point and can’t wait to get my hands on it Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17759907 11/02/22 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,698 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,698 Minnesota I have 3 of Tim's knives with a fourth on the way. 1 M4, 1 CPM154, 1 S35VN, with another S35VN on order. I REALLY like the hardening and temper of the S35VN. I've used the hell out of it since I got it last winter and have yet to sharpen it. I'll post a picture of them once #4 gets here. Hoping that Tim does another batch of S35VN next year.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17766052 11/04/22 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,276 Anchorage, AK C cwh2 Campfire Tracker cwh2 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,276 Anchorage, AK

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17766610 11/04/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,659 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,659 TN That is one of my favorite knives I’ve used. It just feels great and works well for everything I use them for. From taking deer apart to kitchen duty.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17790107 11/11/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Love the Desert Ironwood and the drop point Last edited by pacecars; 11/11/22. Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17790584 11/11/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Thanks again Tim, this knife is perfect. The blade length is just right for dressing a deer or pig and the handle feels great and looks fantastic. It is just right! Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build pacecars #17791297 11/11/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA Originally Posted by pacecars Love the Desert Ironwood and the drop point Very nice!!!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17792040 11/12/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Although I personally prefer the Michigan Slim Original pattern with the straight spine, seems most customers are leaning towards wanting a slight drop point to them. But both are handy. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17792325 11/12/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Hey Tim, my brother finally opened his BBQ restaurant in Holland, "Holy Smokers BBQ" on 8th st. If you stop in to try his amazing BBQ, be sure to ask for Kyle, and let him know we're friends! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17792781 11/12/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Don't do Holland much, but will keep Holy Smokes in mind. We are working on your very special sheath, knife pretty much done. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17795531 11/13/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming I am ready to see it! Feel free to post a picture of it here if you wish to let the others see it, Tim. I will be up sometime this next Summer to help my brother out for a while. I will be running one of his BBQ trailers at various festivals and such, July through September 10. When I get up that way, we'll have lunch one day at the restaurant! Frog---OUT! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17807317 11/16/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Well I got to field test one of my Bobs in S35VN on a deer yesterday. Damned that thing performed excellent. I think it was the quickest field dress job I have ever done. Split the rib cage really well. But no pics so it did not happen? "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17807371 11/16/22 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,328 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,328 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado There's a lot of that 'didn't happen' going around lately.....grin

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17809361 11/17/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming Tim, so glad you had a chance to get out a do some hunting this year! I was going to try and come up for the opener myself, but things just didn't work out. I'd say next year, but it depends on how things go in Wyoming on our Elk hunt. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17809444 11/17/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan This year there were almost no shooting within hearing range for the opener and usually it sounds like a war zone. ??????? "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17809529 11/17/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami The original pattern Michigan Slim is one I should have gotten. I do have a few others from Tim though. This picture shows the long and the short of my Olt knives. lol Sam......

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build Mannlicher #17809756 11/17/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Originally Posted by Mannlicher The original pattern Michigan Slim is one I should have gotten. I do have a few others from Tim though. This picture shows the long and the short of my Olt knives. lol What is the short one? I like that, I am a sucker for drop points Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build pacecars #17810707 11/17/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Tim called that one the "Snub Nose". I got it back in 2017. It did great skinning Antelope and it worked well the other day on a Florida Whitetail buck. Blade is right at 2 1/2 inches of D2 steel, with butterscotch Micarta. Sam......

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17811008 11/17/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan And I think that was the one and only "Snub Nose" ever. Might have been one more??? "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17811018 11/17/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Thar Snub nose is a great pattern Tim, and would be great in that S35N. I did not realize it was a limited addition. Sam......

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build Mannlicher #17811086 11/17/22 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,538 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,538 Originally Posted by Mannlicher Tim called that one the "Snub Nose". I got it back in 2017. It did great skinning Antelope and it worked well the other day on a Florida Whitetail buck. Blade is right at 2 1/2 inches of D2 steel, with butterscotch Micarta. Looks like it would work well as a small skinner. I used a dropped Slim on a lot of deer last year and used it Saturday on the first one this year. I have to cross a state line so I can only bring meat and horns back. I do a gutless method, skinning and taking all the meat, so it's not just field dressing. The little knife hasn't been sharpened yet and it's still walking through them. Seems to be holding the edge very, very well.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17811132 11/17/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Tim if you decide to make any more hit me up and I’ll buy one Last edited by pacecars; 11/17/22. Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build pacecars #17811837 11/17/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 S sns2 Campfire Member sns2 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 299 Originally Posted by pacecars Tim if you decide to make any more hit me up and I’ll buy one Well, sh_t. There goes Mannlicher’s one-of-a-kind status!!! LOL Last edited by sns2; 11/17/22.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build pacecars #17812023 11/17/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,495 Journeyman Campfire Regular Journeyman Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,495 Originally Posted by pacecars Tim if you decide to make any more hit me up and I’ll buy one Tim, me too... You can no more tell someone how to do something you've never done, than you can come back from somewhere you've never been...

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build Journeyman #17812132 11/17/22 Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 3,463 Oregon L longarm Campfire Tracker longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 3,463 Oregon Originally Posted by Journeyman Originally Posted by pacecars Tim if you decide to make any more hit me up and I’ll buy one Tim, me too... Shoot, me too

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17812763 11/18/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan I do not think I have a copy of the original pattern, but I may consider doing a couple whenever I do another batch. Sounds like 3 are spoken for so...???? There are several patterns I do/have done that began as customer inspired knives or just were inspired by the band saw and grinder and where they took me. Anyhow, thanks guys and for those still waiting, I am on the down hill side of finishing up this last set of orders. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17815745 11/19/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,083 Wyoming I'm waiting eagerly to see the finished product! Just closed on my new house in Wyoming so the new knife will be riding in style in the Mountains! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build longarm #17818254 11/19/22 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 84,420 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by longarm Originally Posted by Journeyman Originally Posted by pacecars Tim if you decide to make any more hit me up and I’ll buy one Tim, me too... Shoot, me too Make that 4! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17820514 11/20/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Sounds like I will need to do a batch in 2023 and incorporate the Snub Nose into the line up with 5 spoken for already. PS: the handle material like on the Mannlicher knife is all gone. Thanks Tim Sam----What is the oal of that knife??? "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17820699 11/20/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA Put me on the list for the 2023 batch too...gotta try one of those 5" boning knives next!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17820784 11/20/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Sounds like I will need to do a batch in 2023 and incorporate the Snub Nose into the line up with 5 spoken for already. PS: the handle material like on the Mannlicher knife is all gone. Thanks Tim Sam----What is the oal of that knife??? 6 and 3/4 inches from tip to tail Last edited by Mannlicher; 11/20/22. Sam......

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17820861 11/20/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Originally Posted by michiganroadkill Sounds like I will need to do a batch in 2023 and incorporate the Snub Nose into the line up with 5 spoken for already. PS: the handle material like on the Mannlicher knife is all gone. Thanks Tim Sam----What is the oal of that knife??? I vote to call it “The Mannlicher”! Desert Ironwood would look great on it Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17821095 11/20/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan EMoore On the list for a 5" boner next correct or the Snub Nose then......?????? Sam I re-looked at your pic above and see the ruler so I have the oal. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17821463 11/20/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 944 The conservative part of VA Boner please 🤪

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17823017 11/21/22 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 66,644 N. Central Florida, and Miami Tim If you do another run of the S35V, I would like one of the Michigan Slim knives but with the original design, not with the drop point. Sam......

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17823629 11/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Roger that "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17824090 11/21/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA That is great! I love new knives! Can’t wait! Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17824304 11/21/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan It will be at some unknown date next year. No formal plans yet for the next batch. Last edited by michiganroadkill; 11/22/22. "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17825151 11/21/22 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,609 S.W. Wis L LEADMINER Campfire Regular LEADMINER Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,609 S.W. Wis I got to use one of Tim's Slims today. Thanks

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build LEADMINER #17825231 11/21/22 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17,868 Colorado Those are both really nice designs. Like em’ a lot Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17827061 11/22/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Tim, next batch you do with a Michigan Slim I need one with the standard blade to go with my Slim drop point Last edited by pacecars; 11/22/22. Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17827744 11/22/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Roger that "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17856418 11/30/22 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama Tim I’m blown away again. I’ll buy a different pattern in your next batch. My two knives from you are the best steel I own. I’ll be a customer until you chose to stop making them. Broke my newest from this fall’s batch in on our Thanksgiving Turkey. Sharpest knife I own. https://imgur.com/gallery/5cLUSv6

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build Mannlicher #17856582 11/30/22 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,729 Alabama Originally Posted by Mannlicher The original pattern Michigan Slim is one I should have gotten. I do have a few others from Tim though. This picture shows the long and the short of my Olt knives. lol Funny story. I had recently bought a custom knife from a friend. It was an O-1 tool steel camp/chopper that was 12” long and what I thought was a big knife. I bring it on a 24hrcampfire hunt/camp out and Sam is there doing camp stuff using that sword he calls a knife 😂. He lets me look over and handle the blade from this Tim Olt guy 🤦🏼‍♂️ I had never seen any of his work before. It made my 12” chopper feel like a filet knife! The quality of the steel and edge made me pay attention enough to mark down that I needed to get one of this Olt fella’s products. Fast forward to last year and I get my first, just got my second this fall and want more.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17875345 12/06/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan As this build is winding down I can really use a break from building knives. I will be working on a 2023 build soon. Gonna focus mostly on the patterns that have been selling well, but will have at least a couple of each of the other patterns shown at the start of this thread. I think I will add some of Sam's small knife the Snub Nose since I have 5 spoken for already. I also am considering a small Semi Skinner pattern as I have that also spoken for. Sometime in near future (maybe January) I will start a new thread for the 2023 build. I will be using CPM S35VN steel again. Thanks for all the business so far and feel free to keep posting on this thread, especially if you have bloody pics or stories to share. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17891731 12/11/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas Just got these in from Tim Olt. Have not had the pleasure of breaking them in yet, Big Slicer, Michigan Slim (drop point) and Bully Bob! The Buffalo horn on the Big Slicer is exquisite. The Rosewood burl on the two smaller knives lend them toward making a sweet combo! Thanx, Tim Olt. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17898495 12/13/22 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 780 Alaska NMiller Campfire Regular NMiller Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 780 Alaska Very nice!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17898698 12/13/22 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,462 Western VA Dude270 Campfire Tracker Dude270 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,462 Western VA Very nice G. Good work Tim!

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17909839 12/16/22 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State 4 405wcf Campfire Regular 405wcf Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State Hey Tim, can you put me on the list for a 5" Boner? Can you also do a Muskrat like geedubya's? 405wcf

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17909882 12/16/22 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State 4 405wcf Campfire Regular 405wcf Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State Tim, have you ever considered trying something like the Grohmann #2 Bird and Trout? https://grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/2-trout-bird-knife-detail

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17910962 12/17/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan 405wcf Can you also do a Muskrat like geedubya's? --- If you are talking about that round nose knife I made GW awhile back, Not in a hurry to do that again. A real pain to grind. Tim, have you ever considered trying something like the Grohmann #2 Bird and Trout? --Made something similar a while back, but nothing similar lately. Maybe one somewhere down the road. I will put you on the list for a 5" Boner. Thanks Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17911521 12/17/22 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State 4 405wcf Campfire Regular 405wcf Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,707 Great Lakes State Originally Posted by michiganroadkill 405wcf Can you also do a Muskrat like geedubya's? --- If you are talking about that round nose knife I made GW awhile back, Not in a hurry to do that again. A real pain to grind. Tim, have you ever considered trying something like the Grohmann #2 Bird and Trout? --Made something similar a while back, but nothing similar lately. Maybe one somewhere down the road. I will put you on the list for a 5" Boner. Thanks Tim Sounds great. Hope to see you in May in Coopersville.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17912378 12/17/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,213 Texas Some S35VN Blade Test Media so far..... so good. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17916096 12/18/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,855 Tallahassee, FL USA Not to be an ass but my immature sense of humor makes me laugh at a 5” boner Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17951896 12/28/22 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,698 Minnesota M MILES58 Campfire Tracker MILES58 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,698 Minnesota Something that may be helpful to everyone who's snatched up any of these S35VN Blades. I got one early last year and used hell out of it for almost a year now. Each and every time I was finished I got out the Lansky block with the grey sticks in the 20 degree holes. I pull the blade through once and only once full length, moderate pressure on each side. So far it has left me with that wonderful, toothy, razor sharp edge that it came with and I think is just a characteristic of S35VN. The second one that I've only had for a couple months but in that time it has also seen very heavy use. Same routine, one pass and one pass only 20 degrees and it is back to that toothy edge that is so perfect for cleaning quarters of membrane and clots and makes it slice like a banshee. I've never had a knife before that was such an easy keeper. I have never had S35VN before though either. I haven't tried carving rocks with either one yet, but both have been used heavily enough that they became noticeable less sharp, Both knives react identically. One is a slightly longer version of the Michigan slim, the larger one is about twice the cutting length of a Slim blade and more like a conventional boning knife. I have a slim ordered with Tim, and from as handy as my slightly larger Slim is all these new orders for Slims are going to make a lot of people very happy, myself, not least.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17954496 12/29/22 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,019 Cumberland Plateau, TN S Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,019 Cumberland Plateau, TN Finally had a chance to use the boning knife I ordered. Very impressed. Thin enough to allow me to get the backstraps out easily yet had enough muscle to use anywhere else. After finishing one deer the blade could easily shave hair off my arm. Money will spent. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

Re: s35vn summer/fall 2022 build michiganroadkill #17956603 12/30/22 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan M michiganroadkill OP Campfire Tracker OP michiganroadkill Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,979 western michigan Thanks for those reports guys. Tim "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".