Posted in Swords on 11/05/2009 09:07 am by Blade Runner
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I cut "1 square steel tube with a circular saw 10 '.. there is a saw blade that will let me cut
this thick?
you can get an abrasive blade for this purpose only. You can find these sheets at Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards
Posted in Pocet Knives on 11/05/2009 04:34 am by Blade Runner
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Does anyone know where I can get a new Oldtimer pocket knife with carbon steel blades online other than eBay?
I know where I can get a new brand of vintage cars 108ot Junior Livestock pocket knife with carbon steel blades. I had all the old timers in my life and can not find anywhere. Please say if you know or if you have one.
Schrade Cutlery I regret to say the maker of Old Timer knives, stopped working a few years ago and the brand names were sold. New knives (made overseas) have stainless steel blade mostly. There are thousands of Old Timer knives around and only have to look around at garage sales and E-bay and similar to find what you are looking for. Another possible source would be small, old time hardware stores may have some values years old before. Smokey Mountain Knife works can also be a source of some of the carbon steel blades of age as they purchased a large amount of population old when the company was auctioned. In recent years many of the blades were stainless steel, because that is what the market demanded. People do not want to take the time and effort to maintain and care for a carbon steel blade. I'm one of those people who still loves a good carbon steel blade for superior edge holding and ease of sharpening offered, and just had a great appreciation of history and tools. I hope this response helps you find what you're looking for and here are some tips for help you identify a piece of carbon steel. The knife blade will generally have a tint dark, almost black, carbon steel because it reacts to acids and other elements through the formation of a dark patina. You may also see some mold on the surface. The rust is easy to remove if not too bad with a light oil and a little steel wool or bronze. I choose the bronze wool, and will not waste or microscopic fibers, which also oxidizes over time. You can find it in places navigation or even Home Depot. Any good works light oil, 3 in 1, WD-40 will work, liquid wrench, including light motor oil will work fine. Note care and work slow and steady. After a good cleaning and sharpening your enjoy a large knife in the coming years. If you see a knife and this is new and shiny you can plunge into a potato and if the leaf has turned black carbon steel, you can also try a magnet for most carbon steels will be attracted by the magnet and the majority of steel because there is not enough iron to them. There are exceptions to both rules, but is an easy way to tell the difference, and most people are not carrying a potato around with them LOL. Best of luck hope you find what you are looking for.
