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nathan_ollman
03/07/2013 01:39PM
 
I do have some kevlar at home that i could use but I may just file some grooves in the handle to give some grip
 
whiteh20
03/08/2013 04:44PM
 
quote karlwithak: "You can buy a hand checkering tool used for gunstocks for about 20 bucks. For what you have in the knife it might be a fun project."


Nice idea!!!
 
nathan_ollman
03/22/2013 08:21PM
 
I like the sapien too but wasn't sure about the shape of the handle. let me know how you like it.
 
karlwithak
03/08/2013 10:53AM
 
You can buy a hand checkering tool used for gunstocks for about 20 bucks. For what you have in the knife it might be a fun project.
 
nathan_ollman
03/08/2013 01:52PM
 
ill look into the tool thanks!
 
bapabear
03/28/2013 08:30AM
 
Nathan, you got a good deal on a knife I've been looking at getting for some time.
 
nathan_ollman
03/28/2013 09:48PM
 
saw this today 29$
 
nathan_ollman
03/06/2013 11:04PM
 
first impressions on the Condor bushlore
Although not very sharp out of the box easily touched up.
great feel, good handle, full tang
awesome leather sheath
carbon steel blade

Overall for 26 bucks this knife is pretty nice. If I could change one thing it would have a little grip on the handle. Mine is a hardwood handle and it seems a little slick.
 
SunCatcher
03/07/2013 11:40AM
 
Looks like a real bargain for that price!
SunCatcher
 
nathan_ollman
03/20/2013 05:54PM
 
I'm only gonna show you guys the better side ;) I just used the corner of a file and the first side didn't turn out as nice. It feels much more secure now
 
karlwithak
03/22/2013 02:43PM
 
Very nice, I just picked up a Condor "Sapiens" model from Ragweed Forge. I think you'll enjoy that tool for many years, and now you made it...yours.

 
Tony
03/07/2013 03:56PM
 
Good deal for a nice looking knife.


tony
 
IBFLY
03/07/2013 12:16PM
 
Thanks for sharing that. I'll look for the specs online.
You could probably add a little mesh/fiberglass matt to the handle and varnish to improve grip.