Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: belfastfisher on December 12, 2009
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hi im new to this and was wondering if anyone new where i can get a half decent knife in belfast or close by as i cant use my credit card for a while. thanks
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what kind of knife are you after?
if its a fishing/filleting knife then anyof the angling shops will sell you one.
if its a bushcraft type then thats another matter.
not all knives are the same though dude and you,ll probably find the cheaper shop bought ones are a but shite ,440 steel or softer.
you need to be more specific.
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Army surplus shops are probably your best bet but with current knife laws it's hard to find decent knives in the high street.
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hi im looking a bushcraft knife as i have lots of them but as you said pablo they are all fishing knifes and i need the right one for the job
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i could throw one together for 45 quid without a sheath.nothing special,but still 4mm 01 steel heat treated and oak handles.
theres more to this caper than i though actually , but if you look at the `making your own knife thread then you,ll see what i mean.
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ok pablo do it then ill buy one. i have looked at it, infact im going to give it a go myself and i got an old file to do it with as i have a great video i got ages ago of youtube about making them and forgot about it
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do yourself a flavour mate and get some o1 flat ground stock and save yourself loads of work. unless you like grinding and sanding.
flat stock will cost you about 6 quid and 9 quid for delivery ,but you get enough for two blanks.
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ill look into that cheers, but are you still going to make me one and when can you have it ready cheers
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yeah,ill make you one and it should be ready about wednesday.
but understand its not a professional set up.but id say your getting your moneys worth.
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3487/bladeforsale.jpg)
i,ll stick some oak handles on this with some red liners or black if you prefer.
what do you think?
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spot on mate ill take it where can i meet you if you want to get me on my email its belfastfisher@googlemail.com
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prefere black if you dont mind cheers
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no probs ,i,ll email you when its done ,with black liners.
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You can pick up a hultafors knife which is the same as a mora practicaly for £6 at CEF electrical complete with plastic sheath. They are an excellent knife.
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thanks paul could you tell me where that is please
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Here is a link to the address mate. http://www.4ni.co.uk/49867x216x3_city-electrical-factors-ltd-belfast.htm
cheers
Paul
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Is this are new knife man.
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W.M. McMaster
24-26 Church Lane
Belfast BT1 4QN
part of the window display is taken up by knives. Never been in it, but from what i have heard there is a larger selection inside, but i remember that there was a helle on the display.
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This is a nice knife
http://www.wmmcmaster.com/gerber.html
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Wouldn’t like to get stopped carrying that ..
Andy
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I don't think they would bother if your wearing all the outdoors gear back pack ETC..... but if you where dressed with track suit STC... it may be different.
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If anyone is looking for bushcraft gear or knives etc, have a look at the castrom website. We can get good deals from them and would be happy to push the savings on to forum members. Personally speaking I'm not a fan of the big tactical knives they really are not much good for anything g other than looking tactical killing people and hacking at lumps of wood. Here is the website address. http://www.casstrom.co.uk/
Cheers
GF
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http://www.casstrom.co.uk/epages/Casstrom-Outdoor.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Casstrom-Outdoor/Products/100155
http://www.casstrom.co.uk/epages/Casstrom-Outdoor.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Casstrom-Outdoor/Products/100180
These are 2 i was looking at, what do you think ??
What knife do you use Greyfox ??
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I don't think they would bother if your wearing all the outdoors gear back pack ETC..... but if you where dressed with track suit STC... it may be different.
your outdoor gear isn't all army greens by any chance 8)
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One of pablo's creations im impressed with excuse the filth on it though its well used :)
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One of pablo's creations im impressed with excuse the filth on it though its well used :)
That is a handsome looking knife.
How much did Pablo make that one up for?
Sheath looks nice
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I couldnt say cost wise as i dont know was kindly received as a gift to myself . Im sure at some stage he'l make an appearance and give you some idea mark ..
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My new knife, thanks fox ;D
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I would recommend the guys @ NI Survival School for knives etc.
Casstrom is a good site, and they are able to get good discounts.
They're also able to point you in the right direction in terms of anything else that you may require.
They sorted me out with an Enzo Trapper Kit earlier this year and I got it for well below the usual cost of such a knife. They walked me through the assembly and finishing process and thanks to them, I've ended up with a very nice knife.
(no connection to NISS or Casstrom)
As said previously in this post, there are a multitude of knives out there, and your needs will dictate it's design. Mora/Hultafors knives are great entry level knives that hold their edge well. Helle/Enzo are good mid range knives.
Decide what it's being used for and go from there
Hope you find what you're after........