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Old 01-09-2010, 11:15 AM
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New KITH????

Hey everyone, was wondering if there was going to be a new KITH for spring or anytime soon.

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Old 01-09-2010, 07:45 PM
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Hi James,

I was just thinking about that the other day. This is about the time of year we've done a Newbie KITH in the past.

Do you have anything particular in mind?
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Old 01-10-2010, 08:54 AM
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Well since I haven't been in the shop in over a year, yes newbie sounds good and keeping it simple would work. Basic knife with shealth? The first KITH I did was here and just as basic as it could be.
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Old 01-10-2010, 03:01 PM
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Basic knife works. Sometimes it's better to keep things simple. BTW, Andy Colglazier put up a poll over at Rammy, it looks like they're leaning towards a kitchen knife competition.

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Old 01-10-2010, 03:02 PM
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Saw that, should we tell them about the blanks Tracy is carrying now. It would make it easier on everyone.
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Old 01-10-2010, 06:26 PM
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Good idea. I wonder if Tracy would cut us a deal, and we could do a build off?
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Old 01-11-2010, 06:51 AM
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May be like David did at Greatlake waterjet? Possible maybe.
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Old 01-11-2010, 07:44 AM
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GLWJ cuts the blanks for Tracy. . .
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:12 AM
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Tracy also has some pretty cool folder kit blanks that I think are cut by GLWJ too - that might be fun. You would still have to do all of the grinding & fitting but you wouldn't have to worry about cutting out all of those little parts. It might be a good intro into folders for newbs like me.
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:37 PM
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That is an idea.
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Old 01-12-2010, 07:08 AM
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How many of you guys forge? I do primarily stock removal, and tried my hand at a hammer and hot steel last summer for the first time.

Any interest in a forged-only KITH?
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This is sounding good. I haven't done a KITH in a while. I will do a forged blade, but I think that limits participation.


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Old 01-13-2010, 10:05 PM
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I don't necessarily want to limit participation. But on the other hand, we had what--around 30 signed up in the last newbie KITH?
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I've attempted forging a couple of times, but I haven't been too successful at getting the blade very close to final shape. To be honest, it just ends up be just another stock removal that's a much bigger PITA. I'm really not even sure how "forged" it needs to be to be considered a "forged" blade. I am going to a hammer-in next week so maybe I'll pick up so tips. Basically what I'm saying is I'm open for a forged only KITH, probably wouldn't be my first choice, but I'd definately give it a go. It's all about having fun and learning anyway right?

Some other theme ideas to throw out there:
Neck Knife
Friction Folder
Horizontal carry - this of course would require a sheath
Historical - anything from Vietnam era to Caveman
What my grandpa would have carried
Something for the Wife/Mom/Girlfriend, etc. (I'm assuming this will most likely be another all male event)



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Old 01-14-2010, 12:19 AM
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Personally I could do forge. But some people would be turned off by this and we want everyone to feel welcome.
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