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   From: krypsis@optusnet.com.au   
      
   On 5/05/2011 6:16 AM, kop wrote:   
   > On May 4, 7:24 am, Krypsis  wrote:   
   >> On 4/05/2011 5:16 PM, the wharf rat wrote:>      I've got an old Schrade   
   "rope knife".  This is a fist sized   
   >>> slip joint with a heavy sheep's foot type blade.  It's sometimes   
   >>> called a "horticulture knife".   
   >>   
   >>>     This one is beveled only on the left side, like a Japanese   
   >>> knife.  The blade is pretty full so I don't think it's from bad sharpening.   
   >>> Is this by design or did someone regrind it that way, and why would they   
   >>> do that?  I've never seen it on a knife of this type.  (I know it makes   
   >>> it "sharper" by reducing the edge angle, but it also effects handling and   
   >>> just seems wierd)   
   >>   
   >> Is it a 163? They have the bevel ground on the one side. I presume it   
   >> would be for right handed use with the bevel facing the right when held   
   >> in the right hand. I used one much the same for general whittling when I   
   >> was a lad. I preferred the single bevel. Never used it for rope work   
   >> however. Maybe, when used for that purpose, the flat side serves a   
   >> useful function. Possibly makes a nice clean cut on the one side??   
   >>   
   >> krypsis   
   >   
   > ***Why don't you twits sit on my Ka-Bar and spin; I've got a bunch to   
      
   Admit it, you enjoy your Ka-Bar way too much! You're never off it!   
      
   > sell as well...A bunch of knife knuts sitting around comparing dic   
   > sizes...And in case you're interested  I'm currently developing and   
   > testing an Underwater Tomahawk with a Launch Mechanism that will stop   
   > a hammerhead in its tracks (That's right Krap-to, an underwater axe   
      
   You're a real hero! Why don't you be a little more brave and try it out   
   on a White Pointer? Hammerheads are harmless.   
      
   > launched at a high rate of speed)...Care to be on hand for the test,   
      
   If you designed and built it, the safest place would be directly in front.   
      
   > you're invited Knumb Knuts...?...If not shut the "ph_k up and be here   
   > with your goon squad on July 4th...:-)   
      
   You're the one with the goon squad, you and your imagination, that is.   
      
   Krypsis   
      
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