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Title: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 20, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
Here's a batch of 22 lanyard/pack skinner blanks.

They're made from modern sawmill bandsaw steel, heat treated to hold an edge (probably about 65Rc, very good results on dozens I've done so far). They're all convex ground, they will all be blasted and blued, they will all be gripped with micarta, and they will all be sheathed in kydex pack/lanyard style friction fit sheaths.

$50 delivered in the US.

They're numbered and also have their overall length marked on them.

All photos are of the same 22 blades.

Let me know if you want one...



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I need 1/2 down to secure one for yourself, then final payment upon completion and before shipment.

I would prefer to not custom build on these blanks, they're excellent cutters, but these were designed to be "bushcraft" hand made knives, and I really like the process and design described above. Look at my other blanks or give me an e-mail to talk about a full on, no holds barred, one off custom on D2 or ATS34 or Damascus, or whatever you desire.

Let me know if you want one of these!

Thanks Guys!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: couesbitten on February 20, 2012, 02:01:48 PM
I'd like to lay claim to #21 and #3 for my son and I.  Ready to send you $50 via paypal.  Can't wait to finally get my hands on one of your knives.

Thanks,
Scott
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: couesbitten on February 20, 2012, 02:12:18 PM
Sent you $50 via paypal, thanks.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 20, 2012, 04:23:30 PM
Gotcha, those two are yours, thanks! Will be in touch!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 20, 2012, 04:30:20 PM
I'll take #15.  Can you receive funds other than using paypal?  PM me.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 20, 2012, 04:31:24 PM
Mail works fine, or send me a pm, I can do CC plus fee.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 21, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
Ok, here's the count so far... I think! (From everywhere it's posted, in my time zone)...


#2,  2:07PM Mon  - fw707
#3, #21,  2:12PM Mon  - cousebitten
#15, 4:30pm Mon  - NRA4LIFE
#6, 6:12PM Mon  - mac805
#16, 6:32PM Mon  -coyote204
#9, 8:11AM Tue  -canislatrans54

So currently I have 2, 3, 6, 9, 15, 16, and 21 spoken for. If you're supposed to be on the list, or WANT to be on the list, please get in touch with me!!! A couple of you have dibs'd on blanks that are spoken for, so pick another and get back to me asap!

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on February 21, 2012, 12:50:02 PM
I told myself last night that if #2 was still available today I would probably have to buy it.  Looks like its gone so I'll save my $ for a later purchase.  Is your micarta black black or more of a silver/grey black?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 21, 2012, 01:01:53 PM
It's black black, and I have brown that looks about like Cedar.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: GoldTip on February 21, 2012, 01:04:14 PM
Great looking batch of Blades there Steve.  To anyone thinking of buying one of Rainshadows knives, I can attest to their both beauty and functionality.  I've bought I think a half dozen knives from Steve, both budget blades as these are and a fully custom designed knife.  Some for myself and others for presents, everyone has been excellent.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on February 21, 2012, 01:14:39 PM
 :yeah: :yeah:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: KillBilly on February 21, 2012, 01:20:50 PM
 :tup: :yeah: :tup:  I too own many of Steves knives and have more coming.  Most of mine are custom build but I have a couple of budget blades.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 21, 2012, 03:02:44 PM
Thanks guys, these "bushcraft" built work knives are wicked cutters. I've got some real good field stories on their performance...


#13, 10:43AM Tue -Huntincouple
#18, 11:54AM Tue -Machias

2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, and 21 spoken for....
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 21, 2012, 06:30:39 PM
#10, #12, 3:47PM  - titansfan2104
#11,  4:13PM  - huntmando

2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12,  13, 15, 16, 18, and 21 spoken for....
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 21, 2012, 07:06:47 PM
#19, 6:55PM  -SeanE

2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21 spoken for....
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 22, 2012, 09:49:30 AM
#14, 5:29AM Wed - Hidenseekpro



This list is up to date...

2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21 spoken for....
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 22, 2012, 03:45:54 PM
#5, 3:39PM Wed  -outdrsguy


2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21 spoken for....

1, 4, 7, 8, 17, 20, and 22 still available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: couesbitten on February 23, 2012, 06:11:54 PM
Sorry to hear about #21 Steve, I'll take #7 instead.  Thanks
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: coriantonk on February 23, 2012, 08:27:57 PM
What is your estimate on completion date?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 23, 2012, 08:54:28 PM
Thanks couse... 7 is also gone.

Looking at 2 - 3 weeks for delivery... probably sooner, but I want to give myself some cushion...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: coriantonk on February 23, 2012, 08:56:12 PM
I will take 17. PM me with your paypal
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 23, 2012, 10:29:26 PM
#7, 6:11PM Thu  - cousebitten

#17, 8:56PM Thu  -couriantonk



2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 spoken for....

1, 4, 8, 20, and 22 still available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NWBREW on February 24, 2012, 01:47:22 AM
I'll take 20 if it's still available. PM sent
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: 75johndeere on February 24, 2012, 04:48:32 AM
ill take number 8
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 24, 2012, 09:27:43 AM
#20, 1:47AM Fri - NWBREW

#8, 4:48AM Fri - 75johndeere


2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 spoken for....

1, 4, and 22 still available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 10, 2012, 11:08:34 AM
Large load heading to the UPC at the Post Office today.

A couple of these still left, I will photograph...

Going to pick the most popular designs, and kind-of mimic a morph design of them and do another batch real soon.

Thanks guys! Interest in these couldn't have come at a better time! Gave me a real mental/emotional boost in a tough time!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: newred on March 10, 2012, 11:11:24 AM
can I see the finished product
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: coriantonk on March 10, 2012, 06:05:02 PM
I just cant wait to see my new knife in person  :drool:  Thanks for the picture.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NWBREW on March 11, 2012, 12:40:20 PM
I just cant wait to see my new knife in person  :drool:  Thanks for the picture.



You got a picture of the one you bought?.......Let's see.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: coriantonk on March 11, 2012, 07:39:15 PM
Here is the pic that Rainshadow sent me.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NWBREW on March 11, 2012, 08:22:40 PM
SAWEEET. Can't wait till mine gets here.  :tup:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: couesbitten on March 14, 2012, 06:18:17 PM
Got my knives today Steve, they look great, my son looked them over and picked his out, thank you.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on March 14, 2012, 08:57:57 PM
FW707, if you happen to check out this thread and don't mind posting a picture of your knife I'd love to see the final product.  I think you bought #2 and if you hadn't it would be mine.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 15, 2012, 04:20:09 PM
The next batch is going to be all like #2, except about 1/2" longer...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on March 15, 2012, 09:48:43 PM
The next batch is going to be all like #2, except about 1/2" longer...
I'll  be watching for them.   :tup:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: 75johndeere on March 16, 2012, 03:30:01 PM
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Just received my knife thank you and you didn't have to wrap the handle I was just trying to save you some time building a handle considering this is what I was going to do but I won't complain it looks great and its nice and tight ill start saving for a fully custom knife you will definitely be getting other orders from me

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Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on March 16, 2012, 03:39:34 PM
The next batch is going to be all like #2, except about 1/2" longer...

When you get ready to build these, I'd like three of them, one for each of my boys.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: oneezreiter on April 02, 2012, 03:22:48 PM
Do you have any of these left? or are they all spoken for now?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 02, 2012, 03:26:24 PM
For any of you who might be on the fence, these are really slick little knives.  And they are SCARY, SCARY sharp.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: h20hunter on April 02, 2012, 03:28:39 PM
I'm going to add this to the thread.

I have had some email contact with Rainshadow regarding a knife. We had talked back and forth about my needs and what my expectations are for a custom knife. It was a very quick decision....deposit was sent. My knife is in the works and already I have the utmost confidence that it will exceed my expections. I have been very happy with the process of basically commissioning a specific purpose knife. I would say if you are on the fence get the check mailed out. When I get mine I'll be sure and post a full review.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: oneezreiter on April 02, 2012, 05:27:48 PM
They look great, I was thinking about a set for me and my son as this will be his first year hunting, so I thought it would be neat to get two that were finished similarly for us to use in deer camp.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2012, 07:12:27 PM
Do you have any of these left? or are they all spoken for now?  Thanks.

 :yeah: I really want one.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 05, 2012, 05:39:58 PM
Next batch soon, finishing up some customs. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: TeacherMan on April 10, 2012, 11:01:02 PM
 :bash: :chuckle: more
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: oneezreiter on May 02, 2012, 02:16:33 PM
Is it soon yet? 
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: h20hunter on May 02, 2012, 02:28:31 PM
I'll add another nugget to this thread. If you are thinking of a knife you better jump on it when he says it is time. I just got one of the custom jobs he mentioned. It is awesome. The finished product is far and above the pictures he sent me. The sheath is very sturdy and build for everyday use. I am 100% happy with my experience and will absolutely consider another knife in the future. Rainshadow is a good sponsor and produces fine quality work.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: huntmando on May 03, 2012, 04:47:17 PM
 :yeah:  I couldn't have said it better myself.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 30, 2012, 03:18:11 PM
I have Machias looking at 7, I will post whatever's left after he dibs' on 'em...

I'll start another batch right away, I have many blades done, but I'm doing the grip/finish/sharpen/sheath in batches of 6 to 10.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on May 31, 2012, 09:09:01 AM
They look great, I bought 5 of them.  One for each kid and one for me, so we all have a similar knife set.  Thanks!!  :):)
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 31, 2012, 10:14:24 AM
Thanks Machias....

Well, I had one presold, and after Fred ravaged through them I have TWO left...

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Let me know if you want one, $50 each, delivered.

Will start more soon. Thanks!

Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on May 31, 2012, 12:21:49 PM
 8) :chuckle:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: KillBilly on June 04, 2012, 08:00:10 AM
After my last purchase, I am up to 19 of Steve's knives now...  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on June 18, 2012, 11:19:55 AM
Got the knives on Sat, they look outstanding, thanks Steve!!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 28, 2012, 10:32:27 PM
Bumping this post, I've got a large batch modeled loosely after #2 at the top of this thread coming up soon... probably about a week. I should be able to ship them by the 2nd week of Dec.

If you'd like to get on the list, please post or PM...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: ellensburgpo on November 28, 2012, 10:40:51 PM
What are you going to charge for them?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: grundy53 on November 29, 2012, 05:05:48 AM
I would like one.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 29, 2012, 08:26:01 AM
They're $50 each, sheathed and shipped.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: kiler on November 29, 2012, 08:38:31 AM
E-mail sent!!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 29, 2012, 08:01:36 PM
Thanks Guys! Will get back to each who posts or PM's when they're ready (So I don't get confused!). Please tack onto the list if you're interested, whomever does will get first shot.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: KFhunter on November 29, 2012, 09:00:57 PM
I'll take one
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 30, 2012, 05:10:29 PM
Gonna PM the people who pre-dibs'd on these, then after they pick through I'll start contacting people below this post/date/time...


These are modern sawmill bandsaw steel, heat treated to my recipie, lightly finished, convex ground, blued, and polished. Grips are phenolic micarta, pinned with brass. They're finished out in a "bushcraft" style, they hold their edges for a long long time, and they arrive (and touch up to) shaving sharp.

They will all be sheathed in a pack/lanyard style, kydex fitted sleeve type sheath. Other sheathing can be done for an extra charge.

$50 delivers.





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They're all roughly 7" OAL except for #23.


Open for dibs, but previous dibs'ers get first pick!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 30, 2012, 05:27:24 PM


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Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 30, 2012, 05:51:50 PM
pokeyjeeper - #1
thenoobie - #17
grundy53 - #6
kiler - #10
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: scottcrb on November 30, 2012, 05:59:19 PM
is # 3 available?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: kiler on November 30, 2012, 06:12:11 PM
Money sent!!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Machias on November 30, 2012, 06:16:52 PM
These knives are outstanding!!  I bought 5 of the lasgt bacth and gave one to each of my kids and kept one, the kids, all grown up, loved them!!  Very easy to sharpen and skin very nicely!!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: robodad on November 30, 2012, 06:43:38 PM
I like how them turned out there Steve especially #2 with that fat handle, impressed !!! These shouldn't last long !!!  :tup:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 30, 2012, 08:56:58 PM
Thanks Fred, happy they're working hard for you!

Thanks for scoring the steel for me Robo!

scottcrb, I will get back to you tomorrow, the pre-dibs' have first shot.


kfhunter - #14
Workman - #8
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on November 30, 2012, 09:21:59 PM
I'll take 15 and 19 if they are available.  If either of them is taken then I'll take 18.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 30, 2012, 09:44:42 PM
Will get back to you tomorrow YD. Thanks.

SteveElms - #23 & #18


#1, #6, #8, #10, #14, #17, #18, #23 are taken so far by the pre-dibs-ers.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 01, 2012, 09:24:28 AM
Sheathing up today, let me know if you want one... tentatively holding #15 & #19 for YellowDog and #3 for scottcrb.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on December 01, 2012, 10:38:31 AM
Sheathing up today, let me know if you want one... tentatively holding #15 & #19 for YellowDog and #3 for scottcrb.
Does that mean they are mine and I can send payment?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 01, 2012, 11:07:06 AM
Well, I was waiting for noon to hear back from the first dibs-er's, but what the hey, they're yours, sure!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on December 01, 2012, 11:13:41 AM
Well, I was waiting for noon to hear back from the first dibs-er's, but what the hey, they're yours, sure!
Okay, I checked my Paypal account which has not been used in over a year and I only have $50 in it and they are requiring all kinds of verification information before I can add funds and send money.  What other payment options are there so that I can get the money to you ASAP?  Credit card by phone, check, ???
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: KFhunter on December 01, 2012, 11:29:07 AM
dude, just get verified - your gonna wanna buy more stuff with it anyways  :chuckle:

I know I had to do it too, now go visit a site called www.stropman.com (http://www.stropman.com) so you can get a great price on strop and compound to keep that sucker sharp!

I went with black and green compound and xl strop - I got a bunch of crap to sharpen
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Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on December 01, 2012, 12:05:06 PM
dude, just get verified - your gonna wanna buy more stuff with it anyways  :chuckle:

I know I had to do it too, now go visit a site called www.stropman.com (http://www.stropman.com) so you can get a great price on strop and compound to keep that sucker sharp!

I went with black and green compound and xl strop - I got a bunch of crap to sharpen
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stropman.com%2Fimages%2F1298050745297-339796475.jpeg&hash=0643a52c38721d8a2e93fbf026ac0b09ff70ee4a)

Haha, I know, I'm doing it but it will take a few days to a week to get the info to them, make the transfer of funds to my paypal account and get it off to Rainshadow.  I don't want him to have to wait for all that if I can get him payment quicker some other way.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 01, 2012, 12:07:00 PM
Will send a PM, yd.


YellowDog - #15 & #19

scottcrb - #3
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: jackelope on December 01, 2012, 03:37:08 PM
Hey Steve...
Don't suppose you have another little caper like # 23 ??
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: scottcrb on December 01, 2012, 06:07:43 PM
sending paypal tonight
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 01, 2012, 08:09:46 PM
 jackelope, don't have right now, but have some blades with flaws that could be modified into capers, gimme a week or so...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 02, 2012, 06:07:27 PM
Ok,

Try2hunt - #11 & #13


#1, #3, #6, #8, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #17, #18, #19, #23 are taken so far.


So, go back up this thread to the most recent pics and,

2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 20, 21, & 22 are still up for grabs! So sound off, they're going fast!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 03, 2012, 11:25:52 AM
Will re-photograph and post the unclaimed blades after the sheaths are all done. they're all pressed and drilled, just need to rivet & grind.


Make your claim while they're still available! These sell out every time!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 03, 2012, 12:04:59 PM
For any of you who may be on the fence about buying one, do it.  These things are SCARY ass sharp and hold an edge like almost none I've ever used.  I skinned 4 deer with mine this year and barely had to sharpen it.  You will not be disappointed.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 03, 2012, 07:21:18 PM
Azfestus - 2 & 16

Sheaths are done!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on December 03, 2012, 09:37:02 PM
Azfestus - 2 & 15

Sheaths are done!
Hold the phone, I thought I had 15 already?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NWBREW on December 04, 2012, 01:07:24 AM
Azfestus - 2 & 15

Sheaths are done!
Hold the phone, I thought I had 15 already?   :dunno:



Apparently you only had #19...... :chuckle: :chuckle:


Sorry, I couldn't help myself.  :chuckle: :chuckle: I used one of his knives this year for deer. Great little knives.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 04, 2012, 11:55:46 AM
Yd, you're good, I will make sure its straight, but you're first so no worries.

7, 9, 20, &21 also claimed. I will get to a real computer and make sure all is straight this evening...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 04, 2012, 12:02:14 PM
Figured it out, festus had 16, not 15, I just typo'd!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: YellowDog on December 04, 2012, 01:10:37 PM
Figured it out, festus had 16, not 15, I just typo'd!
No worries.  I knew it would get straigtened out. 
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 04, 2012, 02:31:55 PM
Fat thumbs! I'm so busy I'm doing most of this from my phone!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on December 04, 2012, 05:23:52 PM
Ill take #9 how do you want me to pay?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 04, 2012, 05:44:54 PM
9 is already gone, I will send you a pm...


#1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #23 are taken...

That leaves 4, 5, 12, & 22 the holdouts... Still planning to photograph the unclaimed, but........!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: kiler on December 04, 2012, 08:32:33 PM
When do you plan on shipping? I'm not in a hurry...just curious. Thanks
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 04, 2012, 11:11:54 PM
They just need a final inspection, they're all but done. I'm putting the final touches on the Biggest Loser award knives, and will be shipping those, and all of these inside this week most likely. I won't let any 'funds recieved' knives sit longer than Saturday unless something humongus comes up in my face.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 05, 2012, 11:10:54 AM
Here are the last 4 available...


(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2F2012-12-05_10-04-06_876.jpg&hash=7d1044f99589f2f92041636cde2e78d27d8d1bf8)


Obviously, they're going fast! Grab one of these while they're here!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 05, 2012, 12:23:54 PM
Arcorey has 22,

That leaves 4, 5, & 12...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 05, 2012, 02:22:14 PM
6mmterry has 4...

That leaves 5 & 12 the last two available!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 06, 2012, 07:58:54 PM
Poof!


These are all sold out, Fellers!


Thanks Very Much!



Can't wait 'til the next batch!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 07, 2012, 05:04:12 PM
Getting a few inquiries,


I have NOT yet recieved payment for 5, 12, 18, and 23...

ALL others should ship tomorrow!




Thanks again guys!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: kiler on December 10, 2012, 02:39:48 PM
Did you ship?  :dunno:

Edit:  Got it tonight!! Thanks
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: KFhunter on December 10, 2012, 06:10:07 PM
#14 has arrived, I like it very much thank you.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: grundy53 on December 10, 2012, 09:13:48 PM
Got mine. It looks great and is nice and sharp.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 22, 2013, 10:16:22 AM
Limited time only...

I've got another batch cooked up, ready for build. I've had several requests from guys who wanted to build their own knives on these budget bushcraft style blades. If you want to build one of these yourself, get with me NOW before I start building these up.

I will sell you the bare steel, as pictured, ground, bored, heat treated, and rough for $20. You will finish/polish the steel, flatten the tang to your satisfaction, establish the edge, and build the grip.

If you want me to finish grind the steel, level the tang, and establish the edge, so all you have to do is build the grip, I will sell you that prepped blank for $30.

 (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2F2013-04-22_09-37-00_327_zps707a9920.jpg&hash=803874dd065fee8dea23db1556307de1b1dba0d6)

They're all similar design and size, so I will do the picking & choosing for budget blank purchases. Just tell me bigger blade, or smaller blade (cutting edge.)

PM me asap to order a blank (or 2, or 5...). I have about 30. Whatever doesn't get bought up for private build, I will be building into budget knives shortly hereafter, so stay tuned!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 23, 2013, 06:39:53 PM
A couple of these blanks spoken for, if you want to build your own, I'll give it a few more days, then they're off to the shed to be made into budget pack/lanyard skinners.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 24, 2013, 04:31:59 PM
Grinding a batch of ATS34 Stainless blanks too, here's a His/Hers set...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2FBlade%2520Blanks%25202013%2FPICT0001_zpsa07a91d5.jpg&hash=253e189982f03beda5398e4c6ec341a447215495)

If you want a stainless blanks to build, let me know. It's time to put in for it, as I'm in the process...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 23, 2013, 09:56:37 PM
New batch up soon, yellow/black spectraply... really cool!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 24, 2013, 05:37:46 PM
Here's this batch, I had one paid, so I pulled it, these are all available as of 5:35pm Pacific time Friday, May 24 2013. I will let them go first come first served, although I did give a few heads-up's by pm!


(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2F2013-05-24_17-28-47_218_zpsd3ec79fa.jpg&hash=83fec4e54e62a707e620faf49521d1ce05a2c01e)


These 10 for now, have another batch coming immediately as well. Going to use spectraply on them too. Won't have the pack/lanyard sheaths done until into next week, but we can sell them off now...

Post or PM, I will dibs them by the time posted on your response...


Thanks!

(Sorry it took so long!)
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 24, 2013, 06:01:26 PM
I want the 5th one from the left
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 24, 2013, 06:50:59 PM
Payment sent
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: ribka on May 24, 2013, 09:04:36 PM
Pm sent
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: ribka on May 24, 2013, 09:06:01 PM
second one from right side
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 24, 2013, 11:10:17 PM
Didn't see your PM, ribka, but I'll hold it for you in the meanwhile.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 25, 2013, 08:48:33 AM
5th, 8th, and 9th are taken...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: ribka on May 26, 2013, 10:44:07 AM
Sent pm again
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 26, 2013, 02:37:42 PM
Got it that time, thanks!   7 of these still a available.

Next batch of 7 coming up, also with dymondwood.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Bmcox86 on June 03, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
Any news on the 2nd batch? When will you be mailing out these?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 03, 2013, 09:56:27 PM
I shipped today. Apc was out of order Friday evening.

Next 7 are laid up, will be ready end of the week.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 04, 2013, 08:36:29 AM
2nd from left pending...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Bmcox86 on June 06, 2013, 09:33:08 PM
Got mine, it looks awesome. Do you ever do any with paracord handles?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 11, 2013, 11:35:57 AM
B, occasionally, rarely, but occasionally.

Here's the rest of that batch, in camo diamondwood...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2Fnull_zps5bf9b2e7.jpg&hash=c674ca86d2b3623960740fe76e805270a626b338)
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 11, 2013, 11:40:42 AM
Steve,

How much are they? 
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 11, 2013, 11:42:38 AM
I'll take the third from the right.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 11, 2013, 03:36:32 PM
$50 each, sheathed and shipped.


5th from left is taken ...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 11, 2013, 04:17:06 PM
6th and 7th are also taken...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 11, 2013, 05:22:23 PM
So yellow/gray; 1, 5, 8 & 9 are taken. 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 available.

Red/green/blonde; 5, 6, & 7 are taken. 1, 2, 3, & 4 available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 11, 2013, 10:24:03 PM
4th yellow/gray also gone...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 19, 2013, 09:44:26 AM
So, now...

Yellow/gray; 1, 4, 5, 8 & 9 are taken. 2, 3, 6, & 7 available.

Red/green/blonde; 2, 5, 6, & 7 are taken. 1, 3, & 4 available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 19, 2013, 09:50:44 AM
I'll take yellow/gray 3
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: wt on June 19, 2013, 09:57:00 AM
Are they indexed from left or right, which are remaining?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 19, 2013, 10:05:27 AM
Paypal deposit sent
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 19, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Sorry, from the left to the right...

Will hold for you, Double. Thanks!

Yellow Gray #3 also gone.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 20, 2013, 05:19:37 PM
Here's what's left of this latest batch of budget bushcraft blades...


#10 is 7.5" oal for reference

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee99%2Frainshadow1%2Fnull_zpsd04163f4.jpg&hash=5fd634aad9214450ab899a579eb4bcd04c5314e6)


$50 each delivered to you!

Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 22, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
# 2 is taken...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on June 27, 2013, 11:20:49 AM
3 yellows & 3 reds remain...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 17, 2013, 09:36:23 AM
6, 7, 10, 1, 3, 4 from the above photo are still available....
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 19, 2013, 10:22:33 AM
I received mine a few days ago - what a great little knife and the tension in the sheath is perfect - I'd be confident mounting this one grip-down on a pack strap for instant access.  Thanks Steve!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 19, 2013, 10:56:31 AM
Dang, if I didn't have 2 of these already I'd get the yellow #10.  That's cool.  These are great little knives everyone.  They are skinning machines.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on August 02, 2013, 01:57:11 PM
4 & 10 are gone...


I'm holding 1, 3, 6, & 7 in my hand from the last pic that are still available.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on August 04, 2013, 01:30:59 PM
Only #1 remains...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: eburkett on August 27, 2013, 11:22:30 AM
Time frame on the next batch? Also if you buy multiples is there a discount or maybe a military discount lol. Really interested in some of these.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on August 31, 2013, 08:16:09 PM
Don't like #1 ?!?!?!

Will probably do another batch with Micarta in late Sept.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Bmcox86 on September 01, 2013, 08:24:59 PM
Put me down for one of the micarta ones!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: eburkett on September 28, 2013, 01:28:31 PM
Any luck on making another batch yet?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: Easy-E on September 28, 2013, 02:01:58 PM
Tagging
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 28, 2013, 07:01:12 PM
Next batch are all a little larger in size. I'm doing 10 at a time. They're out of heat treat and in the tempering oven. Will build next week if I can.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: eburkett on October 01, 2013, 01:25:22 PM
Well I want to go ahead and call dibs on one of them. Mind contacting me when they are out?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 01, 2013, 04:22:40 PM
no prob...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: NRA4LIFE on October 01, 2013, 04:29:51 PM
Steve,

What is the overall length going to be on these?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: tjthebest on October 01, 2013, 06:08:48 PM
I am hoping to make a knife out of a shed that i found. Would you be able to make the blade for it?
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 02, 2013, 11:14:34 AM
OAL's are 7-8".

I have several blades made now, TJ. D2, ATS34, and the budget bandsaw steel from the sawmill. Send me a PM and tell me what you had in mind, I'll let you know what I have that will suit.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 10, 2013, 04:11:30 PM
Here's the latest batch. Won't get to more for at least 3 weeks..


(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1385352_10202239533580115_155667288_n.jpg)

Lower knives are micarta, upper are dymondwood.

$50 each, delivered in USA.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 10, 2013, 05:02:44 PM
Bottom Right is Dibs-ded... We'll call that #10, as opposed to the top left which we'll call #1...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: eburkett on October 14, 2013, 05:39:17 PM
#7 please sir
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 14, 2013, 08:12:29 PM
You got it! But, I'm Outta town, can't ship 'til Saturday. Will send a pm.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 14, 2013, 08:17:16 PM
6, 7, and 10 are taken.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 21, 2013, 04:16:57 PM
Ok, back in the game here... posted a buck in the 2013 thread! Anybody else?!?!
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: stringer on October 26, 2013, 09:34:49 AM
#8, please
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 26, 2013, 10:26:12 AM
Thanks stringer! 6, 7, 8,  and 10 are taken.
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 29, 2013, 02:33:34 PM
2 & 3 also taken pending funds...
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 29, 2013, 02:51:18 PM
#1 also
Title: Re: Budget Blades: Bushcraft Style Lanyard/Pack Skinners...
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 19, 2014, 09:33:16 AM
Still have these 4 available from the last batch....


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10001402_814380788592029_66529174_n.jpg)

$50 each delivered.
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