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Old 08-28-2023, 06:34 PM
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Good for you!

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Ordered and received today this attachment for my 2X72 grinder.

It is a 9 inch flat grinder, which can be used vertically and horizontally. Excellent tool for flat grinding blades,scales, and a bunch of other tasks.

As you see, the grinder turns by using a 2X72 belt, and can be operated at different speeds through my variable speed controller. Also works forward/reverse.

Test drove it on a few heat treated Magnacut blades/scales I presently got on the go.

Should have bought one of these long time ago! Does a great job and will save on a whole lot of hand sanding.

Not really a "hunting knife" topic, but thought I'd share...



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Old 08-29-2023, 10:01 AM
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Just received my new boning knife from Clint and couldn’t be happier. Amazing work and a great guy to deal with.


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Old 09-01-2023, 08:18 PM
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Looks like a nice knife Buckwheat!

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Just received my new boning knife from Clint and couldn’t be happier. Amazing work and a great guy to deal with.


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Old 09-01-2023, 08:35 PM
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Buckwheat, let me tell you, that is a kickazz knife. My buddy, Prinny53, bought the exact same knife, but with different color handle. I got to sharpen it. I absolutely love that thing. Congrats man. I am major envious!

Within the next year, I will be copying you guys!
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Old 09-02-2023, 08:13 AM
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Ordered and received today this attachment for my 2X72 grinder.

It is a 9 inch flat grinder, which can be used vertically and horizontally. Excellent tool for flat grinding blades,scales, and a bunch of other tasks.

As you see, the grinder turns by using a 2X72 belt, and can be operated at different speeds through my variable speed controller. Also works forward/reverse.

Test drove it on a few heat treated Magnacut blades/scales I presently got on the go.

Should have bought one of these long time ago! Does a great job and will save on a whole lot of hand sanding.

Not really a "hunting knife" topic, but thought I'd share...




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Old 09-02-2023, 08:55 AM
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Buckwheat, let me tell you, that is a kickazz knife. My buddy, Prinny53, bought the exact same knife, but with different color handle. I got to sharpen it. I absolutely love that thing. Congrats man. I am major envious!

Within the next year, I will be copying you guys!
Sns2, your post inspired me to reach out to Clint and have him make one for me. Hope to put it to work on a wainwright bull moose in December
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Old 09-02-2023, 09:02 AM
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Nice looking knife there Buckwheat! Like how he did the scales.

Yep, Clint is a very good craftsman indeed...enjoy...
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Old 09-12-2023, 11:56 AM
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Just received my new boning knife from Clint and couldn’t be happier. Amazing work and a great guy to deal with.


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I have this same knife as SNS2 mentioned. It may be the best knife I have ever owned/used. It actually made cleaning up some geese we got into over the weekend enjoyable. Seriously.
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Old 09-12-2023, 12:20 PM
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I have this same knife as SNS2 mentioned. It may be the best knife I have ever owned/used. It actually made cleaning up some geese we got into over the weekend enjoyable. Seriously.
I used this model of Clint's to break down and cut a forkhorn white tail last weekend- super handling and a great design!
I really like it.......
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Old 09-16-2023, 10:03 AM
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Hey folks, after a summer of wrangling in the Yukon I got to put Phil’s knife to the test. Skinned and butchered a sheep, skinned out a bison head and caribou head. I did a mountain goat start to finish as well. Tube skinned 2 coyotes.
It did a great job holding its edge and overall I was impressed with the quality of the knife. It was comfortable to hold and did everything it needed to do! If your needing a new go to hunting knife, shoot Phil McCracken a message!





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Old 09-20-2023, 09:12 AM
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^^^

Thanx 270hunter! Glad it worked out well for you.

And from the sound of things, appears as though you had a great summer wrangling! Good for you!...
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Old 09-20-2023, 09:18 AM
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Here's one I just completed for a fellow AO member:

It is a semi skinner with CPM Magnacut Stainless Steel, with a satin finish. The blade was heat treated to HRC 62, and sharpened at 17 degrees.

The handle is made of Juma acrylic material (looks like snake skin), and finished off with stainless steel pins.

Black Kydex sheath included.



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Old 09-21-2023, 09:25 AM
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Love it! Well that knife with Magnacut will work for me for sure! Hardened to HRC 62 and 17 degrees, You made the knife with all my wants. And the Juma handle is unreal with the steel pins it brings it all together. Can't wait to have it in my hands!!!!!! Thanks Again Phil!




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Here's one I just completed for a fellow AO member:

It is a semi skinner with CPM Magnacut Stainless Steel, with a satin finish. The blade was heat treated to HRC 62, and sharpened at 17 degrees.

The handle is made of Juma acrylic material (looks like snake skin), and finished off with stainless steel pins.

Black Kydex sheath included.



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Old 09-21-2023, 10:29 AM
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The mail was good to me today.

Loveless style semi skinner using Bob Loveless’s actual pattern. CPM Magnacut with stainless steel guard. Red liners, green canvas micarta scales, with stainless Corby bolts. Fully tapered tang. The workmanship is impeccable.



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Old 09-21-2023, 10:41 AM
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Old 09-21-2023, 03:03 PM
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The mail was good to me today.

Loveless style semi skinner using Bob Loveless’s actual pattern.



Oh my that has the right lines and some impeccable workmanship. Those grinds are perfect as is the symmetry.
Do you plan on using it this fall and testing its functional ability?
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Old 09-21-2023, 03:18 PM
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Oh my that has the right lines and some impeccable workmanship. Those grinds are perfect as is the symmetry.
Do you plan on using it this fall and testing its functional ability?
I’m going to. James called me and asked me to use it. He wants a report on the Magnacut. So that is the plan.
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:10 PM
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I’m going to. James called me and asked me to use it. He wants a report on the Magnacut. So that is the plan.

That design has really grown on me and as much as I love what I’ve got… I can always use another. I would love an honest report either here or via PM before I commission him to build one.
Luckily it’s hunting season over there so I shouldn’t have to wait to long… Man I don’t miss hunting seasons and tags, she’s open slather over here.
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Old 09-21-2023, 07:27 PM
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Yea, that sure would be a nice opportunity.

I for sure will have a report for you.
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Old 09-22-2023, 08:15 AM
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On thing to mention is that blade is 3 1/4” long. I specified that length.
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Old 09-22-2023, 09:36 AM
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Very nice knife Chuck.
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Old 09-22-2023, 04:08 PM
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Why was that?

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On thing to mention is that blade is 3 1/4” long. I specified that length.
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Old 09-22-2023, 05:24 PM
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Why was that?
I like that blade length.
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Old 09-22-2023, 05:31 PM
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OK!
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Old 09-22-2023, 05:34 PM
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Is your other blade length that size? Just asking!

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Old 09-22-2023, 05:41 PM
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Is your other blade length that size? Just asking!
All my hunting knives have blades between 3 and 3 1/4”
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Old 09-22-2023, 05:45 PM
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Well You know what you like! Thanks! Nice Knife!


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Old 09-22-2023, 06:00 PM
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Old 09-22-2023, 06:16 PM
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No longer blades? Than that?
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Old 09-22-2023, 06:18 PM
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No longer blades? Than that?
No. Why would I need a longer blade than that?
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