So, Let's look at the garage, and see what I can do for fun.

Let's put on some tunes, and look around here. That bench looks a little bare.


That's better. Now, what can I use to play with these?

Let's look in my toolbox, there might be something there..




Oh yeah, there's plenty to play with in here! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
But first, I'll practice on some cheapo blades, to make sure I'm ready. (There was plenty of practicing, but I'll only show the final two! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)
There's this piece of junk blade I picked up at one of the bazaars while in Kandahar...

[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0011.jpg[/img]
Yeah, it took an edge pretty good. Now, let's try something a little more serious, like my Cold Steel Tanto.
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[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0014.jpg[/img]
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Yup, I mussed it up a bit when first trying to do the angled tip, but it came out looking pretty nice, and is shaving sharp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Awesome.

Okay, deep breath.. now it's time to put my amateurish skills to the test, and try sharpening some of my Bussekins. First up, the MudPuppy.
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0016.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0017.jpg[/img]
Okay, that was pretty easy. Now, the Bird Dog.
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0018.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0019.jpg[/img]
Alright, I'm liking this; this is coming out pretty decent. My Bird Dog is a serious slicer now!

What next... what next?
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Hello there! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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You all thought I was gonna go for the Crash axe, didn't you? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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I'm really liking the edge I put on the Tan Yardkeeper; it's my #1 fave EDC right now. I wish I had bought two of these when they were offered. Oh well, at least I got the one. Time for a break, and enjoy a nice relaxing cigar.
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0024.jpg[/img]

Okay, so that was all good, and now it's time to do some more.. what's next...
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0025.jpg[/img]
Oh yeah! C'mere you beautiful piece of steel you!
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0026.jpg[/img]
Dang, that's looking nice!

Okay, one more...
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0027.jpg[/img]
Ooooh, okay , this one I don't want to reprofile, just sharpen it up a little, since it's currently my #1 knife in my Tac vest gear.
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0028.jpg[/img]

And, a little group photo of the four original Scrap Yard Mudders.
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And one little flashback photo I came across, to April of 2008, when I first became an addict to the Scrapyard Knives. Yes, these were the original three I started out with, and managed to have shipped to my while in afghanistan. Needless to say, I felt pretty safe and secure having these three! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
[img]http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn382/tyger75/Kalamazoo0030.jpg[/img]

All in all, I'd say I'm really getting the hang of belt sanding my blades now. I'm nowhere near doing the massive reprofiling/modding jobs that HornDog does, but I'm definitely enjoying myself here.