Hung out with a few of the guys tonight. Didn't do to much chopping since we were low on 2x4s. I did get to really test out the SODs chopping performance. It was my first time chopping on some 2x4 in a while so I had a horrible run, but Ban did fairly well considering the blade weight/length/edge geometry. I didn't get SOD pictures/videos but will get it next time. I need to work on the edge geometry a little more and refine my chopping technique and it should chop great for it's size. After two hard runs and random bashing, there were only TINY rolls that can be easily stropped and it was still scary sharp; SR-77 is great stuff. Here are pics from the rest of the night.

Some FFBM (convexed) fun.








Today's tool of choice. There was a stock NMFBM as well, but factory edge just doesn't come close to convex, not even close.




Up close of AK's handle called "Dragon's Breathe", made up of carbon fiber, red linen, green canvas, and some other stuff.


Big Boy Silky Saw, best in the market hands down!




screwing around.


I'm sooo ready for a Waki.
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Bring on the zombies and trees!
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After that, we hung in the shop. Everyone spent some time on the KMG sharpening stuff. No pics, but here's my SOD and norcalblacktail's RMD.
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Hope everyone enjoy the pics, next time I'll upload videos and better pics.

Cool pics. Looks like a fun evening. Thanks for sharing!

Looks like a great time. The edge on that SOD looks very very nice.

Nice! I wish we had a place to hang out and chop stuff here...

Great pics!!!!!

I love the sword!

Next time, give me a call, so I can join: (831) 325-6917

Awesome pics...that sure does look like some fun!!! Thats a sweet looking edge on the tan SOD. It sounds like the convex edge does much better on chopping than the factory edge. I need to get a nice convex edge on some of my choppers.

Nice pics!!! I wanna chop too.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Will do. This one was pretty much planned the day of. If you can make it, we could have some better photos then mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />




Convexing the edge makes a HUGE difference in chopping. I wouldn't be praising it so hard if I didn't experience it myself. I should have recorded it, but with the FFBM, our record for the day was 6 chops to get through the 2x4 (5 was the best).

Thanks! I need to take the shoulders a little lower on my SOD so the blade can bury itself deeper with every swing.

heck ya! great pics <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

looks like fun.