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Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/07/15 06:44 PM
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randallss7
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I just finished the prototype auto hunter today, I'm about 75% happy with it. I guess, I thought I would just knock the first one out of the park...lol. I learned a lot from making this one, Along with this learning curve I had to figure out how to use a lathe at the same time, any way it works good, there is a tiny bit of play in the open locked position I hope I have figured out a way to correct this, time will tell, it will not close without pushing the button. a break down of parts and sizes blade is 1/8" stock thickness cpms-35vn stainless bolsters are 416 stainless liners are 410 stainless spacer/stop bar is 440c stainless scales are camo g-10 303 stainless screws, pins, and pivots 7 1/4" total blade is 3 1/8" from leading edge of bolsters I had plans on making this one out of nicer materials but decided to just finish it and carry it as a field test/prototype as it didn't pass my initial expectations and therefor didn't want to spend any more time or money on fit and finish. here is a video of it in action http://vid1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh487/randallss7/20151107_113938_zpszo1wupyz.mp4
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/07/15 07:01 PM
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Kev®
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/08/15 03:32 PM
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MikeC
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Awesome knife!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/09/15 12:40 AM
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bjankowski
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/09/15 02:35 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Outstanding !! Please place my order for the next one you make.
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/10/15 03:47 AM
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nsmike
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Just a question on steel choice I'm leaning towards ordering a cusom knife after the holidays. You used cpms-35vn, I keep going back and forth between cpms-35VN and cpm-154, for a fixed blade knife with a 4 in blade. I'm just curious about the pros and cons. I think that the 35vn has a more durable edge but it's harder to get a fine finish. The cpms 154 is easier to get a fine finish, but the edge while durable, it's not as good as 35vn. I do realize that the makers preference will play a big role.
for every stereotype there's a prototype don't be the prototype
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/10/15 12:11 PM
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randallss7
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s35 will take a mirror finish, Here is a link to a chart for you to look at.
http://www.crucible.com/PDFs/%5CDataSheets2010%5CdsS35VNrev12010.pdf
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/10/15 07:08 PM
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shumpertdavid
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Very nice work sir, looks like you made quick work of getting one built.
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/11/15 12:36 AM
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randallss7
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Very nice work sir, looks like you made quick work of getting one built. I tinkered on and off with this one for about 2 weeks.
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Re: Auto Hunter Prototype
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11/11/15 11:12 PM
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tth_40
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VERY well done!!!!
LOVE IT!!!
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