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1084 smatchet.. #5706581 04/18/15 10:43 PM
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I thought I try one today. 4" blade will be 9" overall with a hidden tang.


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The grind and shape turned out great. up


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Re: 1084 smatchet.. [Re: Kev®] #5706703 04/19/15 12:44 AM
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You going to sell it?

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Originally Posted By: Nathan Nelson
You going to sell it?
yepper.

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You going to sell it to me?

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Originally Posted By: Nathan Nelson
You going to sell it to me?
yes sir, I got the guard fitted.


Re: 1084 smatchet.. [Re: Kev®] #5707192 04/19/15 03:09 PM
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Heat treat done.


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Looking good...

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I'm curious, what's the hole in the blade for?


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Originally Posted By: Pitchfork Predator
I'm curious, what's the hole in the blade for?
because the one in the photo had it. Lol.

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Function??

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Originally Posted By: conifer
Function??

The smatchet was a heavy-bladed fighting knife designed by William Ewart Fairbairn. Fairbairn instructed British Commandos, the Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services on close combat techniques. He based his teaching, and the weapons he designed, on experience gained while serving with the Shanghai Municipal Police. The smatchet’s leaf-shaped blade enabled it to be used for slashing, thrusting or chopping at an opponent. The heavy pommel could be used to deliver a smashing blow. Fairbairn wrote that, “the psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand, is the full justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon.” No record exists of the Smatchet’s use in combat.

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I got it epoxied up.


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Looks good...

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Turned out very nice. up


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Re: 1084 smatchet.. [Re: Kev®] #5719299 04/28/15 03:33 AM
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Have any new pictures?

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Dink Dodger has it, he's making the sheath. up

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Sounds good...

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That looks...smatching....

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Dink got the sheath done.




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Looks awesome...

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I Dig it sir! Very nice!

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Looks awesome...


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I like it. up


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