https://www.alpharomeo15.org/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:49:10 +0000 MyBB https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Putting-Lipstick-on-a-Pig Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:46:58 +0000 olfart]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Putting-Lipstick-on-a-Pig
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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Me-and-my-big-mouth Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:47:36 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Me-and-my-big-mouth I showed a friend my opinel pocket knife (I sharpen it like a kitchen knife, I don't mind resharpening it frequently, the carbon steel doesn't take long.) and he asked me to sharpen some of his knives. Two Gerber's, one sog and a beautiful little 70s era 3" case fixed blade later he asks me to sharpen his kitchen shears. I've never done that before. A little YouTube and I discovered there's no voodoo involved, it looks easier than sharpening a knife.
The shears are a touch loose so I tried to tighten them but the nut backs off a tic when you open and close them. Rather than scratch them, I ordered a spanner type screwdriver to fit it from good old Jeff Bezos mercantile. I'm thinking a drop of loctite is in order. Nice shears by the way, very old wustoffs.
He has a landscaping business and tells me I should start a sharpening business since he spends a lot on sharpening and there's always a waiting list here. He showed me a few of his mower blades and wants them sharpened. Dang, there's nothing quicker than sharpening and balancing those.
Honestly, I don't think I'm that good, but I suppose I'd improve with practice.]]> I showed a friend my opinel pocket knife (I sharpen it like a kitchen knife, I don't mind resharpening it frequently, the carbon steel doesn't take long.) and he asked me to sharpen some of his knives. Two Gerber's, one sog and a beautiful little 70s era 3" case fixed blade later he asks me to sharpen his kitchen shears. I've never done that before. A little YouTube and I discovered there's no voodoo involved, it looks easier than sharpening a knife.
The shears are a touch loose so I tried to tighten them but the nut backs off a tic when you open and close them. Rather than scratch them, I ordered a spanner type screwdriver to fit it from good old Jeff Bezos mercantile. I'm thinking a drop of loctite is in order. Nice shears by the way, very old wustoffs.
He has a landscaping business and tells me I should start a sharpening business since he spends a lot on sharpening and there's always a waiting list here. He showed me a few of his mower blades and wants them sharpened. Dang, there's nothing quicker than sharpening and balancing those.
Honestly, I don't think I'm that good, but I suppose I'd improve with practice.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Benchmade-Infidel Thu, 15 May 2025 18:19:23 +0000 RocketFoot]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Benchmade-Infidel
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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Fixed-Blade-EDC-Carry Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:40:43 +0000 RocketFoot]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Fixed-Blade-EDC-Carry
Here are a couple short overview videos that I made!  While you are there, subscribe to my Youtube channel for more content if you like!  @rocketfoot556









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Here are a couple short overview videos that I made!  While you are there, subscribe to my Youtube channel for more content if you like!  @rocketfoot556









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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-%E2%80%9CField-dressing%E2%80%99s-bloody-messy-business%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9D Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:07:02 +0000 srjdsmith]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-%E2%80%9CField-dressing%E2%80%99s-bloody-messy-business%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9D Or, at least, that’s what Dad always used to say. He always said, “Filleting fish, cleaning game, butchering, carving a roast or turkey… you keep your knife hand clean and dry. Your left hand will get messy, your knife hand STAYS CLEAN.”

“…unless you’re field dressing, then you get in there and get it done. Wash your hands in the snow afterwards, but get it done, Open up the carcass and get the meat cooling. Field dressing’s different.”



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“…unless you’re field dressing, then you get in there and get it done. Wash your hands in the snow afterwards, but get it done, Open up the carcass and get the meat cooling. Field dressing’s different.”



]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-How-to-choose-the-right-knfe-for-the-job Thu, 30 May 2024 19:52:31 +0000 specops56]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-How-to-choose-the-right-knfe-for-the-job


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Terry]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-LaRue-Battle-Knife Mon, 27 May 2024 22:36:05 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-LaRue-Battle-Knife
The knife is $399 and really looks like it’s worth it 

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The knife is $399 and really looks like it’s worth it 

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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Clinch-pick-2-0 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:32:21 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Clinch-pick-2-0
https://shivworkspg.com/product/shivwork...-pick-2-0/

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https://shivworkspg.com/product/shivwork...-pick-2-0/

]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-s35vn-steel Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:02:35 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-s35vn-steel Then, last week I cut a couple wires that weren't  hooked up to anything and were in my way. Zzzap,  they were still hooked to power and ground. No it has no point and a burnt section near the tang. Looks like it's time to replace it. I like the s35vn steel, not too hard to sharpen and holds an edge reasonably well.
I like a flipper tab as I can't have automatic or spring assist. Drop point suits me as well and I prefer 4-5" blades. I'd go up to $200.
Any recommendations?]]> Then, last week I cut a couple wires that weren't  hooked up to anything and were in my way. Zzzap,  they were still hooked to power and ground. No it has no point and a burnt section near the tang. Looks like it's time to replace it. I like the s35vn steel, not too hard to sharpen and holds an edge reasonably well.
I like a flipper tab as I can't have automatic or spring assist. Drop point suits me as well and I prefer 4-5" blades. I'd go up to $200.
Any recommendations?]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Beskar-Steel Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:01:39 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Beskar-Steel She really like it 

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