Side Lock Pocketknife for Hunting and Fishing - 7-3/4" - Unfinished Kit Reviews

3.2 Rating 12 Reviews

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1177 Rosemar Rd,
Parkersburg
West Virginia
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“It was my first time making a knife drilling holes for the screws was a slight bit challenging but I got it done and I’m very pleased”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Screws strip way too easily. Enjoyed making the kit, but no template was included when I purchased so this stayed on the backburner for a year or so. When I went to finally assemble I had to pray that the screws would work and not strip too much. Not pleasant. Buy a different kit.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“The template for the scales isn't even close. The screws are easily stripped, and good luck finding replacements. Pick another, it's not worth the headache.”

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Posted 5 months ago

“How or were can I get 2 new screws.? I lost the or Kit did not have them in it.”

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Posted 5 months ago

BS From FORT COLLINS

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“I can't for the life of me get the scales to match the shape needed to fit onto the handle. I have tried several times using various methods and I'm not even close. The template in the instructions is not the right shape at all. I'll keep the knife in a drawer somewhere in case I find CNC or Laser cutting plans for the right shape but I'm done wasting my own time and energy trying to figure it out.”

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Posted 2 years ago

JM From MOUNT PLEASANT

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“I have made several kit knives, almost all from Woodcraft. This one was a challenge for me with the scrolling type cuts at both ends of the scales. Getting it to fit nice and snug is a challenge. The template that comes with it was little help. I ended up making my own template by building up several layers of tape and then applying to the wood to cut out. It wasn't as close as I would like so ended up using some epoxy that I stained with black dye as a filler to meet the bolsters more closely. I have another one to make and am not looking forward to it!”

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Posted 2 years ago

MS From Radford

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“This is solidly built knife kit. Looks nice when it's done. My only issue is that the pivot cannot be adjusted - and mine was too tight to open with one hand. I tried to adjust the pivot with the correct drivers but it did not work. Also tried heating - all to no avail and gradually the pivot screws stripped. I tried to extract them, but finally gave up. I have cut the frame apart to save the beautiful stag scales I made; and ordered another kit. Hopefully it won't be so tight but if so I guess I will live with it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

DS From Aurora

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“My kit came with a tool that will remove the clip and also tighten the screws which go in each scale. Everything seems to be good quality. I'll buy more of these.”

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Posted 3 years ago