BF2020 Viper Swayback Discuss Thread

[BuckShack]

Mine was in transit an extra four days but it arrived and I'm happy. This is not my typical design favorite but I really like this knife. It feels great in my hand and it will definitely have a purpose and be used. Great fit and finish! I was expecting these handles before seeing all the variations out there. I would have been happy with any of them. We certainly got a great BladeForums knife to close out 2020! Thanks to all involved!

 

[marcus52AR]

Mine finally showed up a few days ago - haven't opened the package, yet...but I moved it from the counter to my desk.

You sick bastard.

 

[Will Power]

Mine finally showed up a few days ago - haven't opened the package, yet...but I moved it from the counter to my desk.

You do realize the package is empty....

 

[hhmoore]

You do realize the package is empty....

Actually, I didn't...but, now that you mention it, it was pretty light. Luckily, trash collection is today. One less thing on my desk. You just saved me 5 minutes on a Monday morning - thanks, friend. (I'm actually a little annoyed by this development; but I haven't had any tea yet this morning. When I'm feeling more myself, I'll email Mike about a refund.)

 

[Modoc ED]

Actually, I didn't...but, now that you mention it, it was pretty light. Luckily, trash collection is today. One less thing on my desk. You just saved me 5 minutes on a Monday morning - thanks, friend. (I'm actually a little annoyed by this development; but I haven't had any tea yet this morning. When I'm feeling more myself, I'll email Mike about a refund.)

hhmoore - Okay, I'm an old man on meds and not too quick this morning. Are you saying you got and empty box?

 

[hhmoore]

Modoc ED
Actually, it was Will Power that suggested (read: flat out said) that the package was empty.
Are you thinking it was not?
Should I not have trusted him?

 

[Modoc ED]

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Modoc ED
Actually, it was Will Power that suggested (read: flat out said) that the package was empty.
Are you thinking it was not?
Should I not have trusted him?

Never mind - not up to a quiz show this morning.

 

[r8shell]

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Never mind - not up to a quiz show this morning.

I think they're just being silly. Don't worry about it.

 

[hhmoore]

Me, neither. I had gone back to bed. Having a tough time getting started today. (I know they say our bodies don't "catch up" on sleep; but it sure feels like that's what's happening this weekend.)

 

[lex2006]

Thanks to Waynorth these are shipping up here Canada, I am very happy with this one .

 

[TraditionalMedicinal]

I asked the factory and they said they used a special organic compound with insect deterring herbs and left a good bit embedded in the horn. So, as long as nobody cleans out the compound they will be good for a couple decades.

Do you know if the compound would make it unsafe for food?

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Another delivery to the North

Thanks Mike knifeswapper for kicking the process into gear this year, and thanks to Charlie @waynorth for his help in getting them to their final destinations!

 

[joeradza]

Another delivery to the North

Thanks Mike knifeswapper for kicking the process into gear this year, and thanks to Charlie @waynorth for his help in getting them to their final destinations!

I’ve got the perfect name for yours. The bottom photo is a carbon copy of a “snook.”

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I’ve got the perfect name for yours. The bottom photo is a carbon copy of a “snook.”

Haha You know, you're not wrong!

 

[CelloDan]

Another delivery to the North

Thanks Mike knifeswapper for kicking the process into gear this year, and thanks to Charlie @waynorth for his help in getting them to their final destinations!

Nice Mike

I’ve got the perfect name for yours. The bottom photo is a carbon copy of a “snook.”

Call it "snook canuck" and say it very fast 10 times ... I can't lol

 

[GaiusJulius]

Do you know if the compound would make it unsafe for food?

I am 99% sure Mike was just stirring the proverbial pot a bit, since there were a good number of posts with folks fretting about what they should do to care for and preserve their horn, and a couple more posts either upset about the factory buffing compound or detailing elaborate cleaning and waxing protocols. I’d be shocked if you need to do anything more with your knife than just use it, and I’d be shocked if there’s anything to be aware of regarding food safety other than, you know, cleaning the blade with something that’s not gasoline.

 

[danno50]

Mine arrived today. I am happy with both of them. Thanks again Mike.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

The introduction into the local forum knife herd went well

 

[BDubbs]

The introduction into the local forum knife herd went well

Same, and apparently I need to clean that drawer.

 

[mbkr]

When closed the blade tip (while not yet proud) can catch the skin of a finger if it is slid along the well from the butt forward. An issue that will need a solution since it will only grow more unsafe through sharpening. Any suggestions on lowering the blade would be appreciated. Thanks for your attention and have a great day.

Whew! When I left and went off the grid this thread had 8 pages! Finally got caught up. Great pics everybody

Redsparrow: I'm glad you brought this up and started the subsequent discussion. While I was in Tennessee I noticed the same thing.

If its not the plumbing (that was in October ), its the heat pump. If its not the heat pump, its the electrical: