PaulakaFrenchy Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Hello all, I've got this lovely all original Singer 45K56 Cylinder Arm machine that I bought a few months back to do my knife sheaths with. I did this in anticipation of my sewing arm getting worse, but since I had a hydro cortisone injection, it got a lot better. Moreover, I don't make that many Sheaths anyway as I've cut back a bit. Considering how much time, effort and money I wasted chasing down a suitable proper leather sewing machine, I felt that I ought to let folk on here know about it before I put it on eBay etc. I'm not a dealer so you won't get any BS from me. Check me out from my website http://www.customknivesandsticks.co.uk/ and you'll then know who you're dealing with. Well, if one was to see where I've got the machine set up you'd wonder how come my good lady hasn't left home! It's taking far too much space and I'd like my kitchen table back in its place. So if anybody in the UK is interested, get in touch with me on paulfenech@talktalk.net and we'll do a fair deal. I got this machine from a fine and proper trustworthy gentleman called Michael Hill, who's work is just superb. I haven't even got around to practising with the machine, but I guarantee it that all is fine with it and it'll work a treat. I live just north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. By the way, I fetched this machine in my Subaru estate car, so no larger vehicle is needed really. I won't post any photos on here as I can easily send them via e-mail. OK, that's it from me. Just so you know; I'm allergic to time wasting greedy idiots who think they can get something for silly money. Treat me with respect and deal fairly with me - that's all I ask. Best wishes to all - Paul (aka Frenchy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) There are no offensive weapons displayed on this Website. Knives shown are designed for and solely intended as cutting tools for use by responsible law abiding Bushcrafters, Hunters, Fishermen etc. within the scope of Section 139 Criminal Justice Act 1988 in which it is stated; 'It is an offense to Have with you without Good reason or Lawful authority in a Public place an article, which has a blade or is sharply pointed or a folding pocket knife which has a blade with a cutting edge which exceeds 7.62cm (3 inches) Yikes! So carrying a kitchen knife you just purchased at Marks and Sparks is illegal? A bit different here in Arizona! Nice work BTW. Tough to find Toad in the Hole in Tucson! Good luck selling the Singer, Bob Edited April 22, 2014 by BDAZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulakaFrenchy Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Hi Bob, I wonder if you know that us Brits can't buy or sell knives on aBay! For some reason - most probably a political one - eBay has become one hell of an offhanded dictatorial beast and at one stroke scuppered quite a sizeable market in knives on-line. We can't even bid on the USA eBay site as we get blocked straight away. One way to get around that is to contact the seller directly, but a few can be suspicious even when I explain the situation. As well as a knife maker, I'm a collector as well and sometimes I do see something nice on the US site and send a tentative enquiry. On average I do OK with about 10% responding positively, but some won't even bother to respond. The good old British way of life is being eroded and diluted in the extreme. Politicians together with the Media who always blow things out of proportion are alarmists and scare the general public with dastardly deeds that in places like the USA won;t even register at local level, never mind on the Nationals! I've served for 18 years in the Army and it was OK for me to shoot and kill people if the situation warranted it. And yet, now I've to be very careful and double check to see what knife is on my Key ring!!! Now that a farce in itself for the powers that be to say that it's OK to carry a knife with a 3" blade as long as it doesn't lock. I bet that with a a 3" bladed pocket knife I can make someone regret very quickly for thinking that he can have a go at mugging me! Yes, I might get hurt in the process, but better that than give in meekly to bullies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Well if you ever need any help Stateside, just send me a PM. I used to live in Berks and won many cups at my local clay club, much to the chagrin of the locals. Getting a shotgun cert was a real process. I always walk around, when in the UK, with a 4" assisted opener... I had one confiscate at Heathrow when I forgot to pack it, and BA put it in a box and hand delivered it to me at my home 2 weeks later. Here in AZ you can walk into a shop, buy any hand gun , and then walk out with it in your pocket, no permit required. Here it is state by state. So imagine being able to carry a hand gun in Berks but not in Surrey and then its OK on Ox... Cheers! Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
