Yeah, they were actually supposed to have the cord attached, but the manufacturer did not put it on there. Most of my customers actually requested that I NOT put cord on there, so I left it off. I guess they prefer just using a single small loop of cord to pull them out.
I got mine the other day. Very quick turn around, about 2-3 days. Everything looks great--the pull tab whistles are cool, and I can now fire off molten globs of metal! Hehehe . . . .
One thing I did notice, and maybe it was because I haven't seen a lot of groundhog-type stakes, is that some of the stakes were twisted somewhat. Not much, but it would put a regulation spin on an arrow for sure. I'm not sure if that will affect strength (doubt it), but for the price, I can handle it.
Did I mention how cool it is to create molten globs of metal?
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
I got my order several days ago. I like them. I actually cut the little loop of cord off my ground hogs to thread my mason line though, so it was fine by me that it was missing.
Got my order today. That was pretty fast. I like these. And since I ordered a couple of the flint steels at the same time, I got to thinking. I know someone posted about how they like to combine functionality. What if we put a good "edge" on just one blade of the stake? I am wondering if it would be a good with the flint steel. Doesn't have to be a sharp edge, just put a good 90 into one blade by running it down a grinding wheel. Or am I taking this a little too far?
Not a bad idea, but I don't think it would hold up for very long. Hardened steel strikers work so well because they are so much harder than the alloy used in a firesteel. Aluminum is comparatively soft and is terrible at holding an edge.
Maybe I need some stainless steel stakes.
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