Lancer sole cuts

[Dragon_a]

I am beginning to get my armour ready to apply for Lancer status, starting off with the sole cuts for my boots. Before I get busy with the knife I'd be grateful for some opinions.

 

 

 

[Chef]

They fit the criteria buddy.

[Stroker]

A square exto blade is what you need!

[BikerScout007]

You don't really need any cuts in the front of the boot. The Sierras didn't have them

[Dragon_a]

Thanks guys, that's really encouraging. The help and support from this detachment is so good.

[Dragon_a]

You don't really need any cuts in the front of the boot. The Sierras didn't have them

 

Thanks, however you've made me go back looking for pics to see where the cuts stop and I found this:

 

 

I'm not sure how well you can see in the pic, but it is taken from the pic that we all use as a main reference (the one with the holster on the left boot). Looking now, it looks to me like there are indents cut into the toe, similar to the pattern on the heel?

[BikerScout007]

Right, but the cuts dont go all the way around to the front, which was my point. But here, no need to squint, turn your head, magnify and what not, here's some fresh Sierras

 

 

Now have people cut teeth all the way around, including across the front? Sure and we have never dinged anyone for it. But if you want to save yourself a little time and go for more accuracy, you can leave the fronts as is.

[Dragon_a]

Ah, that's a great shot, thank you.

I wasn't doubting your advice as to whether the cuts are needed at the front. Have any of you tried to recreate the pattern on the toe? If so, any advice as to the best way to go about it?

[BikerScout007]

Ah, that's a great shot, thank you.

I wasn't doubting your advice as to whether the cuts are needed at the front. Have any of you tried to recreate the pattern on the toe? If so, any advice as to the best way to go about it?

I think the best practice is to follow the tread of your boot and not worry so much about matching perfectly. We don't have a requirement for absolute fidelity, only that you've carved out the teeth in a reasonable facsimile.

 

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[Dragon_a]

Thanks Mickey. Really appreciate your help.

[Dart]

Another thing to mention is that you don't have to cut really deep. Save yourself some agony and keep it between 1/16" and 1/8" max. Some folks go really deep, but it's just not necessary.