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Post by klsm54 on Mar 5, 2009 18:59:03 GMT -5
I like knives, I have a bunch of them. But there seems to be one that I reach for 90% of the time when I head out hunting. How about you? With me it's a Kershaw Black Colt. I've had it for probably close to 25 years. Easier to sharpen than a Buck, but not as soft as a Case. Comes apart with 2 allen screws for easy and complete cleaning. Very light weight with a nice comfortable grip.
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Post by jimiowa on Mar 5, 2009 22:23:56 GMT -5
I never go aywhere without my SWAK(Swiss Army Knife). Officers Model. My second choice is rather odd I'm sure to some peoples notion. I have a 5" Rapalla Fillet knife that I carry in a home made sheath when waundering in the field.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Mar 6, 2009 10:20:01 GMT -5
It depends if I'm fishing/shooting or actually hunting. If I need a screwdriver or pliers, I'll carry my Leatherman (the original series). I'll carry it in my pocket as opposed to the shealth because I'm paranoid about losing it. But if I'm hunting, I like my 3" Shrade lockblade with black polymer. It's the kind that has the lock release on the end of the handle as opposed to the new ones which has the little lever right where the blade is.
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Post by dovehunter on Mar 8, 2009 8:22:57 GMT -5
My favorite "field" knife is a 4" bladed sheath knife that was my grandfather's. It has a genuine stag handle. The only markings on it were Solingen so I know it was German-made. I used to think that the Solingen was a brand name but now I am thinking it is just a type of steel or maybe the foundry.
It is certainly just a plain-Jane, vanilla style hunting knife in every respect. I like the best because it was my grandfather's and therefore it has primarily a sentimental attraction. I've cleaned a lot of game with it though over the years.
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Post by deputydon on Mar 8, 2009 10:29:16 GMT -5
The older knifes way out do the new fangled "modern" typed "steel mixtured" knifes.
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Post by bounce on Mar 8, 2009 10:32:46 GMT -5
Dovehunter I have a 4-3/4 inch german sheath knife, on the left side of blade is JAGERS LUST [deer head picture] UND FREUDE the left side is WINGEN [head of man] SOLINGEN ROSTFREI...................... GERMANY ...............OTHELLO.......................[is under the man's head figure
The knife has stag handles and is in un used condition
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Post by klsm54 on Mar 8, 2009 12:34:07 GMT -5
Solingen is a city in Germany. It has been renowned for it's high quality steel for centuries. Knives marked Solingen are made of steel produced in Solingen. Some 90% of German knives are produced in Solingen. Solingen is also home to many knife manufacturers, including Puma, Boker, Wüsthof, J. A. Henckels, and WKC, maker of ceremonial swords, including those for US military use. www.military-swords.com/startweb.php
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Post by jabba on Mar 8, 2009 12:38:30 GMT -5
I have a 3" buck-lite that I like a lot, and in fact, have had rebladed 2 times under warranty as I keep breaking the tip of it off. I use a Buck 105 sheath knife a lot too, and have had that one replaced under 2 times as well. I also use a knife that a buddy gave me. It's swedish, and made with fairly soft, non-stainless steel. It's got a very thick blade, and I like it for splitting pelvic bones. I did just get a zip saw for that though so I may not need it anymore.
Overall it's the Buck-Lite folder. I have had it for 15 years or so.
Jabba
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Post by twomoons on Mar 9, 2009 12:36:18 GMT -5
Solingen actuall took over from Birmingham England in the 1870's. Still earlier Toledo, Spain was THE knife capitol and earlier yet Damascus was the place to get a blade. IMHO the best blades today are made right here inthe USA either factory produced (Schrade BVFTM) or custom made by any number of makers.
I prefer to carry a fixed blade knife whenever possible as when I need it I might need it open and ready to go. I once had to open a folder while tied to the bank of the missouri by a #4 hook and 125 pound test set line. I spent the longest day of my life for about 5 minutes trying to open that darn pocket knie with one hand and my teeth while that hook worked its way through my palm.
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Post by klsm54 on Mar 9, 2009 16:36:03 GMT -5
Solingen actuall took over from Birmingham England in the 1870's. Still earlier Toledo, Spain was THE knife capitol and earlier yet Damascus was the place to get a blade. IMHO the best blades today are made right here inthe USA either factory produced (Schrade BVFTM) or custom made by any number of makers. I prefer to carry a fixed blade knife whenever possible as when I need it I might need it open and ready to go. I once had to open a folder while tied to the bank of the missouri by a #4 hook and 125 pound test set line. I spent the longest day of my life for about 5 minutes trying to open that darn pocket knie with one hand and my teeth while that hook worked its way through my palm. .......Ouch!!!....Point well made.
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Post by jmarriott on Mar 11, 2009 9:42:02 GMT -5
Got this knife for my 16 birthday. Had it ever since and have gutted alot of big game with it. The one down side is cleaning it up as it is a folder. It has the gut hook and the pelvic saw keeps a nice edge and has the lanyard hole i prefer. It's a Remington Big Game folder.
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Post by Jack on Mar 14, 2009 22:05:47 GMT -5
The knife I use most when hunting is a little Gerber. I believe it's called an LST. The knife is really light, and so flat you stick it in your pocket and you won't even know it's there. The handle is surprisingly comfortable. It's tough, too- I once split a deer's pelvis and sternum with it.[ ][/img] That's a 30-06 cartridge I put next to it for scale.
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Post by Jack on Mar 14, 2009 22:08:03 GMT -5
Same knife, open.[ ][/img]
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Post by Jack on Mar 14, 2009 22:12:40 GMT -5
Here is a folder a friend gave me. He got it in Italy. 440C stainless, and the handle is made of olive wood. I haven't used this one much- yet. It's a bit heavy to stick in your pocket- I need to find a sheath for it. I haven't used it enough yet to dull it, so I can't say how difficult it's going to be to sharpen. I can say it came from the box with a wicked sharp edge, and it's still sharp after gutting a couple of deer with it. [ ][/img]
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Post by Jack on Mar 14, 2009 22:14:06 GMT -5
Here's the same knife open.[ ][/img]
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