Something with replaceable blades. I hate sharpening and I’m really good at dulling.
Can totally understand the sentimental attachment to a special knife or just appreciating a fine one.
But what I most appreciate is scary sharp with little to no effort on my part
I too favor the replaceable blade knives. Have a Havalon and a Gerber and prefer the latter for the ease in changing blades. Always have a stouter bladed knife along as well. Took 'flave's advice and bought some RADA sharpeners. Silly easy to use and put a good edge on a blade. They are cheap enough and lite enough I have a few stashed around, even in the pack. Works well for touching up the scapel blades to extend their life as well.
I'm liking the looks of the Sheep handled blade, second photo, as well as the ivory (Micarta?) twins, third photo. Would you mind telling me who made them, and maybe some contact info?
One of the few things I got from my grandfather’s estate after he passed was a schrade sharp finger knife. It is one of my favourite to carry during hunting season. It’s a handy little knife I have several others that I keep on hand aswell. Maybe watching to much Forged in Fire over the Holidays but debating taking a crack and building a couple of knives . Just curious what others use and personal preferences.
I have all my knives on a long belt. I have a schrade on their as well. Good skinner. I have a buck and a gerber which I use also. I also have recently been trying the havalon . Sharp as all get out.....
Second! I have been using a Buck Skinner for many years now. I save the other knife blades for gutting, etc., and when it's time for skinning, out comes the Buck. Fairly easy to resharpen, and holds an edge well.
I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....
I use the top Barky for skinning moose and the middle Russell Belt knife for deer. The elliptical cutting edge works at any angle and the drop point is a bonus for slitting hide esp on the legs. Perfect shaped for skinning. The steel is better on the Barks.
The bottom Bark is my field knife for deer hunting.
10/4,
Don't Skin "Grizz" or even moose,
but do skin deer and hogs aplenty'.
A Knives of Alaska Yukon Belt Knife and two by Gary Duckeman, Squawsatch Knives,
Top is his Oklahoma Belt Knife, bottom is a repro of the Grohman #1 Canadian Belt Knife
He makes me wish I had something fancy, since my most fancy knife is my old Sharpfinger.
Classy stuff!
Did Someone mention an Old Timer "Sharpfinger" (Schrade USA 152)
This one could tell a few tales if it could talk!
ya!
GWB
Cool Pic!
My old Sharpfinger sits around a lot these days since I tend to use Moras. I need to find someone to make me a better sheath for it as I never cared for the original one. Too floppy. Nice old Colt too. My "Woodsman" is the economy version, the huntsman!
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL.
The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world.
A Knives of Alaska Yukon Belt Knife and two by Gary Duckeman, Squawsatch Knives,
Top is his Oklahoma Belt Knife, bottom is a repro of the Grohman #1 Canadian Belt Knife
ya!
GWB
Very nice! ...... The belt knife design is my favourite overall. It's small enough to use for dressing game but shaped well for skinning. The current Grohman stainless knives are lacking in quality steel. The one I posted is an old carbon steel knife found in a pawn shop for $20.It works better than the SS.
I think some folk shun those knives as they have a bit of an odd euro look about them but one they use them realize how well designed they are for the task at hand.
Watch the 1st 5 min of this video as he goes into the knife shape and its advantages.
GW - I gotta tell ya I always enjoy your posts. You are a great photographer and my what a collection of guns and knives you have. Obvious you have a great place to use them too! Thanks for sharing and keep em comin!
Heaven has a wall, a gate and strict immigration policy.
GW - I gotta tell ya I always enjoy your posts. You are a great photographer and my what a collection of guns and knives you have. Obvious you have a great place to use them too! Thanks for sharing and keep em comin!
Heaven has a wall, a gate and strict immigration policy.
When I accidentally started collecting knives years ago, as I've mentioned to "The Knifefather, VinceM, (I call him that because he's made me so many deals that I could not refuse) I did not know "beans about knives.
one of several sets Vince "hafted for me with scales from differing wood types.
Still don't know much more, but I do have an affinity for the dang things........
I'm surprised I don't see many folks mentioning Puma. I have a Puma skinner that's my favorite. It holds a good edge and can easily be touched up with a rod or stone. The sweep of the blade is great for skinning and the stag handle has a good grip even when bloody. In addition, the shape of the handle helps with "indexing", so you can feel the blade angle/direction when you can't see the blade. It also has one of the best sheaths for a factory knife.