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Awaiting Big Momma to return from getting her Flu shot.

I'm chomping at the bit.................

I dig the appaloosa bone. Probably not the toughest handle material, but sure looks SWEET! I like the knife shown, but the 'Skinner' is really calling my name. For some reason I dig blades with that sweep to 'em for skinning, which is probably due to the fact the first knife I ever bought for myself is of that nature. Too bad I put a goodly sized nick in the blade this year, guess I'll have to have Mr. Ingram make me a replacement! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Nice blades!

MM

So Stick, are you going to enlighten the ignorant among us as to how we might contact Gene Ingram or are you and the Bayou Bengal going to hog all of his production for yourselves? RS

Figured there'd been enough discussion of his wares on various threads,that folks was tuned into his Site. It's Here.

Shop 'til you drop. It's very good stuff IMHO..............

I'm curious how much business Gene has gotten from the pictures and reviews posted here. He might have to start paying Steelhead a commision soon. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Big Stick,

The goo on the Alaska Cub Bear and the Buck knives are why I also prefer slick knives such as your new Ingram. Sometimes my grippy knives have goo plastered on them for days before I can wash them properly. A slick knife just gets wiped off. I have a Buck skinner with a porous rubber handle that has perma-tallow imbedded in it.

I don't ever really horse a knife and need lots of traction, I just cut with it.

I heartily concur.

As mentioned prior,I've managed much happy mileage outta numerous "slickery" handle types and have yet to have negative issues.

In the example of my recent Bird & Trout,I believe it to be the highest order of form meets function. That leaves me with nothing to be desired and that is a nice place to be......................

I ordered a number 1 with the green micarta handle and am debating the polished vs the beaded. I think the polished is the choice. I hate scrubing the fat and goo off the handles. I have a number 7 with the ivory handles. All I can say is he produces one fine knife. Nice to deal with. People like that are hard to come by.

joes

Very nice blades, all. But the Bird and Trout Neck Knife of Steelhead's still rules...

I always like the bird and trout sizes best. You don't need a big knife for a big job.

Can you guys that use Genes knives tell us how hard are they to put an edge back on? And on average how long they hold an edge? Thanks ,Ackleyfan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If this helps any.
Jeff

ATS-34 - 154-CPM
A very "high-end" stainless steel. 154-CM is the original American version. ATS-34 is a Hitachi product that is very, very similar to
154-CPM, both are premium high quality stainless. Normally hardened to around 60 Rc, it holds an edge very well and is tough even at that high hardness. Not quite as rust resistant as the 400 series above. Many custom makers use ATS-34, and Spyderco (in their high-end knives) and Benchmade are among the production companies that use it.

O-1
This is a steel very popular with forgers. It is an excellent steel, that takes and holds an edge superbly, and is very tough. It rusts easily, however. Randall Knives uses O-1, so does Mad Dog.

D-2 is sometimes called a "semi-stainless". It has a fairly high chrome content (12%), but not high enough to classify it as stainless. It is more stain resistant than the carbon steels mentioned above, however. It has excellent edge holding, but may be a little less tough than some of the steels mentioned above. Bob Dozier uses D-2.

I just ordered (after much flip-flopping) a #30 drop point,appie bone handle. Gene says he's going to start using S30V next year and may eventually replace the 154CM with it. It will add $15 more to the price of the knife if you want it, but it sounds like incredible stuff. Heres some info about it. Told him if he's got it...use it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

http://www.cqbproducts.com/cpm.htm

Ackley Fan,

Everything is about heat treatment and the kind of steel. I have been using Gene's knives for 2 years, mostly D2 which holds an edge for a long time, but I can still manage to put one back on. The key is to not wait until a knife needs to be sharpened to sharpen it.

His knives are first class, and you can always mail it back to him and he will sharpen it for free.

Thanks for the replys, I guess I'll be calling gene soon <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Ackleyfan

Just wait a couple of weeks so it'll be behind mine on the assembly line. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hey guys,just ordered a #7 in D2 with appaloosa bone ,looking forward to trying it out!! LSU fan, it's your turn! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Later,ackleyfan

When do I get a turn?! Been checking out Gene's site (thanks Stick) and it comes down to a #4 or a #5. Either one will use 154CM and probably green Micarta. Mostly used on whitetails. I'm a long-time fan of smaller knives in this application. Anybody got any strong feelings for one over the other? RS

Crap. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Works been so busy I haven't had time to place my order. How long did he predict it would take to build?

He said the 4 month wait is running true to form. He told me april 9th on mine possibly a week early. If you guys would just leave him alone,he's got work to do! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Myself I like the #5 ,just because I prefer a 3-3 1/2 in blade. I'm eyeing the #1 and the X3 also. Steelhead and Stick should be getting a commission on these. I pick up more expensive nasty habits off the internet than I ever did on the streets!
Jeff