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I see Mr Czed mostly only posts in the Guns or Knives threads... Guns or Knives.....made me think of this classic scene
I have 4 buck 110s someone in my family gave me one each year starting in 1985My grandad, Big Jim Allen, gave me a few very nice things before he passed. Here's two: View attachment 133612View attachment 133613
That Buck knife is almost 70 years old, and that's the original case! The second knife, the Rigid Ripper was Grandad's skinner, sharp on the backside of the point too. Either of these two blades have flayed more of the "King's deer" than most folks will ever see. He was an incredibly prolific poacher/hunter. His philosophy was that hunting season starts when the freezer gets empty.
Buy a Damascus blank and grind one out?It's been a while since I bought a new knife. These days, I seldom see one that is handsome enough to tempt me.
Damascus steel with the grain showing strongly, in a more traditionally shaped blade, and a wood or antler handle...that is the sort that catches my eye.
Any suggestions, peeps?
You can get Mora knife blanks very reasonably. Might be a fun project, and if it doesn't work out, it cost less than a $20 bill. Birch is traditional, but you could also go with something like antler, or bog oak would be really cool, but maybe better for the second knife after you perfect the technique.I am sure I don't have the skills for a project like that. But it would be a great thing to be able to say, "I made this".
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mora+knife+blank
I am sure I don't have the skills for a project like that. But it would be a great thing to be able to say, "I made this".
That is something I would love to do Mike.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time or the tools.
One day maybe.