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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #37820

Forager wrote: That’s a rare, collectible, well-over-couple-hundred-dollars-worth piece of “clutter” right there!

Wow!

[quote=Ben M.]A cool knife just sort of fell in my lap this week. My father in-law was cleaning out his woodshop and sent me home with a box of “treasures”. (Code for my clutter becomes your clutter because I know you are too polite to tell me no.)

The knife is a Collins Co. Legitimus #18. It appears to be a WWII fighting/survival knife, though I haven’t been able to verify its age yet. The poor thing was abused, then neglected for a long time. I soaked it in vinegar for a day to loosen the rust and only then found the manufacturer’s stamp. A little more work and it’ll have a proper edge once again.

I would have to agree! Nice find!

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in reply to: Introduction of new member #34146

Anyone who hunts and brews beer can’t be that bad!! Welcome!

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in reply to: New vids on woodsmanship, etc. #30099

Love the concept, but I too would like to know how it would fair in nasty weather! I guess you could configure a more compact design like a A frame. Great idea, seems like these shelters are growing in popularity! Outfits like Kifaru, Seek Outside charge mega bucks for what really amounts to a glorified tarp. Keep those videos coming!!

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in reply to: 4 Season Tents #30024

paleoman wrote: My old tent is a Eureka Timberline that gave me many years of 3 season service. The nylon is starting to delaminate and it’s just getting old. Seeing I’ll use it in Oct/Nov mainly, are the double walled 4 season tents worth it for the potential extra insulation? This will be a more moveable setup vs a wall tent & stove deal..

Single wall 4 season like Bibler, much lighter to pack and bomb proof! Unless you don’t have to pack, then wall tent and stove are the way to go!!

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in reply to: MREs #30021

Not a military guy, but I have eaten plenty of MRE’s. All I can say is best gas I ever had…

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #20981

plentycoupe wrote: I bought this one at the Red River chapter RMEF auction this spring.

I recently received the sheath. After receiving a post on here earlier to contact Gregg at Great Lakes Leather Works I did and he came up with this for me.

Tonight I will have them with me as I take a 13 year old out on his first hunt ever. Whitetail doe here in ND!

How about some specs on that knife! Love that style! Very nice!

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in reply to: Mineral lick #20924

No, not man made. Although close to the road, it is a evil walk to get there. I had no idea about it, but when I saw the well worn game trails I figured they had to be going somewhere important. There is also a natural spring coming out of the ground about 100 yards away.

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in reply to: What to do with an old Bear #15091

I won’t be much help either! I have a 1970 Grizzly that I tried to sell once. All I can say is thank God no one bought it! I love to shoot it, and can’t wait to hunt with it!

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in reply to: Binoc recommendation #13552

Steiner 8X30 Nighthunter XP. Best binos I have ever used! No need to focus, put them up to your eyes and look!

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in reply to: Brace height for a long bow? #11127

Set it at 7.25″ and it shoots like laser beam! Thanks to all!

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in reply to: Brace height for a long bow? #10624

Thank you gents! I’ll start at 7.25″, and go from there!

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in reply to: Quality, yet affordable knife suggestions? #57269

jpcarlson wrote: Being a knife maker for years, I will second DH Russell Canadian belt knives as a great option for a good quality knife. I have had one in my hunting/skinning kit for years as it was passed on to my by my Dad. The knife must be 30 plus years old and will hold a keen edge. I can go through a white tail no problem, and have gone through an elk in the field with only one minor touch up while quartering. They run around $100. You may be able to find an old one on ebay for a better price, well worth it. Check them out

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Apparently they made a batch years ago out of some crap steel! I have one and it gets dull just thinking about cutting something!

As for the person looking at the knife made in Pakistan, don’t bother! Spend $20 on a Mora!

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in reply to: Great way to sharpen broadheads and test sharpness #51710

Haven’t tried it, but I can see it working quite well. Only thing I would add is that you should try to make the same amount of strokes on each side!

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in reply to: making carbons heavy #45992

Interesting! Will have to give that a whirl! Thanks!

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in reply to: Getting ready for the first camp!…and best! #40425

For me, Sept6 for five days of elk hunting in the foothills! Right in the middle of grizzly and kitty cat country! Will either be solo or one other guy.

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