[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Floorless Shelters #43952

After literally years of deliberation, and going back and forth between a traditional canvas wall tent and a lightweight tipi design, I finally pulled the plug today on a Seek Outside 6 with a woodstove (stock pics, since I’m waiting a couple weeks for mine):

I was able to chat with Angie from SO @ the BHA Rendezvous in Boise this past weekend, and check out one of the tipi/stove setups in the flesh. Quality throughout was evident. The whole thing, with stove and pipe, weighs under 10lbs. Easy enough to break up between a few people and pack in just about anywhere.

With two turkey hunts coming up in a few weeks, it should get lots of use soon. Can’t wait!

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in reply to: Longbow Turkey #43878

Wow – Well done!!!

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in reply to: What Kind if Winter Have You Had? #43107

Precip here has been close to normal – local ski resort down the road has a 104″ base right now.

However, other than a wicked cold snap back in January, temps have not been all that cold for us in general this winter, and spring is turning out to be fairly mild.

All in all, it seems like the factors may be aligning toward something we haven’t had in a while – plenty of water in the rivers this summer, and a mild enough spring to give game a good chance of survival. Keeping the fingers crossed…

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in reply to: What broadheads do you like? #40283

I’ve been using Steel Force Traditionals, single bevel, 225gr (w/100 gr. insert & 10 grain washer/collar)

But I also received a generous gift of some Eclipse Werewolf single bevels that I need to play around with as well.

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in reply to: What are your favorite trad pictures? #39515

This pic sums it all up for me. A Mountain Juniper, a Robertson Fatal Styk (w/the same wood as the tree) and the foothills of the Tetons behind our house:

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in reply to: Elkheart arrived! #37046

That’s a really gorgeous bow, Brennan!!

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in reply to: Favorite Traditional Web Searches #37043

A few I enjoy:

The Traditional Woodsman

Life and Longbows

Hunter Angler Gardner Cook

RMSGear Blog

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in reply to: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous #28785

Right on! See you there!

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #28780

sinawalli wrote: All the knives pictured were made by me. The Mora was just the blade, and I made the handle.

That’s what I suspected. Nice work!!

And I like the looks of that Roselli. Interesting design.

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #28551

DWC – nice Scout knife! That’s a classic.

Another fave of mine – a Blind Horse Knives ‘Lost Trail:’

Great ergonomics and a really useful, versatile spear point. Green micarta and O1 steel.

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #28548

sinawalli wrote: Had a BRKT once, can’t remember the model, but I wasn’t impressed at all! The grinds weren’t even on the sides or the distal taper, looked real amateur!

That’s very surprising. How long ago was this knife made? Not doubting your experience at all, but every BRKT I own has had excellent f&f and perfect convex grinds. In addition, their customer service is top-notch, so if you received a knife from them that wasn’t satisfactory, I have no doubt they would have made it right.

Regardless, I’m curious about some of those other blades, like the wood handle/mosaic pin & the 1095 w/blue G10. Who is the maker?

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in reply to: what quivers do you prefer? #27673

Eagle’s Flight bow quiver for me. The lightest and most secure I’ve tried.

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #26199

My favorite Trapper (at the moment…8))

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in reply to: wool or camo? #25212

Why not both?

Combo of First Lite and KUIU wool (mostly):

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21594

dwcphoto wrote: Case and Queen knives are still made in Pennsylvania.

That case in my post was yard sale score with blades worn to the nubs. I sent it back to Case and they fitted new blades and cleaned it up like new.

I’m glad to hear Case is still providing that level of good service. I have a Case Trapper that shows amazing attention to detail for what the knife actually cost.

Queen also manufactures knives under several other names, such as Schatt & Morgan and Northwoods. Any of them are excellent choices, imo. With so many things no longer being made domestically, it’s heartening to know that we still have a number of excellent quality knife makers (and bowyers!) that are still surviving and dedicated to producing functional beauty.

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