[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21589

A Blind Horse ‘Camp Muk’ and a Boker Copperhead. The Muk is a fantastic skinning, food processing, general camp knife. Probably one of the most all-around useful knives I own. O1 carbon steel blade, micarta scales. I’m a sucker for ‘Nessmuk’ designs.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Game points for FOC arrows #21582

ausjim wrote:

I am SUCH an idiot man….. As soon as I get off work I’m having another beer 😉

Ha! That reminds me of the Homer Simpson quote: “Beer, the cause and solution to all of life’s problems.”

Gigglemonk wrote: The vpa thumpers are AWESOME. Very nice points

X 2. Heavy, devastating on whatever they hit, and I’ve had no quality issues with them whatsoever.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21577

ausjim wrote: Great photos David. I hope you never lose the kabar. What a piece of history.

Agreed. Very cool contributions, David (and everyone else).

Here is a Queen ‘Straight Jack’ that has been seeing a lot of pocket time lately. It’s a little shorter than I normally prefer in a pocket knife for daily carry – it’s 3-3/8″ and I normally prefer folders between 3.5″ & 4″ but it has a solid heftiness to it that makes it feel like a bigger knife than it is. Queen did a gorgeous job on the bone handles on this series. And their D2 steel takes a fantastic edge.

Oh, and the Wathen’s isn’t bad either….8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: '59 Bear Kodiak replica #20097

Thanks, Alex. I love that little K-Mag.

Despite what I said above about new Bear bows, I took a look at the new Kodiak you’re talking about – it’s definitely a great looking bow. I wonder if their higher-end, limited edition bows are still being built with more attention to detail? If so, that one would be hard to resist.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous #19405

wabow35 wrote: I will be there saturday. Passing through on a little road trip vacation. 😀

Great! We’ll see you there!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Finding bigfoot #19397

Goraidh wrote: I knew a computer-savy guy who’d take the cards out of people’s game cams, bring them home to his computer, and photoshop things into the photos, then replace the card without anyone knowing. The only one I can remember now is he photoshopped Bigfoot into one of them. I can just imagine the surprise on the faces of unsuspecting folks. Kids these days.

Bahaa…that is awesome. I wonder how many of those pics ended up getting called in to game mgmt. agencies.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Tents #19390

Unless I find myself prematurely unemployed, I plan to pull the plug on a canvas wall tent and woodstove this year. I’m looking at models by Montana Canvas and Reliable.

I’ve gone back and forth on the traditional canvas tent, vs. an ultralight option like a Kifaru, but cost is about the same. You get a lot less weight/bulk, but they don’t retain heat like a canvas tent, and they are usually quite a bit smaller for the same amount of $$, in my experience. Besides, I’m mostly looking for something for basecamps in places I can drive to, or would be horsepacking it in.

If the plan comes together the way I hope, I’ll get the tent soon, and then find myself happily unemployed in time for September…:D

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Best Fletching Cement? #19385

ausjim wrote:

The chap that runs that store told me it’s great for al arrows but no good for carbon and wood 😉

With all due respect, the chap that runs the store doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Fletching tape works fine on carbon shafts. I lightly sand the aft end of the shaft with fine sandpaper, then wipe it clean with a little alcohol. Apply the feather w/tape, and then put a small dot of glue (I use Gold Tip glue, but others will work) to either end of the feather. It works great.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: '59 Bear Kodiak replica #19383

A few pics of my ’70 K-Mag:

43 years old, and still a snappy, great-shootin’ bow. It will likely be my choice for turkeys this year.

But agreed – I wouldn’t buy a new Bear. Seen too many issues with them.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: from the home page #17245

Same thing I use on my knife blades – a light coat of mineral oil.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous #14386

Carey –

We’ll miss you at the Rendezvous, but welcome aboard, and eternal thanks for your support of BHA!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What's in a Name? #14384

Easy. “Smithhammer” is my last name.

Which reminds me, one of my “bucket list” items is learning to blacksmith. I’ve always been fascinated by it, just haven’t found the time. And I figure I owe it to my ancestors. 😉

“Smithhammer Forge” does has a nice ring to it…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Best Fletching Cement? #14379

Etter1 wrote: ….I’d like something that is tackier and sets up a little quicker.

My favorite fletching glue is tape. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous #13857

*BUMP*

Hope to see you all there!!

For a schedule of events, check here.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Hunting footwear #13172

I often wear a pair of Danner Jackals. Decent ankle support, but lightweight, with a rubber compound on the sole that is designed to be quiet.

I’ve also snuck around in a pair of 5 Fingers. They are wicked quiet, but take some getting used to.

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