[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Neck Knife #21730

Doc Nock wrote: Slicer Bruce? As in sharp or a larger knife?

As in a thin, “slicey” blade.

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in reply to: Neck Knife #21693

R2 wrote: Too much sahti cause that too. puukko mucho. 😀

Here’s a simple little pocket slip sheath I made today, to go along with a Case Trapper for a Christmas present for a friend. Helps keep the knife upright in your pocket, and keeps it from getting scratched up against keys, change, etc. and lint-free. I have one of these in my pocket just about everyday, and barely notice it.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Neck Knife #21612

Doc Nock wrote:

Had to Google PUUKKO, but found it. This isn’t FINNISH…Its got NORWAY stamped on the sheath…also fjellkniven if any of you are into Norwegian!

And Bruce… I’ve had that knife for oh… probably 50+ yrs… Way I loose things, I doubt I’ll ever carry it in the woods

Blade has S & S (big script, guess it’s an S) Helle, Norwary. Some staining on the blade, from the tanning stuff in the sheath all those years!

I thought the lady who gave it to me, lo those many, many years ago, said it was Mountain Goat horn, but the guy from Norway who researched it for me said it was Ram’s Horn or Sheep Horn…dunno…

Me likey!

Doc –

Yup, strictly speaking, “puukko” is a Finnish word, but it is a common knife style throughout Scandanavia, esp. in the north country. Helle (Norwegian) makes a number of “puukko-style” knives, as does Mora (Swedish), Fallkniven (also Swedish), and a host of others. I like the handle size/blade ratio on puukkos, and I bet yours is a slicer!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: I bought a zipper longbow on a whim #21442

How about some specs until the pics come along? 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #20304

tailfeather wrote: Is that good steel for a one-deer-without-resharpening blade?

Most knife steels, whether carbon or stainless, are going to be a trade-off between edge retention and ease of sharpening, as the factors that dictate the former are the same that affect the latter. In my experience, I would say O1 has “ok” edge retention for tasks like getting through a whole deer without needing to re-sharpen. But, on the other hand, O1 is an easy steel to quickly touch up and maintain in the field.

Here’s a useful little chart for comparing carbon steel attributes:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Amazing: My son's new Java Man Archery Helms Deep #19864

Two Tracks makes a felted wool silencer that looks a lot like that:

http://www.twotracksbow.com/store/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=181

I’ve heard they work quite well.

And I just have to say – “Helm’s Deep” is a great name for a bow.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Can I get a recommendation? #19634

Steve,

Since I generally wear mine as a base layer, I like more of a form fit. I think they’re a bit warmer that way, and it makes it easier to layer over them.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #19629

tailfeather –

I had not heard of Lucas, but I just spent some time on his site. Nice looking, no-nonsense knives in a reliable tool steel. That Packer pictured above is a beauty, and a 3.5″ blade is just about perfect, imo, for all-around use. In addition to the Packer model, I also like the looks of his Nessmuk and Jack Pine blades (I’m generally a sucker for Canadian/leaf blade designs).

But a 6-7 month wait time – wow! 😯

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Can I get a recommendation? #19618

R2 wrote: How does one go about gathering those in the southern hemisphere:?

In the case of the Magellanic Flightless Steamer Duck, it ain’t that hard…:wink:

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in reply to: Can I get a recommendation? #18739

eidsvolling wrote: Seems to be a bad echo in here … 😉

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in reply to: Can I get a recommendation? #18737

Steve – I have no experience with the ‘Coldpruf’ clothing, but I’ve gone from decades of wearing synthetics to merino wool underlayers and haven’t looked back. Much better odor control than any synthetic I’ve used, and a broader comfortable temperature range. I wear a lightweight merino shirt for Sept. hunts with temps up into the mid-80’s and it wicks and stays totally comfortable. The same shirt is my ‘core’ layer down into the 30’s. It may be a little more expensive up front, but if you go with good merino brands, I think it’s worth it.

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in reply to: Happy Birthday, T.J. Conrads! #18152

Good luck on your hunt today, TJ!

And enough with all the pics of the amazing food you’re eating while you’re over there – you’re killin’ me!!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: I bought a zipper longbow on a whim #17559

Congrats! While I generally frown on conspicuous consumerism, I wholeheartedly support impulsive trad bow purchases. 😉

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in reply to: Longbow shot while sitting #17457

Yeah, we stuck to making jelly out of the fruit. And, of course, throwing them at each other…

Gotta love the evolution of threads like this…

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in reply to: Longbow shot while sitting #17442

Ralph, that pic is a vivid reminder of the thorny environment I’m headed back to next month!

And, it’s also a fun reminder of my childhood – harvesting prickly pear fruit and making nopales!

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