Appreciate it, Gents.
I've looked at this blade for quite a while (several months); finally decided to get it. At my first glances, I thought it might only be a part of my knife collection. However, the more I researched it and watched videos in which the knife was solidly worked, those changed my thinking. I'd like to use it as a working knife.
What impressed me was one video where it was a primary knife at a camp site in the woods. It handled a variety of wood cutting, fire prep (kindling), making tent stakes, cutting limb branches off, etc. There was even a segment in one video showing whittling; the fellow was very skilled and I was impressed. It was also a plus that he whittled with his right hand, and as mine is a right-handed knife also, I have a starting "guide."
So actually my first "outing" will be for some wood handling. The friend who lets me use his outdoor shooting range (Poverty Knob) puts on a fun evening of hay rides, a hearty barbeque spread, and large campfire for all members of our church. I plan to help him in the woods to make his marsh mellow and/or hot dog sticks, and get a nice pile of kindling ready to start the campfire. If needed, I'll first also work some meat prep, because he smokes and cooks various meats, which they serve. No one leaves hungry.
Since I got it to be a working partner to my Russian 1874 top break revolver, it will be the knife I'll use to field dress any rabbit I might harvest this winter. So yes, TNman, I also hope "...it sees game up close and personal this hunting season."
After these two up front uses, it will then get a thorough cleaning and join my knife collection for a time. The wooden box the knife forger sent it in needs some "dressing up." I think I will stain it, and maybe add some hunting "deco" to the top lid. Or add one of the many "souvenir" medallions I brought back from my trips to the Soviet Union years ago. Spent some time in the Eastern republics, and just slightly south of Siberia. So I have some "deco" pieces to work with. Not too much thinking on this yet; but it would be a fun, small winter project.
One final comment. This blade is terribly sharp, which is a good start! I've really got to keep an eye out as I learn how to handle it. BTW, that almost perfectly-round handle fits my hand perfectly....couldn't be any better. I'm looking forward to using it.
Thanks for looking and your Qs.
PT7
JEBar wrote:that is truly a unique looking blade .... very nice indeed .... what are your plans for it ..?.. working blade or collector's item ..?
TNman wrote:Wow, that is a nice looking knife and it is in the style of shorter blade with full size handle that I like. The maple burl is really beautiful and the mammoth tooth insert is very attractive as well. I hope it gets to see game up close and personal this Fall. Congrats!
