Codger_64
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My favorite knife is an oldie, older than most of the members on this forum (excluding Doc, myself and a few others). Why is it my favorite, other than the fact that I have owned and used it for so long?
The handle is nearly indestructible textured Delrin. Yes, you can ding them up by using them for a hammer, but I never have. My mind and hand remember the serpentine shape and blade length, so I always know where the tip is, whether in the dark or inside a critter.
The guard, while not a unique or really needed feature for me, does give me an index to choke up on the knife when I need to, and provides a stop when sheathed to prevent sheath punctures.
The 1095HC high carbon steel sabre ground trailing point blade suite 99% of my needs. Because of the thick spine, it isn't an optimal slicer, yet it will slice. The carbon steel will rust, but if left with a good patina and given occasional oiling, it has never been a problem in over 30 years of use. While the steel might seem soft to some, I've managed to keep it very sharp through years of constant use without significant blade loss. It is hard enough to hold a good edge and not dull quickly or chip.
My computer is out being rebuilt so I don't have a good image of my own knife on hand, but here is one I snagged.
Schrade Walden 165OT Woodsman
These aren't being made in the U.S. any more, but having been made from 1967 thru 2004, an original isn't hard to find at a decent price, well under $100. A mint in the box example runs just over $100. And the new Chinese copies (likely some sort of stainless) can be had for about $25 if that is your bent.
Codger
PS- Thanks for the contest!
The handle is nearly indestructible textured Delrin. Yes, you can ding them up by using them for a hammer, but I never have. My mind and hand remember the serpentine shape and blade length, so I always know where the tip is, whether in the dark or inside a critter.
The guard, while not a unique or really needed feature for me, does give me an index to choke up on the knife when I need to, and provides a stop when sheathed to prevent sheath punctures.
The 1095HC high carbon steel sabre ground trailing point blade suite 99% of my needs. Because of the thick spine, it isn't an optimal slicer, yet it will slice. The carbon steel will rust, but if left with a good patina and given occasional oiling, it has never been a problem in over 30 years of use. While the steel might seem soft to some, I've managed to keep it very sharp through years of constant use without significant blade loss. It is hard enough to hold a good edge and not dull quickly or chip.
My computer is out being rebuilt so I don't have a good image of my own knife on hand, but here is one I snagged.
Schrade Walden 165OT Woodsman
These aren't being made in the U.S. any more, but having been made from 1967 thru 2004, an original isn't hard to find at a decent price, well under $100. A mint in the box example runs just over $100. And the new Chinese copies (likely some sort of stainless) can be had for about $25 if that is your bent.
Codger
PS- Thanks for the contest!
