4" to 5" Nessmuk Recomendations (flat grind)

eveled said:
That’s an odd choice for a do all knife. I can see why you’d de hump it.

I’ve been looking at modifying the 103 thinking a neat little clip point is hiding in the blade waiting to be released. Almost like a 212. Did you just de hump it? Making a straight back with a high point?
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David Martin, over in the Buck forum, has made similar mods to his 103 as I did to mine. He has pics up over there somewhere. Keep in mind that I did this 39 to 40 years ago. The steel was either 440C or 425M (can't remember). The knife did great. I gave it to my nephew, as I recall, about 10 years ago. I straightened the spine and barely dropped the point, not much. That way, I still had a killer skinner, but a knife that would do all around chores.
 
noob93 said:
Man just get a custom made to your exact specs. There are so many guys around here that could help you out .
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I agree - this looks like a perfect job for BF's very own JK KNIVES @JK Knives - John use an O1 that is exceptional (heat treat is key) or other steels - depending ...

Well worth an ask.

Ray
 
A Canadian Belt Knife may be worth a look. There are lots of makers in addition to the Grohmann original so different sizes and variations exist. That use the Nessmuk as a starting point.
 
marchone said:
A Canadian Belt Knife may be worth a look. There are lots of makers in addition to the Grohmann original so different sizes and variations exist. That use the Nessmuk as a starting point.
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You think the same way as me. I ordered the LT Large Northern Hunter the other day - and when it arrived it just didn't connect with me (even thought I like almost everything LT Wright). I just don't think the pattern is for me.
 
WC knives also has an interesting take on the nessmuk that looks really useful. But man that wait time.......:(
 
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Steelhog Steelhog , careful posting links to non-forum supporting knife dealers. I don't see them on the list. I think you can mention them or the knife, but I would avoid the link. Usually mentioning a price from 123knife shop is a bad idea as well.
 
Thanks for digging that up for me. I’ve been noticing a lot of knives that look like they started as a 103. It is really a good starting point. It’s got so much blade to work with.
 
The only maker I’ve seen make an actual nessmuk is no longer in the business. He did the whole take money and not deliver thing a lot of defunct makers have done.

This really gets down to what a nessmuk is. It seems anyone that makes a skinner is calling it a nessmuk these days. Is that how we’re defining it now? I can understand if the shape isn’t exact but to me, any knife with any kind of straight lines at all is NOT a nessmuk. Also, the one thing that all of the makers that I’ve seen who have made anything close to a true replica have always gotten one thing wrong and that’s the ONLY thing Sears stressed about the knife. They’re too thick. Anything above 3/32” thick is just not a Nessmuk in my eyes.

I would draw up the pattern and send it to a maker that doesn’t make you wait a year to get the knife. JK Knives is good.
 
RayseM said:
I agree - this looks like a perfect job for BF's very own JK KNIVES @JK Knives - John use an O1 that is exceptional (heat treat is key) or other steels - depending ...

Well worth an ask.

Ray
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Shotgun said:
The only maker I’ve seen make an actual nessmuk is no longer in the business. He did the whole take money and not deliver thing a lot of defunct makers have done.

This really gets down to what a nessmuk is. It seems anyone that makes a skinner is calling it a nessmuk these days. Is that how we’re defining it now? I can understand if the shape isn’t exact but to me, any knife with any kind of straight lines at all is NOT a nessmuk. Also, the one thing that all of the makers that I’ve seen who have made anything close to a true replica have always gotten one thing wrong and that’s the ONLY thing Sears stressed about the knife. They’re too thick. Anything above 3/32” thick is just not a Nessmuk in my eyes.

I would draw up the pattern and send it to a maker that doesn’t make you wait a year to get the knife. JK Knives is good.
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John @JK Knives made this custom for me a while back. It’s not a standard Nessmuck handle profile, but instead one that I find more comfortable. 5” 3/32 O1.

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I find that the Enzo Nessmuk looks good. Available in both micarta and wood handles and made from carbon steel 80CrV2. And it fits your size requirement.
 
Lucas Bullington at Lucas Forge made this one for my wife to give me for Father's Day. 5/32 O1, flat grind, fancy maple handle, stainless pins. Excellent feel in hand, a really super rendition of a Nessmuk
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Halador said:
The original nessmuk was designed as an exclusive skinning and butchering knife by the man himself. Are you planning on using it is a game processing blade, or something more of an all around field knife because that will obviously change what sort of thing you're looking for.
That said, I know that Lucas Forge makes an exact replica of the original Nessmuk knife of you want to try that out. Looks gorgeous and I've heard only good things about his work.
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Lucas just made this one for me. 5/32 O1, flat grind. Feels great in hand, and he does excellent work.
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condor has the neo-nessmuk - 3.75" blade in 1095 steel - not too expensive, and it looks really nice

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I would suggest having a custom made to your specs.

For $200 - $300 you can get exactly what you want.
 
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