I just got back from a hunting trip in eastern Montana where I shot a mule deer and gutted it with my 42. The 42 was still able to shave hair after I gutted my deer. When we were skinning the deer my brother reached aound and stabbed me in the arm (accident), but it still hurt. It made a funny noise when the 42 went into my arm, kind of gritty noise. It's a little tender, but far from the heart so I think I'll live. Not too many deer hunters have a latchless anodized balisong for a hunting knife, oh well too bad for them. I will cut on my elk with my 42 when I get the elk, if I get an elk.
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42 gets down and dirty
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Gollnick
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Congratulations on your deer. I have never actually got one myself. This is not to say that I've ever really tried. In my experience, when someone does get one, what started out as a pleasant day in the woods suddenly turns into a lot of work.
Well, if anyone ever questions the usefulness of a balisong, I shall refer them to this thread.
Really, a latched balisong is an excellent knife for hunting since when it is locked closed it really is locked closed and the handles totally enclose and cover the blade. If you fall on it or something, it's not gonna stab or cut you. But, when locked open, it's almost as strong and secure as a full-tang fixed blade.
Oh, and don't forget to clean that knife up and use it as a steak knife at the table when you enjoy some of that deer. Begin with a nice bottle of wine and remove the foil from the cork with an artful manipulation to impress your guests.
With deer, I'd suggest a 1996 Beaulieu Vinyeard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect.
BTW, there's a lot of avid hunters at Benchmade. I'm sure your story will make the rounds there.
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Chuck
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Well, if anyone ever questions the usefulness of a balisong, I shall refer them to this thread.
Really, a latched balisong is an excellent knife for hunting since when it is locked closed it really is locked closed and the handles totally enclose and cover the blade. If you fall on it or something, it's not gonna stab or cut you. But, when locked open, it's almost as strong and secure as a full-tang fixed blade.
Oh, and don't forget to clean that knife up and use it as a steak knife at the table when you enjoy some of that deer. Begin with a nice bottle of wine and remove the foil from the cork with an artful manipulation to impress your guests.
With deer, I'd suggest a 1996 Beaulieu Vinyeard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect.
BTW, there's a lot of avid hunters at Benchmade. I'm sure your story will make the rounds there.
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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
Clay
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HA!!
I would've never thought it could take on such a torturous task and make it all the way through sharp.
Glad to hear it.......... oh, and congrats on the kill.
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Clay
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Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
I would've never thought it could take on such a torturous task and make it all the way through sharp.
Glad to hear it.......... oh, and congrats on the kill.
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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
>>a latched balisong is an excellent knife for hunting
As long as bali's have been around, no one has really come up with anything all that much better.
One of the most dangerous knives, is a common kitchen knife. Often, they do not have any sheath at all. Or if there is a cover for them, it's often something like a wooden block that can not be transported.
Next in line for dangerous is the cheap china made knives with either a thin leather cover or a nylon cover. The cover may give a very small degree of protection, but not much, because the blade can go right though it. I knew a guy who was wearing one on his belt, and when he fell on it, the knife went through the sheath, and into his leg. He had to get quite a few stitches.
With all due respect for Case knives, they usually do not have a lock on them. I don't know how many times, I had a pocket knife fold up on me when I was using it and cut my finger, before lock blades come into common use. There is no question, that ANY knife that locks open, is far, far better than a knife that does not lock into the open position. I got lots of scars to prove it, at least 30 that I can see to count. Esp. around the knuckle of the index & middle finger of my right hand. I have almost no scars on my left hand.
If you were to have a pocket full of dollor bills and went a flea market collecting old broken knives, with broken blades, there would be very few bali's in your basket. Also, if you were to compare the history of an average bali, with a average work knife. The work knife by far and away, would have shed the most blood.
I don't know how many times, I have told a mother, to buy her son a knife. If not, he is going to be out playing with her kitchen knives. Mine are a lot safer, and more secure to carry. It's the common kitchen knife and sissors that are the most dangerous. Thanks, JohnR7
As long as bali's have been around, no one has really come up with anything all that much better.
One of the most dangerous knives, is a common kitchen knife. Often, they do not have any sheath at all. Or if there is a cover for them, it's often something like a wooden block that can not be transported.
Next in line for dangerous is the cheap china made knives with either a thin leather cover or a nylon cover. The cover may give a very small degree of protection, but not much, because the blade can go right though it. I knew a guy who was wearing one on his belt, and when he fell on it, the knife went through the sheath, and into his leg. He had to get quite a few stitches.
With all due respect for Case knives, they usually do not have a lock on them. I don't know how many times, I had a pocket knife fold up on me when I was using it and cut my finger, before lock blades come into common use. There is no question, that ANY knife that locks open, is far, far better than a knife that does not lock into the open position. I got lots of scars to prove it, at least 30 that I can see to count. Esp. around the knuckle of the index & middle finger of my right hand. I have almost no scars on my left hand.
If you were to have a pocket full of dollor bills and went a flea market collecting old broken knives, with broken blades, there would be very few bali's in your basket. Also, if you were to compare the history of an average bali, with a average work knife. The work knife by far and away, would have shed the most blood.
I don't know how many times, I have told a mother, to buy her son a knife. If not, he is going to be out playing with her kitchen knives. Mine are a lot safer, and more secure to carry. It's the common kitchen knife and sissors that are the most dangerous. Thanks, JohnR7
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Bravo on your hunt and ensuing field dressing!!! Tell your brother it's his turn to 'feel the steel' next time! Just kiddin'; I know of several hunters that have had harrowing experiences with cutting implements harvesting their bounty.......It's dangerous work inside the body cavity with a sharp and slippery cutting tool!
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I think its amazing that your BM42 made it through that ordeal and was still shaving sharp. My 42 wasn't shaving sharp out of the box. I have heard many people say that their knife was razor sharp out of box and many that said their knife was barely sharp. Is it just luck of the draw or a difference in runs?
My 42 was not razor sharp out of the box, but a couple of minutes with the Spyderco sharpmaker took care of that little problem. If I were quessing I would say it is luck of the draw, different employees at Benchmade different shifts lots of variables there.