A custome Knife As a User?

[VorpelSword]

If you had bnought a custom crafted knife from a well known maker, would you bring it along on a guided big game hunt to Idaho, Alaska or Africa?

 

[Synov]

No, especially not to Africa. I have my users and my customs, and there's a very wide gap in value between the two. If I had less expensive customs, sure why not?

 

[Alone]

ALL of my knives are "users". I cut with 'em, beat on 'em, etc. I look at them in the same light as a torque or ratchet wrench.

I'm not a "Hunter" (*by any stretch of the imagination), but have hosted MANY at my Dad's old place.


With that, I'd have absolutely NO issue with handing this little W2 "Bailey" to one of them, to gut/skin/quarter a whitetail or feral hog, during "Hunting Season".

Your mileage may vary...

 

[JParanee]

Yes sir i would and have many times

 

[badmatt]

Absolutely.

Nothing is sacred.

 

[shane45-1911]

Of course I would.

 

[Glenn Goodlett]

Why not?

What are you saving it for, your funeral?

 

[l1ranger]

Idaho, Alaska, or anywhere in the US - yes
Probably not Africa or other countries.

I buy my knives to be used

 

[gooeytek]

every single one is used.

 

[ferider]

No big game hunting here, but yes for camping, etc.

In Afrika and Alaska check what to do when you take local flights. But I guess you can keep the knives with your rifles …

 

[abcdef]

Definitely.

 

[Hammer67]

Why else would I bother ordering a custom knife?

 

[Vlade]

I'm with the majority here. You spent good money on a custom knife. You might as well enjoy it while you are alive. At least that's my philosophy. It's kind of like buying a new Corvette and not driving it.

 

[jfk1110]

ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY!!!!

 

[steelhead seeker]

If im driving there yes, if flying NO.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Alaska and Idaho...... Absolutely.
Africa... No.
But I wouldn't bring my good looking wife to Africa either.

 

[BP_]

1000% sure I would, maury

 

[mph57]

I think to answer that accurately, you would have to take into account who the custom knife maker was that made your hunting knife. If you you’re talking makers such as Bob Loveless, George Herron, SR Johnson, John Young, etc. whose knives have appreciated in value over the years…I’d probably take a pass on bringing one of those overseas with me. If I had a nice custom from one of the many great makers that sell here on BladeForums …..absolutely!

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I'd take this baby anywhere. Once I take off the bubble wrap, it operates fine in the Wild.

 

[DavidABQ]

If I am going to travel I would bring a knife that I wouldn’t be too upset if it came up missing for any reason. Something that I can replace cheaply and easily.