A few Magnum Camp questions...

Mongo

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The discontinued thread brought up a few questions for me that I felt a new thread deserved. 1. What is the difference between the BK-5 version and the Fisk version? 2. I saw mention of the Fisk version having a convex grind. What does the BK-5 version have? 3. Does anybody use theirs as a kitchen knife? 4. If so, how does it perform, and how do you care for it with food prep? 5. How can you convince me that I need to rush off and get one before theys all gone?
Looking forward to your answers...
Mongo
 
Originally posted by Mongo
3. Does anybody use theirs as a kitchen knife? 4. If so, how does it perform, and how do you care for it with food prep?
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You betcha, I use it daily as a kitchen knife. I have recommended it for this purpose in several past threads. Even though it was designed for more rugged tasks, it is too good of a knife to leave sitting in my tool box. This way, I get to enjoy it every day.

It is large enough for any task, but it also feels very natural and intuitive for finer slicing and chopping. You can use the choil to choke up a little bit for detailed work. The handle material is of course the same as the rest of the line, which in my opinion is very comfortable.

The edge does start to oxidize quickly if it stays wet long, so you need to use a food-safe oil or just make sure that you rinse and dry it right after use. The scales do not fit tightly on mine and leave a gap under them. This makes sanitation in a kitchen knife a little more difficult.

I don't know if buying the MCK specifically for this purpose would make sense. But, if you have one, I guarantee you will look for ways to use it.
 
Mongo,

the BK5 does not come with a convex edge, but the regular edge on it is sharp. I have yet to use it for many tasks, but it feels great in the hand. I prefer a neutral balance since I do not want a heavy chopper such as the BK9.

Fisk puts a convex edge on his knife and I can only imagine how sharp it must be.

Either way it is a great knife that is worth getting while you can.
 
Mongo,
Just got Magnum Camp from Jerry yesterday & as told Dex it is soooo nice! The edge is positively wicked - edge on factory is great but convex is step above - left arm went bald before knife got within 6 in. - who needs Men's Nair when there are knives like this? :p :D
As sharp as I've seen - definately worth it! As of Monday afternoon I think he only had 3 left.

Bill
 
Thanks for the info guys. Bill the penguin, how does one get in touch with Mr. Fisk in regards to one of these convexed babies? Do you buy one and send it to him, or does he already have them? How is the fisk edge better? Is it easier to maintain/sharpen?
Seriously considering one of these...
Mongo
 
Mongo,
Here is a link to his website - phone number is there - call - you'll probably talk to Mildred - ask if has any left - if so he'll put convex edge on it & with appropriate recompense they will send it to you - simple & wonderful people to deal with!

http://www.fisk-knives.com/

I like convex edges edges a lot - almost all my M.S. & J.S. knives have convex edges and they do cut - there are others can give better explanation of why better but I like that they hold up well and as they cut the convex edge forces the substance being cut away from the blade so find with most things there is less binding from contact with the side of the blade. Find have to be more careful with sharpening but small price to pay. Believe me there is nothing wrong with the factory edge - it is about as good as it gets but having experienced Jerry's edge with my Sendero Hunter I know what I like.

Bill
 
Speaking of convex edges, the "Sharpening For Dummies" thread in the Review forum outlines a super simple way to sharpen them.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=208093

Otherwise, you can go with sandpaper laid over a mousepad or styrofoam backing. IIRC Buzzbait reported somewhere here on BFC how he does his convex edges using a regular sharpening stone. Lots of ways to skin the proverbial cat.
 
I talked with Mildred from Mr. Fisk's operation yesterday. He is OUT of magnum camps with his convex edge. She did say that I could send him one and he would put his edge on it for a nominal fee. I think that is going to be my plan.
Also I would like to give some public kudos to Buzzbait. I had emailed him with a request for some info on convex edges, and he was kind enough to send me a link to a page he put together with "99.9%" of what you need to know. Thank you Buzz for putting this info together and putting up with people like me who bug you for it. I hope he doesn't mind me sharing the info. It can be found at: www.mhcable.com/~yocraft/sosak/convex.htm After seeing Buzz's info, I decided to order a magnum camp and will send it to Mr. Fisk. I'll have the best darn kitchen knife on the block!
Thanks everybody for the heads up on this knife.
Mongo
 
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