Anyone with a lot of time behind a PSK?

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I have one in O1 and really like it but I can't decide if I want to have some micarta scales put on it. I keep thinking it would be nice as a skinner/small game knife with scales but then I like it without. Anyone have experience either way give me some pros and cons? I'm torn.:confused:
 
Got three of them, none with scales... want scales. Just prefer the micarta scales then unwrapped or 550 wrapped. Have a PSKsr with micarta and I love it.
 
i have had my PSK for many years now.. i love it... i had Reid over at sharpshooter sheath systems, make me a kydex sheath for it...

i think it would make a great skinner/small game knife... they're crazy sharp... mine has gutted a few fish in the past and prep'd planty of lunches....:)

i think you can get some scales that are removable, maybe with chicago screws... or possibly just wrap it with leather or p-cord...

here's some pics to help persuade you....:D

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I can tell you from using one both ways that the added scales make it much more comfortable to use especially for game prep. It works great for whitetails. Although I haven't gutted any deer with it, I've used it to skin them. It makes short work of a skinning job. I know others who have used it for small game like squirrels.
The idea behind the blade only was to serve as a kit knife and if handles were needed it was set up to cord wrap. From the original concept, it has since developed into a full blown EDC and practical outdoor user.
Scott
 
My PSK was the first knife I used without scales and although I fully understand and appreciate the concept, I never really warmed up to cord wrapping handles and worring about rust under the wrap. I had Scott make me a Micro Tusker with linen Micarta and I have never looked back.
 
Thanks guys. Right now I'm mostly using it for food prep and I'll tell you it make short work of chicken and veggies.:D I think I need to go out and dedicate some time into just using this to do some whittling and bushcrafty things. I'm not currently a hunter but it's a possiblity for me to go out with buddies and just think it'd be cool to whip out a tiny little PSK and have it perform well.
 
A buddy of mine has two blade only PSK's. He uses them exclusively in the kitchen and is very happy with them as is.
Scott
 
Yup, I use one of mine in the kitchen all the time, mostly for preppin veggies or cubin meat for stews, but the darn thing works great. Replaced my Mora completely. But I do want one with scales.... sigh.
 
Mine has scales, very comfortable to use. The convex edge and O-1 make for a hellavu good cutting combo.

But that PSKX looks like a cutting machine!
 
Now that is sweet!

IUKE12 said:
My PSK was the first knife I used without scales and although I fully understand and appreciate the concept, I never really warmed up to cord wrapping handles and worring about rust under the wrap. I had Scott make me a Micro Tusker with linen Micarta and I have never looked back.
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Buffalohump said:
Mine has scales, very comfortable to use. The convex edge and O-1 make for a hellavu good cutting combo.

But that PSKX looks like a cutting machine!
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That's good to hear. You've had yours for awhile now.
Scott
 
I have had mine for around maybee 5-6 month. Carry it every day and I mean every day. It has preformed great. Mine is A-2 with Green Canvas Micarta. Sharpens great and is comfortable in hand. It came with the standard JRE sheath that Scott has made up but I have since switched to a pocket sheath from KSF. I love this set up. I have also had JRE make me a standard PSK sheath but with a clip instead of a loop. I am realy liking that also.
 
Does anyone know what the scales are on IUKE12's PSK? Is that red and green or red and black, either way, I really like that look.
 
lungcutter said:
Does anyone know what the scales are on IUKE12's PSK? Is that red and green or red and black, either way, I really like that look.
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It's red/black linen micarta. Very cool looking micarta.
Scott
 
Man, that stuff looks cool on anything. I've just gone nutty for cocobolo recently.

Must not mention EDC, must not mention EDC :D.
 
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