Are you Tech or Trad? - My takes on the bushcrafting knife...

Both are really sweet pieces of work, really beautiful knives...but I think I like the "traditional" design the best. Among other reasons I like a stout spine with a little meat in it for "long term" bushcraft work.
 
They both look really nice. I think I like the "tech" sheath and handle, and the traditional blade style.
 
mikeymoto said:
Wouldn't the tech knife/sheath come with a lighter? :D
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Actually, it makes perfect sense...here it is :p

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Wow. I like them both. I have a mixture in my collection. I usually like traditional better, but sometimes the tech is too good to pass up. Yours are excellent-either would suit me just fine.
 
I like the tech one, nice shape to the blade, I would have made the handle slightly different but thats just my preference (sort of like a mercworx chilli handle), I also like the red spacers, whats that made from?
 
I think you got something there buddy.....

Made by Eric at On/Scene Tactical.... I can see one of those fastened to the edge on the sheath for flashlights, lighters, nailclippers.... lol

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I didn't know I had to choose.... ;) I go for both styles, for different reasons. For these 2, I'd want the tech with the scraper in the spine. I prefer flat ground blades over saber grounds, but to each their own.
 
Thanks Sodak. The micarta one has a square back to strike the ferro rod; no need for the scraper on this one. The pseudo-scandi had somewhat rounded back edges hence the scraper area. I actually prefer flat ground too, but I like to try making and using different styles (grinds, handle, material, designs, etc).
 
Both look outstanding. :thumbup: Even though I like traditional, I tend to lean more toward micarta for scales. It's a great hard use handle material. I prefer leather for sheaths but have nothing against kydex. Kydex is great for pocket carry.
Scott
 
Magnussen said:
I'm having a hard time distinguishing the Trad from Mod. Yes, leather and wood materials are traditional... but the designs themselves are both modern. When I think of traditional, I'm thinking no modern tools or finishes and profiles more intune with the period.
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Define 'modern' Rick. I wonder if the distinction between modern and pre-modern is arbitrary.

Iron has been around since perhaps a little before or after the time of Christ.

Steel existed inconsistently since that time as well.

Let's except the Bessemer process as the turning point (1850's) when Steel became easy to mass produce steel. Is that the era you are considering 'traditional'?

TF
 
You're right, TF. It is most likely arbitrary... I just went with what my feelings were on the subject. In my research on 18th century field knives I have never seen one with finger grooves, hollow pins, or stepped flats on the spine. That doesn't mean they didn't exsist. (The wood looks like it has been stabilized as well.) Plus, I don't have any idea where to officially draw the "line in time" when traditional became modern. I can only say that my mind automatically ruled it out of the "traditional" group.

It wasn't my intent to lay down universal guidelines as to what is traditional and modern... just to give my opinion. Thanks for keepin me inline, smart ass.... er, I mean TF.

I'd still take em both!!!

Rick
 
...and I appreciate your opinion Rick. That's what makes this place a great one; discussion.

Thinking about it, the characteristics you mention definitely don't match "traditional". Just to clarify, when I meant "trad" I was refering to the scandi grind and the wood handle. I agree with what you said.

And no, the cocobolo is not stabilized :p
 
Most of my sheaths or leather and most of my handles are mircata. I guess it is just the way I like em. :) I was always a confused man. Both knives are really nice by the way.
 
I think you are on to something Rick, though.

It may be arbitrary - but I think mid 1800's is a better point than many to call 'traditional'. I see what you mean about finger grooves and the like.

I think much of what they did back then, though, was restricted by abrasives they had at their disposal. I always wonder about this. If you handed a dedicated woodsman one of today's knives - would they just chuck out their knife and see the obvious benefits of today's technology - or just ask 'Now why the hell would you want THAT?'

The more I get into high tech stuff, though, the more I crave the old standby stuff.

Give me a good carbon steel knife that I can sharpen easily and a no shit style sheath... DONE... I am all set.

TF



p.s. You smell Rick... you big doody head!
 
Very nice work, defaultuser. I am a tech/trad kind of guy, that is, I like them all. :thumbup:

Doc
 
those look great to me, though i will say i like the tech version better. A nice micarta handle, kydex, and a full flat ground? That does it for me right there.
 
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