Photos Bird and Trout! Let's See 'Em!

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A few weeks ago I headed to BassPro to get a new Case Finn, not knowing what an adventure I was beginning. I ended up taking home a Bear & Son instead, took it back because it was not-so-great (I'm being nice), grabbed their only remaining Case Finn and it had a rounded tip. So I went home with nothing and studied this forum intently, ending up ordering a LT Wright Bandit. While waiting on the bandit I bought an ebony-handled Buck 107 off ebay.

But, coming full circle, I did end up with a Case Finn, which I'm very happy with. I think it's just been sitting in its sheath for the last fifty years, waiting for me :)

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runscott said:
A few weeks ago I headed to BassPro to get a new Case Finn, not knowing what an adventure I was beginning. I ended up taking home a Bear & Son instead, took it back because it was not-so-great (I'm being nice), grabbed their only remaining Case Finn and it had a rounded tip. So I went home with nothing and studied this forum intently, ending up ordering a LT Wright Bandit. While waiting on the bandit I bought an ebony-handled Buck 107 off ebay.

But, coming full circle, I did end up with a Case Finn, which I'm very happy with. I think it's just been sitting in its sheath for the last fifty years, waiting for me :)

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Glad that deal worked out for ya. That Bear was bad.

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MessieurRick said:
My B & T knives, from upper left to lower right
Pine Ridge Little Mesa w/elk antler grips - too new to have been used
L.T. Wright Coyote w/Bocote grips - often used in dinner prep
A.G. Russell by Paragon w/Black Micarta grips - last used to clean a rabbit
Arno Bernard Fin & Fur w/Ebony grips - too new to have been used
Hess Bird & Trout w/Cocobolo grips - used to clean first Canada goose of the season
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Great set. Have you used the Little Mesa yet? Curious how it compares to your others.
 
mak1277 said:
Great set. Have you used the Little Mesa yet? Curious how it compares to your others.
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Sad to say, I have not, at least on fish or game. However, I can offer a few observations. Its blade-to-stag handle grip is seamless and compares well with my Arno Bernards, the blade point is needle-sharp and the blade itself came with a nice edge. The elk handles are nicely matched and the lanyard hole is countersunk to avoid wear on the supplied lanyard.
I did not buy the sheath, preferring one from RK Leatherworks. However, I bought my youngest son the next largest model for Christmas and their supplied sheaths are very nicely made with excellent retention.
I have used it on kitchen chores where its thin blade and comfortable handle come in handy, especially when slicing cherry tomatos (a staple in our kitchen). It's a 3-1/2 finger handle for my XL glove hands and is the shortest of my B & T's so that might be factor. We recently purchased 10 acres on northern WI and am looking forward go using it on grouse this fall. Will follow up then, hope this helps.
 
MessieurRick said:
Sad to say, I have not, at least on fish or game. However, I can offer a few observations. Its blade-to-stag handle grip is seamless and compares well with my Arno Bernards, the blade point is needle-sharp and the blade itself came with a nice edge. The elk handles are nicely matched and the lanyard hole is countersunk to avoid wear on the supplied lanyard.
I did not buy the sheath, preferring one from RK Leatherworks. However, I bought my youngest son the next largest model for Christmas and their supplied sheaths are very nicely made with excellent retention.
I have used it on kitchen chores where its thin blade and comfortable handle come in handy, especially when slicing cherry tomatos (a staple in our kitchen). It's a 3-1/2 finger handle for my XL glove hands and is the shortest of my B & T's so that might be factor. We recently purchased 10 acres on northern WI and am looking forward go using it on grouse this fall. Will follow up then, hope this helps.
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Thanks. I’m most likely going to get an Arno Bernard, just debating between the fin & fur or the bateleur. I’m sure it won’t be my last in this style though.
 
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