Bison Blades Wapta

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Brian C

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I had the good fortune to win a Bison Blades Wapta that Canadian maker Al Jones donated for the FireFighter benefit raffle on KF. I knew what it looked like from the picture that had been posted but, not having heard much about Bison Blades, I didn't know what to expect. Well, let me tell ya, this little knife is a winner too!

My immediate impression upon unsheathing it was "Dozier". Now, if you know Bob Dozier's work, you'l realize that this is a real compliment. The Wapta (Canadian Sioux for river) is one of Bison Blades' "Dropped Edge Hunters" and would serve very well as either a hunter or great little utility knife. It has rock solid construction, is shaving sharp, fits my hand perfectly & should make a great EDC around camp. Here's a pic with my winning ticket:

BisonWapatiWinner.jpg


Specs:
Steel: ATS34 RC60 Cryoquenched
Blade: 3 1/2" long, 1/8" thick with distal taper
OAL: 7 3/8" bead blasted
Scales: Tan Canvas Micarta
Bead blasted finish (overall) & vertical Kydex sheath

The other knives in Bison Blades' Dropped Edge Hunter series are the Wabaska, a semi skinner, and the Muska, a drop point model. If they are anything like the Wapta, they are winners too. :cool:
 
Cool knife, bro'.

Couldn't have gone to a nicer guy! :)
 
Thanks, guys. I'm normally not a big bead blast fan myself but I do like the way this one came out. It makes a nice contrast with the polished edge.

I've had good luck in the past using Scotch Brite to polish BB blades. If this one gets too scuffed from the sheath, I may just go that route here. BTW, bead blasting does impart a very nice, grippy, feel to the micarta.
 
Geeeeeesh...I don't think I've ever "won" anything...-OH POOOH- :(
Very nice piece, and congratulations, thanks for posting the picture.





"Hunters seek what they [WNAT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
Thanks, guys. I may be shooting myself in the foot here by attracting more competition, but here goes anyway. :) There are still a bunch of super knives to be given away on KF. It's only a buck a chance & the money goes to a great cause. As they say in NY, "Ya gotta be in it ta win it!" :cool:
 
That's a real beauty, I had my name in on it but didn't win ...:(

Still more chances with the Elishewitz and Schaller though :cool:

Glad to see you got it and like it!
 
Thanks, Chad. Good luck in the other raffles... although, maybe not the Elishewitz. :p I've got my eye on that one too. ;)
 
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