Blackjack Knives

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Hi,

Does anyone here use Blackjack knives in the outdoors? I'm specifically interested in the Model 1-7 and Model 1-5. Are they hollow ground or convex? Its a little hard to tell from pictures.

What do you think of these knives? Are the new ones made as well as the older ones?

Thanks,
Jason
 
Good knives. :thumbup: :cool: :thumbup:

Convex, made by Mike Stewart’s crew at the Bark River shop.

The new ones are made from A2, I believe some older ones are 1095.




"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike

Forest & Stream
 
I have a bunch of them. They are convex ground, and various models/years might have blades of 52-100, A2 or Cryo'd 1095.

My favorites are the old Woodsman model in 52-100 (the two on the top right in the photo below). Next favorite for outdoor use is the Trailguide.

Here is an assortment of Blackjacks with the single guard that I prefer. The double guard models might be great fighters, but just don't cut it for me for utility use.

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Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
A pic of my Mamba.
Convex. Had it for 19 yrs.
Love it by the end of the month I should have a folding Mamba. very excited.
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Carl
 
i've got a blackjack "quick", a barong-style blade. made in seki, the convex grind is amazing. it's durable, and easy to keep sharp, with a mouse pad and some sandpaper. i also use a scrap of leather with a little polishing compound on it. it makes an excellent chopper, halving 2 and 3 inch oak saplings with minimal force. i haven't put it to really hard use yet, but what i have done has impressed me.
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i've also got a short tanto-style blade with a sharpened false edge. i'm not a big fan of the sheaths they came with, so i've made a new one for the small, haven't gotten around to making one for the quick.

20-something years ago, my mom lost an old blackjack stacked-leather hunter in a tire...
 
I have a 1-7 and a trailguide, stacked leather handles, convex grind , earlier make, Effingham. My favorite is the Trailgide, sharp as a razor, zips through deer, warm handle, positive grip. Don't care for the sheath. Will have to make or find another one day.
 
Loved the old Blackjacks! Haven't had any experience with the new ones.
Have three...Anaconda 2, Viking Raider and a Zytel Folding Mamba.
My Favorite Blackjack
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Great knife hampered by a very un-ergonomic handle (at least to me).
I've been tempted to re-handle this one.
 
Here’s my BlackJack, a BK&T Magnum Camp Knife.

Also made in Effingham.







Pictured with the Bark River Canadian Camp Knife to give a sense of it’s size. :cool:





"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike

Forest & Stream
 
Blackjack makes some very impressive knives!

:thumbup:

Not only are its upper-echelon knives excellent---made in America with A2, I might add---the lower-echelon, foreign-sourced ones are an excellent, cost effective addition to a survival kit or glovebox. They are made from decent stainless, feature convex edges, and thoughtful designs. At any price point, you can't go wrong with Blackjack in my opinion.

Good luck and God bless.
 
Thanks for all the replies. I've been looking at Blackjacks for a while, so its nice to know they have a good reputation.

Jason
 
don't forget blackjack classics is not on the same level than blackjack performance
 
The blackjack classic line is a great line. I have a halo and what a knife. Great outdoor knife. A2 convex edge and easy to maintain even in the field. Mike is coming up with hunter model called 125 later this year. Asked him but all he said it was a hunter blade andthe details are hush hush.
 
desmobob said:
I have a bunch of them. They are convex ground, and various models/years might have blades of 52-100, A2 or Cryo'd 1095.

My favorites are the old Woodsman model in 52-100 (the two on the top right in the photo below). Next favorite for outdoor use is the Trailguide.

Here is an assortment of Blackjacks with the single guard that I prefer. The double guard models might be great fighters, but just don't cut it for me for utility use.

Blackjacks07_DSC1690.jpg


Stay sharp,
desmobob
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Desmobob:

Or anyone else who may know.

I don’t know the Blackjack line, but, the two knives on the bottom right of your picture look like the Randall # 8 Trout and Bird Knife. Are the false edges sharpened on yours? I ask because I’ve never figured out what the same feature on the Randall # 8 is for. It’s puzzled me for years. If your Blackjack version does have a sharp top edge…what do you use it for?

Thanks.
 
I'm suprised this model isn't more popular, 7 1/2" of A2 steel 1/4" thick, for less than $190 !!!!

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