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Buck Hoodlum?
- Thread starter Jake Bauer
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ditto. if there's enough wood to burn to get a pot handle too hot for bare hands, there's enough wood there to carve for a pot lifter
I would rather have the tool than have to make. Less energy spent trying to make it and more energy spent getting the needed things done. Now dont get me wrong im a firm believer in the "The more you know the less you need" philosophy but hey its already on the knife so why not. Just my 2 cents
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This weekend when I was out on a hike, I picked up the first wet stick on the ground that was within reach and did all my pot lifting. Didn't have to make anything. There are lots of things they could incorporate into the knife that would be handy to have at some point, but that doesn't mean I want them there. Cutting a notch in the back of the blade may not be a huge loss in blade strength, but it can never be as strong as the blade without it. I'd take blade strength over pot lifting gizmo any day.
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I was just checking this knife out. Looks to be a good working knife made of reliable 5160 spring steel. I like the Junglas better, just wish it had a choil like this knife. If I were to carry only one tool it would be a large knife with balance right in front of the choil.
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"Bone scoring" notches..that's a new one to me
The "harmonic dampening" area in the handle is also new to me..
I'm sure this is a strong and capable knife and would enjoy reading and watching some user revies on it, but it's not for me. I lift pots with a stick
Hi gang. My first post here.
I have the TOPS version of the Hoodlum and I've got to say with all candor that it's truly the most incredible knife I own or have owned. If the notch in the back is a deal-breaker for some, please know that I've mercilessly beaten upon this blade for about one year now, with no sign of weakness whatsoever. I feel quite comfy believing that Buck will do up the next generation perfectly well.
Also, the Hoodlum is by no means too light. It's lighter than many blades, but there's no handicap there. All it means to me is that I can swing it faster and cut deeper per stroke. I've proven it to myself over and over again. Also, the hollow section of tang under the handle really does alleviate the shock associated with chopping. My tendinitis agrees with me.
The Junglas is a seriously mighty blade! I don't own one, but I've handled one and liked it very much. I have a pile of other RAT/ESEE knives and they all have a special place in my heart, but I think that it might be unfair to compare these two blades. It sort of crests upon the old apples 'n' oranges things. I would guess by the overall nature of the Junglas that it does a few things and does them very, very well. Other than that, if you want versatility, you might add a RAT/ESEE 4 to the Junglas for a more complete set-up. The Hoodlum really does deliver on all fronts. That's no hype. Gol dang honest truth.
I'm sure I'll add the Junglas to the arsenal, just because I love ESEE so much, but it sure won't replace my Hoodlum. The will however, be bosom buddies!
Klaatu
I have the TOPS version of the Hoodlum and I've got to say with all candor that it's truly the most incredible knife I own or have owned. If the notch in the back is a deal-breaker for some, please know that I've mercilessly beaten upon this blade for about one year now, with no sign of weakness whatsoever. I feel quite comfy believing that Buck will do up the next generation perfectly well.
Also, the Hoodlum is by no means too light. It's lighter than many blades, but there's no handicap there. All it means to me is that I can swing it faster and cut deeper per stroke. I've proven it to myself over and over again. Also, the hollow section of tang under the handle really does alleviate the shock associated with chopping. My tendinitis agrees with me.
The Junglas is a seriously mighty blade! I don't own one, but I've handled one and liked it very much. I have a pile of other RAT/ESEE knives and they all have a special place in my heart, but I think that it might be unfair to compare these two blades. It sort of crests upon the old apples 'n' oranges things. I would guess by the overall nature of the Junglas that it does a few things and does them very, very well. Other than that, if you want versatility, you might add a RAT/ESEE 4 to the Junglas for a more complete set-up. The Hoodlum really does deliver on all fronts. That's no hype. Gol dang honest truth.
I'm sure I'll add the Junglas to the arsenal, just because I love ESEE so much, but it sure won't replace my Hoodlum. The will however, be bosom buddies!
Klaatu
You get what you pay for. What kind of warranty does the hoodlum have?
i believe that is the "buck FOREVER" warranty... probably not quite as good as ESEE but buck is a damn good company that stands behind its products.
I have the TOPS version of this and the Junglas. Both are excellent, excellent designs. If you don't like the notch in the blade, try to look past it, it's obviously something the designer felt strongly about. It is livelier in the hand between the two. If I had to choose only one longer blade to carry, I believe the Hoodlum would serve better, all things considered. I would be very comfortable with either, though.