Camp Knife vs WAS Great White Buffalo

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Showing a size comparison photo a Fiddleback Forge Camp Knife next to a WAS GWB.
No scales so I can not give you weights.
The GWB is just here getting some pants fitted = no in the field stuff while it's here.
I decided to line them up from the plunge line of the blade so to show the difference in handle sizes as well as blade lengths.

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WAS GWB vs it's genesis, the Bison.

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A WAS Bison vs a Fiddleback Duke

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Excellent thread Bud. After getting my hands on a WAS short muk I am definitely interested in pursuing more of Allen's work. It is great to see them next to a few FB models that I am familiar with - very helpful. That GWB is quite the knife.


You full edged tool collection I can only assume to be a glorious sight.
 
Bush.Hacker said:
You full edged tool collection I can only assume to be a glorious sight.
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Glad it helps you out.

I lost count what I have. Been collecting knives since I was 9 yrs old. I'm sure my collection is larger than some but smaller than others.
 
Holly heck, I didn't realize it was that big. Now that is a knife ;)

Thanks for the great pics :thumbup:
 
I love comparison photos that show relative size against some better known models. My favorite is the Bison and Duke comparison photo. I suspected that those two are close in size, but now I know for sure.

Good idea for a thread. Thanks Bud!

Phil
 
Those are some cool pics!
 
I don't know why, but I think of the blade Billy used (when he went head to head with the predator) every time I see the profile of the Great White Buffalo. The GWB is bad ass.

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how is feeling in the hand ( hand comfort) bison vs duke since they look so similar?
 
Taja said:
how is feeling in the hand ( hand comfort) bison vs duke since they look so similar?
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I didn't really notice a difference in comfort per se...as far as hand comfort goes. The ergonomics of both are sublime to me. However, the Bison may offer a little bit more mental comfort, from the slightly more secure purchase the swelled pommel offers in tasks that create a good bit of inertia and / or centrifugal force.
 
Taja said:
how is feeling in the hand ( hand comfort) bison vs duke since they look so similar?
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There's nothing similar between the two except for OAL size and I dont think one model is better than the other. It's going to depend personal preferences.
The Bison has more belly on the blade and the handle's butt - the Duke is more of a spear point design and with more front end weight bias.
 
[video=youtube;MBgZx4TjSfQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBgZx4TjSfQ[/video]

or a Fistful of Knives

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bonafide said:
There's nothing similar between the two except for OAL size and I dont think one model is better than the other. It's going to depend personal preferences.
The Bison has more belly on the blade and the handle's butt - the Duke is more of a spear point design and with more front end weight bias.
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I 100% agree. Size is similar but these are two completely different animals. I love both of these designs.
 
GrizzAwoken said:
So where do you think each would excel?
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I'm by no means a expert. I speak more from a personal preference stand point. The blade shapes are two completely different types the Duke is more of a drop point and the Bison a straight back. As far as where each would excel.. that would depend on the user. I do think the Bison would be better at game prep.
 
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