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Next to the PSK knife the Tusker is the most requested design I make. I never get tried of making them. As I posted in another thread, I'm making alot more knives for the Military and almost feel like coming up with a line of tactical/combat knives. But the more I think about it, my knives really can serve a dual purpose for the outdoorsman and military. I think added features like guards and Spec Ops sheaths are options that make the Tusker more of a combat knife then an outdoor knife. Then again look at how many dual purpose Randall made knives there are. Randall has had a huge following during most of the US conflicts especially Vietnam.
Here is an example of what I'm talking about with the Tusker. This one is for a forum member.
Scott

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That looks fantastic. I've always thought of your knives as dual purpose knives, that's why I'm drawn to your Tuskers with guards. On most knives I don't like a guard, on yours they fit perfectly.
 
Scott,
You know how much I love my Tusker.I have always thought of it as dual purpose.Having served in the Corps I would not hesitate to have doubled mine as a combat knife!

Mike
 
Here's another example with a spearpoint. Alittle bit wider guard. I had this pre-slotted guard I decided to use. It's 3/8" wide. I like the 1/4" wide that I normally use better. I actually prefer to slot my own on the milling machine.
Scott

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Scott, that is nearing perfection in my eyes. When I saw the one posted at the top I thought, "it needs a spearpoint". Then you go and post this one. You may be a mind reader or of course you just may know what makes a good knife.
 
Scott,

I love the tusker shape and would think an ideal "combat" or fighting style would be one with a pinned guard, longer swedge and shorter (7" maybe?) and wider blade. We'll have to play around with that idea some more!

Kev
 
Those look great!

I can easily see either being a dual-purpose knife. In general I prefer a knife without a guard for hunting & hiking, but for a military or police knife I think a guard is a must. At the same time, I know some knife makers strongly think that a guard belongs on every knife for safety reasons. In that sense, both of the above would seem to make excellent dual purpose blades. Nice work! :thumbup:
 
I really like the looks of this one, Scott. I've always appreciated guards on this type of knife and I agree with you. The thinner guard looks a little better than the thicker one.

What are the dimensions of this one? And do you have a spine shot showing the contours of the handle?
 
WA Martin said:
I really like the looks of this one, Scott. I've always appreciated guards on this type of knife and I agree with you. The thinner guard looks a little better than the thicker one.

What are the dimensions of this one? And do you have a spine shot showing the contours of the handle?
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They are both 5" blades the top one is 10 1/2" overall with a 4 3/4" handle, 3/8" thick contoured scales. The bottom one is 10 1/2" overall with a 4 1/2" handle, 1/4" thick contoured scales. No spine shots but I can take a couple in a day or two.
Scott
 
Great looking knives Scott!

First and foremost any knife destined for use in a conflict zone needs to be easy to carry. If it is not it will simply not be carried.

For this purpose the Spec Ops Brand line of fixed blade sheaths cannot be beat.

If you were to design a line specifically made to perfectly fit this line of sheaths it would be extremely popular with those going into harm's way. Heck remember about five years ago when we met in a parking lot and I handed you a Spec Ops Brand sheath and said "the knife must fit into this"? You made it so. That knife is enroute overseas with a friend of mine as I type.

-Stan
 
You are so right Stan. The Spec Ops sheaths have so many carry options for the soldier. I'm a dealer with them so I can aquire them at wholesale pricing. I do remember that meet up. Glad to hear that your designed knife is still in service. :thumbup:
Scott
 
I go with a guard if I have the option. Even asked for one on the monster chopper Scott is making for me.

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Gossman Knives said:
Thanks Iz. :thumbup:
Campbell, that sheath really compliments the ironwood.
Scott
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I agree. JRE did a great job. After putting it to good use, it's not as pretty and brown as it was in that picture...but it still looks/works great.
 
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