Fiddleback Friday Preview Thread 8/1/25

[Fiddleback]

OK Folks, here are this weeks offerings. As stated in another thread this week is all about the Hiking Buddy Jr. I'm really liking this model. When I designed it I was planning to go a lot smaller, but it just looked like a slimmer Runt. I like the Runt as is, so that was a no go. I wound up shortening the knife by roughly 5/8", and I didn't remove any width at all from the design. It turned out like a stubby fat little HB. Its handy and I like it a lot.

1. Hiking Buddy Jr - 3/32" Tapered A2 Steel, Canary Yellow Linen Micarta, Black Liners, Yellow-Orange-Yellow G10 Racing Stripes
2. Hiking Buddy Jr - 3/32" Tapered A2 Steel, Red Brick Burlap Micarta, Black Liners, Orange-Red-Orange G10 Racing Stripes
3. Hiking Buddy Jr - 3/32" Tapered A2 Steel, Natural Canvas Scales (base price, ie $0 upcharge), Natural Canvas Bolsters and Liners, Red Pinstripe
4. Hiking Buddy Jr - 3/32" Tapered A2 Steel, Bright Orange Linen Micarta, Natural Liners, White-Yellow-White G10 Racing Stripes
5. Guardless Hiking Buddy Jr - 3/32" Tapered A2 Steel, Andy's Vintage Canvas Micarta, Black Liners, White G10 Pinstripes

 

[mrinella]

Mine from last Friday’s drop (Hue resin scales) came yesterday. I actually missed the ‘Jr.’ until after I paid and considered canceling, but am happy that I choose not to. It is an extremely well considered design that is great in hand. Light and balanced without feeling cramped. These should sell out in minutes. Thank you for making these!

 

[James River]

That vintage canvas is beautiful!

 

[NoRest]

Mine from last Friday’s drop (Hue resin scales) came yesterday. I actually missed the ‘Jr.’ until after I paid and considered canceling, but am happy that I choose not to. It is an extremely well considered design that is great in hand. Light and balanced without feeling cramped. These should sell out in minutes. Thank you for making these!

Im glad you bought that one. I kept going back and looking at it. I was relieved when it disappeared.

 

[Choppaman]

I need to try this one out! I've always thought the HB was a great EDC. I am unsure about the smaller size as anything much smaller than a HB I tend to lose in my hand. ?? But I like how Andy explained the knife and it seems it could have a home in my Fiddleback line up. Some dandy's in this batch Andy.

 

[Choppaman]

Andy, please send me the middle one for testing please. See if I can keep a grip on this little fella.

 

[Hulk2e]

Nice lineup but I miss the 5 pin configuration. The single big pin loses the unique look.

 

[Fiddleback]

Mine from last Friday’s drop (Hue resin scales) came yesterday. I actually missed the ‘Jr.’ until after I paid and considered canceling, but am happy that I choose not to. It is an extremely well considered design that is great in hand. Light and balanced without feeling cramped. These should sell out in minutes. Thank you for making these!

I love hearing that. Can't beat a surprise model and still an endorsement. I was proud to see you got it M.

 

[Fiddleback]

Nice lineup but I miss the 5 pin configuration. The single big pin loses the unique look.

I get that. I got tired of using a foot of pinstock in each knife. I like the single pin up front look a lot. It really makes the Trinity Pinout stand out when there is only one up front too.

 

[brewer.mathan]

What is the OAL difference in these and the standard? I was trying to find it on the site, but have not been successful yet.

 

[Choppaman]

What is the OAL difference in these and the standard? I was trying to find it on the site, but have not been successful yet.

I can help. HB 7 1/4". Would make the Jr 6 5/8" (according to my notes)

 

[brewer.mathan]

Thanks!

 

[notajerryskid]

Comparison pics of a HBJ to a Hiking buddy.

 

[abraves]

Comparison pics of a HBJ to a Hiking buddy. View attachment 2939997View attachment 2939998View attachment 2939999

I don't remember that Jr hitting the market. Hmmmm. Love it. What kind of wood is that?

 

[notajerryskid]

I don't remember that Jr hitting the market. Hmmmm. Love it. What kind of wood is that?

Olive Wood