Foster Knives - WEISHUHN HUNTER

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Foster Knives - WEISHUHN HUNTER
Expedition Grade
Product Specifications:
Blade Length: 3.5"
Overall Length: 8.1"
Blade Material: 154CM
Rockwell 58-60Rc
Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta
Sheath: Aftermarket On-Scene Tactical

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I haven't seen much, almost any, press on this knife. It's one of my favourites, always accompanying me around the yard, in the woods, etc...

Today it batoned pine board, drilled same, dug out bulbs, carved some stakes and cut up some old twine and rope for the trash. Edge roll was minimal, easily swiped out with a ceramic rod. Flex was evident during hard prying, but the knife never failed me. Jimping is just right, aggressive enough but not thumb tearing.

This is a great all-round user, with a very comfortable handle with grippy canvas micarta, and steel that takes abuse and comes back to life easily. I can get it razor sharp, or leave some tooth to it for harsher tasks. Either way the steel is workable, but tough and resistant. I don't have "scientific" numbers and the likes, but for me it works!

Just thought I'd share this inexpensive workhorse.
 
Thanks for the review - I remember reading about it in the knife mags when they were just being released. Looked like a highly useful - but very conventional knife. By looking "conventional" is what probably why it doesn't get noticed very much.

Is there a reason why you chose micarta rather than the cocobolo scales?
 
Yeah, the micarta is really rough and textured. Much better grip in my opinion.
 
Their J Wayne Fears survival knife is also excellent.
Again, a very useful conventional blade that doesnt get noticed much.
 
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