Hudson Bay Camp Knife Question

Midwest Firecraft

Midwest Firecraft

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Looing at having a custom Hudson Bay knife made. There are not to many reviews of the Bark River Hudson Bay camp knife ll, but I'm thinking of something close to this made of 3v 3/16 inch thick at 60 rockwell. My question is on the handle. Do those of you that have this knife find the handle comfortable? Is it long enough? If you could change something about the handle what would it be? Thank you for any info or thoughts.
 
I have a Hudson Bay 1, I like the feel of the handle, it is long in enough, mine is black linen micarta, looks nice and to be honest I have not used it to try the grip, but i would like to see it in a material that offers a little more grip, just from a potential user aspect. Maybe Terotuf, Richlite, or canvas micarta. Hope this helps. Let us know who you get to make the knife. Some of my favorites are my ML knives Hudson Bays they are in black walnut, good feel.
 
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Thank you for the feedback. The handle looks really short, but must be because the blade is so long. Was thinking ironwood for a more traditional look, but canvas micarta would make more sense.
 
I was thinking as much as I like the black micarta, I thought a canvas micarta would give a little more grip when wet. I am thinking more a user aspect. Now desert ironwood would be tough and beautiful at the same time. And the choice of 3v will make it a tough user too. Keep us updated.
 
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Just got her in the mail today. Couldn't be more happy. I wanted a large handle with a swell that would give a sure grip with bare or gloved hand and it fits perfectly. It's balance is blade forward as I wanted it. This combined with my 3v Kephart is my grail set.
Specs:
Length: 9.75" X 2" X 3/16" Hudson Bay Camp knife
CPM 3V steel: (Heat treated to RC60 including LN cryo and low temp tempering)
Xtreme Black canvas micarta: (Epoxied and pinned with stainless steel pins)

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It is roomy. I like to be able to do the Joe Flowers grip with your pointer and thumb and it is great for that. Can keep your hand away from the blade and also have a sure grip, gloved or not.
 
Midwest Firecraft said:
Just got her in the mail today. Couldn't be more happy. I wanted a large handle with a swell that would give a sure grip with bare or gloved hand and it fits perfectly. It's balance is blade forward as I wanted it. This combined with my 3v Kephart is my grail set.
Specs:
Length: 9.75" X 2" X 3/16" Hudson Bay Camp knife
CPM 3V steel: (Heat treated to RC60 including LN cryo and low temp tempering)
Xtreme Black canvas micarta: (Epoxied and pinned with stainless steel pins)

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I came across this old thread of yours, how has the Hudson Bay been for you? Any updates so we can live vicariously through your adventure? Hope all is well.
 
Cold Steel made a number of Hudson Bay reproduction type knives under its Red River brand. I have the Elk Skinner, I think there was another called the Scalper. All in Carbon V 1/8"diameter, flat ground. I re-handled mine and one for my hunting buddy in moose horn from a nice bull we took one fall.
 
All I can attest to is the quality of the maker. I picked up a small Erickson from the exchage last year, and it is a beautiful and well-performing (light duty in my case) knife. Not even sure what the steel is (I'll contact him some day and ask...).

 
cbach8tw said:
I came across this old thread of yours, how has the Hudson Bay been for you? Any updates so we can live vicariously through your adventure? Hope all is well.
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It is a specialized knife that only goes on a few trips a year, but it fills that role very nicely. With chopping, batoning, and carving I still have only stropped it. That 3v holds a wicked edge. On a canoe overnight on the St Croix I was cleaning the blade in the water and cut my finger "real good." I can't post any pics with my membership, but she has been through the ringer and still looks like new. No regrets with that purchase.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Cold Steel made a number of Hudson Bay reproduction type knives under its Red River brand. I have the Elk Skinner, I think there was another called the Scalper. All in Carbon V 1/8"diameter, flat ground. I re-handled mine and one for my hunting buddy in moose horn from a nice bull we took one fall.
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I remember those too, i wanted the scalper but never did get it, was there a third design? Thanks for the trip on memory lane. Looked it up, it appears there was also a clipped hunter that looked very much like a Green Russell hunter.
 
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