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I picked up a Kershaw Bear Hunter model 1013 for $25 the other day. This is the original Bear Hunter, not the current Bear Hunter II. I haven't done a side-by-side comparison, but it looks like the major difference is in the handle and finger choil.
This one was made in Japan from AUS8A steel, about 10" long overall, 4-3/4" on the blade which is 1/8" thick and 1-3/8" deep. Weight is 4.8 ounces and 7.2 ounces in the black leather sheath. The blade is flat ground with a deep finger choil, giving a couple choices for grips.
I like the handle and chose it over the current model with deep finger grooves. It has a rubbery feel and has good traction.
I was surprised to find this knife and don't recall it being mentioned in the forum. I think it is a good step up from a mora and a very usable woods knife (and I still like my moras). There is a slightly smaller model, the Antelope Hunter II. You can find either model under $30, which I think is a fantastic bargain. I'd love to see this knife with Kydex pants and a firesteel loop.
This one was made in Japan from AUS8A steel, about 10" long overall, 4-3/4" on the blade which is 1/8" thick and 1-3/8" deep. Weight is 4.8 ounces and 7.2 ounces in the black leather sheath. The blade is flat ground with a deep finger choil, giving a couple choices for grips.
I like the handle and chose it over the current model with deep finger grooves. It has a rubbery feel and has good traction.
I was surprised to find this knife and don't recall it being mentioned in the forum. I think it is a good step up from a mora and a very usable woods knife (and I still like my moras). There is a slightly smaller model, the Antelope Hunter II. You can find either model under $30, which I think is a fantastic bargain. I'd love to see this knife with Kydex pants and a firesteel loop.
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