Larger heavier single blade ?

[black mamba]

Something like this Rough Rider would work well.

 

[puukkoman]

How long is the blade on the Mountain Man? The blade is flat ground, yes? I'm getting errors on their web site. Great looking knife.

I just measured it to be 3 5/8" long. Yes, flat ground (although I convexed mine... man-oh-man, convex D2 is a SLICER!!).
It's available in 2 versions, locking and slipjoint.

 

[HFinn]

I just measured it to be 3 5/8" long. Yes, flat ground (although I convexed mine... man-oh-man, convex D2 is a SLICER!!).
It's available in 2 versions, locking and slipjoint.

I have admired the mountain man also, but I heard that Queen cutlery ships their knives somwhat dull. Is that true? I think that D2 has a reputation of being a little difficult to sharpen, or am I wrong?

 

[silenthunterstudios]

From my own collection, the Great Eastern single blade Pioneer, the Missouri Trader, the Ben Hogan, the Queen Burke daddy barlow. Daddy and grand daddy barlows are still made, I had a nice example made by Case.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I have admired the mountain man also, but I heard that Queen cutlery ships their knives somwhat dull. Is that true? I think that D2 has a reputation of being a little difficult to sharpen, or am I wrong?

Queen does sometimes (at least) ship some blades with pretty wide edge angles. If the factory edge is good (at least within 40° inclusive, or my preference is 30° or less), then touch-up sharpening and light maintenance isn't bad at all on diamond, silicon carbide or aluminum oxide hones (or strops). On the other hand, if the edge is very wide or blunt, and re-bevelling is necessary, it'll take some time and patience (highly recommend diamond for this task). A guided sharpener is a big plus for re-bevelling also; the more consistent the angle is, the better the results will be. It's worth it for D2.


David

 

[puukkoman]

I have admired the mountain man also, but I heard that Queen cutlery ships their knives somwhat dull. Is that true? I think that D2 has a reputation of being a little difficult to sharpen, or am I wrong?

Sometimes the edge can be a little less than razor-sharp, but to me it doesn't matter since I'll be sharpening them anyway. D2 is not difficult to sharpen IMO, especially if you've ever tried any of the super-steels that are so commonly used today.