Let’s talk hunting knives. (Traditional)

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My only German-made Puma. (My other Puma is a double-ended folder with real German blades assembled in China.)
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Grateful said:
I don’t think that is a 110 but I am curious. Could we see the tang stamp.
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Comparing one of my old 110s to the OP's knife, I also don't think that it's a BUCK. Here's mine:
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Comparing the two knives, note that the pins in both the wood scales and in the brass bolsters don't match. Also, if the OP's knife was a BUCK, we would see the logo on the tang in his photo. Instead, I think I see some numbers, including "45". But it does look like a well-made knife, and, as the OP can attest, it cuts well. I'd love to know who made it. T-A
 
the-accumulator said:
Comparing one of my old 110s to the OP's knife, I also don't think that it's a BUCK. Here's mine:
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Comparing the two knives, note that the pins in both the wood scales and in the brass bolsters don't match. Also, if the OP's knife was a BUCK, we would see the logo on the tang in his photo. Instead, I think I see some numbers, including "45". But it does look like a well-made knife, and, as the OP can attest, it cuts well. I'd love to know who made it. T-A
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It came in a Ka-Bar box. Meako said it’s a second so the tang stamp has been ground off.
 
Modoc ED said:
The last animal I skinned was a rabbit and I can't remember what knife I used but it was a pocket knife - most likely a Case Trapper - maybe a Stockman. The last deer I skinned was years ago and I'm sure the knife was a fixed blade Case Finn.

There was a rumor going around back in Virginia where I lived for awhile that someone had skinned a deer with a pop-top from a beer can.
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IIRC That was an elk, and the story was mentioned in one of the knife publications. Supposedly, a hunting guide and his client had downed the animal only to discover they forgotten their knives, so the guide processed the animal with a can tab. The moral of the story was that skill was much more relevant than the knife.

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Modoc ED said:
There was a rumor going around back in Virginia where I lived for awhile that someone had skinned a deer with a pop-top from a beer can.
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I once had to break down a fallow doe with a pen knife which I thought was impressive but it pales in comparison to that effort!
 
Interesting knives being shown here. I don't think that is a buck 110, but a copy of some sorts. And I mean no disrespect by my use of the word copy.
 
Almost all hunting knives come with a sheath, but leather can react badly with knife steel and with brass fittings. For this reason, a few years back I decided to store me knives and sheaths separately. Unfortunately, I lost track of the sheaths, so, after many months of searching my basement and my machine shed, imagine how happy I was when I finally located the right storage tub! After I clean up little mold, there will be many happy reunions between knives and sheaths that haven't been together years!
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Fortunately, I was smart enough to label almost all of the sheaths to help me get them properly paired up! Thanks for watching! T-A
 
the-accumulator said:
Almost all hunting knives come with a sheath, but leather can react badly with knife steel and with brass fittings. For this reason, a few years back I decided to store me knives and sheaths separately. Unfortunately, I lost track of the sheaths, so, after many months of searching my basement and my machine shed, imagine how happy I was when I finally located the right storage tub! After I clean up little mold, there will be many happy reunions between knives and sheaths that haven't been together years!
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Fortunately, I was smart enough to label almost all of the sheaths to help me get them properly paired up! Thanks for watching! T-A
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Nice assortment of sheaths; even without the knives it’s impressive. I am hoping for some pics of all the knives as they come back into union with their sheaths.

Thanks for sharing.
 
Hunters? Folding or fixed I think I have it covered.
Phillip Patton, Matt Bailey, Gerber (when Gerber was great) and Schrade.
The handle on the Bailey fills my hand perfectly while still giving a variety of grip styles. I'm not sure how he did it but it is amazing.
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My hunting knives have been pretty exclusively fixed blades. For several years, it was a Cold Steel Master Hunter.... still a great knife. The last time I got to hunt deer, I decided to carry a knife that my uncle made for me (and one for my older brother) back when we were 16-17 ish.... he bought the blades from some company (Indian Ridge??) and then put the handles on them. I had never taken mine out for a hunt... wanted to keep it pristine. I got to thinking that I'm not doing the knife justice... it was made to be a working tool, and it was made specifically for me by someone I loved.
I took it with me. Luck was with me, and I took a fair 8 point... probably a 3 yr old or so. That knife field dressed and boned out that deer with no problem at all. I like to think that my uncle (passed almost 20 yrs ago) was looking down, smiling as I worked on that deer.....
That being said, if I get to go hunting again, I plan to take my GEC 23 with mesquite wood scales on it.... it's almost exactly the same size as the knife my uncle made me, and it's a locking folder. Just gotta try it out..... this is my "uncle knife"....

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hornetguy said:
My hunting knives have been pretty exclusively fixed blades. For several years, it was a Cold Steel Master Hunter.... still a great knife. The last time I got to hunt deer, I decided to carry a knife that my uncle made for me (and one for my older brother) back when we were 16-17 ish.... he bought the blades from some company (Indian Ridge??) and then put the handles on them. I had never taken mine out for a hunt... wanted to keep it pristine. I got to thinking that I'm not doing the knife justice... it was made to be a working tool, and it was made specifically for me by someone I loved.
I took it with me. Luck was with me, and I took a fair 8 point... probably a 3 yr old or so. That knife field dressed and boned out that deer with no problem at all. I like to think that my uncle (passed almost 20 yrs ago) was looking down, smiling as I worked on that deer.....
That being said, if I get to go hunting again, I plan to take my GEC 23 with mesquite wood scales on it.... it's almost exactly the same size as the knife my uncle made me, and it's a locking folder. Just gotta try it out..... this is my "uncle knife"....

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Thanks for sharing. It looks like a dandy size.
 
hornetguy said:
My hunting knives have been pretty exclusively fixed blades. For several years, it was a Cold Steel Master Hunter.... still a great knife. The last time I got to hunt deer, I decided to carry a knife that my uncle made for me (and one for my older brother) back when we were 16-17 ish.... he bought the blades from some company (Indian Ridge??) and then put the handles on them. I had never taken mine out for a hunt... wanted to keep it pristine. I got to thinking that I'm not doing the knife justice... it was made to be a working tool, and it was made specifically for me by someone I loved.
I took it with me. Luck was with me, and I took a fair 8 point... probably a 3 yr old or so. That knife field dressed and boned out that deer with no problem at all. I like to think that my uncle (passed almost 20 yrs ago) was looking down, smiling as I worked on that deer.....
That being said, if I get to go hunting again, I plan to take my GEC 23 with mesquite wood scales on it.... it's almost exactly the same size as the knife my uncle made me, and it's a locking folder. Just gotta try it out..... this is my "uncle knife"....

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I really like this one. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
It's a good looking knife all around and looks like the perfect hunting knife. That and the fact that your uncle made it for you makes extra special.
Do you know what wood he used on the handle?
 
sunknife said:
I really like this one. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
It's a good looking knife all around and looks like the perfect hunting knife. That and the fact that your uncle made it for you makes extra special.
Do you know what wood he used on the handle?
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He told me it was rosewood... it looks like it to me....
He was my only uncle.... my dad was an only child, and my mom only had the one brother. Special guy....
 
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