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Please bear with me here. For the longest time I could not seem to grasp why anyone would want a knife like the Bull Nose #71. I figured a knife of that size, a single blade, and that blade shape needed a lock on it.........now I can't seem to resist the urge to buy one in nifebrite. Is something wrong with me? :D
 
Maverick299 said:
.........now I can't seem to resist the urge to buy one in nifebrite. Is something wrong with me? :D
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Maybe, but you're in good company here. I just got a 71 in Nifebrite and it's cooler than cool; it glows by golly. :D Thinner than all the other 71s too if that matters to you.
 
biglmbass said:
Maybe, but you're in good company here. I just got a 71 in Nifebrite and it's cooler than cool; it glows by golly. :D Thinner than all the other 71s too if that matters to you.
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Actually yes it does. I am looking for a knife to fill a recently vacated pocket sheath that was made for a Northwoods burnside jack, and a thick knife will not fit it. Even a 2 layer SAK is too thick.

What's the pull and snap like on it? Pretty heavy and solid I hope? Must.........resist..........urge................to order......
 
hartlogan said:
How tall is the pocket sheath? The 71 is going to be longer than the burnside jack.
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It's a pocket sheath designed to leave one end of the knife exposed. So a longer knife just means more of the knife will be sticking out. Here's a pic of it on the lower left. Made out of an alligator that I killed.

 
Maverick299 said:
Please bear with me here. For the longest time I could not seem to grasp why anyone would want a knife like the Bull Nose #71. I figured a knife of that size, a single blade, and that blade shape needed a lock on it.........now I can't seem to resist the urge to buy one in nifebrite. Is something wrong with me? :D
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Come in on in! The waters fine!:D
 
The more I see of that Dixie stock knife, the more I really like it. All the blades sit so low to the frame and the combo of blades is a subtle, yet refreshing change. I like that micarta, interested to see the Northwoods finished versions.
 
Smithhammer said:
Anyone have any more details on the #48 'Bird Knife?'

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/gallery/48-3/
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Bob covered the steels and handles. I'm pretty sure these are going to end up with a hook like other "bird" knives. Imagine the below but curved. There's pics of similar knives. I also saw a youtube vid of how the hook works.
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2Dead said:
Bob covered the steels and handles. I'm pretty sure these are going to end up with a hook like other "bird" knives. Imagine the below but curved. There's pics of similar knives. I also saw a youtube vid of how the hook works.
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Halfneck said:
My guess is an improved trapper with one of those bird-gutting hooks as a secondary.
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Thanks, that's what I was guessing as well. Similar to this Boker I have:

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To be honest, I've never found those hooks all that useful for cleaning birds, but as an avid upland hunter and a big fan of the #48, I'm curious to see how these turn out...
 
2Dead said:
Bob covered the steels and handles. I'm pretty sure these are going to end up with a hook like other "bird" knives. Imagine the below but curved. There's pics of similar knives. I also saw a youtube vid of how the hook works.
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Sorry Folks, Muskrat Clip Blade main blade and a bird gut hook secondary blade.
 
dpowers311 said:
Watching this one also and the collector knives sfo. Would like more info on it.
Dave
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Nothing ground-breaking on the sfo I am afraid. The #48 Improved Trapper is my favorite GEC knife to date, and especially in the blackwood. Thus, I am running them again, along with some abalone that I feel is perfect for this frame.

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The next round of 47s are coming soon. Who's in for one??

The Tidioute in Osage orange is going to be wild...

Tidioute
#47 Viper Tidioute Burnt Grizzly Jig Bone
#47 Viper Tidioute Osage Orange Wood
#47 Viper Tidioute OD Green Linen Micarta

Northfield
#47 Viper Northfield Blood Red Jig Bone
#47 Viper Northfield Che Chen Rosewood
#47 Viper Northfield Lava Acrylic
#47 Viper Northfield Burnt Stag
#47 Viper Northfield Natural Stag

GEC
#47 Viper GEC SS Antique Amber Jig Bone
#47 Viper GEC SS American Elk
#47 Viper GEC SS Maroon Linen Micarta
 
Since the Maroon linen micarta really impressed me on the Bullnose I might spring for one of those..or a stag. Too many knives too soon!!!
 
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