Let's talk Northwoods

Norcaldude said:
Plural Eskys in your collection? What are you going to do with plural Eskys? That's borderline hoarding! Check out my .sig for an easy way to avoid becoming an Esky hoarder! :p
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HAHA, I may have mispoken. Unfortunately, I may only have one at this time. I know I had two in the past. My Madison stable is quite full. Those Eskys really are a dream, though. When they do another run of those, man, gird your loins for that drop! :D

I'll post a pic of mine (and make sure it's the only one), if I can see some pics from others here! I really wish I had grabbed a mammoth. Cover options on that run were awesome.
 
I haven’t been around for too long, but I can say when I receive a Northwoods I’m always blown away by the quality.
I like the Sabre ground blades and rustic finish but I also enjoy the Madison with it’s flat grind and polished blade.

Anyway- I don’t think NW has lost its touch. The releases don’t happen often but they always hit a home run.

I got lucky a while ago and bought this, both seller and me thinking it was a Michigan jack. Ended up being a blood red saw cut broadway jack.
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bbk357 said:
That looks great.
How do you like the frame? Ergonomics? I should be getting mine later in the mail.
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I like it a lot, but will probably move it on, because of overspending. It has a sexy shape and the ergonomics, particularly because of the bottom horn, does a great job of locking it in. Frorgive me for saying this, but that locked in effect is similar to some of my Emerson’s.
 
Can someone clue me in on the Kudu bone? Is that the actual bone, or is it naturally porous and filled in with an epoxy? Thanks.
 
Matt_WY said:
Can someone clue me in on the Kudu bone? Is that the actual bone, or is it naturally porous and filled in with an epoxy? Thanks.
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From my understanding parts of the bone are porous and filed with epoxy like you said. Others are solid.
 
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“The Kudu is a woodland antelope and the name comes from one of the original inhabiting tribes in South Africa (Khoi Khoi). Kudus have a narrow body with long legs, and their coats can range from brown/bluish-grey to reddish-brown. They possess between 4–12 vertical white stripes along their torso. Kudu bulls tend to be much larger than the cows who do not grow horns. The bulls horns do not begin to grow until the bull is between the age of 6–12 months, twisting once at around 2 years of age, and not reaching the full two and a half twists until they are 6 years old; occasionally they may even have 3 full turns. The average length is around 47 inches but lengths of 74 inches have been recorded in the larger bulls.”

I’m not certain whether it’s stabilized or not.
 
cigarrodog said:
I like it a lot, but will probably move it on, because of overspending. It has a sexy shape and the ergonomics, particularly because of the bottom horn, does a great job of locking it in. Frorgive me for saying this, but that locked in effect is similar to some of my Emerson’s.
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Thanks.
I just got mine in... I agree it’s a very sexy design but not for me. I’m glad I didn’t score a giraffe like I was wanting. I hope they do a delta, Fremont, big bay, Michigan jack or broadway jack next.
 
joeradza said:
View attachment 1142489 View attachment 1142491 They definitely hit a home run with the Coolidge, but I too am not sure if it's for me. I hope it is because of how well it is made and how good it looks.
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Very nicely shot, Alan.

I would have to agree with some previous posts regarding the pairing of the regular clip blade with this pattern. Especially with the saber grind. The Toothpick is sensually curved and the lean, slender muskrat clip fits it so very well. I'm not so sure the broader clip with the "chunkiness" that the saber grind brings is a very good match.

But, that is all purely subjective.

EDIT: That all said, that regular clip is likely a boon for those who like the #12 frame but want a blade that is a bit more pinchable.
 
joeradza said:
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Thanks. To tell the truth Dylan, the Northwoods blade is what drew me to the Coolidge. The slimmer clip of the toothpick has limited usefulness for me. Oh well, we'll see.
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Ordinarily, I would be in complete agreement. I generally like the regular clips over the muskrats. It is one of the main reasons why I almost let the #12 run pass me by. I got drawn in by the cover options though and once I've had them in hand, the slender blade just seems to work for the pattern.

On a separate note, so far, the Kudu bone on the NW examples has been a real treat to see.
 
The giraffe is pretty much perfect. Great finishing, matches sides.

The jigged wood is... Not perfect. Centering is pretty far off and it's not quite flush when open. Though the actual wood is very well done. I prefer the lighter weight, as there is a lot of metal on this pattern.

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