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Got a blue one even though I semi-screwed up checkout pretty bad. 
I'm gonna go have a heart attack now.
I'm gonna go have a heart attack now.
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Let's talk Northwoods
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For me, it’s the cover options and the blade finish. The knives just present themselves as classy, with a willingness to work.
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lol, I like the commitment.Mammoth or bust...busted
and.... I'm sadly in the same boat. Gave it a good try, Paypal seemed to fail me.
Ratcreature
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I tried for a blue sawcut... no joy. Somehow got a mammoth though.
birdsbeaks
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Better? Not by my criteria.
Maybe because I'm an incontrovertible user and not a collector, I'm always looking at cutting geometry. To me, many of the Northwoods look like they have more splitting-wedge geometry than slicing geometry and I just can't fathom what I'd need all that spine for. I've already got a splitting wedge, it came from harbor freight. Honestly, I don't even know why I have that - there's not much hardwood down here. Maybe I have an unacknowledged fantasy about getting lost in the Canadian wilderness and having to build myself a cabin. Anyone ever tried to use a splitting wedge on a palm tree? Didn't think so...
From a collector's standpoint though, I guess it's a fairly safe bet that they'll increase in value? That's of no concern to me because I'm fully aware that any additional funds in my possession are likely to just get allocated to acquiring even more traditional knives. Given the reality of inflation, I figure it's just more economically efficient to keep the ones I have.
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"Splitting wedge" seems quite overly dramatic. I'd hardly call this a "thick spine" (Bear Lake '22 run):
For comparison, a GEC #47 Viper:
...and a #15 Scout:
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euroken
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I do love that deep blue...whooy!
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I'm pleased to see the folks at KSF do another run of Heritage Jacks. I think it's one of my favorite Northwoods patterns due to its likeness to a particular historical pattern. I was fortunate to get in on the first run of these and it remains my one and only Northwoods.
(recycled pic)
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birdsbeaks
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I wasn't referencing the thickness of the stock itself, I like a beefy blade as much as the next guy.
I'm talking about how far that thickness goes down the flat before the bevel starts. Seems like it could be thinner behind the edge, and thus be a more efficient slicer, if it was a full-flat profile rather than sabre.
But that's just my opinion. I used to really like scandi grinds on fixed blades, but they never go in the bush with me anymore. I guess how I use knives has changed and the scandi, sabre, etc grinds seem to diminish the slicing ability that I value more than how robust a blade is.
All that aside, they appear to be beautiful and well-made knives and I'm absolutely thrilled that there are people who love them and that they are able to acquire something that brings them joy.
No disrespect intended! Congratulations on your purchase!
CallMeDave
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I have a red bone as well.
Scored a black linen today; like the idea of smooth and strong.
Angry Waiter
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It’s the magic shield.
I couldn’t participate today but I did get this one out to admire after work.
Congratulations to those who got one. Or two. Or three
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Yeah, I get that. Spine thickness is obviously not indicative of overall geometry, but at the same time, it's hard to think of something as a "wedge" if the thickest part of the blade isn't very thick to begin with. On the Bear Lake at least, I can't say that it's noticeably less slicey than other comparable blades.
As long as it's a fairly high saber, I don't notice much difference from a FFG, but it obviously depends on a lot more variables than just that.
I'm generally with you on "Scandi" grinds, however. Apparently, so were a lot of traditional Scandinavians.
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I have no idea my friend! I just figured I’d see what the fuss is all about myself!
I’ll probably just use it for three or four months and then sell it to fund something else. You know what they say about a fool and his money? I fear I am that fool.
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I have never scored on a GEC/Northwoods drop -- ever. Had given up even trying. But, today, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Love Appaloosa Bone, so went there first and was successful. Almost fainted. Then figured there was no harm in trying for a Mammoth, and got lucky again. I'm still in shock... 
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Good job, tough to get for sure! Looks like you ended up with a nice one. Did they have individual pictures of the Appaloosa? I was pretty much stuck in a couple other screens and never made it to the Appaloosa.I have never scored on a GEC/Northwoods drop -- ever. Had given up even trying. But, today, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Love Appaloosa Bone, so went there first and was successful. Almost fainted. Then figured there was no harm in trying for a Mammoth, and got lucky again. I'm still in shock...
Nebuchadnezzar
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No individual pics for Appaloosa.
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Only Mammoth had individual photos.
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Congratz man! Thats awesome. Gives me hope I'll get one one day.I have never scored on a GEC/Northwoods drop -- ever. Had given up even trying. But, today, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Love Appaloosa Bone, so went there first and was successful. Almost fainted. Then figured there was no harm in trying for a Mammoth, and got lucky again. I'm still in shock...