Let's talk Northwoods

[The Zieg]

I got lucky and landed a mammoth, I used google pay FWIW. I just scrolled down to a random one on page 4 that caught my eye and added it to cart as fast as I could. This will be my first Northwoods folder and also my first mammoth, I'm very excited. Congrats to all that were able to order one, and better luck next time for those that weren't.

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Beaut!

Zieg

 

[Capt. Carl]

Got a burlap. It’s one of the handsomest looking options imo on these north woods. Not including mammoth of course. My first NW so I’m looking forward to it

 

[Blades of Glory]

Because Northwoods…

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[JW225]

Congratz man! Thats awesome. Gives me hope I'll get one one day.

Thanks! Hope your quest is a success!

 

[mrknife]

did they change the shield design? it looks like the arrow head is a bit pointier??

 

[Hammer67]

did they change the shield design? it looks like the arrow head is a bit pointier??

I hadn't noticed, but now that you mention it...yeah, I think it is a little pointier.

Which is good, imo - arrowheads are certainly more effective when they're pointy.

 

[pat9198]

You got a beautiful one Pat congratulations!

Beaut!

Zieg

Thanks guys!

 

[Hyesouljah]

My user Northwoods

 

[Heynowwww]

 

[wickettedge]

That’s some heat Heynowwww

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Wow some beautiful knives! I REALLY like how KSF handled this. Yes, everything went quickly, but at least everyone had an equal chance, all things considered.

With GEC I don’t know anything in advance. When is every dealer getting stock? When will they actually go live at each dealer? I am frustrated that I can’t take a shot like everyone else and occasionally be lucky enough to snag one. (Sad trombone sounds) I’ll sleep on the couch when I get in trouble for buying knives just like the rest of y’all!

Can’t wait for my Burlap Micarta to arrive!

 

[JW225]

Well, before the Heritage Jacks start rolling in, I thought I'd post a rare one from the Dave Shirley days. This is a Moose pattern made by GEC that was dubbed the "Gladiator." Roughly 100 of these were made, all in stag covers. And, in a move likely never to be repeated, GEC actually made these Scagel-style blades in a super steel -- S60V. Three prototypes were done in Buffalo Bone, although no covers other than stag ever went into production. I am told that this particular knife was on display in Dave Shirley's office. Whether that is actually true or not, I have no way of knowing -- but, I like to think so...

 

[Hammer67]

Well, before the Heritage Jacks start rolling in, I thought I'd post a rare one from the Dave Shirley days. This is a Moose pattern made by GEC that was dubbed the "Gladiator." Roughly 100 of these were made, all in stag covers. And, in a move likely never to be repeated, GEC actually made these Scagel-style blades in a super steel -- S60v. Three prototypes were done in Buffalo Bone, although no covers other than stag ever went into production. I am told that this particular knife was on display in Dave Shirley's office. Whether that is actually true or not, I have no way of knowing -- but, I like to think so...

That's a stunning example - thanks for sharing.

This Whittler is also from the Dave Shirley era, though not nearly as rare as that Moose.

 

[JW225]

That's a stunning example - thanks for sharing.

This Whittler is also from the Dave Shirley era, though not nearly as rare as that Moose.

That Whittler is a beauty!

 

[JW225]

Got this email from KSF today. Pretty cool, I think...

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

That's a stunning example - thanks for sharing.

This Whittler is also from the Dave Shirley era, though not nearly as rare as that Moose.

Oh man that is just awesome!!! Ok so how hard to find and how much? What steel is it? (I know nothing about Northwoods!) Any other whittler patterns out there?

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Well, before the Heritage Jacks start rolling in, I thought I'd post a rare one from the Dave Shirley days. This is a Moose pattern made by GEC that was dubbed the "Gladiator." Roughly 100 of these were made, all in stag covers. And, in a move likely never to be repeated, GEC actually made these Scagel-style blades in a super steel -- S60v. Three prototypes were done in Buffalo Bone, although no covers other than stag ever went into production. I am told that this particular knife was on display in Dave Shirley's office. Whether that is actually true or not, I have no way of knowing -- but, I like to think so...

That thing is gorgeous! What makes you say they wouldn’t use a super steel again?

 

[Hammer67]

That Whittler is a beauty!

Thank you. I really need to carry it more. Great blade combo.

Oh man that is just awesome!!! Ok so how hard to find and how much? What steel is it? (I know nothing about Northwoods!) Any other whittler patterns out there?

I think these would be somewhat difficult to find today. I bought that one at least a decade ago and I can't say I've seen many for sale on the aftermarket recently. These were made by Queen, and are D2 steel.

There is also the more recent "Willamette Whittler" which was produced after KSF acquired the brand.

 

[JW225]

That thing is gorgeous! What makes you say they wouldn’t use a super steel again?

First of all, thanks.

My comment is based upon a post by Derrick Bohn (founder of KSF) in a thread here about the Gladiator:

these are especially interesting knives. They were made by GEC (though Dave would have said he made them....) and they are a super steel. I have worked like crazy to get Bill at GEC to do some knives for me with s30v or some other super steel, but he is steadfast on 1095 and 440c.

I don't know if there will ever be another one like it come out of GEC.

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

First of all, thanks.

My comment is based upon a post by Derrick Bohn (founder of KSF) in a thread here about the Gladiator:

I would be perfectly happy if they would do 440 with more regularity!