Light, slim trapper

Sharpening a convex blade is as easy as pie. All you need to maintain the blade is a strop, all you need to sharpen is some sandpaper. If you freehand sharpen, your blades end up being more or less convex anyway. There is plenty of good advice on sharpening convex blades in the maintenance & tinkering forum. I find freehand convex sharpening to be by far the easiest way to keep a knife sharp. :thumbup:
 
Dornblaser said:
Thanks, Andy. Do the oiled bone scales of your Scagel take on a patina as well?
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I imagine that they might over time. I haven't noticed any major change so far, except that the scales are slightly more translucent, due to my compulsively rubbing them with mineral oil. They're gorgeous. I don't know why you don't see plain, smooth bone scales more often, it seems like a simple way to do things, and it sure does look good.
 
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and pics, they are appreciated. I have decided to go with the Scagel. That, and the two knives I will be receiving in Jan/Feb of '11 will give me three nice traditional knives to use daily whether I am trekking in the woods or wearing dress pants in exurbia.

- David
 
Dave...you must give us an update once you have carried your knife for a while!!
Good luck and thanks for sharing with us all.
Duncan
 
I didn't realize there were so many folks out there that like that 194OT. I've kept one of those around for 30+ years. It's my favorite single blade. The GEC #48 is right about the same size. Take a look at this photo which shows my 194OT and the special #48 made up for All About Pocket Knives.

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194OT is the reason I want a single blade version of the #48.

Ed
 
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gec snake--case yellow--& gec black pearl.
although i'm a big fan of gec i do'nt think a finer squirrel processor exists compared to the case.not a fan of hollow grinds but the scapel profile of the case makes it a winner for real small game & trout.
dennis
 
black mamba said:
This early S&M is my favorite slim single blade. Very sexy.

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One of my favourites too:thumbup:

Must have been really difficult to find that one. For that matter, can't understand why S&M didn't offer that pattern more in their year series, big mistake.
 
TLARbb said:
I didn't realize there were so many folks out there that like that 194OT. I've kept one of those around for 30+ years. It's my favorite single blade. The GEC #48 is right about the same size. Take a look at this photo which shows my 194OT and the special #48 made up for All About Pocket Knives.

194OT is the reason I want a single blade version of the #48.

Ed
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These are one of my favorite knives too, Ed. Fun to look for various implementations.

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There are a lot of different Scrimshaws, and a few bone handled ones. The Uncle Henry is a bit smaller, with a thinner serpentine frame. They always seem to have a nice solid lockup and great snap with this pattern.

Dennis, the handles on that Northfield Snake are stunning!

black mamba said:
This early S&M is my favorite slim single blade. Very sexy.
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Is that a Series 1 slim trapper?
 
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jujigatame said:
How big is that S&M? Love the deep cut swedge.
-- Nate
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The S&M single blade is from series I, 1991, and is a hair over 4" closed.

Yes, willgoy, very fortunate, as it's the only one I've ever seen either in the flesh or for sale.
 
Duncan, not sure if you are kidding or not, but this picture is of both sides of the same knife. I just spliced them together to make a single presentation.

I only wish I had a pair of them!
 
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