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cisco2

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Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works knives ?

Specifically I'm looking at the White River and Survival Bowies.

I have used the search option and there really isn't a whole lot to be found, and what I did find is a little dated.

The knives seem to be designed for heavy use, some may even say a "sharpened pry bar".

If anyone has any input on the above mentioned knives, or the company itself, I would greatly appreciate it, pics if possible would be awesome as well.

Thank you !!!!
 
I'd save save about 180 bucks and get a Kabar Large Heavy Bowie, which is pretty much the same knife as either of those two.
 
RedLynx said:
I'm also curious about the phrase "may even say 'sharpened pry bar' " So mysterious. :p
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I actually picked that phrase up here on BF, I've seen it used in some blade descriptions, Ontario RD-9 for example, it was described that way in a thread some time ago. Pretty much why I picked one up 4 years ago, it has really been one tough user I must say.
 
marcinek said:
I'd save save about 180 bucks and get a Kabar Large Heavy Bowie, which is pretty much the same knife as either of those two.
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Those would fit the bill, but I think that I would go with the Marine Raider SP-10 first.
 
cisco2 said:
I actually picked that phrase up here on BF, I've seen it used in some blade descriptions, Ontario RD-9 for example, it was described that way in a thread some time ago. Pretty much why I picked one up 4 years ago, it has really been one tough user I must say.
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Ontario makes some great fixed blades for sure, I've got one myself.
 
I don't have either of the two that you mentioned, but I've had a couple of Ted's knives. Still have a Bullnoser and one of his karambits. If the White River or Survival bowies appeal to you - go for it.
 
Back in the day MMHW knives used to be very affordable. A rock solid deal. The maker got a new business partner, and zing! Not so much anymore. Pretty sure the prices almost doubled. They are still excellent knives. (I've had a couple) Very tough, well made, fit and finish a bit rough, but fine for what they are. But they are no longer the great bargains they once were. I'd still buy one if I felt the need. I'd just kick myself that I didn't buy it years ago when the prices were more agreeable.
 
AntDog said:
Back in the day MMHW knives used to be very affordable. A rock solid deal. The maker got a new business partner, and zing! Not so much anymore. Pretty sure the prices almost doubled. They are still excellent knives. (I've had a couple) Very tough, well made, fit and finish a bit rough, but fine for what they are. But they are no longer the great bargains they once were. I'd still buy one if I felt the need. I'd just kick myself that I didn't buy it years ago when the prices were more agreeable.
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Thank you AntDog and hhmoore, I was hoping to hear from folks like you that have had experience with their knives.
 
These knives are, supposedly, hand made by Ted Frizzell. I say supposedly because I hear he has had some health problems and his son was taking over. Maybe. Anyhow...I have one of his smaller knives, the "chute knife." Pretty much indestructible as far as I can tell. Finish is pretty much as ground. And I understand that is how all of his tools are finished. No pretty polish and such. I like'em that way. They are tough, working knives. If you want pretty then look else where. Although as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....Sheaths suck. At least mine does. Thin kydex and the way it is made I can't wear it on my belt. The belt loop is molded so that a belt won't fit. I use on of my many leather sheaths I have lying around.

Also, in my experience and from what I have gathered from others the knife won't come very sharp from the maker. Ted calls his edge a "working edge". I just call it dull. But heck, I sharpen any knife I get anyway.

240 bucks isn't that much money for a 10" blade handmade knife. And Ted's heat treat is spot on in my experience(which admittedly is not much) and from what I have heard from others. If you want a non massed produced blade, tough as nails, that you won't be afraid to use then go for it. If you want a safe queen then go somewhere else. I'm pretty sure that is Ted's opinion also.
 
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