Monster Chopper???

I agree River Rat, if someone produced these in a decent steel I have a feeling they would sell. I am still torn about Modifying the handles. It could be sharpened and used as is but has a crack in one of the handles. Still, it makes for an interesting conversation piece.:)
 
Buddha,

I believe a lot of these old cleavers are made of decent steel and properly tempered for the cause.. These old Foster Bros. (and many other cleavers) have endured abuse (hitting bone and wood) for many years that a lot of our modern high tech blades have never been exposed to... Just my .02...
 
buddha72 said:
I agree River Rat, if someone produced these in a decent steel I have a feeling they would sell. I am still torn about Modifying the handles. It could be sharpened and used as is but has a crack in one of the handles. Still, it makes for an interesting conversation piece.:)
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That beast begs to be used, Buddha. I recommend re-handling it yourself or sending it to someone who can. I was serious about sending pics of it to HI, as well.
 
Yeah, I would love to take it camping next weekend and see what it will do before I make up my mind? River Rat, feel free to send pics those off to Himalayan. Maybe they can pump out an affordable copy;) I recall seeing another knife similar to this at a flea market last summer except that it had the hole like a cleaver. Maybe I need to check that place out again and I can have a pair :D
 
buddha72 - "With a handle change would the Carbon steel in this old knife hold up well under general chopping/ Edge holding as a CAMP knife?" There is no reason to believe otherwise, it will probably perform with aplomb.

"That is unless it's best just left in it's present state and retired from use?" In my experience, this is only applicable if it has special value that you are trying to conserve, sentimental or collectable.

"I just thought I would pick the minds of those more experienced with the qualities and limitations of the older steel in this knife?" In all likelihood, it was made from simple carbon steel, which is good stuff.

I suggest to you take it out and use it, as it is. This will tell you what you like, what you dislike, and if it will suit. Then make your decision. Even with a cracked handle. Just give it a couple of tight wraps of bat tape and you will hardly notice, unless it is a huge crack.
 
How about great lakes water jet? They may be a viable option,no charge CAD fee sounds nice.
 
The blade length is just shy of 12" the blades with ranges from 2.25" at the tang and increase to nearly 2.75" near the end of the blade belly.Handle is 6" and about 1.25" wide. and three large brass pins attaching the handle. Blade thickness is .25"
 
Awesome. Thanks Buddha. I'll get the pics and a description to Yangdu and she can send it on to the Kamis if she thinks it's a good idea.
 
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