My "Nessmuk" trio.

tarmix101

tarmix101

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I know there have been post of this sort in the past, but I just thought you folks here in the W&S forum might like it. I am heading out in the middle of Sep on a 5 day Fly fishing trip to N Idaho. The addition of the S&M Gunstock completed this trio. Can't wait to put the whole package to use.

ML Knives Bucksaw Hiker. L6 steel and hickory scales. (very thin grind 3/32")
S&M Gunstock w/ golden root scales.
GB SFH.



Curious to see what you all take? Even if the "trio" isn't your thing;)
 
Did you sand the polish on the axe head? How is the head alignment. Nice looking fixed blade, loks like a small chef's knife. What is the steel in the multi-blade?

-Cliff
 
Cliff Stamp said:
Did you sand the polish on the axe head? How is the head alignment. Nice looking fixed blade, loks like a small chef's knife. What is the steel in the multi-blade?

-Cliff
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Yes I sanded and polished the axe head. I didn't get to crazy however, I like the forge marks.

The alignment is spot on. Right down the middle of the eye. The S&M is not a File and Wire so it has 420. I don't mind the 420 however and find it a little easier to put the edge back over ATS-34. Not to say I think it superior in any way.

Thanks for the comment:thumbup:
 
tarmix,

How do you like the ML knife I have been eyeballing them for some time, really like the rustic style and straight laced "user" blade shapes. I have thought about getting one and making a kydex sheath, sort of old meets new. ;)
 
Here's my econo trio.

SA Wetterlings large hunters axe
Eriksson Mora SwAK
Victorinox Hunter lockblade SAK

edgedtrio.jpg
 
running boar said:
tar mix,

How do you like the ML knife I have been eyeballing them for some time, really like the rustic style and straight laced "user" blade shapes. I have thought about getting one and making a codex sheath, sort of old meets new. ;)
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So far it's great. I have used it a little on cook and clean type stuff. The L takes a scary edge but doesn't hold as long as my carbon Mora. I don't mind however, it tunes back up in a split second. I dought this will be the last knife I will purchase from him, the next will be his forged 1095 blade.
 
longbow50 said:
Here's my econo trio.

SA Wetterlings large hunters axe
Eriksson Mora SwAK
Victorinox Hunter lockblade SAK
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I have the SWAK in carbon. Love it. Nice setup:thumbup:
 
I am looking at one of the forged 1095s myself, his work is very interesting and in my opinion very artistic in a subtle way. I especially like the wider triangular blade shapes with tiger maple handles, I think I am going to take the plunge. Chris
 
The Hatchet is a Lee Reeves Custom Nessmuk style double bit with 12" ash handle. In the traditional blacksmith manner, Lee forges hard carbon steel bits into the mild steel head. The head is smoothly polished and perfectly convexed to very sharp edges. The helve is tightly fitted to the eye. Lee has also included a hand-made quality leather sheath.
 
Myakka said:
The Hatchet is a Lee Reeves Custom Nessmuk style double bit with 12" ash handle. In the traditional blacksmith manner, Lee forges hard carbon steel bits into the mild steel head. The head is smoothly polished and perfectly convexed to very sharp edges. The helve is tightly fitted to the eye. Lee has also included a hand-made quality leather sheath.
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How much do those hatchets usually go for? I really like the looks of it.
 
Here's my trio:

Queen Mountain Man, D2 Tool
Bark River Fieldsman, A2 Tool
Bark River Mini-Axe, 1080 Carbon

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Longbow. Nessmuk would have approved. From all accounts he was a slow man to part with his dough. What you show is a lot of utility for relatively few bucks. Good stuff
 
From what I've read, he was a slow man to take care of his family also. His wife was reduced to begging on the streets while he played in the woods.
 
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