My New Personal Camp Knife

[JK Knives]

I`m a big fan of the traditional style knives, so decided to make myself a Hudson Bay pattern, with a "twist, " a scandi grind. This one has a 7" blade, 12" overall, 1/4" thick, with a tan micarta handles..

I took it out to the shop this morning to do a little testing.

This was after 12 chops on a 1 1/2" oak rod.

20 chops and I was through.

It did decent on shaving curls.

Spine shot.

I can`t wait to get this one out for some real testing!

 

[a.l.hare]

Looks great! Nice work Stomper.

 

[grunt soldier]

that looks very good sir. i like it alot. looks like a great user

 

[333rm]

Great work Stomper!

 

[remmmm]

Looks like fun. What's the weight? I assume the blade steel is O-1?

 

[Rockywolf]

Good looking knife, John!

 

[udtjim]

That one blows away any outdoor knife I have ever laid eyes on. I know from the the other knives of yours that I own, that it is tougher than nails. BY FAR.:thumbup: Fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Our forefathers would have given many pelts for a blade like that.

Do you know what it weights?

 

[Bushman5]

I like that!

 

[SurviveAl]

i like it !

 

[dfarmerknives]

good lookin workhorse.:thumbup:

 

[go2ndAmend]

Great looking knife. Very practical design and style. I really like it.

 

[kage]

That looks great! Is it pretty heavy? Did you have any problems with the edge rolling on the scandi grind while chopping?

 

[TheZenful1]

Looks like one heck of a beaut. Very nice Stomper!

 

[99f250]

Very nice indeed, from the kitchen to the bush, no problem.

 

[JK Knives]

Looks like fun. What's the weight? I assume the blade steel is O-1?

Weight is 20oz, and it is O1.

 

[JK Knives]

That looks great! Is it pretty heavy? Did you have any problems with the edge rolling on the scandi grind while chopping?

No rolling or chipping, it held up well.

 

[davec611]

I spent some time this weekend playing with the pocket scandi you made for me. Here's a pic of it in action.

It was a pleasure to use, but this would be even better for chopping. Might have to get one built.

 

[Stormstaff]

Good looking blade John!

 

[Mentor]

That's a great variant on your HB design, Stomper. I'll bet that the scandi edge gives it a deep bite. It would probably excel at trail clearing and maintenance. What kind of pants will this one be wearing?

My HB is my favourite woods knife, hands down. I can't say enough good things about it.

Best,

- Mike