My new Wolf Creek Forge large striker knife.

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Woods Walker

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I was lucky enough to snap up another fine striker knife. It tosses crazy mad sparks. Maybe the larger mass combined with good heat treat? The spine was left hard and blade/bottom curl tempered if my understanding of the process is correct. Whatever the reason the spark gods were kind to this O1 tool steel. It came shaving sharp. Nothing more annoying than getting a new dull knife. Well there are worse things in life but it was nice to get a flying sharp knife. :) The blade has almost a primal look to it. Rather like a Rosselli Grandfather's Knife, granted the two knives are very different.



The position and size of the curl makes handling the knife easier for knife related tasks. My other larger Wolf Creek Forge striker knife is a bit easier to grasp when used as a traditional fire starting method however the larger size and position of the curl gets in the way of certain knife holds.



Both are good but if I had to pick one in the larger class it would be the easier knife hold over easier flint and striker grasp. However really enjoy owning both of them. For a smaller striker knife I prefer the best possible flint and steel grasp. I base this on my smaller sized striker knives from two makers, Primal Connections and Wolf Creek Forge. Personal preference on my part because both are just fine .

The sheath is interesting. It has good retention. For a necker type sheath this is very important IMO.



Size comparison with my smaller Wolf Creek Forge striker knife. In this case smaller is a relative term. That little knife is an impressive chuck of 1095. Just for fun ignited some charcloth using the new larger striker knife and local quartz.



Another winner. :)
 
Where are you getting these? I've emailed wolf creek, checked her fleabay store, and her site, and had no luck.
 
These have stuck with me since I first saw them here on the forum. Don't remember there being a sheath in the original pics. When getting back to basics matters ... strikers first!
 
taldesta said:
These have stuck with me since I first saw them here on the forum. Don't remember there being a sheath in the original pics. When getting back to basics matters ... strikers first!
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This one came with a real nice sheath.



My original two also had sheaths.







I do agree that a striker knife had better toss some good sparks. Here is my fire kit for one trip. An empty Bic and striker knife. I also had some charred punk wood from a fire chain. That chain started with a spark from carbon steel and quartz that was caught by chaga last winter however didn't need to use it.







When having fun with marginal firestarting methods a good amount of time, at least for me anyways is spent gathering resources to ensure success. Or at least a better margin of success. :D









 
I like the look of this knife. I usually don't like a striker for the handle, but I do this one for some reason. :thumbup:
 
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