Nessmuck question.

[fishon217]

Howdy neighbor, I'm originally from W. Spfld. too.

Howdy to you too, sir. Whereabouts do you reside these days?

 

[Error 404]

Central CT now. But I'm up there in my old stomping grounds every week or two for a family visit.

 

[Phil Dwyer]

Here are a few links discussing the subject...

• The Nessmuk Knife Thread
  http://forum.ramanon.com/showthread.php?t=38454
• Nessies - help me understand.
  http://forum.ramanon.com/showthread.php?t=46887
• What is so great about Nessmuk's
  http://forum.ramanon.com/showthread.php?t=53357
• Nessmuk and a Knife for Chad
  http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/racquette/nessmukbydale.html

Have you done a Google image search on nessmuk? There are pages and pages of them!

Keep us posted on your progress.

Aloha, Phil

 

[Gossman Knives]

I prefer them in 1/8" or 3/32" thickness. I do flat/convex grinds so I would say go with a full flat. The Nessmuk excells at skinning and slicing.
Scott

 

[fishon217]

Well here's what I've got so far.

I went with 1/8, 1095, and a full flat grind.
It still needs to be cleaned up alot, but I figured I'd
Throw a few progress pics up. Any tips or
Critiques welcome. Thanks.

 

[Wolf Creek Forge]

Good job..

 

[Hengelo_77]

if you round the spine you can use the hump on the back as a tool, persuating material in place, pressing stuff down without leaving marks and to seperate adhered materials, etc

 

[strycnine]

Looks nice Scott.