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This was an older thread that I added to. Posted in the General section but thought you guys might want to take a look at some 01 after its been in the rain and humidity.
November 07'
I just got back from peru were I got to try out a nessmuk from sheathmaker Leatherface. I know not exactly a knife you would see in the jungle, but why not?
Specs:
Blade-01 steel
Blade length-4" convex
Overall length-8 5/8"
Thickness-1/8"
Weight-6 oz.
Contact info
http://www.azraelscustomleather.com/
In the jungle the machete rules. That doesn't mean there is no place for a small sheath knife. Cutting vines for lashing shelter poles was easier than an 18" machete.
One of the guys found out the hard way that knives are better when sharp.
I left the nessmuk out in the rain one night just to see what would happen to the blade. There were small rust spots but nothing too bad.
Later that night I tried it out on some firecraft on the beach. It did a good job splitting wet wood to get to the core and then shaving some pieces for a fire. Then rain came and ruined my fun.
The next day on the boat it was used as a can opener for some sardine and ketchup spaghetti which is my favorite for those who know me.
To my surprise there was no damage at all to the blade.
Finally it was used to cut tape for some first aid.
So I would say the nessmuk was jungle worthy. Thanks Leatherface.
November 07'
I just got back from peru were I got to try out a nessmuk from sheathmaker Leatherface. I know not exactly a knife you would see in the jungle, but why not?
Specs:
Blade-01 steel
Blade length-4" convex
Overall length-8 5/8"
Thickness-1/8"
Weight-6 oz.
Contact info
http://www.azraelscustomleather.com/
In the jungle the machete rules. That doesn't mean there is no place for a small sheath knife. Cutting vines for lashing shelter poles was easier than an 18" machete.
One of the guys found out the hard way that knives are better when sharp.
I left the nessmuk out in the rain one night just to see what would happen to the blade. There were small rust spots but nothing too bad.
Later that night I tried it out on some firecraft on the beach. It did a good job splitting wet wood to get to the core and then shaving some pieces for a fire. Then rain came and ruined my fun.
The next day on the boat it was used as a can opener for some sardine and ketchup spaghetti which is my favorite for those who know me.
To my surprise there was no damage at all to the blade.
Finally it was used to cut tape for some first aid.
So I would say the nessmuk was jungle worthy. Thanks Leatherface.
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