Nessmuk question

HD,
Mine is a mini nessmuk, it's probably the 1/16 stock. Man, now I really want to get one of the Green River blades and one of the OH's and see how they compare. An inexpensive factory knife that cuts as well as my little nessie would be very sweet!

'Course, 't would be fine to have one from several other makers to compare... Just as a scientific curiosity, ya understand :)

Pat
 
Funny this came up. I ordered last thursday one of the Old Hickory skinners. It came in today. Blade thickness is 0.090" on a Mituoyo caliper. I'll be removing the scales, removing the tip and doing that online tutorial thing. I also ordered a few of the old hickory butchers knives. Don't know what I'll be doing with those, but probably trying for something Ness-ish.
 
Yeah it seems such a popular thing to make lately I thought it would be cool to get a few of the examples together.
 
It is weird that this thread would pop up now:) I was just at the in-laws over the weekend and dad-in-law said something about a cold weather fishing trip some time in late december or early january. Now I'm not going to NEED a knife, but i would like to have one, and have one that won't break my heart if it gets lost to the icy depths.

After a brainstorm I think i'm going to do a Nessy just like the online tutorial thing. I can get a skinner for less than 7 bucks, chop it with a roto tool, grind it, file it, hone it, and slap a leather sheath together for no more than 15 bucks worth of stuff and a couple hours in labor (most of that drilling the holes for sheath stitching). That ought to give me a nice flexy blade to use for general chores, not so big as to scare our guide, and cheap enough to gift it to river gods if they so decide that they want it;) I'll still be packing a spyderco folder for back up:p

Jake
 
Steely_Gunz said:
After a brainstorm I think i'm going to do a Nessy just like the online tutorial thing.

Jake
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Bravo Jake!

Weird,

Thats me!


HD. I've following a thread elsewhere about hatchets, and ordered the smallest in the Wetterling line. There is a Nessmuk photo thread on another site that won't be mentioned, Something like al-anon for sheep? Then OSF, BRKT and Frugal Rodents, etc etc etc. and that is getting my 'what to do this winter' wheels turning...

I have a nice doe in the back yard hanging out, thankfully it's cool enough to keep. Jerky anyone?
 
So far! Handle scales removed and discarded. Walnut, but not pretty or dark, plus handle not correct shape for Nessie. Blade cut and ground to shape, then convexed. New scales (lacewood) cut and now in glue.

Left to go. Pins, shaping handle finishing the blade and handle.

Easy and fun project. Really easy if you don't bother with the handle.
 

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Thanks. This project is fun as snot. I recommend it. I may buy more of the skinners. Right now I've got three of their butcher knives (5 dollar blems from smkw!). THose blades are 1/16" or so. Real thin. I've already started cutting one. Sweet.
 
aproy1101 said:
...Right now I've got three of their butcher knives (5 dollar blems from smkw!). THose blades are 1/16" or so. Real thin. I've already started cutting one. Sweet.
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Damn, I just got an order in yesterday for a hatchet from them, for $5 more...

I didn't think the butcher knives would work, too flat of a edge.

I help take care of 4 deer yesterday, helped skin three, and butchered four. This is the 5th year that I've helped, and honestly sometimes I just stand back and watch my partner do it, I really think my help slows him down some.

Anyway. Curved edge on the knives I used worked great for the meat away from bones, (cutting the back end of the loin, the cross cuts into the legs and the rounds. Not to mention skinning the animal.) Straight edged "butcher knives" excelled at cutting along the bones, such as freeing the loins, cuttng the tenderloins and removing the primals from legs. Just my opinion.
 
I think they'll work for smaller ones. The edge will have to be given a curve surely. I'll post some pics. I like the look of that rolled steel. Anybody got opinions on how good the steel they use is?
 
Andy,

Is that the buffalo or sheep skinner blade you used?

Where was the best price you found for it?

Thanks!

Jim B (who won't be ordering until after t-day now :( )
 
Dunno which it was. Just said skinner. I got it on epray for 8 bucks plus shipping. I think 12 dollars total!

Edited to add. It was 14 total. 8.95 + 4.95 shipping. I contacted Ontario Cutlery this morning and no local places to get it. Checked all their dealers and this was still the primo price. Its <buy it now>, so no bidding necessary. PM me for a link to sellers page.
 
These?

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They're $6.45 at Blade Matrix http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=33231

Git 'r done ;)
Sarge
 
The Green River buffalo skinner blade is available as a blade only from Crazy Crow www.crazycrow.com

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Relatively speaking, it's a bit expensive at twelve and a half bucks, but you're ahead of the game in not having to remove a factory handle first to get started. If I were to make a "butcher knife Nessmuk", it's the blade I personally would start with. I like the Old Hickories, but given a choice, I much prefer the grind/temper/finish of the Green River blades.

Sarge

added: just checked Texas Knifemaker's Supply www.texasknife.com , they've got the exact same Green River blade for $11.95
I've done business with them and Crazy Crow, both are squared away outfits I'd have no hesitation in recommending
 
Good heads up on Jantz 45-70, I forgot to check them. :o

Dang it, I'm liable to have to break down and make a durn Nessmuk. What y'all think about smooth bone handle scales?

Sarge
 
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