Nessmuk

I use either one of these with a Case Moose.

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That GEC bull-head (thanks for the education on the pattern name) is a real beauty.

Guyon said:
Not to totally derail here, but just a quick question. Which Nessmuk have you chosen to fit the bill? To me, some of Fiddleback's work really does justice to the pattern, but I've seen some other really good Nessmuks, including one by David Wesner.
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I'm usually not too interested in fixed blades, but when I saw this guy's work at the Blade show, it stopped me in my tracks. I don't know him, other than a few minutes conversation while I fondled his knives, but I'd like to eventually get one of his Nessmuks. I hope a link is OK, I think he's a member here.
http://www.kosterknives.com/nessmuk.htm

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neeman said:
Nice axe!
What is the head weight?

What did it cost?
Two bits? ;)
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Don't know and don't recall...;)

You might want to contact Lee Reeves via his website for the weight and the current price. (Pretty sure it was more than the two bits though in hindsight that seems only fair. :p)
 
Blues said:
Don't know and don't recall...;)

You might want to contact Lee Reeves via his website for the weight and the current price. (Pretty sure it was more than the two bits though in hindsight that seems only fair. :p)
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I was not asking the price online!
 
My set is close to Blues', a newer style Case moose, the red bone CV line from a few years back-- you might notice its a little different than it should be, I took the sharp peak off the clip blade, and made the spey a drop point -convexed edges too. And a Reeves double, but in cocobolo handle instead of the osage. The nessmuk in this pic is some of my work from a few years back(tulipwood/1095)...

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I found a 1988 Winchester Moose, not as big as I thought it would be, but a great knife nonetheless. I appreciate the Nessmuk trio idea, but prefer the Kephart pattern. I've been trying, for working outside anyway, my Gossman mini Kephart, Estwing hatchet, and the Winchester Moose.
 
I have that 1988 Winchester Moose myself...it's a great knife! I also have a Vintage Knives Model 1902, which has the same handle shape and blade patterns, with a slightly different grind to the blades. I am in the process of making my own "Nessmuk-style" fixed blade by re-grinding a 5" Green River skinner blade.

The Winchester is on the left, the Vintage Knives is on the right, and my re-grind of the Green River blade is up top.

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I love those Vintage Knives Model 1902, wish I'd been able to get one... Didn't know that the winchester was the same frame, I'll have to be on the look out for one of those.

Nice re-grind BTW!

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Thanks! I'll be putting a set of stag handle scales on the blade to complete it, and then making a leather pouch sheath to carry it in. I believe the Winchester and the Model 1902 were both made in the Queen Cutlery factory (is that right, Blues?), hence the same size and frame. The blades in my 1902 are slightly longer and have the same grind as the old ones. I carry either one...depends on if I want bone scales or ebony scales on any given day!

Ron (rwc53, who used to be Ron53 on here!)
 
rwc53 said:
I believe the Winchester and the Model 1902 were both made in the Queen Cutlery factory (is that right, Blues?), hence the same size and frame.
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I know the Winchester pattern was and I believe the "Vintage Knives" edition was as well.
 
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