Osprey Apache Hunter

Tech-1

Tech-1

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Always on the hunt for more Fiddle's, I was caught off guard (much to my delight) by an offering from Osprey Knife and Tool one Fiddleback Friday. We all know time is of the essence when deciding on a knife and this one was just calling LOUDLY to me. Many remarked on it. The Apache arrived this weekend and I just can't seem to let it go. The pictures we saw just don't do it justice. Over the past few days I have prepped food and some fire. Cut myself, pretty good, cutting worn leather off a baseball glove, and took some photos along the way. No blood pics this round!!
I always buy bigger knives with trepidation, I have what I would call medium hands and so many knives that are at an OAL of 9" don't always feel right. This Apache fits nicely and comfortably. The 3D mosaic splatting just draws your eye to it initially, then quickly the eucalyptus with perfectly paired blue liners takes your attention.
I told Chris that I most of my knives are convex and that's usually what I go for. A flat grind is relatively new for me and I think based on my usage that Chris hit a homerun with it. Very sharp and solid edge to edge. Fit and finish is top notch (not that that should be a surprise!!)
Here are the specs: SFT Tang, 4 ¼” blade, 9” oal, Flat ground on 5/32” 3D mosaic spalted 01 steel.
No more of my ramble, here are an assortment of user pics over the last few days I would like to share with you all.

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Here I am giving a size comparison to an Arete.
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Just a few more....
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I don't consider this a review, just sharing what I think is a special knife. Thanks for looking. I look forward to adding more Osprey Knives to my collection.
 
That is a beautiful knife! Congrats. :thumbup:
 
Me likey!:thumbup:

That thing looks like a workhorse! Nice thick handle. Great score!
 
Tech-1 said:
Crap, sorry my apologies. Still learning everybody!!Thanks VANCE.
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lol .. no worries bro. I have a hard time remembering all the members by name here too.

I had one of Chris' knives over here this week getting some pants .. and his work really is top shelf. Hidden gem of a maker right now and you got a winner with that Apache, Tech

Not sure if yall noticed, but Chris' knives have a military soul when he's naming them. Me & Chris are both Army veterans and I can see that Hooahh! mindset with his work. :thumbup:
 
That is a beautiful knife. The eucalyptus is stunning, and looks more like Kirinite or another man-made material than something that is found in nature. Congrats on a great find, and big props to the knife-smith that created that work of art.
 
That is a very well thought out design and beautiful execution with the fit and finish. I really like the fact that the guard does not extend below the cutting edge and there seems to be good finder clearance. Those two features make this an appropriate camp kitchen knife in addition to its hunting and bushcraft roles. Very nice!!

Thank you for the thorough review Tech-1. Despite your humble denial, this qualifies as a review to me since you shared your observations in an intelligent manner, used the knife in a variety of tasks, provided some known size comparisons for reference, and included lots of crisp bright photos. Mistwalker is a master at allowing good photos to tell the story and only adding words to draw your attention and focus to some feature of the knife that may go unnoticed to someone of lesser experience. That is a great model to follow for how to do a good review. You did a great job! I learned a lot of things about this knife that I didn't know or appreciate before. That is what it it all about.

Thanks,

Phil
 
Tech 1,
Thank you for putting the knife through its paces and sharing with us. As a knife maker the most rewarding part is seeing the blade in use by customers who appreciate it. I would like to thank everyone on here for there support over the past couple of months. I look forward to meeting some of you at Blade Show.
 
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I asked Chris about the makers mark and he hasn't quite settled on one yet. When he has one I have the option of sending the knife to him for the mark.
 
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