Pig Stickers !!!

[Hammer27]

I guess this is more what I had in mind,hell it's even called a Boar hunter !
http://www.coldsteel.com/39lsp.html
I think I can recall a really neat one that Dan Koster had made once as well !!!

While I approve of the handle, I don't think this blade shape is any better than the original OSS blade shape...

 

[riddleofsteel]

I have a clax and love it, but wouldn't use it to stick a pig without a guard.

Andy

Good point.

The knife I have carried for years when hog hunting is a Mulea Ursus. Mine is like the one in the group picture with the crown stag grip. I finished off a few that were still kicking but so far I have not tried one still on his feet.

 

[crossada]

Jerry Van Cook used one of these on a boar hunt. the guide said he has never seen a more efficient design

 

[tatsu]

Larry Harley Battle Bowie.

http://lonesomepineknives.com/CatalogPage.asp?ID=19

 

[koyote]

ARGH! BAD TIMING. I'm just getting the rough forgework done on a pigsticker I'm doing as a custom order. Guess I'll have to revive the thread in a few days.

No surprise to yall, but it's going to be thinner than you'd expect

 

[Mack]

This was a knife I made I call the Boarhunter just for this insane activity.
Scott

What steel did you use on that one?
That is my favorite of your designs. One day I sure hope to own one.
With diesel as expensive as it is it may take a while though.

 

[DOC-CANADA]

This was a knife I made I call the Boarhunter just for this insane activity.
Scott

Beautiful job on that knife, Scott.

Doc

 

[Gossman Knives]

That is the first I made about 2 years ago. It's S7 steel. The second blade I made in S7, laminated (split) at the pommel end when I was drilling the tang hole. It ended up as a test blade. It's the one I shot with a 41 magnum. I think I've only made 4 of these knives. I don't get too many requests for the double guard knives. Doing a double guard is tricky especially on a full tang. Milling the slot has to be just right. Not alot of request for S7 steel either. It's a damn tough steel but doesn't harden very high. About 57 RC to maintain the shock resistance.
Scott

 

[Daniel Koster]

Lots of great knives, guys!!!


It's suprising easily to stick a hog once you get the right spot...if you miss...you've got an uphill battle ahead!!

I think I can recall a really neat one that Dan Koster had made once as well !!!

Yes, I had that rare opportunity to fully test out a blade before releasing it for sale.

Here's the knife....and the hog.

Full story here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489617


Dan

 

[Mack]

That is the first I made about 2 years ago. It's S7 steel. The second blade I made in S7, laminated (split) at the pommel end when I was drilling the tang hole. It ended up as a test blade. It's the one I shot with a 41 magnum. I think I've only made 4 of these knives. I don't get too many requests for the double guard knives. Doing a double guard is tricky especially on a full tang. Milling the slot has to be just right. Not alot of request for S7 steel either. It's a damn tough steel but doesn't harden very high. About 57 RC to maintain the shock resistance.
Scott

Thanks Scott, when I do get to order a knife these facts will be very helpful in making decisions.:thumbup:

 

[Brian Jones]

Dan,

That looked like a blast!!! Very cool...:thumbup:

 

[pitdog]

Lots of great knives, guys!!!


It's suprising easily to stick a hog once you get the right spot...if you miss...you've got an uphill battle ahead!!






Yes, I had that rare opportunity to fully test out a blade before releasing it for sale.

Here's the knife....and the hog.

Full story here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489617


Dan

That's the bad boy I was thinking of....great stuff !!!!!:thumbup:



Ps If it's just layed around gathering dust, feel free to send it me as it might come in handy should I ever have to stick a bear or cougar while on my hikes !!!!

 

[WILLIAM.M]

this Was A Knife I Made I Call The Boarhunter Just For This Insane Activity. :d
Scott

The Insane Part Is Not Having A Knife Like Yours Or Bill Siegles In Your Hand!!!!

Sweet Knife Scott!!!!!!!!

VERY SWEET

Dr.Bill

 

[longbow50]

Here ya go.........

 

[Daniel Koster]

That's the bad boy I was thinking of....great stuff !!!!!
Ps If it's just layed around gathering dust, feel free to send it me as it might come in handy should I ever have to stick a bear or cougar while on my hikes !!!!

LOL!



It might be gathering dust...dunno...part of the whole event was the eventual sale of the entire package deal (went to steel addiction knives).

But I definitely have several ground-out K-BOAR blades gathering dust in the shop...! :foot:

(but mostly everything gathers dust...including me...)



Brian - it was a TON of fun...highly recommended if you ever get the chance.



...couldn't find a pic of the knife...finally found it...here it is:

And here's an animation I made showing the incredible Kenny Rowe piggyback Pin-Lock sheath I had made for it:
(2 knives in one sheath...both with pin-locks...super secure)

in true Doc Holiday style.



Just reading the old threads tonight is making me eager to go again!!!

Dan

 

[rctk1]

Ive used a bunch of knives for sticking hogs, they range from small 4" blades to large 7" knives. I dont understand why people seem to need the mega big knives to take down a hog, anything that will allow you to cut a main artery will do the job. Heck one of my favorite blades to use is the Breeden Kelly! i like it cause of its lightweight and when i am having to maneuver around in the bush to gain access to a boar i wont be swinging a large sword around that could potentialy injure myself, someone else or my dogs. You dont need a Battle mistress or anything large to kill one, just alot of balls and good dogs to hold em down for ya.

 

[the possum]

Here's an original made for the purpose way back when:

I wonder if the original owner was ridiculed by his peers for taking such a large blade after 'em. Note the hole in the base of the edged portion to insert a crossbar, to keep the beast from running up the blade.

Maybe someday I'll be able to justify going after a boar myself. 'Till then, I get enough excitement hunting smaller local critters with a blade. (though I haven't really done that in quite a while either) Since I don't have the luxury of dogs that keep 'em busy for me, I've come to prefer a longer blade than most of those pictured here. So since that's what I'm used to, that's probably what I'd use on hogs too.

 

[crossada]

hey Possum, is that the famous bowie you have spoken of before that you made? if so can you give some details on it? i like it very much

 

[the possum]

Crossada-
Didn't realize it was famous. But since you asked, I need to state first off this was just a beater to use. Nothing fancy, and not my very best work. I never even really finished the scabbard. Some day when I get caught up I plan to make a slightly improved version or two. Got some L6 sitting here; would like to also try S5 eventually.

It's ground from 5160 and heat treated by Joe Walters to form bainite around 56-57 Rc. Unfortunately the bar of steel I used seems to have some issues, but on the whole it's held up pretty well. It had an 18" blade; 24" overall when new; 28oz. (it's lost about 1/4" of length and 1/8" of width from repeated damage & sharpening) The mass is distributed for a nice mix of speed, maneuverability, and cutting power. I used some brass counterweights hidden beneath the wood at the pommel to move the dynamic balance point (the pivot point corresponding to just behind the crossguard) to about 3/4" behind the tip. Thus it maneuvers faster than a machete, and still had much more tip cutting power than my 32oz 21" HI dui chirra khukri.

 

[Brian Jones]

Possum,

Nice work, Bro! If you don't want it, I'll take it!

I really like that design a lot! :thumbup: