Cdmayhem
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Hey Everyone! I just want to start with a big thank you to Andy and the Crew at Fiddleback for the opportunity to participate in this pass around. It was my first being a fairly new, semi-active participant in this wonderful knife community. So thanks again!
I am going to start this final review of the pass around with a disclaimer. I am probably not the best person to be reviewing any knife when it comes to functionality, ergonomics, etc. I am far too new to this subculture, and I have far too little experience. My journey to the subculture is a long story for another time, but when it comes to the knives of Fiddleback Forge, I was originally drawn to them based on their aesthetics and the uniqueness of every knife. On that point, it would be unfair to criticize the plain by comparison looks of the production Bushfinger to its handmade brethren. However I do like the black more than the brown. What I will say is the following: It felt good in hand, it cut well, and it was nice to have some stainless steel based on my experience with it. I think it would a perfect hard user for someone looking for a knife priced in the mid-range.
If you are looking for an in depth review of the production Bushfinger by a person who knows what he is talking about, I would point you to these since these guys know their stuff.
Nathans (thurin) Review of the Production Bushfinger
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1269853-Mid-Tech-Bushfinger-Pass-Around-Review-1
Brians (mistwalker) Review of the Production Line of Fiddlebacks
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1291001-Fiddleback-Forge-s-Mid-Tech-Line
Anyway for my review, I decided that I was going to into the woods and make myself coffee. I understand to some of you this may seem pretty low rent and probably rightfully so. One of my hunter friends in the IT department where I work thought it was quite funny that I was so excited to do this since he is a guy who would trap squirrels and throw them in the crock pot for dinner before heading off to middle school. Yes middle school. Granted my childhood was nothing like that, so I have to start somewhere if I want my children to have a more well-rounded upbringing.
That somewhere was a nice little spot in the Northwoods not far from my house.
It had been raining for the couple days prior, and it looked it like there was a good chance that it could start back up again. I wanted to make sure to get at least a decent shot of how the production Bushfinger looked after being handled, used, and tested by eleven other people. It looked near pristine.
I headed further in to the woods stopping to snap another couple of more photos (one with my Bushfinger) and to grab some of the dryer branches that I could find to make a fire.
I make it to the clearing where I am planning to set up. I quick snap the necessary Fiddleback on the Rocks picture before I start working on getting the wood for my fire
And the rain started back up. It came quick and hard. Here is where it was nice having the S35V steel.
I grabbed some water from the stream and headed back towards forest for some cover. Before I could get there though, I crossed paths with this little guy.
At this point, I am fairly wet and a little cold. Coffee sounds perfect. Taking the time to build a fire does not. I instead opt for the easier option with my Esbit pocket rocket and get the water boiling. While it does, I pull out my wonderful Colectivo coffee and ridiculous-for-the-occasion coffee supplies and get to work.
With the coffee finished brewing, I pack up the rest of my stuff and grab my cup. My hands thank me for the warmth as I head back out.
All in all it was an extremely refreshing day even with the rain, and the Bushfinger proved itself to be a fine companion. Thanks for reading!
Caleb
I am going to start this final review of the pass around with a disclaimer. I am probably not the best person to be reviewing any knife when it comes to functionality, ergonomics, etc. I am far too new to this subculture, and I have far too little experience. My journey to the subculture is a long story for another time, but when it comes to the knives of Fiddleback Forge, I was originally drawn to them based on their aesthetics and the uniqueness of every knife. On that point, it would be unfair to criticize the plain by comparison looks of the production Bushfinger to its handmade brethren. However I do like the black more than the brown. What I will say is the following: It felt good in hand, it cut well, and it was nice to have some stainless steel based on my experience with it. I think it would a perfect hard user for someone looking for a knife priced in the mid-range.
If you are looking for an in depth review of the production Bushfinger by a person who knows what he is talking about, I would point you to these since these guys know their stuff.
Nathans (thurin) Review of the Production Bushfinger
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1269853-Mid-Tech-Bushfinger-Pass-Around-Review-1
Brians (mistwalker) Review of the Production Line of Fiddlebacks
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1291001-Fiddleback-Forge-s-Mid-Tech-Line
Anyway for my review, I decided that I was going to into the woods and make myself coffee. I understand to some of you this may seem pretty low rent and probably rightfully so. One of my hunter friends in the IT department where I work thought it was quite funny that I was so excited to do this since he is a guy who would trap squirrels and throw them in the crock pot for dinner before heading off to middle school. Yes middle school. Granted my childhood was nothing like that, so I have to start somewhere if I want my children to have a more well-rounded upbringing.
That somewhere was a nice little spot in the Northwoods not far from my house.
It had been raining for the couple days prior, and it looked it like there was a good chance that it could start back up again. I wanted to make sure to get at least a decent shot of how the production Bushfinger looked after being handled, used, and tested by eleven other people. It looked near pristine.
I headed further in to the woods stopping to snap another couple of more photos (one with my Bushfinger) and to grab some of the dryer branches that I could find to make a fire.
I make it to the clearing where I am planning to set up. I quick snap the necessary Fiddleback on the Rocks picture before I start working on getting the wood for my fire
And the rain started back up. It came quick and hard. Here is where it was nice having the S35V steel.
I grabbed some water from the stream and headed back towards forest for some cover. Before I could get there though, I crossed paths with this little guy.
At this point, I am fairly wet and a little cold. Coffee sounds perfect. Taking the time to build a fire does not. I instead opt for the easier option with my Esbit pocket rocket and get the water boiling. While it does, I pull out my wonderful Colectivo coffee and ridiculous-for-the-occasion coffee supplies and get to work.
With the coffee finished brewing, I pack up the rest of my stuff and grab my cup. My hands thank me for the warmth as I head back out.
All in all it was an extremely refreshing day even with the rain, and the Bushfinger proved itself to be a fine companion. Thanks for reading!
Caleb
