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- Apr 13, 2002
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- 114
This knife has two features I usually dislike. An inch and a half of the edge is serrated AND it has a chisel grind, but I knew that before I ordered it.
The chisel grind does seem to serve a purpose in this case. It makes possible the dramatically deep facets in the tanto point which are reminiscent of a stealth fighter. The sawteeth did a good job on a cardboard box.
The Scout is not quite up to the quality we have come to expect from the forged Puma skinners or White Hunters, but it is much better than the usual run of stainless stock-removal knives from third-world countries. It is finely machined and the non-cutting surfaces have been properly rounded off, presenting no danger to the user. I have an Aitor Jungle King whose accessory skinner has sharp burrs that make it painful to hold.
The handle seems to be made from polycarbonate or something similar. I don't particularly care for this material, but I like it better than something soft and rubbery. Micarta or wood would have been preferable although I suppose that would increase the price by $50 or so. One good feature is that the handle is attached using slotted-head screws which means that they are intended to be removed for thorough cleaning.
Puma were ill-advised to include such a rubbishy cordura and plastic sheath. The strap for the leg tie is brittle and already has a crack in it. Oh well, I was planning to have the sheath replaced with a leather one.
All in all, not bad for under $100.
The chisel grind does seem to serve a purpose in this case. It makes possible the dramatically deep facets in the tanto point which are reminiscent of a stealth fighter. The sawteeth did a good job on a cardboard box.
The Scout is not quite up to the quality we have come to expect from the forged Puma skinners or White Hunters, but it is much better than the usual run of stainless stock-removal knives from third-world countries. It is finely machined and the non-cutting surfaces have been properly rounded off, presenting no danger to the user. I have an Aitor Jungle King whose accessory skinner has sharp burrs that make it painful to hold.
The handle seems to be made from polycarbonate or something similar. I don't particularly care for this material, but I like it better than something soft and rubbery. Micarta or wood would have been preferable although I suppose that would increase the price by $50 or so. One good feature is that the handle is attached using slotted-head screws which means that they are intended to be removed for thorough cleaning.
Puma were ill-advised to include such a rubbishy cordura and plastic sheath. The strap for the leg tie is brittle and already has a crack in it. Oh well, I was planning to have the sheath replaced with a leather one.
All in all, not bad for under $100.