I would like to add a "related slipjoint" to the thread, and a short story. I am into traditional archery. My friend Mike is also. He and his family invited me to an archery show, a traditional archery rendevous thing. I was going to go, but my aunt suddenly had a heart attack (in her early forties!). So, I had to cancel our plans and go to Georgia, as she was on life support. Well, the day after we left she passed away. When I got back, I went fishing with Mike. He surprised me with a small tin box he had bought from the archery rendevous. The box was blue, with a horse on it and "Colt" in big letters. Inside, there was a brand new Bonestag Colt folding hunter 175th anniversary edition! The knife is drop dead gorgeous! Two razor sharp blades, stout pulls, incredible fit and finish, and the bonestag is really nice. I actually couldnt tell if it was bone or stag for a while, since it looks so realistic. It also has a reverse frosted blade etch on the secondary blade (almost a fillet style blade, but thicker, the main blade is a big clip point), its also done nicely. The knife has a sturdy feel, and I carry it even though the Colt knives are not in production anymore. Its a very nice knife, from a great friend. I have always liked that pattern, and this year, I will use it out hunting. With some luck, I can bag a deer with a longbow, either the selfbow I just made, or a longbow I have on loan from Mikes dad. This would be my first deer with traditional gear, and I want to skin it with the Colt knife.
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