Sigman Knife Mystery

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haneyk

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This is a newbie question, I'm sure, but here goes... I picked up a nice Corbet Sigman "Working Hunter" at the Chesapeake knife show this past weekend. In the maker's logo, there are two small circles to either side with the initial "HC" and "TS". Does anyone know what they stand for?

Also, has anyone here ever used one of these knives for real work? The blade is so heavily hollow ground, I don't see how it could be strong enough to hold up to tough work. It's got a nice tinging sound when you tweak it, though... ;-)

Kevin Haney
 
High Carbon Tool Steel. Corbet either had a special melt ran for him, or found a large coil of some super high carbon band saw steel about 25 years ago. These knives are made from this super high carbon band saw steel. Analysis of this steel is %1.3 Carbon and basically traces(I mean very small amounts) of Chrome, Molybenum, Manganese, Vanadium as grain refiners. This steel takes a mean, wicked type edge and turns a pretty blue color(patina) when used. Not even remotely stainless, so keep it wiped down. Congrats, you just bought one of the bargains of the custom knife world! I have about 4 of these Sigman knives. Love em!
 
Thanks for the info.! Are your Hunters really thin-bladed as well? Have you actually used any of them?

Kevin Haney
 
I have been collecting Sigman's since the early 70's. Corbet is one of the greats. I have a full skinner that is not in his catalog anymore that I defy anyone else to make by hand. He has a couple of lines of using knives. Base working do not have a guard. Next step up has a guard which is what I use. Lately I have gone to 440V. Corbet makes a run every year just before the fall hunting season. I give them to good friends as gifts. After shooting a black bear, I let my guide use the CS Sigman I had with me. He could not believe how easily that bear skinned. I said I'll give you a tip($) or you can have the knife. He took the knife, no questions asked and it is still in business after 7 years. This guy guides, traps, hunts, fishes ALL the time. No worry about a Sigman holding up!
I can not say enough about the man and his knives. Corbet is very quiet and I have known him for 30 years but when I call and introduce myself, its just hello. You have a GREAT knife!-Dick
 
Hey budrichard, do you know how I can get one of those catalogs from Sigman you mentioned? I searched and don't think he has a web site.

Kevin Haney
 
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