Talk me into a 53 pattern

[KBA]

Michael thank you for sharing that. You did well on that one. I think it is cool that everyone on here has a "this knife is special" story. Reading these stories and why it is, is always enjoyable.

 

[rbeggs]

Here's a pic of my TK Cuban. I like a secondary sheepsfoot/wharncliffe/coping blade better than a pen blade, so I made the pen blade into a coping blade.

Being a single backspring knife it's relatively slim, but with enough length to get a good four-finger grip. Kind of like an oversized penknife.

-Keith

I like that coping blade how'd you do it?! I don't care for pen blades at all. I have a #25 with a pen and hardly ever pull it out.

 

[rbeggs]

I just got a #54 big jack and I don't think it's too big to carry like some do, but I'm a big guy so it fits me. And I like how tight and sturdy it is. It kinda makes a lockback null and void.

 

[GBPacker]

Thanks everyone, there's been some nice input and photos shared. I have a self imposed "no knife over $100" rule so my choices are pretty limited, but I think I've found a few that'll hopefully still be available once the taxes are done.

 

[coyote711]

I like that coping blade how'd you do it?! I don't care for pen blades at all. I have a #25 with a pen and hardly ever pull it out.

Thank you. I used a bench grinder to get the shape I wanted, then "fine tuned" it with bench stones for the final finish. (When using any power tool on a knife be sure to keep the blade cool by dunking it in water often - very often - so as to not ruin the temper of the blade).

 

[rockgolfer]

When I did my cuban I just used a file. Took 5 minutes to shape it going slow and making sure it looked right to me. If I had a bench grinder I would have used it though

 

[coyote711]

When I did my cuban I just used a file. Took 5 minutes to shape it going slow and making sure it looked right to me. If I had a bench grinder I would have used it though

That's pretty cool, Jeff - I'm surprised it only took 5 minutes! Just for the heck of it, on my next one I'm going to give it try with a hand file! You either have a very aggressive file, or are "strong like bull", or this steel is softer than I thought.

 

[rockgolfer]

Combination of all of the above

I took a little longer to slightly swedge it and sand paper it but its not bad. It was a brand new double cut and very aggresive. Think you will be surprised how fast the material comes off. Of course I have been making a few fixed blades and filing the stock off so your motivation may vary.

I like the look of yours better than what I did. Think I need to get a stag one and try again

 

[rbeggs]

Thank you. I used a bench grinder to get the shape I wanted, then "fine tuned" it with bench stones for the final finish. (When using any power tool on a knife be sure to keep the blade cool by dunking it in water often - very often - so as to not ruin the temper of the blade).

Well looks like you done a good job on it but I may need to practice on a cheaper knife first haha

 

[Ascham]

I'm particularly interested in the 531212 moose and 531213 tk Cuban and am hoping those that have one or both can share their thoughts/opinions.

Thanks in advance and happy Sunday.

Not sure if they convinced you but I am right there on getting one of them for myself. LOL

 

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I love mine. They're my "go to" knives when I know I'll be working in the wood shop. Big? Sure, but then I also like to carry a #23...

 

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I love mine. They're my "go to" knives when I know I'll be working in the wood shop. Big? Sure, but then I also like to carry a #23...

That there is one fine looking 53!

 

[GBPacker]

Went ahead and picked one up, arrived yesterday.
Took it to work today and it did a mighty fine job, thanks again for the help everyone.

 

[draggat]

you know what makes the 54 big jack better than a 54 moose or a 53 cuban (and for that matter a 23 pioneer)? it opens from one side so no confusion of turning the knife around and around to get the blade you want.

Agreed! I don't have any 53's but I'm a big advocate of the the 54!

 

[meako]

Can a Moose sneak into a Beavers mound and eat its supply of winter roots? No it can not.
Also -on a less puerile note I like the Musky and the Moose for that matter because they adapt easily to the whole right handed /left handed thing.
As well as that and I might be being a tad precious here-if the knife pivots at both ends then the wear and tear is shared. The Furtakers pivot at only one end and thus will wear out quicker....if at all...probably....maybe.

 

[Peter Parker]

I have that same 53; your going to really like it! The 53 either 2 blade or 3 blade is my favorite GEC pattern!

 

[black mamba]

I hate 53s, they're really lousy knives and a terrible pattern, I have no idea why I own about 50 of them!

If I were you, I wouldn't buy any more of them, just leave them for other fools to buy . . . like me.

 

[Railsplitter]

Nice collection Jeff! I see you favor the 3 blade versions. That Elk Cuban is sweet!! You've got some really nice ones there.

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Rick, but the Furtaker Trapper in stag was a birthday present from the misses, so is very special to me (and wonderful craggy stag, too, compliments of Mike @ Collectorknives).