Texas Camp Knife!

In defense of can openers, I use the one on my SAK or Leatherman at least 2-3 times a week. Lots of cheaper brand foods still rely on the can opener (Margaret Holmes, Glory, among others). I've also backpacked all over the east coast, and I always carry one can of Hoppin John or Okra Stew as a reward or pick-me-up when needed, and I've always found it worth the weight. While it may not be the most used tool, it sure sucks using a knife or a rock as a substitute.
 
NJBillK said:
On the can opener front, the prevalence of light pouched trail friendly long(ish) term stable foods are the main reason that those who camp off trail do not "need" a can opener.
They are not going to take up the space and weight by lugging 4 cans of Chef Boyardee raviolis out into the wilderness for a two day.

Those that could use a can opener would be car camping and not have to worry of the weight and bulk of an actual household can opener or actual cans of food.

I would like to think that the utility of cap lifter or a screwdriver (often combined on one tool) would be preferable and Either of those two tools alone would see more usage than a can opener. Be it in a back yard at a fire pit, car camping, hiking, fishing, or any other place where a nice sized utility knife would come into play.
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This raises the following question,
Does GEC want to make a "scout patterned" knife or a knife that has the heart, utility, and soul behind what the original "scout knife" embodied?

If they are going to go utilitarian with (comparatively) modern stainless, go all the way and make one "for camp use" not one that seems to look the part...

If you can't tell, my knives are users and I would like to think that they are designed from the get go with the end "User" in mind, not a shelf.
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Well, if you look through this subforum you'll see a definite group who strongly and outspokenly prefer traditional for the sake of traditional over functionality. I'd guess that is a part of the decision, including Mr. Howard and Mr. Campagna's own value of tradition. I don't place them in the group I mentioned above because of the great way in which they conduct themselves. Also, I do like the idea of GEC making a through and through camp knife. Lots of cheaper, more diverse, and still well made options out there if you want pure utility.

I would prefer it in a stainless option though. Nothing anti traditional about a stainless camp knife.
 
jprime84 said:
Is it the tool configuration or the size that makes it a texas camp knife? I recently inherited a camillus camp knife, and I wondered if it fit the bill.
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I think in this case the "Texas" is because "everything's bigger in Texas". Either that, or Charlie's got a surprise custom shield in the works for a future variant. :D
 
Is the details of this knife still a bit up in the air? Seems like they will be cutting handles for these soon if not already.. I'm guessing pre-orders will open up sometime very soon too.
 
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NJBillK said:
They are not going to take up the space and weight by lugging 4 cans of Chef Boyardee raviolis out into the wilderness for a two day.
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LOL I was that guy that hauled those canned foods to the feild so I didnt have to eat C-Rations or MRE's. I usually used my p-38 or my Camillus Scout kife. If you used the freeze dryed food you had to cary extra water.
Can opener or not, I will still buy one. You can use the can opener as a mini Hawk.
 
I collect and EDC scout knife patterns and have a lot of Camillus,Ulsters,Imperials, Case, etc. Some are pristine NIB safe queens, but quite a few are users. I have actually found the can opener very useful for opening packages, particularly the "clam shell" type. Also have used as a scraper in tight places, used to untie tangled para-cord, helped straighten out a bent spool on my fly reel once as well.
 
I originally thought I wanted one of these, but at 4.83" it is way too large for me. I wish the pattern had been 3.50 - 3.75." I would be on it like a duck on a june bug. This knife seems like it would be very useful for the campers out there, but I'm a guy wanting to carry this knife in my jeans, and at this size, I think you're gonna need a scabbard.
 
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Really looking forward to pics of these. I'm on the fence because of size but I'll likely not be able to resist!
 
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66 pair jig bone 132 pc

Possibly the green scales you're showing above.
 
This is a pretty boring picture of backsprings, but in the bottom right corner you can see some of the camp knives starting to come together. I thought some people might be interested in the cover material and pivot construction.

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That big clip point with the long pull is sooooo pleasing to look at. Definitely my favorite blade profile that they make. Looking at the pic above, is that orange delrin? Maybe a Farm and Field surprise variant? Hmmm...
 
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