The Bullfrog Bowie Thread--New Pics Added

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Aias

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Hello all,

In this thread I'll be posting pics of my Bullfrog, particularly over the next couple weeks. It's my primary blade as I visit family for the holidays. I do lots of food prep, but also like to woods walk around my in-laws property, so I'll try to mix indoor and outdoor pics. I'll also be offering my thoughts on this very unique knife--it's like no other I've seen. I'm a sucker for clip points/ bowies, so it was a must have. Typically, my bowies/clip points are bigger and thicker (with the exception of my Randall 5-6), so this will be different for me.

All that said, if any of you have Bullfrog Bowies too, please feel free to share your pics and thoughts here.

Now some pics...

General info on specs can be found here:

https://fiddlebackforge.com/products/fiddleback-forge-bullfrog-bowie-knife-model-info

Some pics from me: There are a few glamor pics, then a bunch in hand to show off the amazing ergos, and then some pics of Whitetails that we are not allowed to hunt here in town. Shame too... it's like dinner walking right up to the front door--special delivery! I've been pretty sick lately, but things are looking up--more outdoors fun with the blade tomorrow.

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Great Balance
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The curves of the handle rest perfectly into the natural contours of my hand--not a bad grip any way you hold it...
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Oh deer, gotcha...

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More to come! Anthony
 
More food prep... did it all, absolutely no sign of dulling and only light patina. I just wash the knife with a little dish soap, then wipe it down with an oily cloth (Ballistol)

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I know, I know, that knife is not really meant for batoning...
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Dinner was a quick fix... I was still under the weather... Costco's sinisterly addictive rotisserie chicken...
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So, the blade has a constant curve to it and a very high grind--it slices like a laser, and while it's not really a recurve, it cuts reminiscent of one--the cuts are deep! The heel of the edge/blade sweeps up to the handle just a bit.
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Even the butternut squash was quartered without much effort
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With any luck I'll feel well enough to get outside and break down some woods for my Emberlit stove... I'll ned some tea for this damn cough. Or maybe I'll just drink some bourbon instead ;)
 
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OK, so there was lots of rain a couple days ago, and today I found some downed branches and decided to give the Bullfrog a little work out.

Looked fairly stout...
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Did a little cross batonning to make these notches all around, then gave the branch a good smack on a stone... we're through!
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I was careful to not smack the tip too much on the Bullfrog--it handled all the rough work of batonning just fine... both cross, and splitting the branch.
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And it feathers like a champ... no problem whatsoever...
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So, I decided to try carving a spoon, or some kind of camp cooking utensil... I didn't have high expectations, it was deadfall and I had found some grubs and cracks in the wood... but I did it anyway, just for fun and to see how the knife performed. It carves very well--that big belly just keeps slicing and carving; the wood was of a medium density, and only a little knotty. I will say this, the Bullfrog is a true bowie--the point of that clip will cut on "back-cuts" so one must be mindful of it as one carves. It didn't bite me, but it came close a couple times. Spear and drop points don't do this due to their profile, which is why they are the typical bushcraft/ woodworking profiles.

I got a little further, but then a crack/ fault in the wood, in the round part of the would-be spoon, gave-way and brought the experiment to an end. It was fun while it lasted!
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After some light chopping, batonning, hacking, and lots of carving, the edge still cleanly sliced receipt paper. Sure, it was not as perfectly crisp an edge as it was when I began, but that is to be expected. I have to say--Andy's knives can boast excellent edge retention and stability, and his handles are just so damn comfortable... not once did I lack purchase on the blade, nor was the handle ever uncomfortable. No hotspots at all, no undue fatigue caused by the knife.
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Now its all cleaned up, touched up on a ceramic stone, and ready to roll into the next task. Thanks for looking--I hope this is useful.

I also think I need a Bush Boot... and a Bushcrafter Sr.... and a Woodsman... and a Big Sneaky... and clearly a second job.
 
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