THE Hollow Handle Knife Thread

I haven't had much time in the shop, Ronnie. But I should have some done in the next month or so. Depending on who they're going to, I wait a little while to put pics up, that way if the owner wants to, they have first crack. I will keep you posted. Thanks man. :thumbup:
 
Late to the show, but The CRK is the only HH knife I wanted. Until I saw a Martin, then Sander's. My wife doen't understand why I need more.

 
I prefer no compass in the buttcap. For the reason Sam stated (possible damage) and because it would be a pain to unscrew the cap every time you needed to take a bearing. As for other non-magnetic buttcap material, besides aluminum and brass, can't 300 Series stainless steel be used? 300 Series is non-magnetic. True?
 
BigNate said:
Late to the show, but The CRK is the only HH knife I wanted. Until I saw a Martin, then Sander's. My wife doen't understand why I need more.

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BigNate, nice Reeve. I have a Project II and took it on my last backpacking trip. I love that knife, and yours is in great condition.

TAH said:
I prefer no compass in the buttcap. For the reason Sam stated (possible damage) and because it would be a pain to unscrew the cap every time you needed to take a bearing. As for other non-magnetic buttcap material, besides aluminum and brass, can't 300 Series stainless steel be used? 300 Series is non-magnetic. True?
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To be honest, Im not sure about all 300 Series, but I know for sure that 316 SS holds no discernible attraction to a magnet, and when I put a compass on it, there is no shift at all. Thats a good point about removing the cap every time you need to take a bearing. If I ever needed to put the survival compass to work, I imagine the first thing I would do would be to transfer it to my pocket, for safekeeping, and convenience.

And I wanted to add, I know many users and makers like to put the compass in the buttcap. I certainly am not telling anyone thats a bad idea. But for me, I prefer to not have it in the buttcap for the aforementioned reasons. Besides, if I had a compass in there, where would I put my ferro rod? :D:D

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Sam :thumbup:
 
I like my CRK and have not used it as much because I would rather have a different sheath. That's why it's still pristine.

On the compass thing, I do keep the little SERE compass in the cap, but it's held in place by an o-ring. It can easily be removed for use. The handle is a small space, and the things I want in there won't fit. So I have to shoose carefully. When it comes to survival you must be able to start a fire, you need water, eventually food, and always shelter. I can build a shelter, I can live without food for a while so I could put that farther down the priorities. For this reason I like having a baby bottle liner and fire making tools in first, then try to fit a fishing kit. A little aluminum foil folded and rolled, can be used to purify water if need be, but tablets take little space and can be put in the water shaken up and used. Not as time consuming, not as much effort to stay hydrated.
 
Just wondering if anyone here is like me and makes lists of the things they want, particularly when it comes to sharp, metal toys. My current list of knife "wants" with respect to hollow handles is as follows, in very rough alphabetic order:

Aitor Jungle King series, Al Mar 4010, Andrew Clifford, Bianchi Nighthawk, Bill Sanders, Boker Apparo, Calico Forge X46, Carl Schlieper Eye brand, CAS Iberia Survivalist, Chris Reeve, Colin Cox, Farid, Garcia (Hackman Finland copy), Greg Wall, Hackman Finland, HB-01 Russian survival knife, Jack Crain, Jimmy Lile, Martin, Mike England, Randall 18, Ray Matton, RJ Martin, Robert Parrish, Sam Wilson, Schrade Extreme Survival, Smith and Wesson (Bianchi Nighthawk style), Vaughn Neeley

Of course, many of the above manufacturers have more than one model, making things even more complex.

I have a long way to go!
 
Right now just the ones I have on order with the Martins, once i get those who know what will capture my imagination next. I'm mostly a user and don't have a lot of stuff that I just let set in the safe. Always looking for that one perfect knife, so far I've found a ton of them. :)
 
BigNate said:
Late to the show, but The CRK is the only HH knife I wanted. Until I saw a Martin, then Sander's. My wife doen't understand why I need more.
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I am developing a deeper appreciation for the one-piece CR knives. Yours is very nice. :thumbup:
 
Super knives everybody :thumbup: Here is one a little different from Mr. Rambo's :D







S&W 6020 from 1975.
 
Hello,

So far I have a Black Aitor Jungle King 1 knife, 5 handmade Andrew Cliffords, a brand new Martin MCE II knife, a brand new Ray Matton First Blood knife, several habdmade Rambo 3 knives (not by Gil tho). I have a Rambo 4 knife my brother had his knife maker friend make for me. I also have a Croc Dundee movie knife made by Down Under Knives...very high quality..and I have 2 awesome Sam Wilson handmade knives coming. One of them SW babies should be finished and sent to me this coming week. Will be great too.

I have many other knives too and will continue to buy knives.., high end knives though..not that cheapo wh
all hanger Chinese crap!! LOL.

Buddy, I hope and pray that youre blessed like I was, and that you will be able to get some those awesome knives on your list. Good luck buddy!!



QUOTE=bowie69;13262416]Just wondering if anyone here is like me and makes lists of the things they want, particularly when it comes to sharp, metal toys. My current list of knife "wants" with respect to hollow handles is as follows, in very rough alphabetic order:

Aitor Jungle King series, Al Mar 4010, Andrew Clifford, Bianchi Nighthawk, Bill Sanders, Boker Apparo, Calico Forge X46, Carl Schlieper Eye brand, CAS Iberia Survivalist, Chris Reeve, Colin Cox, Farid, Garcia (Hackman Finland copy), Greg Wall, Hackman Finland, HB-01 Russian survival knife, Jack Crain, Jimmy Lile, Martin, Mike England, Randall 18, Ray Matton, RJ Martin, Robert Parrish, Sam Wilson, Schrade Extreme Survival, Smith and Wesson (Bianchi Nighthawk style), Vaughn Neeley

Of course, many of the above manufacturers have more than one model, making things even more complex.

I have a long way to go![/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTESam Wilson is an upstanding, down to earth guy and I honestly believe you can't go wrong there.[/QUOTE]

I agree
 
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Sam's flammable roll-up cloth is the best idea I have ever seen for protecting items and preventing rattle in a hollow handle knife. Still not sure about him doing chin-ups on his knives....alone....in his garage....with a video camera. :p :D
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Thanks Tom, I have found it to work good for me. And hey, I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's made a home movie of themselves that's a little disturbing...:D

sextant said:
Super knives everybody :thumbup: Here is one a little different from Mr. Rambo's :D







S&W 6020 from 1975.
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Sextant, beautiful knife! That S&W is very clean, complete with WessonWood. They don't make 'em like that anymore!
And thank you guys for the compliments, I try my best to treat customers, potential or otherwise, as friends.
 
And bowie, you're not the only one with this knife on their list:
The Al Mar SF10
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Sam :thumbup:
 
I almost bought one of the al mar knives when they came out, don't remember why I didn't at the time. They were sweet though.
 
cricketdave said:
I almost bought one of the al mar knives when they came out, don't remember why I didn't at the time. They were sweet though.
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I agree, its a beautiful knife, and I actually like the idea of serrations instead of a sawback for a change. I believe there werent that many made, so they were pretty hard to get a hold of.
 
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