The Muskrat Marsh (Got a Muskrat? Post it here!)

[SAK Guy]

GEC 53

 

[fatcorgi]

The 53 is a nice solid knife, here in comparison with the ultra slim 81:

 

[SAK Guy]

That's pretty bone on both of your knives!!! :thumbup:

 

[fatcorgi]

That's pretty bone on both of your knives!!! :thumbup:

thanks, the #81 is expecially old school

 

[Coonskinner]

It is an odd set-up, some Hawbacker or Improved have a Wharncliffe instead of two Clips. However, when pelt skinning was significant activity, this pattern was useful.

They look pretty nice too

Here's a Queen D2 in ACSB, likely one of THE best made production knives I own. It's single-spring as well.

What do you mean, "When pelt skinning was a significant activity?"

It still is, my friend.

I have an old Camillus muskrat that has undressed many ringtails, and an old Case with one blade broke out of it that has undressed a bunch more.

I keep intending to send it to Case for a blade replacement and backspring fix, but I am a little sentimental about it.

Edited to add:

I have got to develop more will power.

After I read this post, and got to thinking about winter coming and all those bandits I ain to skin, I went to that large auction site, and lo and behold, there one was.

It's mine now.

 

[Bloefield]

Schrade 77OT

 

[picturerock]

That Schrade is a true classic! Thanks for posting it.

 

[SAK Guy]

Schrade 77OT

Great!! :thumbup: Mine has "Improved Muskrat" etched on the blade!!

 

[rdrogers]

Don't carry it much, but I sure do like it.

 

[black mamba]

Here is an older GEC with some interesting scratted bone, like the newer TCs have, in antique green.

 

[Will Power]

coonskinner point taken about the significant activity not many have the skill these days though. Good to hear you got another Muskrat in reserve.

rdrogers really like that acrylic, great material.:thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks, Will

 

[wagglebee]

Bret Dowell in old Westinghouse micarta and red liners.

 

[r redden]

My one and only a Case in CV.

 

[Bloefield]

Thanks guys. Good thread. I like a Muskrat too. Wish I could find better pics but I have four 77OT's in all.
Three marked "Improved Muskrat" and the one not. First three in pic are Muskrats.
I like the fact that both blades are the same. If you're using it for a particular purpose that suits the slim clip blade it's nice to have a sharp backup.
Thanks for this topic. Muskrats need more exposure!

 

[Dadd-i-o]

What year is that case on the bottom from? I can't quite make it out but it is in fantastic shape! Really nice!

This is a nice low-profile pattern - the Rigid by Canal Street is quite a looker. I have a Buck 313, couple of Case on the 47 frame, and a Schrade USA 77OT that I have evidently never taken a picture of. OH

 

[Nixelplix]

 

[SAK Guy]

Wow Josh, what kind is that...very unique!!!

 

[Nixelplix]

Wow Josh, what kind is that...very unique!!!

That one is a "Parker Cut Co" from Japan that I scored off the 'Bay. There's a few more pictures of it in this thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/900072-Muskrat-Manor?p=11214179#post11214179

Edited to add: you should look at waynorth's pictures of his Schrade Waldens that have serrated blades on the first page of that thread. I'm totally jealous of those!

 

[SAK Guy]

That one is a "Parker Cut Co" from Japan that I scored off the 'Bay. There's a few more pictures of it in this thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/900072-Muskrat-Manor?p=11214179#post11214179

Edited to add: you should look at waynorth's pictures of his Schrade Waldens that have serrated blades on the first page of that thread. I'm totally jealous of those!

Thank you!!

 

[SAK Guy]

A well loved Frontier Powder Horn 44PL Muskrat