The proof is in the pudding...veteran knives

[not2sharp]

We can look at something forever but we will never know what it taste like until we try it. Likewise we can discuss knives, knife steel, and knife makers, without actually demostrating anything. So lets for a moment put aside the discussion and instead look at some of our veteran knives. Lets see those well worn pocket knives that we keep in an odd corner of our collection. Show us the old hunting knives that have long since come to resemble fillet knives.

These are veteran knives. Knives that have been proven over time and have demonstrated their ability to serve. They may not be as pretty as they once were; but, each one can provide a wealth of information about what works and what doesn't.

So post those pictures... and keep them coming...

N2S

 

[not2sharp]

This is an example of what we are looking for:

This interesting little knife was probably made by Kabar, under contract to Clauss of Fremont. The knife is the kabar match safe pattern from the 20s and 30s (a hollow handled "survival knife" to most of us). This one is actually marked with the Clauss/Fremont trademark.

The knife has been used heavily over the years, and the original sheath probably rotted away long before most of us were born, yet the knife is intact and fully functional. It stands as clear evidence that a Hollow handled knife need not fall apart when used.

N2S

 

[Hoodoo]

Here's an old buddy of mine:

Then I sent it back to Victorinox for a new blade and scales. Cost: $5.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM

[This message has been edited by Hoodoo (edited 05-27-2001).]