Tidioute Cattle baron Question

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pilgrimuk

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Hi,

Could someone please tell me the length of the cutting edges of the blades on the Northfield Cattle Baron? I can't seem to find it.

I've seen 3.12" quoted for the clip point length, but in the UK the maximum is 3" blade cutting length and I'm not sure if the length quoted was oal.

Thanks, I'm really getting into traditional folders, but I like to carry and use them in my work as an outdoor instructor.

All the best, John :thumbup:
 
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The length of the cutting edge on the longest blade (clip point) on my cattle baron is 2.8". All the other blades are shorter than the clip.

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Thanks for the reply, that's great!

I'm also looking at one of those yellow bone Cattle Barons so thanks for the picture as well.

atvb, John
 
I could be wrong as I often am but I think the UK law states that the blade length has to be 3" or less as opposed to the cutting edge. Kind of makes sense as nasty people could legally carry a thin piece of steel with a 2.9" sharpened point on the end....., sort of!

On the plus side if you are an outdoor instructor you may be able to argue that you need a suitable knife for work. For example we take groups near mountain rivers in Wales and it was decided by my organisation that we would be given a lock knife to carry with our emergency throwline, should someone get tangled up in the water.

If you're still unsure you could look at the #66 Calf Roper, sweet similar pattern but comfortably UK legal. I have a #56 dogleg jack which is a sweet and surprisingly practical knife which I happily carry out of work too.

Hope this helps:)
 
Hi Avoidspam,

You bring up an interesting point, but it's a very badly worded law:

The CJA 1988, Section 139.

"It is an offence for any person, without lawful authority or good reason, to have with him in a public place, any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed except for a folding pocket-knife which has a cutting edge to its blade not exceeding 3 inches."

Does that refer to the oal or simply the length of the cutting edge? I teach knife use as part of my work (Bushcraft Instructor) and think that it refers to the cutting edge. A silly law, badly worded.

I carry a Buck 301 most of the time and that knife has really kindled an interest in American traditional. You should see what i carry in the back of the landrover sometimes, glad I have a reason to carry it ;)!

John
 
Good thoughts, pilgrimuk, tis a tricky fish!

I work as a National Park Ranger and consequently carry much more dangerous objects than a humble pen knife too!

Have you had a look on Moonraker's uk site, some nice patterns from Queen, Schatt and Morgan and Canal Street Cutlery on there and no scary import wait!

:)
 
Thanks again avoidspam, yep have ordered from Moonraker, very good people to deal with. Are you based in UK or States?

I do get fed up with the UK's laws regarding these tools, as part of our charity's work we also teach; firelighting, archery, airgun and safe tool use, but so often these items are treated as weapons first! We seem to be moving so far away from our heritage; cutting tools & fire are the foundations of modern civilisation. Sorry rant over!

John
 
Well, couldn't resist; bit the bullet and got the Cattle Baron in yellow bone. Sure I'll love it!

One more for the collection.

John
 
Nice!
The Cattle Baron is a great looking patter, with all the blade shapes you could ever need!
 
I've been very tempted by the cattle baron....

Just received a #73 scout linerlock in genuine stag, had to wait 3 weeks, be patient!

:)
 
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