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Two For Tuesday
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Here are two Hiking Buddies made in contrasting styles:
One is a rare classic old school scandi grind with nice spalting and contoured bone handle scales in 3/32 SFT O1 steel.
The other is a newfangled bolstered version with wild looking Starry Night Shadetree burlap in 1/8 SFT convex grind A2 steel and nice spalting also.
They are both recent additions for me. I appreciate the differences and unique character that each one has.
Phil
One is a rare classic old school scandi grind with nice spalting and contoured bone handle scales in 3/32 SFT O1 steel.
The other is a newfangled bolstered version with wild looking Starry Night Shadetree burlap in 1/8 SFT convex grind A2 steel and nice spalting also.
They are both recent additions for me. I appreciate the differences and unique character that each one has.
Phil
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Definitely some contrasts in those Hiking Buddies. Nice ones.
The J-Dog stamp of approval goes a long ways in my book.
The J-Dog stamp of approval goes a long ways in my book.
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Two carvers! I didn't know anyone had two of the elusive carver model. Which one do you like better the convex or the scandi?
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I have just picked up the convex so I haven't had a chance to use it much. But I think the scandi gets scary sharp and holds an edge really well. The convex has some work to do if it wants to keep up. But I plan on using it this weekend cutting okra and making feather sticks.
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Thanks Walt & Nathan! Jessie "J-Dog" turned thirteen last month and she is really slowing down. Even so, she always perks up to tag along and supervise all my knife related activities. I try to make the most of every day we have together and spoil her every way I can.
Thanks for the compliment Tod. I knew this one would catch your eye because it fits your Fiddleback collection niche perfectly. You and Nathan are the ones who convinced me that I "need" an old school scandi knife. I got to see and handle this knife at the Blade Show because the prior owner brought it along for show & tell. He remembered that I was very impressed with it when he decided to sell recently, so he offered it to me first. I could not turn down the opportunity thanks in large part due to the influence of you two friends whom I really respect.
Phil
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Nice Carvers Bubba! I think that burlap handles (for grip) and a scandi grind (for bite) would be my preference if I was to buy a Carver in the future as a dedicated woodworking knife. As hasco said, congratulations on picking up a rare duo. Thanks for the photos.
Phil
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Cutting Okra! No way... I told my wife the other day I would like to pick up a Carver because I thought it would make a fine garden knife.
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That is a sick runt Bud!
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Nice duo Bud! I like the way that the white pinstripe lights up the Jade G-10. You already know that I like the bolstered Electric Plum Shadetree burlap. Your "small" knife collection continues to grow and impress all of us with its size and scope.
Phil
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