What's a moose, dangit? (Or the (un)Official Forum "Why A Duck?" Thread)

[Blues]

In older catalogs I have seen equal end knives like the posted Winchester referred to as a Bullhead. I have also seen a sowbelly pattern with a clip and long spey blades referred to as a Texas Jack - in fact Belknap Hardware sold a John Primble branded knife of that pattern with the blade etch Perfect Texas Jack Knife.

This Queen made Moore Maker appears to have been based upon that old Primble which I have only seen in catalogs from yesteryear:

Levine's Guide does use the term Texas Jack and Moose interchangeably.

 

[texasflyfisher]

It is suggested that it might. Especially if/when the two blades are in the half opened position.

The main characteristics to remember for the pattern are:

Two large blades...one on each end. Premium Stockman frame. Normally about 4" or larger closed. Wide/heavy clip master blade. (Secondary blade may be a spey or spear.)

Thanks Blues! That clears things up a bit!

Now for a tougher question; If I buy two of them, do I have a couple of moose, mooses or meese?

p.s. Mr. Bose, I think the stuff you are thinking of is made of chocolate and you eat it. It doesn't go in your hair. Well, at least not on mine since I no longer have any, on my head that is.

 

[DennisStrickland]

ca'nt post pic. no cam. or technique.blues has a true case moose.saw it's twin 20 yrs.ago.marked case xx. green bone.morrocij 98 looks like a Blue Grass issued much later than 1997.he has rodgers bone but different shield & bolsters than mine.mine is in safe at location not close.my dusty mind thinks maybe 1977 or 1987 manf.date.

 

[Blues]

That Case "75" Moose pictured above is a 1990 Case Classic built by Queen as I recall. (I can't remember offhand the few patterns that were still being built by Case at that juncture.)

 

[mendezj]

Dude, you've gone philosopher on us. How many angels can dance in the head of a pin? What the sound of one hand clapping? Hmmmmmm....

 

[Morrow]

Jason, according to Levine's Guide, that would be a derivation of a cattle knife called a Bull-Head. (Equal-End/Double-End with a spear master blade.) (Page 190, LG IV)

Would both of the be considered a bull-head? The one on the bottom has a swell center.

 

[Blues]

Would both of the be considered a bull-head? The one on the bottom has a swell center.

An illustration of each (original Winchester patterns) is included in that same section...so yes they would both be considered Bullheads or Bull-Heads.

 

[Morrow]

ca'nt post pic. no cam. or technique.blues has a true case moose.saw it's twin 20 yrs.ago.marked case xx. green bone.morrocij 98 looks like a Blue Grass issued much later than 1997.he has rodgers bone but different shield & bolsters than mine.mine is in safe at location not close.my dusty mind thinks maybe 1977 or 1987 manf.date.

Dennis,

You are correct when you say both knives I posted are Blue Grass "black box" Winchesters. The top knife (marked 2991) was made in 1988. The bottom knife (marked 2880 1/2) was made in 1988 as well.

 

[Absintheur]

This is what I have in mind when I think of a Moose...it is a Bulldog from my collection...just to add to the mix....lol...

 

[waynorth]

So this Moose is actually a Bullhead!!??
Because it's clip is on the wrong end??
Actually, I think it's a Bull Moose!!

Is that how Pattern names become real??

 

[Blues]

So this Moose is actually a Bullhead!!??
Because it's clip is on the wrong end??
Actually, I think it's a Bull Moose!!

Well, that and not being a stockman frame.

Bull Moose...kinda catchy there, Charlie.

 

[waynorth]

Well, that and not being a stockman frame.

Bull Moose...kinda catchy there, Charlie.

It's a really hefty knife. Made by Queen on the Winchester pattern, but of heavier stock. The name kinda suits it . . . . .and that's no bull!

 

[waynorth]

Real Moose! or Bullhead???

 

[KnifeHead]

Charlie...I say MOOSE...and I like that Bull Moose catchy name idea there. I think those hippy daze came in handy

 

[knarfeng]

This thread gives me great laughter. I thought I was the only one ignorant about this mystery. I suppose that either "ignorance is bliss" or "misery loves company" would cover it.

I have it on the highest authority that the knife below is NOT a Moose of any kind.

 

[Blues]

Real Moose! or Bullhead???

The answer should now be obvious...





(Not a Moose. And that ain't no Bull. )

 

[KnifeHead]

This thread gives me great laughter. I thought I was the only one ignorant about this mystery. I suppose that either "ignorance is bliss" or "misery loves company" would cover it.

I have it on the highest authority that the knife below is NOT a Moose of any kind.

I also know that ignorance loves company...I see it in action Mon-Fri.

The not moose is correct...you choose wisely. That be a trapper.

This is a fun game...anyone else want to play Don't be shy.

 

[cnas122]

The moose is the old cigar Remington spey/clip. Nuff said...wanna argue, then come fight me!!!

Kerry, you have too much time on your hands....

 

[waynorth]

Charlie...I say MOOSE...and I like that Bull Moose catchy name idea there. I think those hippy daze came in handy

Thank Teddy Roosevelt! He knew how to throw a party!!

 

[waynorth]

I'm going through my lost files to find Meese, and all I get are Bulls!!