Wood's knives that don't get enough respect

mneedham

mneedham

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A recent post by Pitdog got me thinking about this. He posted a pic of Blackjack blade in A2 (a steel I like a lot), and questioned why we don't talk about that particular blade more. I have always felt that way about Lakota blades, I have owned 3 of them and have found them to be as well-made and rugged as I have seen. The three that I have owned include a Fin Wing (a smaller knife that is designed for game), a L'il Hawk (a big, tough folder), and most recently the Hawk seen below. The blades are made by Moki (AUS-8A steel) and the fit and finish are special. I tend to wear very big and very small blades, but I'm mystified why more people who like 4" blades don't go for these... So why do some very well made blades with obvious woods value not get the attention/respect? What other blades do you see that fall into this category?

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I have two of the Lakota knives myself (FinWing & Hawk) and couldn't agree with you more. They are wonderful knives. I've enjoyed mine so much that I've given FinWings away to hunting buddies and relatives as gifts. My FinWing was my constant woods companion until I got A Yukon Pro Skinner from Bob Dozier. Very similar knife in many respects except that it stays sharper much longer.

I've also got a Benchmade AFCK in M2 high speed tool steel. A bugger to sharpern, but it cuts like the dickens and is very tough. It has been in my right front pants pocket on many, many trips and adventures.

Thanks for starting this thread. It will be interesting to see what others think.

AJ
 
I've come full circle with my thoughts on knives. A little while ago I used to think that the super steels were the only way to go but now I know that any decent quality knife will do. You just have to know that some knives need to be used differently. That being said, I only talk about the knives I'm interested in and that's not a broad selection. For me, the simpler the knife the better.
 
Well, I have never really looked into those knives you mention, but the aesthetics of them doesn't really look like it is a woods knife. That is only my opinion, though.
 
TheGame said:
Well, I have never really looked into those knives you mention, but the aesthetics of them doesn't really look like it is a woods knife. That is only my opinion, though.
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Fair enough, I think there many different views of about what makes a good outdoor knife, The thread is not so much about Lakota in particular, I'm using the brand as an example of a well made knife that just doesn't get its' props (IMHO) and I'm curious if there are knives that you feel that way about...
 
mneedham said:
Fair enough, I think there many different views of about what makes a good outdoor knife, The thread is not so much about Lakota in particular, I'm using the brand as an example of a well made knife that just doesn't get its' props (IMHO) and I'm curious if there are knives that you feel that way about...
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I figured that was what you meant, but I wasn't positive, since the first couple posts mentioned that one, so I thought I might have missed something.

To be honest, I don't see a lot of Buck fixed blades out there these days. I know they are still used by a lot, I just don't hear about them being used.
 
TheGame said:
I figured that was what you meant, but I wasn't positive, since the first couple posts mentioned that one, so I thought I might have missed something.

To be honest, I don't see a lot of Buck fixed blades out there these days. I know they are still used by a lot, I just don't hear about them being used.
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Yep, I think the first FBs I had as a kid were a Sharpfinger and a Buck Pathfinder (with black sheath that had a cover flap). I carried those knife for years... I think the Sharpfingers are excellent knives too, they kinda fit the profile that I'm talking about.
 
Well maybe the Fehrman knives get talked about, but not nearly to the level of which they are built. So yeah I think there is room for many, many different knife makes and models that don't get talked about as much as they should.
 
I have a few Schrades that I just can't seem to break, despite my best efforts :) 165OT

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Himalayan Imports.
Both their R-6:
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and R-10:
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Are excellent woods knives, but get little respect outside of those who own them. Their kukris are fairly well known (although they still don't get the respect they should), but their knives are generally ignored.
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Himalayan Imports.
Both their R-6:
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and R-10:
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Are excellent woods knives, but get little respect outside of those who own them. Their kukris are fairly well known (although they still don't get the respect they should), but their knives are generally ignored.
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I think I have seen that first one before, do you have images not in hand, or even better, with a common knife for reference?

Marion
 
I agree w comment about the R10. Mine may have some finish issues, but I can get it screaming sharp! Thick and tough as hell. I have always liked Enzos, they get mentioned occasionally, but I use mine all the time! Great knife....have to dig up a pic for you guys.
 
The Fehrman's don't get talked a lot about here. They seem to get a lot of attention Ron Hood's forum... I don't think that I've ever handled one, they are generally made from high tech steel aren't they?

I'm sure that I need an HI R-10! Has anybody done a review of one of these?
 
Marble's Woodcraft pattern was THE woods knife before WWII. Everyone copied it -- Western, Kinfolfs, the Brits. Some straight. Some curve. A real point.
 

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Thomas beat me too the Marbles knives. Buck has some really stand up model too. The vanguard being one of them.
 
I have an old Lakota Little Hawk folder. Great strong lock and good steel. Takes a good edge. My father has field dressed dozens of deer with his. Thats a brand that doesnt get much speak around here, but good knives.

Rapid River also doesnt get much attention either. They make good knives at good prices. I have two now, with A2 steel that holds a realy good edge.

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