Working on a version of the Hudson Bay knife

Two things I don't put on knives are sawbacks and guthooks. These two are what I consider different tools and are best served as a seperate item.
Scott
 
Roger that. I agree with you completely. This is an interesting design. Would go well with my Nessmuk, which is doing quite well, by the way. It's taken on some "character"... :D
 
sodak said:
Roger that. I agree with you completely. This is an interesting design. Would go well with my Nessmuk, which is doing quite well, by the way. It's taken on some "character"... :D
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Cool. Good to hear. :thumbup:
Scott
 
Scott, can't wait to see it at the show. I'm excited to see what handle material is being offered there too.
 
Here's the end result. I darkened the blade with ferric acid. The handle scales are IPE/Brazillian ironwood with 8 brass pins and brass lined lanyard hole. Sheath is thick heavy 9-10 oz cowhide.
Scott

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Razorback - Knives said:
Two things I don't put on knives are sawbacks and guthooks. These two are what I consider different tools and are best served as a seperate item.
Scott
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A man after my own heart. What are you... some kind of old Codger??:D

Codger

PS - I'd buy a knife like that. Best of the old and the new! :thumbup:
 
scott... that came out awesome... :thumbup: great work... :thumbup:

i really like it... especially the darkened blade....:D

mike
 
I think you better get ready for a lot of orders on that one!!!

Ergonomics look excellent-very well designed.

Looks like it could be used for a long time without fatigue or blisters..

Great job!!!!

Sincerely

Dr.Bill
 
There's a lot to be said for a simple plan, executed flawlessly. Excellent work, Scott!
 
Very impressive Scott...........


someone at that show is going to be very happy.

Cerberus
 
I'm taking this to the Chesapeake custom knife show tomorrow. If it doesn't sell there it will be in the knifemaker for sale forum. Thanks for the compliments guys. ;)
 
Razorback - Knives said:
Two things I don't put on knives are sawbacks and guthooks. These two are what I consider different tools and are best served as a seperate item.
Scott
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It's certainly not traditional.
Sawteeth got a bad rap from all of the cheapo-rambo survival knives of the 80s and 90s. Now, when people see sawteeth they think "cheap" or "ugly".
A friend of mine machined saw teeth into the spine of an Ontario blade, it cuts wood like no tomorrow and can be sharpened with a small traingular file.

I think the idea is sound, it was just trashed by all those imports.

Like most, I'm just looking to carry less total gear, in less space, and still have the option of making a sawcut.

Those pocket chainsaws look fantastic, fairly compact, but it's just another piece of stinkin gear to add. [sigh]
 
You're right about that. I just prefer seperate tools. I have a sawback Ontario machete for yard work and it cuts good enough for it's purpose. I only use it around the house. I like the pocket chain saw in my pack.
Scott
 
Razorback - Knives said:
You're right about that. I just prefer seperate tools. I have a sawback Ontario machete for yard work and it cuts good enough for it's purpose. I only use it around the house. I like the pocket chain saw in my pack.
Scott
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Oh yeah, By the way, the Hudson Bay knife came out great!!!

Sounds like another strong vote for the Pocket Chainsaw!
I've only used the SAK saws, which, are very good little saws for their size.
For a 2inch or less branch, they are great. For anything larger, it's "hack and slash" time without a real set of teeth.
 
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