iKnife Collector2024-03-29T15:47:53ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibsonhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2792748549?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&user=0lga1mx0n7cwp&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGarden Tools of the Great Outdoors.tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-03-24:3181080:Topic:12887712015-03-24T15:53:03.348ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I'm guessing we all have assorted garden gadgets and tools. Not to mention soem advice on what works and what doesn't work. Some of us may even have a few "garden tools that we collect and don't use! Okay, maybe I have a few garden tools that I collect but rarely use -- t hose being Budding, Grafting, and Florist Knives!</p>
<p>What tools are you looking forward to breaking out for use in the garden? What tools do you recommend and what ones were epic fails? How's that Garden Weasel…</p>
<p>I'm guessing we all have assorted garden gadgets and tools. Not to mention soem advice on what works and what doesn't work. Some of us may even have a few "garden tools that we collect and don't use! Okay, maybe I have a few garden tools that I collect but rarely use -- t hose being Budding, Grafting, and Florist Knives!</p>
<p>What tools are you looking forward to breaking out for use in the garden? What tools do you recommend and what ones were epic fails? How's that Garden Weasel working out for you?</p>
<p></p> A somewhat long review of Repo German Hunting Dagger (BladesUSA Hk-1473A)tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-01-13:3181080:Topic:12524332015-01-13T00:54:31.709ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>Okay, first of all if you want the short version of my take on the <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle">BladesUSA Hk-1473A German Hunting Dagger (They call it a "Historical Short Sword) read the paragraph above the image!</span></p>
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<p>This 21.5 inch over all hunting dagger cost around $24 and it makes an excellent wall hanger. If you want a real German Hunting Dagger, its going to cost you around $200-$800. Hubertus, of Germany is one company making a current version. …</p>
<p>Okay, first of all if you want the short version of my take on the <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large">BladesUSA Hk-1473A German Hunting Dagger (They call it a "Historical Short Sword) read the paragraph above the image!</span></p>
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<p>This 21.5 inch over all hunting dagger cost around $24 and it makes an excellent wall hanger. If you want a real German Hunting Dagger, its going to cost you around $200-$800. Hubertus, of Germany is one company making a current version. Older vintage Solingen made hunting daggers will cost you $200+. The real deal is on my bucket list but at that price, I'll be taking my time investigating. In the mean time, this one looks pretty cool acting as a place holder!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655271135?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655271135?profile=original" width="474"/></a>21 inches overall! </p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655272301?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655272301?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>The grip is pretty solid but it is obviously plastic!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655274309?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655274309?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>The Chinese made Hunting Dagger with assorted Solingen made post WWII daggers. I'll tlak about the other daggers later. The Amazon review follows: (4 Stars for use as a wall hanger!)</p>
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<p>Go to the item on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BladesUSA-Hk-1473A-Historical-21-5-Inch-Overall/dp/B001J7049A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421110147&sr=8-1&keywords=rifle+short+sword+bladesusa" target="_blank">amazon</a></p>
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<p>First of all, the knife is made in China. If you were thinking it was going to be made in America simply because the company is named BladesUSA, you'll be sadly mistaken. If you're a refuse to buy products made in China, you can read no further and give this knife the "Zero Stars" you think it deserves.<br/><br/>The knife is pretty much what I was expecting, especially for the $24 asking price. It is a reasonable facsimile of a German Hunting Dagger. The description was fairly accurate. The blade is some type of Stainless Steel. At this price, I suspect it is probably 420. A magnet will stick to the knife and using a magnet I determined the hidden tang goes a little more than 4 inches into the handle. (It extends to just beyond the brass crossed rifles embedded in the fake ivory) It is a stretch to say the guard is "mirror polished" It actually seems to have a satin finish. The Faux (fake) Ivory and Faux (fake) Leather are okay.<br/><br/>I'll start with the faux leather, that is the sheath and the frog.<br/><br/>The fake leather on the sheath looks pretty good out of the box with a nice grain pattern. I doubt it will stand up to any rough use or extended carrying. But it does fit the knife well and the steel throat and tip seem to be securely attached. For the price you're paying it, it is probably worth it.<br/><br/>The frog is fairly cheaply made with the rivet holding the securing strap passing completely through the belt loop, making the belt loop much smaller. The loop can probably fit a 1.5 inch belt simply because of this rivet. Had the rivet not passed through both sided of the loop, it could probably fit a 3 inch wide belt. Considering the quality of the fake leather, however, it is probably best that the rivet passed all the way through. The frog is made of incredibly then fake leather-like material. It is not going to stand up to any kind of real use.<br/><br/>As for the knife, the blade has a nice satin finish and looks quite good. There are no noticeable blemishes or nicks. It is also straight. It has a single sharpened edge which is sharper than the butter knife but nowhere near razor sharp. The flat ground blade is a little less than an a 1/8 inch thick at the spine.It is thicker at the crossbar and tapers as it reaches the the tip. The spear point is nicely tapered and comes very close to needle like point. The blade is also quite flexible, almost as flexible as a boning or filet knife when you get near the tip. For this reason alone, I wouldn't consider poking anything extremely solid (wood) with it. I suspect that if someone were to vigorously thrust this 15 inch long blade into heavily padded wool clothing, thick leather or any other item that would prove difficult to penetrate it could snap. Soft tissue (such as a deer or pig's throat) would probably be okay but is the animal were to struggle or move quickly the blade could probably easily snap. I really doubt it could take any quick twisting or sideward pressure. Stabbing through a cardboard box, probably. Trying to stab through three or four cardboard boxes nested inside each other - probably not a good idea. You may break or bend the blade and possible hurt yourself. If someone tries it and succeeds, let me know in the comment section. I didn't buy this knife to test its strength.<br/><br/>Would I try to dispatch a wild boar with this knife? Seriously doubt it. I've got several knives that would be safer to use and hence more humane to the animal. Sure you might be able to use this knife to dispatch a pig but more likely, all you will do is wind up with a broken blade and an angry pig. The knife is a historical replica and meant as a collector's item not for actual hunting!<br/><br/>The faux ivory handle is just so-so. It is basically a piece of brown swirly plastic. It looks okay but it is nothing inspiring. The acorn cross-guard and the shell blade catcher look pretty good however. I do like them. The pommel also looks quite good and feels very solid!<br/><br/>Overall the build of the knife feel very solid and it fits the hand quite well. Nothing is loose or wobbly. The satin finish on the the metal parts is also quite nice and evenly applied. It really is an elegant looking product. I wished the blade would have been a tad thicker and little stiffer so it would have been a little more useful. But as I never intended using this knife as anything more than a wall hanger, I'm satisfied with it, even with the wispy blade. and oh Yeah, it is one long, nasty looking blade that looks down right deadly! If someone were pointing it at me, I'd think twice about messing with the person!<br/><br/>So why the four star? Well first of all because of the price this knife was sold at. I knew I was buying a "Faux German Hunting Dagger" and not the real deal. Like I said at the beginning, this a reasonable facsimile of a German Hunting Dagger. To get a real one you are go to probably pay 10 times as much. Real ones currently being produced in Solingen, Germany start at $200 and that is for the cheap ones! More expensive museum quality replicas start at around $60 and really aren't much better than this one. To get an antique one sold on the open market, you will probably pay at least $150 for one in poor shape and much more than as the quality improves. If you're looking for a role playing dagger or just something to hang on the wall, then this knife is the best bang for your buck. But you need to realize that it is sharp, it is pointy, and it could be dangerous or even lethal. The blade can easily penetrate soft tissue and could deliver a fatal blow. In short, it is not a toy!<br/><br/>I gave it four stars because it is a decent wall hanger at a low price. I knocked off one star because of the blade thickness and poor quality of the frog. But if I were actually hunting in the Black Forest and needed a knife to dispatch a wild boar, this is the last knife I'd try to use!<br/><br/>Following is a brief explanation of how these knives were used.<br/><br/>The first method<br/><br/>Throughout Europe from early times until the early 20th century, Nobleman would partake in "The Chase." This was a type of hunting where a servant would track down wild game using a Lyme ( a scent dog) Once the animal was located, usually a stag or wild boar, the servant would signal the nobleman. The nobleman on horseback would then come to where the animal was with a pack of dogs known as Raches. The rache was also a type of scent dog but normally smaller than the lyme and it was bread for one purpose, to scare and chase prey until the animal collapsed from exhaustion. After the Raches chased the animal until it collapsed the nobleman would dismount from his horse, and stab the animal through the heart or jugular, thus killing the animal with a single triumphant stroke.<br/><br/>As you can suspect, many people even early on, felt that the chase was not truly a very sporting way to hunt animals. Running it down until it fell exhausted and then stabbing it. In fact the legend of St. Hubertus, patron Saint of Hunting condemned it as cruel. According to Hubertus: the hunter ought to only shoot when a humane, clean and quick kill is assured. He ought shoot only old stags past their prime breeding years and to relinquish a much anticipated shot on a trophy to instead euthanize a sick or injured animal that might appear on the scene. Further, one ought never shoot a female with young in tow to assure the young deer have a mother to guide them to food during the winter.<br/><br/>Strangely, Hermann Goering, outlawed chasing animals with packs of dogs and hunting on horseback and gave Germany some of the strictest hunting laws in all of Europe, He insisted on hunting according to the legend of Hubertus. And these laws were never overturned in Germany after the fall of Nazism.<br/><br/>When hunting as outlined by St. Hubertus the German Hunting dagger was used, to dispatch an animal that was not cleanly shot or was found in distress for some other reason. In this case the blade was driven into the jugular or heart as a quick mercy killing or coup de grâce.<br/><br/>The knives are stilled carried by some hunters and versions of the daggers were also made for Nazi officers in WWII. The Luftwaffe Dress Dagger, in particular is a German Hunting Dagger.<br/><br/>Hopefully, this review will help you make an informed decision on purchasing this Chinese made copy of German Hunting Dagger. You'll be paying a lot more if you want something more than a wall hanger!</p>
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<p></p> Outdoor knives from around the world.tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-09-29:3181080:Topic:11972952014-09-29T14:32:48.655ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I thought it might be interesting to have a gallery of outdoor knives as used by different cultures or nations from around the world. I'm familiar with some of the more famous knives such as the Kukri from Nepal and the Inuit Ulu but I know there must literally be thousands of knives that are associated with the various ethnic groups and nations from around the world. I'm sure there has to be more to the Outdoors than the Buck 110 and the Western Bowie! </p>
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<p>For Instance these…</p>
<p>I thought it might be interesting to have a gallery of outdoor knives as used by different cultures or nations from around the world. I'm familiar with some of the more famous knives such as the Kukri from Nepal and the Inuit Ulu but I know there must literally be thousands of knives that are associated with the various ethnic groups and nations from around the world. I'm sure there has to be more to the Outdoors than the Buck 110 and the Western Bowie! </p>
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<p>For Instance these Okapi Folders from South Africa. Are these actually used by South Africans or are they just made for the tourist trade?</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655261793?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655261793?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655262505?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655262505?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>Either way, lets see some outdoor knives from around the World.</p>
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<p></p> WIN THESE KNIVES - Veteran's Day!tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-09-28:3181080:Topic:11971642014-09-28T16:23:09.548ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>Okay I've waited long enough. I was hoping to get a video up on You-Tube announcing this but I haven’t had the time to do it sothat will have to wait -- I'm launching the contest now! it is open to all current members of the group and anyone who joins the group before November 11, 2014. I will announce the Winner that day, Veteran’s Day. </p>
<p><strong>WIN THESE KNIVES</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Answer the following three questions to be entered into the…</strong></p>
<p>Okay I've waited long enough. I was hoping to get a video up on You-Tube announcing this but I haven’t had the time to do it sothat will have to wait -- I'm launching the contest now! it is open to all current members of the group and anyone who joins the group before November 11, 2014. I will announce the Winner that day, Veteran’s Day. </p>
<p><strong>WIN THESE KNIVES</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Answer the following three questions to be entered into the contest:</strong></p>
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<p>1. What is your favorite folding knife to use in the Great Outdoors?</p>
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<p>2. What is your favorite fixed blade knife to use in the Great Outdoors?</p>
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<p>3. What will you do with the prize knives if you win them?</p>
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<p>Post your answers to this thread for a chance to win the knives pictured above.</p>
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<p><strong>Basic Rules</strong></p>
<p>There are no wrong answers to the questions. The purpose is to stimulate discussion.</p>
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<p>Feel free to post pictures with your answers. We all love pictures of knives.</p>
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<p>Answers need to appear in this discussion. I'm not going to check other places.</p>
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<p>You can enter or reply multiple times but your name will only be entered once! (Let’s face it some of us have more than one favorite Knife!) </p>
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<p>I'm not allowed to enter the contest.</p>
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<p>The contest is open to any member of the group and to anyone who joins and replies in this discussion by Midnight Central Standard Time, 11:11 am Central time on 11 November 2014.</p>
<p>Winner will be drawn at random by me and announced sometime after 11:11 am Central time on 11 November 2014.</p>
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<p>The Winner will then win the knives pictured plus and and probably whatever else I can cram in a flat rate shipping box!</p>
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<p>Yes, you read this correctly! The winner will get the knives shown plus other knives in my collection that will remain undisclosed until the winner is announced! Why? Because I haven't made up my mind what the other knives is going to be yet! Either way, you answer three questions about knives and you might win $25-$30 in knives.</p>
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<p>The knives pictured are a Cabelas wide belly gut hook skinner and a Wenger advertising knife</p>
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<p><strong>Wide Belly Skinner:</strong> The blade is made of <strong>7CR17MoV</strong>: A Chinese Stainless steel that is similar in quality to AUS6 stainless steel. The follwoing formula is a break down in the steel: 7CR part means it is 7% chromium and the 17MoV means .17% molybdenum and .17% Vanadium The handle scales are stabilized bamboo and are removable. It comes with a nice pancake style leather sheath. Cabelas sticker price was $32.</p>
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<p>The Second knife is a Wenger Viking Advertising knife for a company called MGC (blade etch) It does not come with toothpick, tweezers, or key ring. They aren’t missing, it was made with them.</p>
<p>As always, my disclaimers. I will ship worldwide but will only pay up to $10 shipping. If shipping to your country exceeds $10 the rest of the cost is on you. If the knife is illegal for you to own, then any legal entanglements are up to you to work out.</p>
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<p>The skinner cut up a forzen hotdog but has otherwise not been used. The Wenger was bout used but appears unsharpened. and should make a good EDC.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655266532?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655266532?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655267697?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655267697?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p> Knives of the great INDOORS!tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-09-08:3181080:Topic:11901912014-09-08T02:29:14.646ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I thought maybe it would be nice to talk about the unsung heroes, the Knives of the Great Indoors! (and perhaps the back porch, patio, garage or workshop). These are the knives that are rarely collected but often used, abused, and cherished. Some have been turned into collectable patterns, such as the bartender and the hawkbill but many just remain trusty work knives. Many are purpose built cutting tools such as cleavers. Others are more general purpose such as a paring and boning…</p>
<p>I thought maybe it would be nice to talk about the unsung heroes, the Knives of the Great Indoors! (and perhaps the back porch, patio, garage or workshop). These are the knives that are rarely collected but often used, abused, and cherished. Some have been turned into collectable patterns, such as the bartender and the hawkbill but many just remain trusty work knives. Many are purpose built cutting tools such as cleavers. Others are more general purpose such as a paring and boning knives. We all have them. Let’s show ‘em off. If it cuts around the house, let's see it!</p>
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<p>My first is somewhat an oddity. (Later ones will be more common) This is the Camillus Host Knife. </p>
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<p>These were made in the 1950s and early 1960s and were purpose built for use at cocktail parties. Cockail parties were all the rage in the 1950s and they are making a comeback. This knife had it all. A stainless steel serrated blade guaranteed never to dull. A non-porous hard plastic handle. And a olive fork tip designed to spear olives for the martini and cherries for the Shirley Temple. The blade was perfect for slicing fruit, cheese, small sausages or tomatoes. The model 187 was the standard while the upgrade model 188came with a maple cutting board that allowed you to store the knife on the bottom.</p>
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<p>Pictured below a are a 2 Camillus and one Camco host knife. One of the Camillus knives is advertising V V O scotch, a popular scotch of the 1950s Also pictured are my Apollo Moonshot glass. The double as a shot glass on end and tumbler on the other!</p>
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<p>A close up of the cross guard on the Camco Host knife. It is an integrated cap lifter and beverage/beer can opener. Of course it can also be used for fruit juice and coke cans. all of it would have been indispensable for a 1950s/1960s cocktail party!</p>
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<p>When Camillus first applied for the patent of the cross guard of the host knife they put it on a small bird and trout knife. Soon afterwards it was released with the specialty blade</p>
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<p>So there you go! Let's see some more knifes of the GREAT INDOORS!</p>
<p></p> Odd and Novelty Knives of the Great Outdoors!tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-31:3181080:Topic:11731962014-07-31T23:34:03.136ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I'm sure I have more than my fair share oddities and novelty knives that were made for the outdoor enthusiasts. I think the chief target is the the Angler! Show 'em if you got 'em. I'll start off with this The <strong>Imperial Fish-Master!</strong></p>
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<p>Now I debated novelty knife section but I decided to instead create this discussion. I opted for here…</p>
<p>I'm sure I have more than my fair share oddities and novelty knives that were made for the outdoor enthusiasts. I think the chief target is the the Angler! Show 'em if you got 'em. I'll start off with this The <strong>Imperial Fish-Master!</strong></p>
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<p>Now I debated novelty knife section but I decided to instead create this discussion. I opted for here but as you can see, the Fish Master is a novelty knife! I think I’ve seen these coming out of Japan but this one was made in the USA and the blade is etched “Imperial Veri-Sharp” Not sure of when it was made but I'm thinking between 1960 and 1990.</p>
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<p>The knife is completely stainless steel and quite heavy. The magnet test shows that the blade is probably a 400 series Stainless, most likely a 420. The rest of the knife is barely magnetic so I’m assuming the fish scaling head and the grip of the knife are made from cast 316 Stainless Steel considering its response to the magnet test but I’m not a metallurgist so it could be something else.</p>
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<p>One of the interesting items is the ruler along the bottom and the fish shape of the knife/scaler. The two parts (the knife grip and the scaling scabbard ) are held together by two small metal springs on either side of the Imperial “very-sharp” blade. The blade is serrated and only three inches long. It would’ve nice to have a longer blade. The scaler looks massive and effective, however I haven’t tried it and as I normally fillet fish I really have no use for a fish scaler. Still the knife is quite heavy and it seems that the scaling end would be a useful fish-head “knocker” if you were inclined to use it as such.</p>
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<p>Obvioulsy there are more useful fish multi-tools and knives out there but this one has an interesting allure to it. So many of these novelty type knives were made in Japan or or somewhere else overseas but this one was proudly made in the USA. I assume this knife, like so many other fishing oddities were made for the fisherman who has everything. I picture them being right up there with the Christmas Fish Tie, that is an item that was bought for avid fishermen and not by avid fishermen! Of course me being a knife collector, fisherman, and a person who loves oddball stuff, it was right up my alley and I just had to buy it! It’ll be displayed among the fish knives but will probably never see the inside of a tackle box!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655263684?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655263684?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655264010?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655264010?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>If nothing else the scaler could used to mash potatoes or a less than adequate set of brass knuckles!</p>
<p></p> Lures (artificial bait) of the Great Out\doorstag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-27:3181080:Topic:11708102014-07-27T01:58:52.950ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I am by no expert on fishing lures, new or old, but my latest trip to Dowagiac, Michigan, home of the Original Heddon Lures peaked my interest. I suspect others out there either use or collect artificial bait so I thought I'd start a thread about it in hopes of learning more about past and current lures both collecting and using.</p>
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<p>I've order several books but it is more fun talking this stuff with other enthusiasts. I recently purchased three Heddon lures for about $10. I…</p>
<p>I am by no expert on fishing lures, new or old, but my latest trip to Dowagiac, Michigan, home of the Original Heddon Lures peaked my interest. I suspect others out there either use or collect artificial bait so I thought I'd start a thread about it in hopes of learning more about past and current lures both collecting and using.</p>
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<p>I've order several books but it is more fun talking this stuff with other enthusiasts. I recently purchased three Heddon lures for about $10. I doubt they are very old but they looked pretty cool and the price seemed fair. I'm thinking of picking up maybe 30 or so to make a nice wall display. </p>
<p>The main brands I'm thinking about are Heddon, Creek Chub, Rapala, Shakespeare, and Arbogast. </p>
<p>Are there any other <em>must haves</em>? I know I'm going to grab a mudbug and some kind of giant muskie lure. Any other thoughts.</p>
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<p>Here are three I paid $10 for (all are Heddon and all are plastic)</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655270861?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655270861?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>Top to bottom</p>
<p>Tiny Torpedo</p>
<p>Firetail Sonic</p>
<p>River Runt Spook Sinker.</p>
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<p></p> A - Z Index, knives of the great outdoorstag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-26:3181080:Topic:11704782014-07-26T14:46:42.994ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
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<tr><td height="19" class="xl67" width="592"><a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper/forum/topics/grafting-gardening-mushroom-hunting-other-landbased-hawkbills">Grafting, Gardening, Mushroom hunting, other landbased Hawkbills knives</a></td>
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<tr><td height="19">T<a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper/forum/topics/the-great-outdoors-and-traditional-pattern-knives" target="_blank">he Great Outdoors and traditional pattern knives</a></td>
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</table> Multi-Tool Collectors Clubtag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-26:3181080:Topic:11702042014-07-26T12:43:24.626ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>If you find yourself buying & carrying Leatherman, SOG, Gerber, Swiss Army, Swiss-Tech, Atwood, or other types of multi-tools than this is the club for you!</p>
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<p>If you find yourself buying & carrying Leatherman, SOG, Gerber, Swiss Army, Swiss-Tech, Atwood, or other types of multi-tools than this is the club for you!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655263567?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655263567?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> Military/Combat knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-07:3181080:Topic:11620742014-07-07T13:37:40.370ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I know this has been tried a few times but it always seems to go nowhere. So one more try. Show us your military knives! Let's see some bayonets, combat machetes, Combat hawks, fighting knives, commando daggers, paratrooper switch blades. If it was made under contract for the Military or was just a knife made for use in combat let's see it. It doesn't matter how big or small if it folds or if it is fixed. If it was used by the military let's see a picture and read a little info on the…</p>
<p>I know this has been tried a few times but it always seems to go nowhere. So one more try. Show us your military knives! Let's see some bayonets, combat machetes, Combat hawks, fighting knives, commando daggers, paratrooper switch blades. If it was made under contract for the Military or was just a knife made for use in combat let's see it. It doesn't matter how big or small if it folds or if it is fixed. If it was used by the military let's see a picture and read a little info on the knife!</p>
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