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When your wife says “Review me a Moose”

When your wife says “go use this knife”

For those that followed it, I have been trying to get Donnie to use a few knives he thought would be collectibles. Next in line for this is the Tuna Valley Moose. Overall the fit and finish of the knife was quite well done. No gaps or spaces and some fantastic fitting burnt stag.

Steel is 154CM,polished finish
Handle is Burnt Stag
the clip blade length is 2 7/8 inches
the spear blade is 2 7/8 inches
Closed length of the knife is 3 7/8 inches

The daily chores when remodeling a house mean you need your knife for all sorts of endeavors. This knife, although not my typical style, managed a wide variety of tasks. Cut some trim, trimmed crown moldings, opened bags, cut insulation. Just the regular everyday chores.

The Moose was heavier in my pocket than normal carry, a very stout knife. The springs and blades were tight and the edge retention was great. I did have to sharpen it before using but this is something I do with most knives anyway. The half stops are great and the snap is excellent. It fits well in your hand, big enough to get a good grip on and the burnt stag is tailored enough for it to fit just right.

What didn't I like....well not having a different blades. I prefer when I am trimming to have a thinner blade. But I did know it was a Moose when I picked it up, so that cannot be a fault of the knife!

My overall impression of the knife was better than expected. The pattern is not one I would have chosen as an EDC. I did think I would only carry it a couple of days and that would be that. I can honestly say this knife will go on more jobs. It looks nice and handles itself very well in an EDC situation.

Tags: Daniels, Family, Knives, Moose, Tuna, Valley

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on April 27, 2013 at 8:30

Thanks Jan and Donnie for the Review! Quite honestly I have always liked the pattern but never bought a Moose. I have heard many people rave about them.

In this particular knife, the stag just looks good, and I could see why it might find it's way to the shelf for a collection, occasionally wiped down and oiled until the next time! But to see it as an EDC, even an occasional one, is interesting and possibly give folks an idea to take a few off the shelf and try them.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on April 27, 2013 at 13:27

Well as many of you know, a Moose is my favorite pattern. I use this pattern as a EDC alot but the chores I do with my EDC is alot different than Donnies. I use mine as an Outdoorsmans knife, fishing, hunting, camping, trapping, gardening and raiseing dogs and chickens. I guess everones EDC will have to do different jobs depending on a persons job or life style. So, it will be interesting to see how this pattern fits in a wide veriety of users. Thanks Miss Jan and Donnie for picking this pattern for a "Review". Thanks also to Tuna Valley for making such a example of the Moose pattern.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on April 27, 2013 at 14:48

That sure is a pretty one. It's always nice to have a good hefty handful of knife when doing that type of work. As you mentioned, you can't blame a knife for falling short if that's the knife you picked for general use. Thanks for the review.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on April 27, 2013 at 16:24

Nice review.
I like a large knife for chores. Larger than that Moose, but my chores don't require much detail work. I guess this pattern would make a nice traditional pattern backup for such work.

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Permalink Reply by Indian on April 27, 2013 at 21:03

where do i find one of these?....I can find the four legged kind....but I really like this one...lol

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on April 27, 2013 at 23:57

Nice knife, and good review!

I need a Moose.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 28, 2013 at 15:28

Moose Craig Moose!!!!

Indian, the TV Moose is available through Courtney Daniels, she is a member here (if they have any left)

Thanks Guys, he is getting much better at dictating reviews LOL

I need to figure out what his next user will be. At this rate I will have his EDC rotation too big to fit on the side board LOLj

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Permalink Reply by Lee Smith on April 29, 2013 at 20:47

There is just something about stag that gets to me. great review.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on April 30, 2013 at 13:00

This Tuna Valley Moose is a fine example of a Moose pattern knife. If some of ya'll are thinking about getting a Moose pattern for a user, there is some other brands that are less expensive that might serve you well, in finding out if this pattern will work good for you. Colt and Rough Rider Moose patterns are some of the less expensive but well made Moose Patterns. I am in no way trying to hurt the sells of Tuna Valley knives, I am just trying to help the new buyers of this pattern make a good decission before spending that hard earned cash. I love a Moose pattern and would not hesitate in buying one of these Tuna Valley Moose knives. I hope no one misunderstands what I'm trying to say.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on April 30, 2013 at 16:29

Robert, I know exactly what you're saying. I've read A LOT of guys on other forums say they buy an inexpensive knife to try out a certain pattern for using before they spend money on a higher priced knife. This might be good especially for newer people to knives or traditional patterns. Guys like a lot of us oldy moldy knife guys have more than likely played with or touched most, if not all, patterns over the years. For myself, I can look at a knife, and in my pea brain, I can imagine what the knife will feel like using, most of the time. I must be psychotic or something.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on April 30, 2013 at 17:51

Thanks Craig, thats just what I was trying to say. I have gotten in trouble on here, with people misunderstanding what I'm trying to say. I am "Pro Knife"...Company, Maker and Industry. I try to go out of my way to not say anything bad about a Brand of knife or it's orgin, because there's so many people and their families depending on the knife business.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 30, 2013 at 18:51

Robert,

This is something I recommend all the time. Want to see if you like a pattern and have not been able to put your hands on one? Buy a RR. They have many patterns, inexpensive and you can use it without fear. If the pattern does work for you...you can step up to a brand you have been eyeing that may cost a bit more. If it is a pattern your not happy with, your out usually less than 20.00, you have not harmed the value by using it and you can leave it in the EDC rotation or you can give it to someone else to try.

My thought on Donnie having this one to use was not so much the pattern but the company. It is a Tuna Valley, this is a brand most folks associate with a "collector" piece. It is a brand we collect. I have never seen a review where someone said, hey I used my TV and the result was................

I thought it was time someone did and I could not convince Ron Dumeah to use one of his LOL