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Let's See Those 5 Inch Folding Hunters!

Tobias suggested that someone should start a discussion on 5 inch lockback hunters. Since no one else has, I will. But since I have two folding hunters and only one of them is a lockback, I will open it up to all 5 inch folding hunters.

Here is my first. It is a Rough Rider Once In A Blue Moon 5 inch lockback with one blade.

My other one is a Rough Rider Rifleman Series folding hunter. It is two blades and is not a lockback.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Martin on May 2, 2015 at 21:20

Man that is a great looking knife!!

Steve Hanner said:

And here is one of my all time favorites , My Uncle Henry Schrade LB7:

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on May 2, 2015 at 21:29

Well this one has a locking blade but it isn't a lock-back so to speak. And it also isn't five inches long. However, it is a folding hunter.

Marbles calls it a Safety Folder

Despite the lanyard hole, the knife is quite comfortable to hold when the blade is locked and ready for use!

Handle material is stag and white smooth bone with black comp and nickel-silver channel inlay. Brass pins and ringed nickel-silver bolasters. Blade is 440A Stainless Steel. Fit and Finish and over all build is excellent!

A closer look at the scrimshaw scene. Pointer vs. Bear! Note the brass pins and liners.

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 2, 2015 at 21:41

Ka-Bar - 5" Folding Hunter Lockback #1189, wood, clip point blade has grooves on spine/etched "Ka-bar 1189 U.S.A.", brass bolsters, w/black leather sheath & original box w/paperwork

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on May 2, 2015 at 22:07

Nice ones Brian!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on May 2, 2015 at 22:12

That is neat Tobias! I really like that scrimshaw!

Tobias Gibson said:

Well this one has a locking blade but it isn't a lock-back so to speak. And it also isn't five inches long. However, it is a folding hunter.

Marbles calls it a Safety Folder

Despite the lanyard hole, the knife is quite comfortable to hold when the blade is locked and ready for use!

Handle material is stag and white smooth bone with black comp and nickel-silver channel inlay. Brass pins and ringed nickel-silver bolasters. Blade is 440A Stainless Steel. Fit and Finish and over all build is excellent!

A closer look at the scrimshaw scene. Pointer vs. Bear! Note the brass pins and liners.

Permalink Reply by Brian Martin on May 2, 2015 at 22:13

Nice Ka-Bar, and I have never seen anything like that Tobias!!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on May 2, 2015 at 22:14

Good one Tim!

tim payne said:

Ka-Bar - 5" Folding Hunter Lockback #1189, wood, clip point blade has grooves on spine/etched "Ka-bar 1189 U.S.A.", brass bolsters, w/black leather sheath & original box w/paperwork

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 2, 2015 at 22:17

nice pair of RR's Charles!

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 2, 2015 at 22:18

thanks charles

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 3, 2015 at 4:56

Love your Case Clasps you posted John, thanks for sharing these!

John McCain said:

These aren't lockback hunters, but they fit the criteria for big blades-- all 41/4 inch-- Case Classic Clasp knives- I have a few--LOL

From top to bottom-

1990 Bird of Paradise Clasp-Prototype

1990 End Of Day Clasp-Prototype

1992 Violet Mosaic Clasp-1 of 25

1990 Cherry Chip Clasp-1 of 105

1990 Royal Monarch Clasp-1 of 105

1990 Thanksgiving Harvest Clasp-1 of 275

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 3, 2015 at 5:00

sweet looking halloweenie case hunter jeff!

jeff said:

well... i went ahead and dug this one out.. not a lock blade but worth a photo...another case...big hunter

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 3, 2015 at 5:01

grrrrreat looking marbles folding hunter tobias!

Tobias Gibson said:

Well this one has a locking blade but it isn't a lock-back so to speak. And it also isn't five inches long. However, it is a folding hunter.

Marbles calls it a Safety Folder

Despite the lanyard hole, the knife is quite comfortable to hold when the blade is locked and ready for use!

Handle material is stag and white smooth bone with black comp and nickel-silver channel inlay. Brass pins and ringed nickel-silver bolasters. Blade is 440A Stainless Steel. Fit and Finish and over all build is excellent!

A closer look at the scrimshaw scene. Pointer vs. Bear! Note the brass pins and liners.