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Comment by stephen tungate on November 11, 2012 at 22:10

you could chop thru a 2 by 4 with that knife...

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 28, 2012 at 17:13

@ Pat -- Exactly!

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 28, 2012 at 16:01

Like I said, it's "somewhat sharp." You probably won't cut your finger on it and you certainly won't be doing any slicing with it. You CAN chop wood with it, though, and break branches. Does that make any sense to you?

I just don't want to give the impression that it's sharp like the actual edge is sharp. It's a hefty knife, and when used to chop or break branches it is extremely effective.

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 28, 2012 at 15:38

Hey, Pat!

Since Tyler hasn't responded to your question yet, I'll jump in with an answer.

What you see on the spine of that blade is a false edge, and it is somewhat sharp. You can see the distinctive hollow grind on that back edge and I'm sure that's what prompted your question(?). That semi-sharp back edge can be used for heavy tasks such as chopping firewood and breaking small to medium sized branches.

This particular Puma is one of the most functional camp and field knives I have ever owned. If you'll notice where that smaller swedge at the top-front of the blade appears to meet that larger hollow ground false edge, you will see that fat section of the blade with the lettering directly beneath. Well, at that point of the blade's spine there is a wide flat, almost diamond shaped, area that can be used for hammering small nails or other small objects.

I can't really see it on this knife, at least not in this picture, but there is also a small section on the bottom of the blade, toward the finger guard, that is serrated. It really is a very versatile knife. I should also point out that he Pumaster steel in these older, pre 64, Pumas is unbelievably hard! I don't know what the HRC was? I only know that mine was a real bear to sharpen!

I hope that I have answered your question? And I also hope that Tyler will jump in here, since this is his knife.

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 23, 2012 at 0:51

Just seeing this knife causes my heart to ache. I owned a stag handled version of this White Hunter throughout my Army enlistment and for many years thereafter -- about 40 to be exact. Then, just a few short years ago, it vanished from my house, never to be seen again. Apparently a "friend" walked away with it? Tis' a great mystery what fate has befallen my sharp and trusty companion? Since it has been about 5 years now since I first noticed that it was missing, I sincerely doubt that I shall ever really know? The one thing I do know is that of all the knives I've owned in my lifetime this is the one that really had a sentimental value and the most meaning for me. And, to make it all the more painful, mine was also a pre 1964 model, having personally purchased it in 1964 at a shop just outside the gates of Ft. Campbell, Ky. where I was stationed with the 101st Airborne Division -- HHC 2/506 Recon Pltn. I made all but 5 of my 35 parachute jumps with that knife strapped to my right leg. *sigh*

Sorry. I digress. Yours is indeed a very nice knife. How long have you owned it, Tyler? I suspect that I will eventually buy another one at some point in time. But a pre 64 model commands a premium price, as I'm sure you already know. Lock this baby up in a safe somewhere. I'm sure it's value will only continue to increase. It's a great knife!

Comment by stephen tungate on October 22, 2012 at 22:23

great looking knife tyler.

Comment by Tyler McCarty on October 22, 2012 at 21:24

Mint pre 64 puma white hunter.