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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 jeff on May 1, 2015 at 11:50

blue moon... (song running thru my head) lol love that blue handle... couple of nice ones charles !

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 1, 2015 at 12:03

two excellent. examples Charles!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 1, 2015 at 12:06

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

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 1, 2015 at 12:08

And yes, that is Buffalo Horn!

Permalink Reply by jeff on May 1, 2015 at 12:10

nice.. like the jigging too. i lost one just like that one only different handles... nice one steve.. i am looking for my camera ! my wife used at daughters wedding and it is misplaced somewhere... argh.. i will put a couple up in a bit.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 1, 2015 at 12:12

It is a nice knife Jeff thank you. Jigging is unique for sure. Hope you track down your camera would love to see the versions you have!

Permalink Reply by jeff on May 1, 2015 at 12:43

unfortanately, i no longer have the Schrade tho,I do hace a few hunters and a couple of hunters with no lock. the scharade actually { to me } felt better than the buck 110. the buck does feel very nice in hand tho. i bought a kershaw rake the other day that feels nice, but time will tell about blade technology,[ the steels that are used... in the way that they are used].alresdy had this picture.. will take mare when able. love the buffalo btw.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 1, 2015 at 12:48

That is nice Jeff and if I remember its Sandvik composite and D2 on the outer edge. We know it locks so I would say a good user.

Permalink Reply by jeff on May 1, 2015 at 13:23

yes, i dont know if this was the right place for that knife, but it is a lockback, hunter style folder,and I had a picture of it on hand.;) It is 4.6 " closed, 8" open. it is a liner lock, not thumb lock which is more of a traditional 5" hunter style. no bolster, but the handle does seem very durable with the g-10 handles. and you have the steel components correct. if they dont rust or corrode at seam, I believe it will be pretty durable.

I love that schrade of yours tho.. those handles are beautiful. and the traditioal brass bolsters and swept clip blade are a great combo. nice steve.

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