Why no knife forum ?

[Fat Cat]

Guess I'm used to the traditional forum. Just seems odd no edged weapons listed here. Somebody here has got to like knives. I'll try to post one of mine . This is my daily carry knife, Horizontal sheath, very comfortable and handy. What do you carry or use? What's your favorite and why?

 

[Hatchet Jack]

My favorite toad poker is a Buck 110. Great quality and price. Has never let me down.

 

[Fat Cat]

My favorite toad poker is a Buck 110. Great quality and price. Has never let me down.

That's an absolute classic, several have passed thru my hands over the years excellent quality , rugged reliability. Don't have one at the moment but your comment reminded me of one I still do have from that era. Here's my Browning from years gone by.

 

[Fat Cat]

Friend of mine from down near Johnson City TX hand knapp's these.

 

[Fat Cat]

 

[Fat Cat]

Top is Austin gray Flint ,the others are striped obsidian.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

Great looking knives you got there Fat Cat.
Growing up during my high school days we lived across the road from the shop of the famous bladesmith Bill Moran. He was such a mild mannered ,modest and unassuming man. Never realized how famous and well respected he was in the knife making world until I became an adult.

 

[Fat Cat]

Wow is all I can say. He was a master bladesmith of the highest caliber. Wish I had an example of his work.
Kori Wood stone knives is who made the Flint and obsidian knives, he even makes the pitch to hold the blades in the antlers. The only credit I can claim is the design of the bone handle knife I first posted. We produce 4 sizes of that knife, 2 in Damascus and 2 in D2.

 

[GM54-120]

Tell you what. Ive looked over the idea and i will bring it up in the mod/admin section. I have little interest in a dedicated sub section for knives but....You are right...Many hunting type forums have a knife section. I see no problem having one too.

 

[Fat Cat]

Thank you sir that would be awesome! Guns and knives seem to go well together. Couldn't begin to guess how many Gun and Knife shows I've attended. Both have been a lifelong interest of mine and I'm sure others. It would be fun to explore some of the famous makers and see examples of thier work. Of course I totally understand it's not the main focus of this forum nor should it be however it would add another element of interest and possibly even bolster membership. Thanks again for considering the idea. Fat Cat

 

[GM54-120]

Got an idea that might help. Member input will be a big factor and the best way to get it is a poll.

Start a new topic here. https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/forums/modern-muzzleloader-announcements-help.10/

Include a poll in the topic

Would you have any interest in a knife section?
Yes
No

 

[Fat Cat]

Good idea , I'll give it a go. Please understand I'm brand new to this forum so I'm a not sure what kind of response I'll get. But there has to be some knife guys in this crowd. The possibilities are almost endless and sometimes related to firearms ie: bayonets ,trench knives and the like. Collectable knives of every sort and description. Swords , military and otherwise. Bowie knives. Well you get the idea. Practically endless supply of material to discuss. Let's give it a go and see what happens.

 

[GM54-120]

I created the topic with poll for you and deleted the duplicates....Good luck

 

[Fat Cat]

Thanks ,I'm away from my desk and working from my phone, may explain why I didn't see the template.idk.
Hope this works I think it would be very interesting and educational.

 

[Fat Cat]

This is a Frederick Bizon made knife.
American citizen who lived in Mexico and produce a limited number of knives from the 1950s through the 1970s . Some of which found thier way to Vietnam with US GIs. They are scarce and sought after by collectors.
Oddly Fred didn't make sheaths so a mis matched sheath is the norm.

 

[Fat Cat]

 

[Boone]

Nice looking knives. Why does that last one have the curved indent near the handle?

 

[Fat Cat]

Hi Angie,
To be honest I'm not sure, it's seen on some of his other knives. But not all of his work has that notch. The handle is similar on a lot of his work. He made some with a very long blade similar in style to this example but without the notch. I'll try to locate some pictures.

 

[Fat Cat]

 

[Boone]

That latest knife looks dangerous. Almost like a short sword.