New Knife; Show Yours

[410bore]

Ordered this knife a few weeks ago and just got this in the mail yesterday

Blind Horse Knives Ranger.....Shown with Kimber of Oregon 82C. Overall, a very nice knife. Most of their knives are made of A2 Tool Steel for edge retention and ease of resharpening (also the patina that forms on the tool steel is pretty cool too) but this one was made with 12c27 Sandvik Stainless Steel.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

 

[JJEH]

Model 915 with KA-BAR Kraton G® Handled Mark I

 

[gregintenn]

I have sticker shock looking at custom knives, so here's the last one I put together from parts purchased at knifekits.com.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

This is my Benchmade and a few other goodies. Be sure and check out the Shoo Boy hammer. Don

 

[jbull380]

 

[ol' geeser]

Not to hijack this thread, but if anybody has a Gerber "trout and bird" knife they need to part with, please pm me....
thanks

 

[boykinlp]

Here is my newest:

 

[Texas Star]

I can't post pics, but go to the Fallkniven (FELL-ky-neeven) site and click on the appropriate links to see the following sheath knives: A-1, S-1, NL-2. Add the U-2 folder.

www.fallkniven.com

I am also fond of the Puma Outdoor, White Hunter, and Hunter's Pal. Add the Model 3589 Jagdnicker. The old version of their Model 943 folding jagdnicker and the Whitetail folder, which is their version of the Buck Model 110, in fancier form. It differs from the stag Prince in having white Micarta scales.

I also like several Randalls, but have none at present. Hint: if you don't like the dip in the blade spine on the Model 1 just ahead of the guard, have Randall use the Model 5 blade blank. It's basically the same knife, if you have them sharpen the false edge and use the double guard/hilt.

 

[LouisianaJoe]

12-9 probably made in the 80's

 

[David LaPell]

Kabar Zombie killer folder

Blind Horse knife

 

[johngross]

 

[pilgrim6a]

Not new. But I recently I found one of my best sheaths. I seem to have lost (or maybe just mislaid) the knack. I just can't seem to do as well anymore.

 

[mr.jbk79]

This is my small collection of older Pumas. They are from beween 1966 and 1972. I've had them for several years. I just love the character the stag has on the older Puma Knives. From the top: Puma White Hunter, Skinner, Buddy, Hunter's Companion, and Hunter's Friend.

 

[Texas Star]

This is my small collection of older Pumas. They are from beween 1966 and 1972. I've had them for several years. I just love the character the stag has on the older Puma Knives. From the top: Puma White Hunter, Skinner, Buddy, Hunter's Companion, and Hunter's Friend.

Thanks for the pics! Older Puma knives indeed have nice stag. I have three with Micarta handles, and like them, too.

I'm going to find my older Puma catalogs and other literature. I think I know where to look.

I first saw the Model 3589, sort of a fancied-up Hunter's Friend or Outdoor model, in a Waffen Frankonia catalog in the 1960's. It took years to get a couple, but I did. Nice knives, very Germanic.

I sold my Buddy, but it was a good knife. I think it and the Trail Guide were meant largely for the Swedish market, and the blades were designed with Swedes in mind.

I believe the primary difference between the Outdoor and the Hunter's Friend is that the former is stainless.

Did anyone click on my Fallkniven link? Here it is again: www.fallkniven.com

Click there on Fixed Blade knives and Survival Knives and Exclusive Knives and look at the S-1, the A-1, and the NL series. Mine is an NL-2. It is well worth seeing them and seeking a US importer. Those prices are in Swedish kroner. The knives are expensive, but US dealers often have them from $100-450, depending on the model. They perform like custom knives and are as well made as most, but are available for immediate delivery. They also sell some blades for those wanting to install custom handles.

I showed my NL-2 to several members of the American Bladesmith Society, and all were amazed at the quality. I think you can Google for Fallkniven knives and get a list of US dealers and check prices. THe NL-2 also has amazingly good balance for a knife that size; it feels lighter in the hand than it is. My S-1 is probably my favorite of any general outdoors knife that I've owned. That model is also approved for US aircrew use and has a National Stock Number so that unit funds can be used to order it or the F-1 model, both of which passed stringent US and Swedish military trials.

Other than the original SOG SEAL-2000, I think these Fallkniven are the only knives to pass such government trials, whch were rigorous. The A-1 also passed, but is too large for the sheath on US survival vests. It is, however, popular with Norwegian Marines, and has served well in Afghanistan, as has the A-2.

 

[mr.jbk79]

Thanks for the pics! Older Puma knives indeed have nice stag. I have three with Micarta handles, and like them, too.

I'm going to find my older Puma catalogs and other literature. I think I know where to look.

I first saw the Model 3589, sort of a fancied-up Hunter's Friend or Outdoor model, in a Waffen Frankonia catalog in the 1960's. It took years to get a couple, but I did. Nice knives, very Germanic.

I sold my Buddy, but it was a good knife. I think it and the Trail Guide were meant largely for the Swedish market, and the blades were designed with Swedes in mind.

I believe the primary difference between the Outdoor and the Hunter's Friend is that the former is stainless.

Did anyone click on my Fallkniven link? Here it is again: www.fallkniven.com

Click there on Fixed Blade knives and Survival Knives and Exclusive Knives and look at the S-1, the A-1, and the NL series. Mine is an NL-2. It is well worth seeing them and seeking a US importer. Those prices are in Swedish kroner. The knives are expensive, but US dealers often have them from $100-450, depending on the model. They perform like custom knives and are as well made as most, but are available for immediate delivery. They also sell some blades for those wanting to install custom handles.

I showed my NL-2 to several members of the American Bladesmith Society, and all were amazed at the quality. I think you can Google for Fallkniven knives and get a list of US dealers and check prices. THe NL-2 also has amazingly good balance for a knife that size; it feels lighter in the hand than it is. My S-1 is probably my favorite of any general outdoors knife that I've owned. That model is also approved for US aircrew use and has a National Stock Number so that unit funds can be used to order it or the F-1 model, both of which passed stringent US and Swedish military trials.

Other than the original SOG SEAL-2000, I think these Fallkniven are the only knives to pass such government trials, whch were rigorous. The A-1 also passed, but is too large for the sheath on US survival vests. It is, however, popular with Norwegian Marines, and has served well in Afghanistan, as has the A-2.

You are right about the Puma Outdoor being stainless. The Friend is Pumaster steel(carbon steel). Those Fallkniven knives look pretty nice indeed. I only looked a little bit, the site was slow right now. On good quality knives, it doesn't take too much to drop several hundred or more dollars in a hurry.

 

[SCWOODY]

Thought I would a throw a few of mine in the mix. It gives me an opportunity to open the gun safe and check the innards.
The first is a Ozekes made in Turkey. They are Randall clones and were made and sold to soldiers headed to Viet Nam(so I was told). A fine knife with buffalo horn handle and top quality brass. Found it at a yard sale about 15 years ago. Only lately was able to identify it.
The second is my Case XX, circa 1967 or so. Never used.
The third is my Puma White Hunter, unused, bought about 3 years ago with box and all paperwork.
The fourth is my sons Dano D Arvel damascus blade knife with translucent black pearl handles.
The fifth is a Winchester(this is a gun forum) straight razor, used but holds a sweet place in my heart.
These see no use at all and grace my safe. Everyday work is done by a Western fixed blade(real steel) that sharpens to razor edge. Has gone deer hunting many times. It and myself have retired to watching hunting on T.V.
The Cold Steel Custom came home from a gun show just because it looked so nice. Impulse buying I guess!!!!!

 

[mr.jbk79]

Thought I would a throw a few of mine in the mix. It gives me an opportunity to open the gun safe and check the innards.
The first is a Ozekes made in Turkey. They are Randall clones and were made and sold to soldiers headed to Viet Nam(so I was told). A fine knife with buffalo horn handle and top quality brass. Found it at a yard sale about 15 years ago. Only lately was able to identify it.
The second is my Case XX, circa 1967 or so. Never used.
The third is my Puma White Hunter, unused, bought about 3 years ago with box and all paperwork.
The fourth is my sons Dano D Arvel damascus blade knife with translucent black pearl handles.
The fifth is a Winchester(this is a gun forum) straight razor, used but holds a sweet place in my heart.
These see no use at all and grace my safe. Everyday work is done by a Western fixed blade(real steel) that sharpens to razor edge. Has gone deer hunting many times. It and myself have retired to watching hunting on T.V.
The Cold Steel Custom came home from a gun show just because it looked so nice. Impulse buying I guess!!!!!

Thats a nice group of knives you have, especially the White Hunter. For a rather hefty knife, they balance pretty well in the hand imo.