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A group dedicated to knives and equipment used by Scouts, Hikers, Fishers, Sailors and all the other outdoor adventurers. A place to show off everything from the knife in your bug-out bag to your tackle box. Or the knife you take on a day hike or climbing the Matterhorn.
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Started by Ken Spielvogel. Last reply by Rome D. Rushing Sep 9, 2020. 314 Replies 8 Likes
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Started by Ken Spielvogel. Last reply by Rome D. Rushing May 22, 2019. 23 Replies 2 Likes
A TL-29 or 27 would certainly be classified as a Knife of the Great Outdoors. Lineman used them as well as military electricians. They were and are used for good carry/work knives.Some have…Continue
Started by Tobias Gibson. Last reply by Jan Carter Sep 13, 2017. 22 Replies 7 Likes
I am by no expert on fishing lures, new or old, but my latest trip to Dowagiac, Michigan, home of the Original Heddon Lures peaked my interest. I suspect others out there either use or collect …Continue
Started by Tobias Gibson. Last reply by D ale Aug 25, 2017. 31 Replies 6 Likes
I was recently asked to recommend a low priced but good quality Scout knife. Well I've purchased just about every scout knife I could find that is currently being produced. Currently the only two I…Continue
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I recently bought a little Rough Rider fixed blade and reviewed it in the "Fixed Blade" discussion in this group. In the past, when I've gone day hiking I've sometimes carried a fixed blade that was around 8-9 inches overall with a 4.5 or five inch blade.
Considering I've rarely use it for more than notching wood, stripping bark or turning over smal stones, I'm now thinking of carrying a smaller knife such as this 6 3/4 inch fixed blade. For one thing It'll fit in a pocket easier. My other thought to wear a neck knife such as a ESSI Izula or TOPS Cheetah.
The reason I'm leaning toward the Rough Rider is it would look less threatening to game wardens and would also cost less to replace if confiscated.
Has anyone else gone small when it comes to carrying a fixed blade? If so would you care to show the knife and your reasoning for going small.
Here is the Rough Rider Outdoorsman Fixed Blade I intend to carry when wandering in the woods.
And part one of the same interview
Intersting (but long) discussion on bushcraft knives:
Just a reminder, the "Win These Knives" contest ends on Veteran's day. If you wish to enter go to this link:
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This site is really for discussion of knife of the great ourdoors. I have another thread that discusses this topic located here. Please continue the discussion in the other thread: a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/usa-versus-the-world-this-ain-t-soccer-fussball-futbol" target="_blank">http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/usa-versus-the-world-th... >
If we outsource the vast majority of our manufacturing, and we only purchase the ultra cheap products being made overseas, then we can kiss American ingenuity goodbye.
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