meathumper 29 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hi all, im thinking about treating myself to a new knife for animal preparation and general outdoors activities. Ive got a buck 3.5 inch folding blade at the minute and it just doesent cut it (haha no pun intended). The blade on my buck doesent hold a edge too well and dulls quickly. Im after something under £100, as I know hundreds can be spent on a knife. Not bothered if its fixed or folding as its used on private land so size isent a issue ether, but dont want/need a bowie.I do like swedish knifes as they are known for good blades. What have you got, and what do you recommend? cheers Quote Link to post
the scudd 82 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 get on to brisa website and have a look at the enzo trapper knives, very good gear Quote Link to post
riohog 5,701 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 i do have 4 knives in process of build at the minuete , they are all profiled first grind ,i need to heat treat them tomorrow hopefully they will have 3.5"blades approx 22mm wide they will have a 20deg flat grind ,when finished they are 80crv2 carbon steel they wont be £100 more like 75 ish depends on the handles .give me a shout if your interested !! Quote Link to post
riohog 5,701 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 here is were theyare now , but alot of work to do yet// click on image to enlarge Quote Link to post
meathumper 29 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the replies, enzo trappers are nice. not sure about the carbon steel knifes thanks. 1 Quote Link to post
xraiderx 94 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've got nice mark hill nife to sell 65 posted Not best of pics but here you go If you on his website it's the bottom one of the bushcraft Nives And in the same Nick today Cheers Garrick Quote Link to post
meathumper 29 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks but not what im looking for, Im thinking about getting a Enzo trapper Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Check out midnight on here... Ive had 3 various knives off him, and Im not kidding they are built to last a lifetime... Im rough on tools but these knives cope easily, easy to keep sharp etc.. he would also make you a custom knife to your requirements. Great craftsmanship, and great service. 3 Quote Link to post
MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 There some quality hunting knives the members make! i would look at the shape size and that they have been proven out in the fields which these are rather than the steel they really are all of that mate. Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I was worried about carbon steel rusting etc but thats not the case, mine now have a lovely patina and I never wash them, the greese from regular use on carcasses and the acid from chopping food keeps them tip top dark and rust free. Im sure midnight can do it for you anyway, as he did with the BIG custom knife he made up for me, im sure he has an acid dip or something to add the patina, anyway its perfect and wont rust. I was shite at sharpening knives before I got these, now I love giving them a quick rub with the stone now and then, they keep an evil edge. He makes a very good general purpose knife called the fieldcrafter, which Ive put through its paces, killed/skinned loads of deer with it, chopped logs with it hitting it with another log lol like I say Im a bad tool owner, I usually brake things fast! But I cant brake these things they are made for feckers like me. Or he will make you something to your specs. He's not f***ing paying me to say this I swear, but as you can tell Im a fan of quality gear and these are just that. Good, honest, handmade, VERY tough knives!! All the best 1 Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I was worried about carbon steel rusting etc but thats not the case, mine now have a lovely patina and I never wash them, the greese from regular use on carcasses and the acid from chopping food keeps them tip top dark and rust free. Im sure midnight can do it for you anyway, as he did with the BIG custom knife he made up for me, im sure he has an acid dip or something to add the patina, anyway its perfect and wont rust. I was shite at sharpening knives before I got these, now I love giving them a quick rub with the stone now and then, they keep an evil edge. He makes a very good general purpose knife called the fieldcrafter, which Ive put through its paces, killed/skinned loads of deer with it, chopped logs with it hitting it with another log lol like I say Im a bad tool owner, I usually brake things fast! But I cant brake these things they are made for feckers like me. Or he will make you something to your specs. He's not f***ing paying me to say this I swear, but as you can tell Im a fan of quality gear and these are just that. Good, honest, handmade, VERY tough knives!! All the best +1 ..Midnight does make an awesome knife ! Had this a few months and used it a lot on deer . Keeps an takes a good edge ..Less than £100 .. 1 Quote Link to post
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