6mmBR Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi guys I would like some advice on buying a knife. I'm off to the Midland on the weekend and would like to get a quality knife suitable for deer stalking. Have any of you guys got any recomendations of ones to look for or any hints tips or links to sites for me to have a look at before I go. Thanks in anticipation. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Its a difficult one because a knife is such a personal choice. Buck Alpha Browning Signature Cold Steel Master Hunter Gerber Frosts Clipper I have all the above, the one I use most is the Browning, if you at the midland drop by, I will bring them along for a looksie if you like. Kal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Cheers Kal, have you a trade stand this year? I'm up for the 2 days. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Dave If you want to go down the custom route I believe Geoff Hague will be there with his collection Alan Wood use to be on Andersons on gunmakers row but I don`t know if he`ll be there this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks WSM are you up there with Avalon? Do you stock any? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Cheers Kal, have you a trade stand this year? I'm up for the 2 days.Cheers Dave Yes im there with the stand this year. Kal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yes we`re there this weekend dave but to be honest we don`t go big on the accessories at game fairs. There`ll no doubt be some dedicated knife sellers there with something to catch your eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi Dave, Those Hague knives are very nice, If you haven't seen them before you should have a look at Rory Conners collection on www.knives.com . Rory is base in Co.Cork, he has made a few knives for me in the past and I'm very happy with them. He like the better knife makers will make pretty much whatever you want. He is usually fairly busy, but if it is something that you were not in a hurry for then its well worth the wait. This is my stalking knife with African blackwood handle. This one I just wanted not very practical. These pics look a little better when blown up. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks guys, I've got something to work on now Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I think Alan Wood is in the BASC tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Dave, Just get some stainless clipper knives, i have spent a fortune on knives, but for the price, the clipper is a great knife, and if you do lose it it's not the end of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 308Panther Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I have an older Browning Knife....Its been with me for at least 8 years now. Couldnt tell you the model...the only marks on the blade is... Browning U.S.A The blade is 4 inches long....The tang and butt of the handle are brass,and the handle is I believe to be Rose Wood. I have had to only sharpen it a handful of times....This thing holds an edge better than a Jew can hang onto a Dollar. I have done at least 6 deer,4 Turkey,countless Squirrels,Pheasants,Doves,Rabbits, Geese,Ducks with it..... I have no idea how old it is.I discovered it when I was clearing out a deceased relatives estate... If the new Brownings are made to the same quality as this one is...You are not gonna find a much better made knive... 308Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hi folks I kind of forgot to update you on the knife front after my visit to the Midland game fair. Vim thanks for reminding me Well I had a good look around the craft tent which had a custom knife section. I was a bit suprised at the cost of some of these beautiful knives I kind of wanted something more practical rather than something to look at. Well in the tent I came across a young chap called Phillip Siddell who is a joiner by trade but makes knives and sheaths in his spare time. I was impressed with his selection of knives and I fancied the knife below. It is called his Companion knife.This has stocks made from a wood called wenge and they had red liners. He uses 01 carbon steel which he recons holds a better edge than stainless but does need a bit more looking after, if it's anything like my old Opinel it sure does hold a good edge. We did a bit of haggling and agreed on a price. I will let you know how it performs if I manage to have a sucsesful days stalking next week in Bodmin. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernchris Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Nice looking blade mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Cheers Chris, I love the knife and it feels good to handle. It seemed one of the more practical knives, some there the price was frightening and you would worry about loosing knives like that. There's something special about the warmth of wood over the synthetics Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Cheers Chris, I love the knife and it feels good to handle. It seemed one of the more practical knives, some there the price was frightening and you would worry about loosing knives like that.There's something special about the warmth of wood over the synthetics Cheers Dave Actually Dave you not wrong there. Nice tool mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Cheers Kal, I picked up a Cold Steel Master Hunter on ebay as well. I was most impressed. Thanks for bringing your knives for me to have a look. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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