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I have 2 Cold Steel Bushman knives on is the spear point and one is a Bowie blade, if you are not familar with these knives they are one piece with a holow handle , they are fairly inexpencive but have a reputation as good carbon steel knives . I though if we can generatew some intrest and get a list of people who would like to try one or the other of these knives , they use it for a amount of time and then mail it to the next one on the list. You could make small modifications are make an other sheath or a spear handle, maybe a smal kit to fit in the handle the idea is that each member involved add his or her 2 cents to the knife and maybe post about it and then when it has been around to all on the list we can draw for it
Chris or sarge can lay down some instructions or go no go on it.
If this gets a good responce I have a few other items I might pass around (Gerber Hatchet with saw in handle some folding shovels)
I've seen this done with a selfbow on another thread. The bow makes it's rounds, you hunt with it, then it moves on.
The USMC site that I'm on, we did this with the Crown Royal.
Great idea. I'm in.
Beowulf65
10-31-2007, 02:59 PM
What's the blade length? I learned from army training and trial and error that more than a five or six inch blade is pretty useless (depending on the situation). Anymore than six inches is a waste of blade. But this is only my opinion.
Makes you wonder why the machette is the #1 choice world wide for geting by in the bush won't do every thing bit will get a lot of stuff done.
this bushman is 6&1/2 or 7" I like 4-5" for general use but they do make on of these with a shorter blade may get one to see how it stacks up.
mitch.chesney
10-31-2007, 05:00 PM
I agree. My SRK's blade is 6 inches and except for batoning I'd be fine with a 4 incher.
Beowulf65
10-31-2007, 06:31 PM
Well of course heavy bush requires a machette, but on a normal hike or camping trek I take nothing more than my tracker2 or USArmy/AirFarce survival knife.
I have a Northwods wilow leaf patern in D2 and it has a big handle and a 4 1/2 " long1/4" thick blade that and a SAK Treker get it done pretty well I do like small axes though for the heck of it.
I would hope for a few more members to get in on this pass around.
we take turns using this knife you may madify it or add something to it small kit what ever use it for a period of time and pass to a nother member
after everyone gets a whack at the knife we can draw for it.
This knife only cost $19 but has a reputation for being a good field knife.
I may put a few godies in the handle to kinda get the thing started I think the only rule is do what you want to the knife but pas it in a condition you would would like to receive it. So far FVR is the only one in on it.
WildGoth
11-01-2007, 07:13 PM
i'm in been hopeing to test some knifes out to find another good one
mitch.chesney
11-01-2007, 07:25 PM
I'd give it a go, HOP. I'll be glad to test edge-holding and some more technical tests.
FVR I sent you an e-mail for a address I will send knife as soon as I get it .
Everyone who wants in needs to post "I'm in"
Keep the knife for up to a month do what you want to it when you are done notify the next name and send it to them FVR will send to Wildgoth and he will send to mitchcheney when everyone who wants to is done we wil draw it off if there is any thing left I am sending the bowie style and if it is destroyed I will draw of the similar one I have.
Sarge47
11-02-2007, 11:29 PM
FVR I sent you an e-mail for a address I will send knife as soon as I get it .
Everyone who wants in needs to post "I'm in"
Keep the knife for up to a month do what you want to it when you are done notify the next name and send it to them FVR will send to Wildgoth and he will send to mitchcheney when everyone who wants to is done we wil draw it off if there is any thing left I am sending the bowie style and if it is destroyed I will draw of the similar one I have.
Yeah, I'm in!
List so far
1.FVR*
2.mitch.chesney
3.Sarge
4.RobertRodgers
5.woodwose
6. Wildgoth
7. Beowolf
will get this thing in the mail to FVR in the morning
RobertRogers
11-03-2007, 02:00 PM
This is a very interesting idea, I am interested to see of it works
woodwose
11-04-2007, 08:05 PM
I've seen this done with a selfbow on another thread. The bow makes it's rounds, you hunt with it, then it moves on.
The USMC site that I'm on, we did this with the Crown Royal.
Great idea. I'm in.
Hehe... Do you mean Crown Royal as in survival gear.... or Crown Royal as in Liquor? hehe. Just kidding. :D
woodwose
11-04-2007, 08:10 PM
What's the blade length? I learned from army training and trial and error that more than a five or six inch blade is pretty useless (depending on the situation). Anymore than six inches is a waste of blade. But this is only my opinion.
And I heard that a hollow handle knife isn't much good under strenous conditions as the handle has a tendency to break. I use a 'pilot' survival knife with a 6 inch blade by Camillus. The blade is solid through the handle, leather wrapping.
However, I am in on it. I'll give it a try but I still have a bias on that hollow handle.
WildGoth
11-04-2007, 09:59 PM
i heard the same thing about the hollow handle the o ring can break under extremecold and even melt together with the hollow handle near a fire or any extreme heat
Woodwose the knife is one piece of steel the flat part of the handle is bent around to form the handle This is a simple knife however a two piece knife can be strong in the case of the Randell #15 and a one piece by Cris Reeves both over $300 this cold steel knife is a $20 knife but gets good reviews.If you think about it a skelleton handle wraped in cord is basicly holow handled but do quite well. I tghink that searching the Cols Steel Bushman Bowie will answer most questions
WildGoth
11-04-2007, 10:05 PM
most likey this will turn into a huge thing with constant trading of gear oh boy :)
woodwose
11-04-2007, 10:09 PM
Woodwose the knife is one piece of steel the flat part of the handle is bent around to form the handle This is a simple knife however a two piece knife can be strong in the case of the Randell #15 and a one piece by Cris Reeves both over $300 this cold steel knife is a $20 knife but gets good reviews.If you think about it a skelleton handle wraped in cord is basicly holow handled but do quite well.
I see.. Do you have a picture of this knife?
I have and use the cold steel knife called the bushman for the prise it's a very good knife
Thanks for your input smok. I think it would be a good knife to kit up and use as a backup or place in kit you might chache some where.
woodwose I can't put up pictures if you want a look at it search Cold Steel Bushman.
woodwose
11-05-2007, 11:07 PM
Thanks for your input smok. I think it would be a good knife to kit up and use as a backup or place in kit you might chache some where.
woodwose I can't put up pictures if you want a look at it search Cold Steel Bushman.
K... thanks.
Ahh.. I see what you mean.
Rec'd the knife today.
It has a new sheath, the little gadgets that were in the plastic bag are now in a tin that can make char cloth. That tin just happens to fit right into the sheath. The handle has been wrapped with the camo cord.
This weekend I will put it to a few tests. Will take some pics and post them next week.
dilligaf2u2
11-07-2007, 07:01 AM
I have a Frost Mora floating around on another forum. If you guys want to try one, let me know! I have a spare, I could send out.
Don
Sounds good the moras a the best deal on a bushcraft knife out there but I already have several. For the members who don't know of the Frost Mora Knives they are worth a look.
mitch.chesney
11-07-2007, 05:33 PM
Rec'd the knife today.
*gasp* I thought you "wrecked the knife today"
:P
Well,
I need the next recipients name and address, I'm done with it.
As I stated, it has a new sheath, new char box that fits into the sheath, the handle was wrapped with the thicker of the rope.
It has chopped down a 2" hickory post for use in my one pole Friday. I have started chopping a piece of osage to make a war club.
I have also hurled the knife at one of my throwing targets in the back. It's short, but a one turn throw stuck it in 9 out of 10 times. I have pics and will get them up as soon as I can.
Overall, I am impressed with the knife even if it is made in China. I'd carry it and if by chance I don't get picked for this one, may just buy one.
Thanks,
FVR
Glad you liked it I have emailed wildgoth who is next told him to contact you FVR.
FVR has wildgoth got in touch with you yet we may have to bump him to the bottom and go to the next which will be mitch chestney
No one has yet to contact me. I am awaiting your direction.
I just emailed Mitch will give him a few days as he gets out a lot Sarge is next after that.
FVR I got mitchs adres emailed it to you.
mitch got your email sarge is next on the list
I think that the way this is moving anyone who isn't aboard beter hurry.
Hamza
11-18-2007, 10:50 PM
Sorry, im lost, whatis this "Pass around knife" about?
Hamza it is a knife one of us donated to let other members try out and maybe change a litle or put some items in a sheath kit each member uses it for up to a month and then mails it to the next member on the list after everyone on the list has their turn we wil have a drawing and someone gets to keep it
HOP, will get it out in the next couple days.
Note: If the knife ends up getting sent out of states, may want to check the shipping and recieving regs. I ran into problems a few years back sending a bow to Korea, and arrowheads to Germany.
Hamza
11-19-2007, 12:14 AM
That's a really cool idea, whoever had it! Maybe next time around i can partcipate!
Hamza you could participate now but you have to concider postage to and fromBosnia each person has to pay postage to the next. The value of the knife is $20 US and postage might very well be more than that for you. I sent a knive in trade to a guy in Australia and it cost me $10US to send the trade knife was $20.Us the value of each knife was over $100US so it was ok with us.
WildGoth
11-19-2007, 02:23 AM
sorry man i have been out last week
mitch.chesney
11-19-2007, 05:15 AM
Can't you reuse those pre-paid one-cost boxes at USPS? Forgot what they are called exactly but you pay a one-time cost and they don't need to measure it for correct postage. Figured next time we do this, we look into a reusable thing like that.
Wild goth I will just put you at the botom of the list which isn't to long.
FVR I don't know all the rules but sent a knif to OZ and also got one from OZ no problem, customs Canada will look at the knife but usually no problem unless the get around to passing their no rambo knife law .
The knife is in the box it came in but with the add ons it might need a diferent shipping container I agree that we should look at lowest shipping cost USPS has always worked for me.
Beowulf65
11-19-2007, 02:22 PM
Please put me on the list, I'll try it out if ya don't mind.
Always looking to try out new blades.
Beo I have added you to the list you are # 7
Beowulf65
11-19-2007, 04:12 PM
thanks bro,
woodwose
11-21-2007, 02:21 AM
Who is next in line for the pass around knife? I am at a quandry as to how it is being passed around since addresses aren't generally known. At least my address isn't known. How is this being done? :confused:
Emails.
I'm shipping to Chesney Wed or Fri.
woodwose
11-21-2007, 02:39 AM
okay thanks.
Wodwose when your turn comes up I wil ask you to email your address to who has the knife.
woodwose
11-22-2007, 12:25 AM
Wodwose when your turn comes up I wil ask you to email your address to who has the knife.
Ok.. not a problem.. I was just wondering about the logistics.. :D
Gents,
Have not forgotten about the knife. It's packed and in the truck. Problem is that I leave before the USPS opens and come home after they close. I will be at the office Mon. and it will go out then.
Sorry for the delay.
FVR
mitch.chesney
12-01-2007, 05:03 PM
Gents,
Have not forgotten about the knife. It's packed and in the truck. Problem is that I leave before the USPS opens and come home after they close. I will be at the office Mon. and it will go out then.
Sorry for the delay.
FVR
I was wondering where it was. Cheeky
mitch.chesney
12-30-2007, 07:59 PM
Alright, I'm done with the field tests. Who's next in line for this guy?
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