We do some panning here. We don't have anything like you folks. Mostly placer gold. There is a guy that comes up from New Mexico and runs a small highbanker where we pan on Salt Creek. Some nice diamonds have been taken out of Salt Creek and well as many rubies. We haven't found any diamonds but we have found some junk rubies.
On the western side of the state where we pan they use 3 and 4 inch dredges.
It has everything to do with the way we camp and hunt. It is our heritage and a tradition in our neck of the woods and for many families. You never hunted hogs with a knife? your missing out if not IMO !Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
Wasted metal , hmmm , to some maybe, however you would be outnumbered here. Smaller knives are defiantly safer for those not skilled with the larger versions. We ween the kids on them :innocent:
Way off topic but I do carry a black plastic pan in my kit. I can't help but check spots that look good when I am out and it is great for warming water in the sun and used as a wash pan, shaving, etc.
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Ours are very similar but green. I find myself looking for magnetite every time I get near a stream. :blushing:
I would post a thread about gold but "Gold Fever" has brought many a men to ruin, hardly a survival strategy.
I am trying to decide between an ESEE-6 or ESEE Junglas for my camp work. But I could save money and just get a machete.
I've always wondered how well a meat cleaver would chop trees. Has anyone tried it?
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Originally Posted by roar-k
The ESEE "Junglas" is one of the ones I am considering.
here's a big heavy knife, not real long though. good for chopping but not much good for intricate work <g>. I wanted to try out a martindale jungle knife for chopping brush but martindale discontinued the jungle knife.
most of the time I carry a 5 or 6 inch blade, could be a mora, trapspring knife or a USN sheath knife. I always carry a multi tool and a folding knife of some sort.
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My last post on gold. I've strayed enough on Sourdough's thread.
Here's a pic of me getting ready to go panning. Having a little problem with my wallet in this photo.
http://bossip.files.wordpress.com/20...pg?w=450&h=600
I've begged you to stop doing that!
Rick, you just can't help it, can you?
You seem to get better, and then...BAM...the Turrets takes over. I think I just might have to get Mrs. Rick on the case. :sneaky2:
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Originally Posted by randyt
That is exactly the tool I would like to own, exactly. Want to sell It........?
I seem to be knife happy. My EDC is a Spyderco Wayne Goddard. My old USMC issued K bar is my main belt knife and general all around working knife. I have also pack carried the Gerber Freeman Hunter with a four inch blade for the small stuff.
That looks like the USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
The USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife was issued by the Marine Corps during World War II. It was a bolo type knife intended for clearing brush and for cutting wood for litters or shelter poles.
The USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife had an overall length of 16 1/2 inches with a blade that was 11 1/4 x 3 inches. The spoon tip blade was supplied both parkerized or bright. The wooden handle had either three or four flush rivets, steel, iron or brass. The left face of the blade was stamped with "USMC" and the manufacturer identity. (Some genuine knives may not have the USMC marking or the manufacturer name.)
These manufacturers have been identified as makers of the USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife:
•Briddell
•Chatillion
•Clyde Cutlery Co.
•Fayette R. Plumb
•Village Blacksmith
This is a site for infomration only as no items are listed for sale and i have no interest in this site. http://www.olive-drab.com/od_edged_w..._usmc_hosp.php
Nice touch with matching headband and socks. :blushing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
there is an appropriate camp use for any size of knife. i selected 11 inches only because that is getting into a range of knives that are no longer suitable for some tasks.
a machete, or 'sword bowie' is not a practical thing to try fine, single handed control of the tip with, in my experience. on the other hand a sturdy 7-9" blade will usually still do a reasonable amount of the work at both ends of the usage spectrum conveniently.
I am sending you both the therapy bill :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Beans
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Originally Posted by Beans
I have always wondered How thick the blade is: They seem like 7/16" or 3/8".
SD, please do not get the SP8. You'll hate it.
here's what I would suggest.
http://www.uparchery.com/product_inf...roducts_id=249
If it doesn't do what you want. I'll buy it from you at your full cost.