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Well Mills, Congrats on winning the St Judes Turkey/Hog Hunt. I'm trying to come up with a special Bird/Trout knife for you. But I've never built a Bird/Trout knife so here is my first prototype. I need opinions from you as to what you would really like as to handle, shape, etc. Plus any help from other Trad Gangers is also helpful...tippit
First forging from a 4" piece of 1084 steel...
Finished prototype...
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Thats about right Jeff. For me,a slightly flared finger guard and some nice scales and I would use that bad boy for many a year to come. I like that blade style. Great job. CTT
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I will add some nice slabs if this is the final rendition for Mills just not sure exactly what a Bird/Trout knife really is I looked up a bunch of pictures online from Mossberg's ring blade to this nice one by Jerry Hossom which I used for my rendition....
I do like the shape...But of course this is way too pretty for a tippit! It seems a little too delicate for a working blade...Plus it isn't forged either
Disclaimer...These are NOT Mine!!!
Mossberg Bird & Trout ring blade
Jerry Hossom Bird & Trout
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I'd have to say that is awesome i love how simple it is if u ever make another let me know Cheers Jim
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I am not for sure Jeff but I think your shape is closer to what I call a B&T. I might say it should have a longer,straight section on the cutting edge. your is very good. Slim and trim is what I like about a B&T, that Hossom is cute,but not my style.Are knives supposed to be cute? I Like your the best.
CTT
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I know nothing about making a knife. If I did though, It would look alot like yours jeff. Nice blade. Looking forward to our get together next spring.
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I dont know about bird/trout blade shapes but I will say the shape you have is likely the most usable blade shape.Regardless of what other knife makers are doing. What you have looks like a very versatile blade shape. Bill
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A knife is worthless if it only looks good. BTW, I wouldn't put a name to that knife Jeff, it looks like an all around perfect knife to me, maybe a slightly shorter handle. Nothing out there that you can't separate its hide, scales or feathers from with that knife, and I've cleaned A LOT of animals in my time.
Give me a working knife any day ... although I do like thin scales on my knives. I have never used a paracord knife, but I would be worried about it twisting in my hand ... probably just me though, I see them a lot.
Bring one to the Cajun Get Away for me to try out on some deer and ducks, it just might make me change my mind.
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When I think "bird and trout" blade I see a blade like this. Just a little stiffer and wider than a filet knife.
The blade you made is nice but I would call it a skinner. It would be perfect for skinning fur bearing critters or capping big game.
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