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Offline kbaknife

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Moose Lips
« on: March 27, 2013, 06:00:00 PM »
I have had some good friends after me for more than a year to get them a knife made that would fill a couple needs.
They wanted something light enough that would barely know they were carrying a knife.
It needed to assist them in their "rear entry" requirements on deer and moose sized game.
Since they are Canadian Moose hunters, as well as other trophy-type animals, it needed to be capable of caping and skinning around other trophy parts of capes they were bring home for mounting.

Having recently moved to Northern Minnesota, I've made a good friend of a fellow who spends part of his recreational time searching for Minnesota Moose sheds, and he was kind enough to sell one to me.
So, I came up with "Moose Lips".
Only about 7+ inches long, light and delicate.

This one is going to reside in Kansas.

Twist with Minnesota Moose antler:

 

 
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Offline J Reeves

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 06:25:00 PM »
I like it Karl. Good name for it as well
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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 06:53:00 PM »
I like it too. I'd like to see the pins/screws a little closer.
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Offline Irish

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 07:33:00 PM »
Yup, headed to Kansas!!   Rear entry?
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2013, 07:58:00 PM »
Lin, those are heat colored stainless Torx screws 2-56.
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When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2013, 08:33:00 PM »
I like it!

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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2013, 09:11:00 PM »
Yea I like it too, that moose antler is some dense stuff. Makes the best rock bopper there is.
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2013, 09:45:00 PM »
Very nice Karl! I really like the unique color and texture the moose shed gives this piece.  Now I want to get my hands on a moose shed. Thanks for sharing.

Chris
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Offline tomsm44

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2013, 10:20:00 PM »
I like it.  Kinda has a bird and trout look to it.  While I recognize the usefulness of a large knife for certain situations, I've always thought a knife of around 7-9", 3.75-4.5" blade is a perfect size for most chores.  Plus it can be carried all day long without noticing the weight.
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Offline Suty

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2013, 09:07:00 AM »
Karl, I Really Like that Moose........ Thanks , Sutty
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2013, 11:29:00 AM »
Karl, Is that a blade pattern that you showed me in Arkansas?
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2013, 01:46:00 PM »
Nothing special about it, Lin
It's just a single twist - but the blade needed to be very thin, so it's drawn down and out some.
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2013, 02:12:00 PM »
I like it Karl, very nice.
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Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2013, 02:49:00 PM »
Yes sir! Very nice.
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Moose Lips
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2013, 10:51:00 PM »
I had to wipe the drool off of my keyboard....

Maybe you should re-name that knife to

MOOSE DROOL !

Most-excellent work!

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