I tend to agree with you about the economic ones doing a fine job. I used a replacement blade model (Outdoor Edge) this past year. Sure was nice to have scalpel-sharp blade each time I needed it. I do like the idea of an heirloom quality knife though. My dream is to make one using an antler as the handle.
There’s definitely a certain threshold between a knife that works and a knife that lasts. I know my mossy oak likely won’t make it to be passed down. I think the sweet spot is finding an affordable blade that still allows you to take care of it. A knife that takes well to sharpening is a valuable one to hold onto.
Kind of forgot about the street value of the firem’n until writing this article. Wish I could still find mine but I think it’s lost beyond return somewhere in the depths of my parents basement.
Guilty of using a MKC that I bought myself after I killed my first deer. Doesn’t do any better of a job, realistically, than the cheap knife I used to field dress before — but it does look nice!
I’ve been carrying a Spyderco forever, but that Filson caught my eye. Thanks for identifying a new companion. Ordered.
Definitely not a “name brand” when it comes to knives but I’m a big fan of it regardless.
I love my Gerber Paraframe. It holds an edge, blade length is right for field dressing and I can throw it straight in the dishwasher when I get home.
Wow that’s a lot of knives, Jack! Appreciate you sharing the story behind each, very interesting!
I tend to agree with you about the economic ones doing a fine job. I used a replacement blade model (Outdoor Edge) this past year. Sure was nice to have scalpel-sharp blade each time I needed it. I do like the idea of an heirloom quality knife though. My dream is to make one using an antler as the handle.
There’s definitely a certain threshold between a knife that works and a knife that lasts. I know my mossy oak likely won’t make it to be passed down. I think the sweet spot is finding an affordable blade that still allows you to take care of it. A knife that takes well to sharpening is a valuable one to hold onto.
Ah, the firem’n chit! I jumped over a fire once thinking the leaders weren’t watching and lost that puppy for a year
Kind of forgot about the street value of the firem’n until writing this article. Wish I could still find mine but I think it’s lost beyond return somewhere in the depths of my parents basement.
I remember feeling like a boss walking around with that thing!
Guilty of using a MKC that I bought myself after I killed my first deer. Doesn’t do any better of a job, realistically, than the cheap knife I used to field dress before — but it does look nice!
Can’t fault you! If I had one, that’s what I’d be using. They make a great blade!