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#136725 - 02/07/16 09:08 AM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! * [Re: Gustaf Bäck]
Lofty Offline
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I have never cut a handle off any #5 of mine, but most short tangs have had enough weight in back end to balance weight of blade plus guard with center of gravity either at index finger or at guard. Assuming a normal proportion tang circa 1/2"x1/4", I could see about 3/4 of handle length. The back part of tang/handle takes very little stress and think anything past 3/4 main need is for a pommel hangar.

Nice knives there, Bill. I would be scared to death of the 8 option jobber but a rarer and rarer thing and a beauty. If someone has posted a 9 option #5 here, I do not recall one and have watched this site for a while, long enough to see many early posters no longer here, and they had some humdingers.



Edited by Lofty (02/07/16 09:14 AM)
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#136736 - 02/07/16 11:33 AM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Lofty]
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Thank you Lofty and Max.
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#136738 - 02/07/16 12:00 PM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Lofty]
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nothing to be afraid of Lofty, the original owner had something in mind for this knife and is very usable. just thing of the bragging rights at Deer camp. laugh
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#136751 - 02/07/16 03:28 PM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: maxpastor]
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Thanks Lofty, that's sturdy enough.

This piece inspired me to to change my order from a Model 1 7" to a Model 5 6"(carbon),black BPH, with reduced brass hilt & butt plate.

My thinking is that the reduced hilt will accommodate a pouch sheath.

Very sleek and elegant user!
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#136752 - 02/07/16 03:56 PM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Gustaf Bäck]
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Gustaf, here are the specs on this one from Capt. Chris

Max,
Your new acquisition has 8 options! They are:
* Stainless
* STN (Sawteeth/No sawteeth grind)
* Nickel silver hilt
* Aluminum & red spacers
* Maroon micarta handle (or possibly "CW")
* Border patrol handle shaping
* Nickel silver butt plate
* Wrist thong
On top of that you have a ninth option (reduced hilt) but it is "non-chargeable". You also have a black sheath ($30 charge)and, because of the STN, a long "TB" (top bevel sharpened) which is a chargeable option with a standard #5 blade grind..."BUT"...(I know: I can't help myself)...it is "standard", therefore non-chargeable, with the STN.
Helluva' knife! Hope this helps,
Best, Capt. Chris
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#136757 - 02/07/16 04:44 PM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: maxpastor]
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You're a stand up guy, providing info maxpastor!

As a user, I went for the standard grind & brass fittings, I enjoy the patina of old brass and a well used carbon steel, and someone needs to bring that steel back home to Sweden, right...?
(it's most likely made in Germany now though...)

I do like the standard sheath, but find the pouch with dangler attachment more "field friendly" - hence reduced hilt.
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#136784 - 02/08/16 04:07 AM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Gustaf Bäck]
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A very special piece, maxpastor - congrats!

Originally Posted By: Gustaf Bäck
...As a user, I went for the standard grind & brass fittings, I enjoy the patina of old brass and a well used carbon steel, and someone needs to bring that steel back home to Sweden, right...?
(it's most likely made in Germany now though...)...


I like carbon steel with a nice patina as well. Here is my #5-5, not in Germany but on holidays in Italy, though smile



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#136909 - 02/09/16 09:41 PM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Litch]
Gustaf Bäck Offline
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That's a beuty Litch, thanks for the peek!


Edited by Gustaf Bäck (02/09/16 09:41 PM)
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#137120 - 02/14/16 11:16 AM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Gustaf Bäck]
Captain Chris Stanaback Offline
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Sunday Morning Eye Candy!
I picked up this outstanding #5-8" at the recent Gator Cutlery Show, in Lakeland, Fl.! (Thanks Mitchell)
Hope you like it, Capt. Chris


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Edited by Captain Chris Stanaback (02/14/16 11:17 AM)
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#137121 - 02/14/16 11:31 AM Re: Knife of The Week Model 5!!!!! [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Time capsule piece Cap. About as good as it gets, thanks for sharing.
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