Originally Posted by xRangerx
indeed it is!
indeed it is!
I know the feeling. Woodsplitter loves his 3v I am kind of back and forth on 3v or a2 o1 and 1095. I hope you get one. They are like turleys. They only pop up every so often. But I think although woodsplitter is a huge sbt fan and I think because his Norse heritage the adventure sworn explorer may have slightly edged out his sbt. I would talk with him about both. The explorer maybe easier to get. But I never ever thought he would love the explorer. He is a take the sbt to the grave guy. That and his axes. But I think the as changed his mind. It wouldn't surprise me know if he took the as over the sbt. Talk to him. Either way you have to get a sbt and either an explorer mountaineer or as classic to have a complete collection.
There is one for sale up just now on BF...A2 steel, $300......better grab it now if you want it.
It looks like it's already spoken for. Gotta be lightning fast!
When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." -- John Muir
yep its gone.
Here's a pretty cool review if you haven't seen it: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27462
The Skookum Bush Tool is "My Knfie". It's perfect for me. If I had the chance to purchase another, I would.
I have beat it, pampered it, carried it everyday since I got it 5 months ago. I have had it in the worst downpours of the year, soaking wet with a perfect grip, no patina or any sign of rust on the 3V blade.
I have nothing but praise for the Skookum, I have found nothing wrong with it at all after the use I have put it through. If it came down to it, I would choose my Skookum Bush Tool over any other knife in my possession. Although I must admit, my Adventure Sworn Explorer is a very very close second, if not perhaps a tie.
Here is my take on the 3V vs A2 vs O1 vs 1095 thing.... I have used 1095 for about 5 years, O1 for about two years, and 3V for about half of a year. I have never used A2.
When I am out using my knife I want it to be scalpel sharp for as long as possible, without having to bust out the sharpening stone and work on it... This is particularly true in the rain, or during winter...
I can use my 3V SBT all day (hard use to, cross battening, splitting and feathers), and not have to worry about the edge becoming so dull it needs to be sharpened before I can continue my work. It will hold it's edge all day, until I have the time around the fire to touch it up.
I also find 3V very easy to sharpen, especially with such a thin grind as on the Skookum.
Here is a man named Virtuovice (Dr. Wako) on YouTube, explaining this concept in more detail.
NOT MY VIDEO
Last edited by Wood Splitter; 03-06-2013 at 09:58 PM.
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Another Skookum owner here. Mine is A2. 2 year wait. I hit Rod for it right after I read the Tactical Knives article on it. A lot of folks were in-the-know already about it and the wait list was already long.
A great knife indeed , but my patience is not so good anymore and I want my knives quick so no more long wait times for me.
I hope you are happy with it when you get it , which I'll bet you'll be.
guess what I just bought??????
Well there ya go.
Start the Bavarian ommpapa band, and get us a photo.
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