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Bear the Dog
Starting Member
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 Posted - 02/11/2008 : 17:11:21
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I just got back from peru were I got to try out a nessmuk from sheathmaker Leatherface. I know not exactly a knife you would see in the jungle, but why not?
Specs:
Blade-01 steel
Blade length-4" convex
Overall length-8 5/8"
Thickness-1/8"
Weight-6 oz.
Contact info
http://www.azraelscustomleather.com/
In the jungle the machete rules. That doesn't mean there is no place for a small sheath knife. Cutting vines for lashing shelter poles was easier than an 18" machete.
One of the guys found out the hard way that knives are better when sharp.
I left the nessmuk out in the rain one night just to see what would happen to the blade. There were small rust spots but nothing too bad.
Later that night I tried it out on some firecraft on the beach. It did a good job splitting wet wood to get to the core and then shaving some pieces for a fire. Then rain came and ruined my fun.
The next day on the boat it was used as a can opener for some sardine and ketchup spaghetti which is my favorite for those who know me.
To my surprise there was no damage at all to the blade.
Finally it was used to cut tape for some first aid.
So I would say the nessmuk was jungle worthy. Thanks Leatherface.
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Man of Iron
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 17:22:58
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Neat little blade fits the niche nicely, welcome to the forum.
Whether the knife falls on the melon or the melon on the knife, the melon suffers |
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Noss
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 17:38:46
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Bear the Dog: Welcome to the forum. Thats a neat blade. Rugged and functional. It looks like it served you well in the jungle. Havening a small blade along with your big one is always a plus. It does make the smaller jobs easier.
That sardine and ketchup spaghetti does not sound good.   But then again I have never tried it.
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Man of Iron
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 17:52:23
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Compare that to any MRE menu, than you will certainly change your mind, Noss. I worked through 4 or 5 of those, not because I needed to, just because I wanted to try it out... One of the major miscalculations in my life.
It's actually quite a strange choice to use carbon steel in the jungle nowadays, but if you take good care of them, they perform in almost every aspect (except corrosion resistence off course) better than most SS out there.
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Man of Iron
Junior Member
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:17:16
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BTW, I can't help it, but somehow I think there's a bit simularity between this blade and the CS Canadian Belt knife, however I can't put it up. Or, off course, I can be out off my mind like the lunatic I'm.
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Noss
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USA
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:27:35
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Most machetes are made out of carbon steel. They are the first choice in the jungle. So I guess if you take care of it when your out there it shouldn't be a problem. If your using your knife a lot also the edge will constituently be cleaned during use form friction
between the edge and cutting material.
It does kind of look like the Canadian belt knife. Then again you are out of your mind.
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Edited by - Noss on 02/11/2008 18:29:12 |
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Rune Pedersen
Junior Member
Norway
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:29:31
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Just coat the carbon
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Noss
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:30:14
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I don't know I don't like sardines
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eatingmuchface
Junior Member
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:31:07
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leatherface makes great sheaths and he can even make a good knife.
I never new he could make knives until a few days ago when he mentioned it in a thread over at KF.
however I don't think he'll be seeing this review on the forum anytime soon.
he's not a big fan of knifetests.
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good review, looks like that little knife sure did prove valuable.
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Man of Iron
Junior Member
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:32:30
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I'd prefer tuna above sardine, personal taste.
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It does kind of look like the Canadian belt knife. Then again you are out of your mind.
thanks for reminding me.
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Noss
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USA
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:40:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Rune Pedersen
Just coat the carbon
Yes a coating or a bluing helps a lot. Most Machetes I see usually have a coating on them. Usually.
eatingmuchface: I have seen leatherfaces comments about this site. Thats fine. I saw on the Ranger forum he said cutting 2x4s and cutting free hanging rope was Okay. This is fine for testing cutting performance but tells you nothing about toughness and strength.
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Noss
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:40:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Rune Pedersen
Just coat the carbon
Yes a coating or a bluing helps a lot. Most Machetes I see usually have a coating on them. Usually.
eatingmuchface: I have seen leatherfaces comments about this site. Thats fine. I saw on the Ranger forum he said cutting 2x4s and cutting free hanging rope was Okay. This is fine for testing cutting performance but tells you nothing about toughness and strength.
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Noss
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 18:56:48
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Another thing about rust is is only affects the cutting edge. Rust will attack the very fine edge quick and reduce your cutting performance. Havening rust on the rest of the blade will not hurt your knife. It will not make your knife fall apart unless it just sits and eats into the metal but this takes a long time especially on a very thick blade. It is nasty for food prep though and maybe unsafe health wise.
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eatingmuchface
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 19:24:06
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yeah, bluing is easy,cheap,looks cool and works, I say give it a try.
and noss, yeah idk, he did say he did like the chopping and cutting test, I like the chopping alot, it really gives me a good idea of how a knife chops, but I like the test as a whole so...
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Noss
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 19:38:06
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I try to throw in as much as I can. Some people ignore the fact that I cut,chop and baton with a knife but I go much further then this alone because more is required to test properties beyond the obvious.
Anyways I don't want to hijack Bear the Dogs thread. 
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Noss
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Posted - 02/11/2008 : 19:57:04
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eatingmuchface: I'm glad you enjoy the tests. They are made for everyone. I hope you are getting some benefit out of them.
Back to Bears thread.
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