#168022 - 01/24/18 10:28 AM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: RamKingJC]
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Don't know if my lousy photos will help or not.
Here are a 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, all with sawteeth. And a 5-8 with STN grind.
The 5-5's sawteeth are the regular grind, when they were available. As the Cap said, that is not what you get if you order a 5-5 today.
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Edited by rodbrown (01/24/18 10:45 AM)
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#168023 - 01/24/18 11:43 AM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: rodbrown]
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Thanks for your "lousy photos" Rod, my friend.......great visuals ALWAYS help me. Like the RAM-MAN said, I think we're building a Camp Randall, so just out of curiosity what type of camping & camps do you guys envision doing & using such a fantastic blade. I figure we've got everything from a 45 ft. Winnebago to grabbing a tarp & hitting the trail amongst folks here. My own absolute soul-cleansing favorite is my minimalist 3 night pack on a still hunting trip in the late fall Whitetail/Gobbler combo season.....when I'd be tickled to death to have this Build-Blade as a companion. Anyway.....On with the Build.....And thanks for another one Chris.
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#168028 - 01/24/18 01:51 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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C) Model #5 built to baton and other non-warranteed duties
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#168029 - 01/24/18 01:53 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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D.
Edited by Duke (01/24/18 01:55 PM)
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#168030 - 01/24/18 02:01 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: Duke]
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A-Camp Chores
Pap
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#168031 - 01/24/18 02:57 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: pappy19]
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D-Carry and Camp Chores.
Here's how I visualize the categories (and why I am voting for "D"): -"A" Camp Knife Chores. A longer blade (7-8") used (maybe exclusively?) at the camp site for food prep, cooking and slicing. Given it's size, it would not the easiest knife to wear or 'carry'. -"B" Carry. A shorter blade (4-5") used for a variety of light to medium duties; the smaller size blade makes the knife comfortable to carry and relatively easy to store or conceal as need be. -"C" Baton and other N/W Duties. A mid-size blade (6-7"), designed for heavy duty chores (chopping, hacking, prying?). I'd eliminate the 5-4" from consideration here as we'd want the thicker blade stock (1/4" on the 5-5/6/7/8" rather than 3/16" on the 5-4") for the heavy-duty use. -"D" Carry and Camp Chores. Mid range blade length (5-6") which is designed to be a 'jack of all trades'. Still comfortable to carry while versatile in its utility yet hefty enough to handle most chores. The original "Bearcamp Special" was a 5-5" and the original "Bradford Angier" design was a 5-6", so either blade length could fit the bill here.
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#168032 - 01/24/18 03:45 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: rfcarlin]
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D) Model #5 built as a combination: Carry & camp chores.
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#168033 - 01/24/18 03:47 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: rfcarlin]
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Bob, The #5-4" was eliminated before we started. As to mostly a carry knife (from the blade length choices we have) a 5" or 6" is what I had in mind. As to camp chores. Kitchen work? Really: With an 8" Model #5? I'd say at least 1" and perhaps 2" too long for me. Nobody is going to strictly use this knife for one cause, I'm sure..."but"...(Wow: Another one)...there are some blade lengths that will serve multiple purposes. Crew: Don't get me wrong. This is "ME" talking about my 60 years of camping experience. During the past 30 of which have been far more "cozy" than the earlier years! I strap my Model #5-5" on now and it will do almost anything I ask of it at my hunting camp. Of course: We also sleep in a 6 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, commercial kitchen, with a den, featuring a wood-burning huge fireplace and 60" flat screen with "DISH" hunting camp!! I just thought, being as "I" was the one that said to plea your case...I would just point out for, how in my mind's eye, I would classify this knife. Keep 'em coming. Also: Ramking: Crew members "should" understand that a lifetime warranty doesn't include baton work, etc...although I am sure the knife would perform well... There: Enough Caveat. Best, Capt. Chris PS: A shot of more (not much more) youthful Captain, "roughing" it in the den with a newly mounted 7 point!!...CCS
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#168037 - 01/24/18 04:29 PM
Re: Amboyna Camper/Blade Build
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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THIS picture is missing SOOOOOOOOOOOO many things!!!! A.) Micky B.) A much larger Television. C.) the "whisper channel." I could go on.......
I only put C. cause I found the wording funny.
Edited by RamKingJC (01/24/18 04:36 PM)
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