#116207 - 01/13/14 07:12 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Here's a couple of shots of the "after". I'll post a couple more and point out some of the subtle custom features. Best, Capt. Chris
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#116208 - 01/13/14 07:17 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Blade shape is absolutely perfect! Look at Green River and Woodcraft blades. Enough belly to do any type of skinning and enough point to cut around the anas and open the critter up with no problems! The "soft" finger choil and subtle thumb notches? Just check 'em out!...Nuff said about that!. The horsehide spacers, along with outstanding amber stag are the perfect compliment for a purposeful handle. In keeping with my "Quad C's", James gave me copper hardware-n-pins! Best, Capt. Chris
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#116214 - 01/13/14 10:04 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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That's a definate WOW in every respect, including the pouch sheath. But the main WOW is what James did with the Bowles Special; I love it.
Pap
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#116216 - 01/14/14 02:17 AM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
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Taking into account that this is a discussion forum and wanting to say up front I am not trying to stir up trouble,I struggle to see the point of this particular collaboration.Take a perfectly good RMK,reforge it,re grind it and re handle it,why not just have James complete a commission to your design from start to finish ?. Or am I missing something altogether ?.
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#116224 - 01/14/14 10:22 AM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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The blade was skuffed and "experienced" and the perfect candidate for a "Kit" type of project. Here's the finished product...and it feels and fits perfect! Thanks James-n-Crew. Best, Capt. Chris
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#116226 - 01/14/14 11:06 AM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Neale_Jenkinson]
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Taking into account that this is a discussion forum and wanting to say up front I am not trying to stir up trouble,I struggle to see the point of this particular collaboration.Take a perfectly good RMK,reforge it,re grind it and re handle it,why not just have James complete a commission to your design from start to finish ?. Or am I missing something altogether ?. Neale, You have brought up some valid points in your post. Some were my thoughts exactly (why redo a perfectly good RMK), and my other thought was "I wished I had thought of that first", when I made the trade with him. If you hang around the Capt. long enough you know that his mind is running 90 to nothing with knife ideas. It is a constant for him. This was a way for him to take an RMK and see what could be done with it. I think James has done a remarkable job in the transformation of the knife. I believe it's current shape would be much more user friendly. I like the looks of the Green River design Bowles knife, but it's shape in actual use seems so limited. And no, I have never put a Bowles knife to work. These are strictly my thoughts only. I don't believe you missed anything about the Capt's. post.
Edited by Michael_Mason (01/14/14 11:24 AM)
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#116227 - 01/14/14 12:31 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Michael_Mason]
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I really like Jim and James knives,I have a couple in my collection,I really like that second re handled model 4 with the original RMK blade shape and grind retained,together they make a super looking package. Chris,Jo and I will be back in the states in early October,we'll be sure to drop by and say hi again .
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#116231 - 01/14/14 03:32 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Outstanding! Both knives look really awesome!
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#116238 - 01/14/14 10:42 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Peter S.]
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Hey Team,
Behring Made + the Captain = outside the box blade creativity paired with superb handle material! I'm a fan and really enjoy both of the kit knives. Job well done guys!
Jay
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#158441 - 03/23/17 01:51 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Jay G]
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BTTT
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#158516 - 03/23/17 10:26 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Michael_Mason]
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Mike, Great idea! I just took some pics of a project I have been toying around with. Maybe we can all work on this. Pictured below (just shot today) are a pair of "quite" old RMK's. The #5-6" is a decade older than the #4-6" (Early-mid 1940's) for the #5. Korean War vintage for the #4. As cool as those dates are, these guys still need some love. They have been used and abused...and (really) are not extremely collectible or valuable. How about a makeover? What do ya'll think? Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
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#158521 - 03/23/17 11:31 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Sounds like a good idea.
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#158522 - 03/23/17 11:35 PM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Robert Frey]
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Cool project!
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#158536 - 03/24/17 11:26 AM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Chief]
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#158589 - 03/25/17 07:24 AM
Re: A Tale of Two Skinners
[Re: Behring Made]
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Cap, It's your fault now, I may be adding a Model 11 to the mix. I know you know what I'm talking about.
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