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Hibben Elmer Keith knife
03 August 2016, 19:18
Big Wonderful WyomingHibben Elmer Keith knife
Anyone have one? I have the cheap Japanese version that Guns and Ammo sent out in the 1970s.
Are they junk?
What about the design?
04 August 2016, 06:47
congomikeI have one that was a promotional giveaway if you subscribed to Guns and Ammo. Been 40 years since I looked at it, back in the storage box someplace. If you are interested I will dig it out and send pics.
04 August 2016, 15:22
lost okieIIRC I looked at one of the originals at the Blade Show some years back.
3/8's stock and chisel ground. Pretty hefty knife. Not my cup of tea.
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04 August 2016, 19:58
Big Wonderful WyomingA sharp heavy knife will cut like nothing else. A dull heavy knife will cut, where a dull light knife will not.
As much as I admire Elmer, his small man disease probably contributed to the size of his knives.
04 August 2016, 20:02
Big Wonderful Wyoming
05 August 2016, 00:16
GatogordoTo each his own. Like many, somewhere I've got one of the G&A knives. It is a large clunky design, better suited for combat and survival than hunting use IMO. But if you like it, that's all that matters, so go for it. There are quite a few of these around by custom makers if Lost Okie can't find the time.
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05 August 2016, 01:20
Big Wonderful WyomingGato,
I have a Columbia River Folder that is very similar to these Keith knives, and until I lost it, it was my favorite knife in the world.
05 August 2016, 02:46
GatogordoWell, why don't you buy another one?
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
05 August 2016, 03:28
Big Wonderful WyomingThey don't make it anymore. I don't even have an idea of what model it was. I have spent hours on ebay trying to figure it out and the CRKT websites.
No idea!
05 August 2016, 03:56
GatogordoPatience, grasshopper.
Why don't you call CRKT and ask them?
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
05 August 2016, 07:52
Big Wonderful WyomingI'll try it in the morning.
09 August 2016, 18:42
Big Wonderful WyomingThey don't have any. They were nice about it and spent about 30 minutes on the phone talking to me.
18 October 2016, 01:02
Big Wonderful Wyoming
Found it! I found one on Ebay, but I keep looking for more.
It is Puukkoesque in that it short, sharp and nice to handle inside an animal.
18 October 2016, 05:25
GatogordoGreat. Glad you found one in time before the great exodus. Almost anything will surface on ebay with time.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
18 October 2016, 20:43
Bill/OregonWYo: That is a very practical design. I can see why you like that blade shape.
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19 October 2016, 09:08
Big Wonderful WyomingThe blade is about 3.5 inches long. Perfect.
Kind of a fatty to carry in your pants, but a nice knife for the money.
20 October 2016, 07:12
slugslingerWhat is the CRKT knife called?
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20 October 2016, 16:27
Big Wonderful WyomingMK1-03K It is a Greg Lightfoot design. The one on Ebay right now is so worn down to nothing, I wouldn't buy it.