Powder River Comparison!

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If you like hunting knives with a traditional trade knife flair, the Powder River may be the design for you. It has a very traditional profile that’s exceedingly versatile for today’s outdoorsmen.

Today’s post takes a look at two custom Power River knives that are very similar, showing the variation in handle material and blade finishes.

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Both of these knives are the 5″ blade version of the Powder River model. Both have three three brass pins and no lanyard hole, a very traditional look! The first knife has the standard aged blade finish; the second knife has the hammer forged finish option. The first knife has thumb jimping added on the spine; the second knife doesn’t have any spine options.

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We hope you’ve enjoyed this comparison post. If you have any questions, or would like to see any additional comparisons between custom options or knife models, please leave us a comment. Thank you for all your support and interest!

Sears Nessmuk Reproduction

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Sears Nessmuk, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knife, Nessmuk, Nessmuk Knife, Nessmuk Reproduction, Traditional Camping KnifeIn 1884, Mr. George Washington Sears (1821-1890) published his book, “Woodcraft and Camping.”

The book focused on ultra-light camping and in it, there’s a woodcut showing a double bit hatchet, a pocket knife, and sheath knife. This special edition Lucas Forge knife is made to be a close reproduction of that sheath knife.

Lucas’ version features an aged 1/8-inch, O-1 high carbon steel blade, a rustic antler handle, and three brass pins. In addition, this knife doesn’t have the usual Lucas Forge etch, but a special one: Sears Nessmuk By Lucas Forge.

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Sears Nessmuk, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knife, Nessmuk, Nessmuk Knife, Nessmuk Reproduction, Traditional Camping KnifeToday we’re highlighting one of these special custom reproduction pieces. For more information on the Sears Nessmuk Reproduction, please write lucas@customhuntingknives.org. Thank you for your interest in traditional outdoor knives!

ProSkinner Comparison!

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If you’re looking for a knife with a smart tip for precise work, the ProSkinner may be the design for you. Today we’re looking at two similar, yet different, custom ProSkinners and comparing the options!

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As you notice right off, both have blue box elder handles with very similar grain and coloration. The first knife is a standard ProSkinner, with  3 1/2-inch blade. The second knife has an extended blade, around 4 1/2-inches, for added working room. The top knife has a hammer forged finish; below we see a satin blade finish.

The top knife features the standard hardware…two brass pins and a lanyard hole. The knife below doesn’t have a lanyard hole, but features a trio of mosaic pins!

Both knives have patterned filework on the spine. First, we have the Classic pattern and below we have the Vine pattern, which do have slightly different looks even from the side view.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today! If you are interested in learning more about the ProSkinner model, please click here. Happy trails!

Spotlight: Aged Oak Woodsman Nessmuk

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Lucas Forge, Nessmuk, Woodsman Knife, Nessmuk Knife, High Carbon KnivesHowdy everyone! Today’s post highlights a timeless custom Woodsman Nessmuk with an aged oak handle, aged blade finish, brass hardware, and thumb jimping. This is the 5″ blade version of the Woodsman Nessmuk, which offers extra working room with the same sweeping blade profile.

Questions about a knife design or custom option? Please write lucas@customhuntingknives.org. Thanks for stopping by!