Old Timer 165OT Woodsman Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife
September 3, 2018 - Comment
9 5/8″ overall. 5″ stainless upswept blade. Full tang. Brown sawcut Delrin handles with brass finger guard and old timer inlay shield. Brown leather belt sheath.
Product Features
- 7Cr17 High Carbon Stainless Steel Clip Point Blade
- Old Timer Sawcut Handle Slabs with Nickel Silver Guard, Brown Leather Belt Sheath
- Blade Length: 5.0 inch (12.7 cm) Handle Length: 4.3 inch (10.9 cm)
- Overall Length: 9.3 inch (23.6 cm) Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Recreational and professional level use
Comments
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Handle Blemishes Finish is a bit rough. The blade is not very polished and shows lots of machine grooves. The handle had defects that appear to be melt spots. Its OK but I am not sure I would buy again. I am tempted to return for another due to the handle blemishes.
Bad for bushcraft This knife is fairly sharp, and it hold an edge and sharpens well. Unfortunately it isn’t quite tough enough for heavy-duty bushcraft applications, mine popped a handle rivet after only 2 weeks.
NOT FULL TANG. Falsely Advertised When it comes to my tools, I like to know what I’m working with and whether it can be expected to perform the task at hand. My first impressions of this knife were positive:a medium/large skinner, with a thick blade, and a sturdy feel. The geometry of the blade is both functional and aesthetically pleasing; for 25 bucks, it seemed like a sick deal. Here comes the bad news…After one of the brass “caps” on the handle came loose, exposing a star-bit screw head beneath,…