Overdue and Heartfelt Thank You - A True Frontier Custom Knife.

Handling this knife is like going back in time. I am truly touched by the generosity and kindness shown me. Once again if you haven't checked out his content check out the Alaskan Bushman here: @jimbriggs3065

[@scottnorvell2955]

I love Alaskans channel. He’s the real McCoy. I love that knife.

[@fadingmargins]

It is this quality that keeps one coming back to his channel.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Definitley has a frontier flavor to it Steve...I;d use it some and then display it for a while...and then use it some more...woods

[@fadingmargins]

The best of both worlds - why did this not occur to me?

[@kirbycreekmo]

That looks very much like frontier knives I've seen in museums and books. It could have come right out of "My Sixty Years on the Plains" by William Thomas Hamilton that documents his days trapping, trading and Indian fighting in some of the same areas you explored 150+ years later. My thoughts on its use align with Zane's. It's a great way to honor our Bushman friend and tradition.

[@fadingmargins]

I think you right, and a book reference too, many many thanks

[@hackneeey]

I’d use it I think Steve , a lovely thing .Happy New Year regards Mick

[@fadingmargins]

Cheers Mick, and a somewhat belated happy New Year to you and yours!

[@scottnorvell2955]

Beautiful!

[@fadingmargins]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidkurle5418]

That's a wonderful knife, buddy! Cheers!

[@fadingmargins]

Quite a beast indeed!

[@JH_1095]

Use it Steve.👍

[@fadingmargins]

Will do!

[@RandysWSG]

Very cool!

[@fadingmargins]

Thanks very much

[@jack_batterson]

I'd call that a Scalper. No prizes for guesses why. I like the idea of making a little hook board for it to be displayed on, but easily taken off the wall and pressed into use. Good knives deserve some use. (And you could easily make a blade mask for it so that it might be carried in a pack on field trips.)

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Great minds think alike

[@fadingmargins]

Somewhere discreet of course

[@RedswedeOutdoors]

Quite the interesting blade, not a beautiful knife but at the same time strangely estethically pleasing. Regarding the generosity you recieve I think it's just a matter of you reaping what you sow. All the best to you and your loved ones. Cheers!

[@fadingmargins]

Certainly a one of a kind.

[@rupertkoyd9944]

I wonder how the strength of the handle on the tang would be after so many years (yes I know the first owner used it for 30 years and I'm sure it held up nicely for bushcraft) but I'd say sharpen it up (unless there is significant history to this knife not mentioned) and use it almost exclusively for cutting up large roasts and such as well as LIGHT outdoor cutting chores (no buttoning and such unless splitting thin sticks for some fire). Really neat gift though👍🏻

[@fadingmargins]

I guess we will find out in time. Whatever happens it will be fun finding out

[@jimbriggs3065]

Dang if that’s not the most beautiful ugly knife I’ve ever seen lol! Use it mate and enjoy. Like one of the comments said, “it has a soul”. It’s seen a lot of country. I carried it in the backcountry of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and New Zealand. If I remember correctly I had it with me in the Caribbean as well. Now it has the perfect home and I look forward to seeing it in service in Great Britain. Winter’s finally made it to North Dakota, 20 cm of snow and-10…the weather’s beginning to suit my clothes! I’m carrying the Green River you potlatched me every day and absolutely love it. Mimi says hello! Cheers mate!!!

[@fadingmargins]

It’s not bad is it ;-) Will do - looking forward to your next instalment

[@Revelation1316]

Looks cosy, but its hot as hades Downunder here today! Look prehistoric - I like it! I love my Green River Dexter Russel 4215. As for using it, depends on what you like. I genrally will use old stuff, but there are exceptions. Why? Nothing lasts forever and when your gone most people would bin it, believe me. That said if its bone handled, no I would not use it. Too fragile over time.

[@fadingmargins]

Russell makes fine tools.

[@zanedclark]

Why can't you do both. I could think of nothing better then using it in the field and having it somewhere you can see it at home. zane

[@fadingmargins]

Yours is a very sensible approach and the very one I am minded to follow!

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

I think it's made to be a scalping knife. I could suggest a few candidates 🤔

[@fadingmargins]

Steady there Vinnie. 😆

[@sixgunslingin]

That knife has been used that knife needs to be used and that knife has a soul. It deserves some good custom leather. My humble opinion is it would be a sin to hang it on the wall. You ain't going to do anything that man hadn't already done with it.

[@jimbriggs3065]

Well said mate!

[@sixgunslingin]

@@jimbriggs3065 that's a hell of a gift you gave him sir

[@jimbriggs3065]

@@sixgunslingin Steve’s a hell of a good fella!

[@fadingmargins]

Six gun, you make a most convincing case.