Knife for cowboy rig

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Knife for cowboy rig

Posted: 2/17/2019 7:27:58 PM EDT

I have a nice leather rig coming in for my 1871 colt. I'm looking for a 4 or 5 inch fixed blade to go with it. Nothing fancy, just a simple hunter or skinner in a simple period correct sheath. Any suggestions?

Posted: 2/17/2019 8:09:27 PM EDT

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Russel Green River knife.
Read a bit of the history of them and you will realize it will be a perfect and period correct choice.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/item.aspx/453/1

https://www.crazycrow.com/green-river-knives

Posted: 2/17/2019 9:18:46 PM EDT

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Maybe a good bowie knife.

Posted: 2/17/2019 9:39:07 PM EDT

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Russel Green River knife.
Read a bit of the history of them and you will realize it will be a perfect and period correct choice.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/item.aspx/453/1

https://www.crazycrow.com/green-river-knives

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I was going to put in my OP that I was strongly considering the green river hunter but im having a hard time finding a decent sheath. And yes I have tried working leather in the past and I suck at it so rolling my own is not the best option.

Posted: 2/17/2019 9:41:20 PM EDT

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Wouldn't be against it, especially a smaller one with slab handles and small guard but when I look online all I find is $20 junk or $600 customs. Truth be told this knife will do very little work, it's just me wanting to put together a nice looking rig for myself.

Posted: 2/17/2019 9:51:05 PM EDT

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You need something like this.

Posted: 2/17/2019 10:21:36 PM EDT

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If the blade was a touch longer. Back before my life got busy I used to make a few knives here and there, about 20 years ago I made a nice looking drop point with stag handles and a 5 inch blade, I just cant seem to find the thing after I moved.

Posted: 2/18/2019 10:45:01 PM EDT

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Make a fold over sheath. No fancy seam or stitchery required, a few rivets will do. Look at the Crazy Crow website, they have kits.
Give it a try and surprise yourself.
https://www.crazycrow.com/knife-sheaths

Posted: 2/18/2019 10:51:19 PM EDT

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Something inexpensive, can't go wrong with a classic Buck knife. Something expensive, Randall makes a nice Bowie

Posted: 2/18/2019 11:00:31 PM EDT

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I was trying to buy a nice randall at a gun show over the weekend but I'm looking for something a little more historically correct

Posted: 2/19/2019 7:23:27 AM EDT

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How about something like this?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/681806433/bowie-hunting-knife-5-blade-stag-handle?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-art_and_collectibles-collectibles-other&utm_custom1=7e674cf0-c4ad-45b8-a3a2-b6a393f590be&utm_content=go_304499435_22746158195_78727398995_pla-106549150355_c__681806433&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp7D28NbH4AIVph-tBh0tXgJ8EAkYCyABEgLU4fD_BwE

I am haven't used their products......

Posted: 2/19/2019 5:46:37 PM EDT

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https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/knives-by-maker/kings-damascus/131573.html

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/catalog/product/view/id/362164/s/1010844/category/3374/

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/catalog/product/view/id/365224/s/1012002/category/11213/

All under $200.00 and all but the last one include a sheath.
Any of them would look great on a cowboy rig.

Posted: 2/20/2019 4:33:22 PM EDT

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I like these old Solgens. If you shop around at antique stores and pawn shops. They can be had for less than $40.00.
Because the pommel is screwed on with a nut. They can be easily be taken apart and rebuilt.
So whenever I find one for $10.00 or less no matter what the condition is, I buy it

Posted: 2/21/2019 8:10:53 PM EDT

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Buck Frontiersman, handle material is not period correct but very nice looking.

Posted: 2/21/2019 8:12:29 PM EDT

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To be honest the finish on mine was so nice I keep mine in the box to keep it from getting scratched up.

Posted: 2/21/2019 8:22:43 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/21/2019 8:40:12 PM EDT

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Hot! Tell us more, please.

Posted: 2/21/2019 10:14:14 PM EDT

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@lew

I recently found Esty, lots of guys on there that roll their own steel.

This is one of them.

Posted: 2/21/2019 10:22:41 PM EDT

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Here is a recent one that was custom made by a fellow.

This will be my dedicated hunting rig.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:23:33 PM EDT

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I recently found Esty, lots of guys on there that roll their own steel.

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It looked home-brewed, not that there's anything wrong with that. Thanks, mate!

Posted: 2/23/2019 1:18:02 AM EDT

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This is one of them.

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@lew

I recently found Esty, lots of guys on there that roll their own steel.

This is one of them.

Link to maker?

Posted: 2/23/2019 2:18:38 AM EDT

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PM sent.

Posted: 2/23/2019 4:19:21 PM EDT

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Thanks

Posted: 2/23/2019 6:05:55 PM EDT

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No prob bud.

Let’s us know if you get it and post pics.

I’m interested in one myself.

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