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Old 11-21-2010, 06:44 AM
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Old 11-21-2010, 04:39 PM
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A Cut Above

Chicago Cutlery's line of walnut handled kitchen knives (I use a set in my own kitchen)--Ralph.
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Old 11-21-2010, 05:55 PM
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Chicago Cutlery's paring, utility and boning knives are all blade shapes and sizes suitable for outd NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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I was curious about the cult of Mora knives and ordered one to see. There are so many models that I NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 02-22-2011, 01:40 PM
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Field report: Just got back from a couple of days in Pisgah National Forest (NC) where I went out of NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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The Cold Steel Roach Belly is a similar bargain. Super cheap, durable, and extremely lightweight. Yo NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

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Below are xrays of some Mora knives, showing the tang length:

This is a Mora #1-
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