First Muskrat

TM · Post by TM » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:37 pm

This is the first Muskrat I've owned. I've never paid much attention to the pattern before - but this one was a chestnut CV and I liked it

I have a few questions that I thought you Muskrat fans might be able to answer - and of course posting pictures of your favorites is encouraged!

Is it normal for one blade to sit a little lower than the other when folded? Also, the second blade seems a little thinner and smaller than the main blade - is this normal as well, or are these just finishing imperfections?

I like the knife - no complaints here - just wondering what is normal for this pattern.

Thanks

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:40 pm

Hi TM. Sorry I don't know the answers to your questions, but that is a nice looking knife.

s-k

TM · Post by TM » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:49 pm

Thanks, s-k

I think chestnut bone is my favorite kind of handle right now

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:35 pm

JMO...
And worth what you paid for it, I might add.

On the mark side of your knife, the nail nick approaches the downward shape of the serpentine frame. On the pile side, the nick approaches an upward sweep, making it APPEAR to sit lower. The kicks look to be about the same in height. Again, JMO.

Shown before, but one of mine from Wendell Carson...

Bill

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:55 pm

I really like a good Muskrat.

Here is one I picked up for a few dollars. It is such a solid knife that you wouldn’t know it is a shell handle by the feel of it. It has very good carbon steel blades.

Cheap enough that you won’t loose any value by using it, but good enough that it makes a good user………………………..My favorite kind!

Dale