Any love for the moose?

Badger28

Badger28

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Having gotten my first moose pattern, I’m pretty excited about it’s utility. What do you guys think? What do you have? Seems like a less common pattern these days, but so much utility! And just plain cool. Why the lack of attention? Anyone have any history on the pattern? Why’s it a moose?
 
Can’t complete your Nessmuk trio without a moose!
I’m a big fan of the two big blades on opposite ends. Though, with current trends, two full sized blades seem to discourage many who have been moving towards single blade traditionals.
 
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A moose was the pattern used for the 2010 forum knife.

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It is one of the best patterns, and GEC is overdue to make more!

A moose and a pig walk into a bar…….


A lady goes into a bar with her moose. Then the bartender comes up to her and says, “Why did you have to bring the pig in with you?”

Then the lady answered, “Excuse me, I think this is a moose.”

And the bartender says, “Excuse me, I was talking to the moose.”

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It is likely called a Moose because a moose has large antlers on each side of its head, where a knife of the same name will have a full-sized blade on each end of the knife, as opposed to a smaller secondary blade. Two big blades = Two big antlers of the namesake. Compared to a muskrat, which has a slim clip blade on each end for skinning said muskrat animal. Funny how things get named :)

...I'm no knife historian, so I fully expect to be corrected swiftly.

I'm not drawn to Moose pattern because I rarely find myself in a situation where two full-size blades are more versatile than 1 large blade and 1 or more smaller blades for fine detail jobs. If I'm only using large blades, I can carry a single-blade knife and be slimmer in the pocket. I do very much miss my 54 Big Jack that was given as a gift to me, probably more for the sentimental than the functional. Sold it looking for something more functional, now the sentimental is catching up with me.
 
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Here's a Bull Moose with antlers on full display. :D According to Levine's Guide, this pattern was also referred to as a Texas Jack around the turn of the century...

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I like the fact that this particular version houses two big blades, but in a relatively narrow and manageable frame.
 
They are a very attractive stout pattern that I want to like because they're so nice looking, but the deal breaker for me is the two equal size blades.


I like looking at them, they're just not something for me to own and or use.
Same goes for a nicely done 2 blade trapper.
 
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Thanks all. These are awesome. More to hunt for! For whatever unpractical reason I love the two big blades. Especially the ones I’ve seen with a clip and a spear.
 
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