Saddlehorn

mckgreg

mckgreg

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Don't see too many of this pattern posted in here so, here's a fat stag fella.
Greg

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That one is really nice. A new pickup? I don't think there were as many of the two-bladers made?

And again, great photo.
 
Not a new one Mike. I have a few of these. One with thicker stag. This one measures 1 inch across on the butt end and is 4 3/4 inches closed. A real handfull.
Greg
 
Greg,

That's a beauty. One of my favorite patterns even if it is quite a load for the pocket.
 
Thanks Blues. The Saddlehorn is one of my favorites too. Tony made some real beauties but I could never quite get my hands on one.
Greg
 
I have a set of A2 blades/springs waiting patiently for some "handling" :) Gotta love the saddlehorn. :thumbup:
 
The only saddlehorn I own is a lowly CASE in stag, but a decent small knife.

Anyone know the origin of its name and its prime use/advantage?
 
It's a trapper and the curved end of the handle resembles the horn on a saddle. Some are more prominent than others. I would imagine this trapper, with the large skinning blade, would be used a lot on bigger game. When skinning, you are using more of a draw motion than a push and the horn on the end would keep your hand in place on the handle. Just a thought. By the way, that Case Saddlehorn is a nice design in my book.
Greg
 
Here's a Terry Davis saddlehorn; sole authorship knife. Aren't some of Bob Cargill's knives sole author also, Greg??
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Wow, that's a great knife with GREAT bone, Charlie! :thumbup:
 
One from that Big Ol' South Texan, Ruple. One of my favorites to say the least. Right at 4 1/2" closed. Waynorth, don't know about Cargill's sole authorship. Could be.
Greg

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Here is one from Joe "Cable Joe" Allen. Joe's grinds are very clean and his fit and finish is perfect. This is the small size Saddlehorn at 3 1/2" closed. It is the perfect size for edc.

I don't see alot of his knives or hear his name much. He is a real pleasure to deal with. His prices are reasonable and his wait time is not too long right now!
 
mckgreg said:
It's a trapper and the curved end of the handle resembles the horn on a saddle. Some are more prominent than others. I would imagine this trapper, with the large skinning blade, would be used a lot on bigger game. When skinning, you are using more of a draw motion than a push and the horn on the end would keep your hand in place on the handle. Just a thought. By the way, that Case Saddlehorn is a nice design in my book.
Greg
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Thanks for the info:thumbup:

I must say the Case is very well finished, can't really understand all this moaning about Case QC. The ones I have are very good or is it because they are very new? Are older models more problematic,dicey?
 
jd_elam said:
Here is one from Joe "Cable Joe" Allen. Joe's grinds are very clean and his fit and finish is perfect. This is the small size Saddlehorn at 3 1/2" closed. It is the perfect size for edc.

I don't see alot of his knives or hear his name much. He is a real pleasure to deal with. His prices are reasonable and his wait time is not too long right now!
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That looks very appealing!

Can you give his on-line address please?
 
I'm not sure if he has a website up and going right now. He makes a great knife, but doesn't seem to be a computer person. He does have an e-mail address: cablejoeknives@earthlink.net, or can be reached by telephone at 812-385-8709.
 
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