Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Rob DiStefano on September 30, 2010, 06:33:00 PM
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Lotta really good trad stuff out there, and every once in awhile I'm mighty extra impressed with a product or service enuf to hafta crow about it.
So this is my long overdue kudos to G.Fred and Teresa Asbel for offering a fine selection of hunting knives at very, very reasonable prices. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I took their GFA Frontier Skinner with me during this past June's hog hunt and I'm happy to say that I got a chance to put that bad boy to some good use.
This knife's USA made high carbon steel 4" blade is beautifully made, quite strong and durable, takes and holds a *sharp*, and Damascus antique etched for olde tyme good looks. The brass pinned curly maple handle compliments the blade for both looks and ergonomics. Got me the matching, handsome made leather sheath for it, too.
(http://www.tradgang.com/rob/hog10/asbelknife.jpg)
The curved blade and well designed handle made it an easy chore to skin out my hog. I highly recommend checking out the lineup of GFA knives.
(http://www.tradgang.com/rob/hog10/tg_rob_hog3.jpg)
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rob, i bought one of his knifes at denton hill. and a very nice sheath. its a neck knife and i agree it takes a nice edge and the price was right.
hope i'll get to really use soon. we open this saturday...
ed
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I have one and really like. Everything said above is true. :thumbsup:
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i have one too.i love it.it is one of the sharpest knives that i have owned,steve
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I have one I bought at Denton iin 2009 neck knife 3.5 inch blade gutted 4 deer with it last year great knife.
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Nice knife and nicer hog!
Magnus
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I have one of the smaller knives and it is great. Just like their wool pull overs. Great stuff.
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I agree! I also picked up a 4in. and sheath at Denton Hill. Love the curly maple handle. Got it mounted on my back quiver strap and only have about two more weeks to go before I can break it in on the whitetails. I also got to meet and talk with Mr. Asbell for the first time, what a great guy!
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp235/BRIAN845_2008/100_1463.jpg)
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Hooper, That back quiver is a beauty who's it made by?
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Nice knife and hog.
Gots one of them outfits myself and agree with its sharpness and holding an edge.
Earl
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Not only there knives but there entire line.Keeping everything in a workingmans budget yet still giving topnotch quality and Service.
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I have to agree, that must be why I own three. Great knives and great people to deal with.
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hoop is that a straight blade on your knife in the pic or is it like robs up top?
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"Not only there knives but there entire line.Keeping everything in a workingmans budget yet still giving topnotch quality and Service."
Aint that the truth!! You guys be glad Teresa doesn't listen to me. I have told her more than once she could charge waaaaay more for thier products!!
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I totally agree. Got two of the knives and a neck sheath. Great products, great prices, and you couldn't find better people to deal with!
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Best knife I have ever had for the money. I just got my son one for Christmas. I will have a few more for sure. I don't buy stainless knives and it is hard to find good high carbon blades. All of the products I have bought from hunters image have been great. :thumbsup:
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Is the small GFA knife a good size for an everyday carry knife?
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My skinner just arrived along with a very nice sheath. I took it out of the package, lightly steeled it and it is sharp enought to shave with. Might be a rough shave though.
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I have one of Fred's "neck knives" and really like it. Can't beat them for the money either:^)
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I have one of the neck knives, it's always ready for instant use, readily takes an edge, and looks real traditional to boot.
AND, they're priced right.
todd
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Originally posted by todd smith:
I have one of the neck knives, it's always ready for instant use, readily takes an edge, and looks real traditional to boot.
AND, they're priced right.
todd
ah, thanx for reminding me - i need to order out another one! and they're on sale, to boot! cool! :thumbsup:
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Yes Eric. The smallest one is perfect for everyday. I use the neck sheath with mine.
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a *good* 2.5" blade is quite multi-purpose and can skin squirrel, pig, deer or bison with equal reliability.
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well that seals it, if I dont get one for Christmas then I will buy one later this year!
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I missed this one somehow...must have been bear hunting back in Sept.
I remember that knife well. :saywhat:
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My wife is good to me and she says Im a good hinter these knives are top notch and so are the sheaths!
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Just got my English Flat Back Hunter model with a nice sheath. Both appear to be good quality tools, but have not been used yet. As said above, about five minutes with a steel and the knife was shaving sharp. Excellent value.
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I got the mini neck knife for Christmas,gutted a deer would still shave a little after splitting the brisket.Was impressed to say the least.
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the mini neck is SO tiny - but what a Giant Killer!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/mini-gfa.jpg)
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I just ordered a mid-size drop point with a partially beaded neck sheath. $40 + shipping you can't beat that price. I can't wait to get it in my hand, hopefully I will get to break it in on a bear this spring.
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I have one and like it as well.