CRK Mountaineer 1

[Graham_S]

well thanks to a combination of an influx of cash and generosity of certain members on BB i am soon to be the recipient of a new toy.
i've been after one of these for years.
oh happy, happy day
looking forward to playing with it.

 

[scottishwolf]

Any chance of a picture?

 

[Graham_S]

mountaineer 1

it's the smaller of the two.

 

[scottishwolf]

Nice little knife, you must be well chuffed . I'm still saving for an F1, does anyone have one second hand????

 

[Graham_S]

why not ask in the items wanted section of the BB site?
you never know, you might get lucky.

 

[HAM]

Graham,

I've had one for years, great choice mate. Mine was my main knife for ages - it handles like a dream. I remember being told that I'd get blisters because of the size and agressive knurling on the handle - never happened . . . not even to my soft city boy hands.

The only thing I'd say is, watch the sheath. After a couple of soakings in the rain, mine does not hold the knife as snugly as I would like, so I've made an elaticated cap to make sure the knife stays put. Hopefully yours will fit better than mine. If I was honest, it was the sheath and not the knife that gave me the excuse to get an AW Woodlore.

Enjoy your new toy.

Steve

 

[Graham_S]

the sheath seems fine so far.
the only question now is,
what do i put in the hollow handle?
answers on a postcard to....

 

[useless]

the only question now is,
what do i put in the hollow handle?


You could put an Opinel knife in it. Always handy to have a knife around!

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

Teabag, powered milk, suger, so you can always have a brew

 

[Graham_S]

Teabag, powered milk, suger, so you can always have a brew

best idea so far

 

[JohnC]

cotton wool in petroleum jelly?
Lucky man getting the knife...

 

[British Red]

How about some plasters

 

[philaw]

Stuff like a rolled up fiver, matches, and change for payphones would be good, but Red's suggestion of plasters isn't half bad! That thing looks dangerous! You could fit a mini torch in there if you wanted to.

Make sure you do a little review for us. It looks good.

 

[quarterstaff]

I had a CRK Sable,in the handle I modded a fire steel and stuck that in the end cap with a small stricker(the spine on crk knives is rounded).Great knives but I found indexing the knfe with a round handle a bit weird,so did someone else,Sargey I think,he had 2 flats ground on top of the handle.
cheers

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Compeed Plasters are a must!

I always carry various sizes in both my FAK and PSK - can double up as cut plasters also, providing that you can stop the bleeding to get a dry sticking area!

Phil.

 

[ESpy]

Compeed Plasters are a must!

I'm sure I've said it before somewhere, but I really, really despise Compeed plasters. The last time I used them it was in relatively warm conditions (35-40C) and the blasted things dissolved to goo on my feet rather than do any actual good.

As far as mini torches goes, the Fenix range probably has one or two that'll fit - the L1P should with ease.

 

[Graham_S]

I had a CRK Sable,in the handle I modded a fire steel and stuck that in the end cap with a small stricker(the spine on crk knives is rounded).Great knives but I found indexing the knfe with a round handle a bit weird,so did someone else,Sargey I think,he had 2 flats ground on top of the handle.
cheers

indexing isn't a problem with the Mountaineer 1, there is a more pronounced finger guard at the cutting edge.

as to contents, i'm thinking thin flint (off one of the bcb machless fire kits), some plasters, a couple of fish hooks + line, and a couple of needles.
maybe some brass wire if i can fit it in.