nessmuk knife?

[Peter_t]

i like the look of these knives but im just wondering, whats the shape all about? has it got a perpose or advantages?

thanks
pete

 

[Draven]

The Nessmuk knife is supposed to be used in combination with two other tools; a folding knife and a double bit axe. The axe head has one narrow end for chopping/felling, and one fatter end for splitting, so the knife isn't required to perform either of these tasks, unlike many bushcraft knifes which are used for battoning. Similarly, the folding knife can be used for detail carving and the like, so the Nessmuk knife doesn't have to be as precise. Hence, Nessmuk was able to make this knife more "dedicated", and it's mostly for butchering I believe. It has a relatively thin blade for slicing, and a profile suited to skinning and the like.

I think that's all right

Peace!

 

[Lord Farquhar]

The width help with cooking like a spatula and it can be used as a spade as well.

 

[ddokkum]

These are pictures from a American thead

I like the look of these knives

 

[Tor helge]

I`ve heard that the hump on the blades back was supposed to "ride" on the guts when opening an animal, preventing the point from puncturing the intestines.
I haven`t had any use for this feature as I always cover the back and point of a blade with my index finger when opening a carcass.
And as before mentioned it is a good skinner and slicer.
I don`t have a Nessmuk but I have a Green river hunter wich is very similar. It is a good hunting/ skinning knife.

Tor Helge

 

[Andy]

the nessmuk is basicaly a small butchers knife, designed for meat prep
This is a 19th century pattern butchers knife which was made in sheffield

and for comparison the skinning knife

I'm wondering if I should do a tactical one with a paracord wrap for a bit of fun (though I guess super glued paracord might not be a good idea in the kitchen)