How about we wait till later, and I can show you a pic of the Harsey Tactical Folder beside a glass of Bookers, partially emptied bottle in the background?

Not sure I have any of those stinky foreign commie cigars, I'll see what else I do have on hand.

Thanks for the compliments, gents.

Air, I'll put that pic you wanted up right after I see a pic where you do that with AM's Y Knife.

TR

Something tells me that no matter how sharp or dull the blade was when I was done, he would gut me with it.

That straight in chopping style ( as opposed to making a wider face angle so the chopping is easier) is common to hand bucking logs with an axe in South America. No connection is there?

So does anyone else have trouble with the phrase "...my beater Yarborough knife...", as used to refer to multiples of this fine weapon? We pay field grades waaay too much. ;)

Bill:

I started in on a bevel, then discovered that the log was thicker (and tougher) than I anticipated. I had also planned to roll it and cut the bottom side the same as the top, but the log was uncooperative and I figured using the axe or the Stihl, while tempting, would be cheating.

Yes, I have seen guys fell trees with machetes down South by cutting almost straight in, and you do waste a bit less wood.

TR

I could have used your skill 2 weeks ago when we cut down two trees (well bushes really) in front of my house. Great looking knife. That Mr. Harsey hims good.

I've been looking at that knife. I may have to go shopping.

Bill:

Is the difference between the Tactical Folder and the Tactical Ranger the false edge?

Otherwise, they look identical to me.

mumbleypeg:

When I have an axe or a saw, I prefer to cut trees with them. Good to do it once with the knife just to know that I can.

When chopping like that, I know why I ask for a good cushioned handle, like Hogue uses on their weapon grips, and a long blade, with the weight towards the point.

Would have been pretty quick and less painful with a good machete, but I haven't figured out how to carry one in my pocket, yet.

TR

The only difference between the Tactical and the Ranger is the false edge on the top of the Tactical. I hear this months Field and Stream magazine has a pic of the Lone Wolf/Harsey Ranger in an article on knives. (just thought I'd throw that in while on the topic)

uh yeah, me:D

Fine American steel and whiskey, as requested.

TR

What is next, a pic of the knife with my Harley?

The money shot.

TR

Couple of Great Americans represented there. Booker Beam and Bill Harsey.

Fortunately it is too early in the morning for me to get drunk and runaround with a knife.:D

Did I say that outloud? I meant to say, I anxiously await the time of day when I can drink responsibly. I always use my edged tools in the manner for which they were designed.

I like it. Laminated map?

No, I was using a very nice coaster.

Why?

TR