Im going thru the same process at present with a rb bench gun that crossfireoops is restoring, and old george leonard bench gun. It is similar in size to the hiking buddy which many of you are familiar with. Buy a custom made hand forged spring steel patch knife skinning. Historically correct in construction, these leather rifle sheaths protect your flintlock or percussion rifle in all weather. Its not a serious tool, but it cut patch just fine, and actually held up pretty well through numerous throwing contests. Comes with a good size shard of american flint, tinder and a tin with a supply of charcloth. Ned roberts opined some years back in the muzzleloading caplock rifle as i recall that the ideal scenario was a ball that was one patch thickness less than bore diameter. This one is typical of many trade knives of the 18th century. Wright and dan coppins have coowned blind horse knives since 2007. As blackpowder replicas, most of our products do not require federal licensing or registration and may be shipped directly to you via federal express or ups. Blade is 212 inches long, with an over all length of 412 inches long. I wanted one for my flintlock, but couldnt find one.
Ive had good results with pillow ticking, but id like to turn a cutter to make precut patches. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. I find that the damp patch scours the excess fouling and allows me to shoot all day without ever having to clean the rifle. Knives bhk patriot scout positioned as universal workers knives for hunting. However, i use a relatively loose patchball combination a.
High carbon 3 steel blade heat treated in a forge gives the blade an etched pattern almost looking like damascus steel. Show us your patch knives traditional muzzleloading forum muzzleloader flintlock black powder longhunter. A muzzleloading firearm, either rifled or smoothbored, can be compared to a combustion engine. See more ideas about knife sheath, mountain man and fur trade. They sell patch knives and you can get some good ideas of the blade patterns from them. Click the button below to add the antler handled patch knife to your wish list. It is designed to be small to cut patches around a lead ball going into a muzzle loading rifle. Black powder, muzzleloaders and reenactment accessories. The 50 i wanted to try to patch for was a gun i put together for my son. I cant thank you guys enough for what you did and how well it came out i couldnt be anymore happier with it. Overall, this is a very nice patch knife for the price. Patch knife muzzleloading patch knives for black powder shooters.
Patch knives were made in a variety of ways, with no two ever being alike. The pacific paring knife is a great kitchen knife and it was immediately requisitioned for duty in the kitchen. I am a blackpowdwer shooter and have made and used a number of patch or neck knives. The patching material is the key to be accurate with a round ball load. Its a 6 flat grind blade of some kind of stainless steel, with a false edge ground on top for throwing. Right off the bat, i missed out on a doug ritter fixed blade survival knife. What attributes does one look for in a good patch knifethat is, a knife for cutting the patches used in muzzleloading. Lubed muzzleloader shooting patches 200 pack muzzle. We are so sure you will love our handmade knives that we back it with a lifetime repair, replacement or refund policy. Paper patching the hunting bullet for a muzzleloader. For easy access, these knives were carried in a scabbard which was fastened either to the front shoulder strap of the hunting pouch or directly behind the pouch itself. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement. These knives were primarily used to cut patches, pieces of cloth or leather which were.
In my opinion, the tiger knapp is an excellent choice for a neck knife, utility knife to be carried as a spare for a primary knife, patch knife for a muzzleloader or a primary knife for one interested in going ultralight. I made up some wrapped in tracing paper, and some with adhesive labels. This gives a great balance of edge holding ability and yet still tough enough for heavy use. I am 64 yrs old live in a small town in nev i have been shooting a thompson center hawkin since i was in my 30s this year i bought a 50 cal hawkin the problem iam having is both guns are burning the patches to candle wicks i have never had the 54 burn any patch i have tried 16 through to 18 thou patches i have tried pillow ticking denim. Some folks carry them in a sheath around their neck. As with the arrival of may custom knife brand battle horse knives bhk knives introduced a new line of knives called bhk patriot scout.
I then place the patch on the muzzle, drop on the ball and ram it with the wet patch. Place the ball on the patch, set the short end of your bullet starter over the ball, and hit the starter squarely and sharply to seat the ball just below the end of the muzzle. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks. K2002 patch knife the leatherman traditional leather. Details about green river 312 patch knife kit with maple curl scales green river 312 patch knife kit with maple curl scales item information. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Fixed blade,hunting knife,outdoor,camping, 714 in x 11. This is a unique blade forged of one piece of spring steel. Will this work with a hard jacket bullet or must i cast my own with virgin lead. If both can be accomplished, with accuracy and safety, a round ball rifle becomes more effective on big game.
A good patch is made of good quality, dense natural material. Rifle sheaths presenting the highest quality leather rifle sheaths, each one sewn and finished by hand. Gather up the cloth and, using the end of the barrel as a cutting surface, cut off the excess cloth with a patch knife. It is reminiscent of the patch knife that was carried in muzzle loading rifle kit, to neat. With the back of the patch knife or a knapping hammer, lightly strike at. The authors will offer some opinions and suggestions. We have enjoyed serving our customers since the year 2000 by building high quality, handcrafted knives at a fair price. The blades are made from 1084 and 15n20 steel, 75120 layers, hand ground. This handy little knife has a 212 long blade made of 116 thick, 1095 hicarbon steel. Note that when moving up to a larger caliber, theres a significant jump in ball weight. Ive thought about just getting the fired patches and measuring them, but patch material stretches and gets frayed on the edges. It is a tc renegade with a stainless steel green mountain barrel with a 128 twist. About us we are a family owned business, if not by blood, then by christ. Jun 16, 2017 shooting a paperpatched bullet in your inline muzzleloader, using blackhorn 209 powder behind it, opens up a whole new way to shoot your rifle.
Patch knife muzzleloading patch knives for black powder. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Great for your rendezvous collection or reenactments. This dave palmer patch knife is an excellant value for the money made in usa. Blackpowder patch knife, hand made badger jaw handle and stiched leather sheath. Small patch knife, 212 blade, with neck sheath, made in.
The 54 is a proven gun i have been shooting it for over 30 years and have never burnt a patch. Real damascus steel with its cool multilayering effect on the razorsharp 3 1 2 droppoint blade. Homemade flintlock patch knife and short starter youtube. Whats the rule for ball size and patch size for a given caliber bore.
This 8 1 2 roughneck has that classic feel from yesteryear, complete with a genuine stag horn point handle. I was doing great with that gun so i decided to try my luck with my 50 cal. Muzzleloader cleaning patches 300 pk knight rifles. Traditionally a patch knife is used by muzzleloader shooters to trim the cloth patch before the patch a ball are finally rodded down the muzzle. A sharp patch knife is then used to trim off the remaining material by simply running the blade flat across the flat of the muzzle. What size is optimal, and what problems are there if one goes too long or too short.
Its a great little knife that performs much bigger. You pick the caliber size and the thickness that suit your needs. I put it to use in a club black powder match last weekend. It is fire etched during the heat treating process and tempered to rockwell 56. Green river 312 patch knife kit with maple curl scales. Aug 04, 2014 the patching material is the key to be accurate with a round ball load. Paper patching muzzle loader bullets alaska outdoors forums. I bought the blade and brass rivets, added curly maple scales and thought id try it out as a patch knife.
The buffalo powder horn holds approximately one pound of 2f powder, a brass powder measure is attached to the horns strap. The patch is a new fiddleback model that is a scaled down version of the recluse. Just a well made knife for the money and the styling is period correct. There is no value in a muzzleloader that is of poor quality and unreliable performance. The patch knife is an old school design using an elk horn tine tip. Muzzleloader shooting patches, pillow ticking, and bulk strips. While the patch knife is hand made, the cost is kept down because of the type of steel that is used. This is a combination patch knife and short starter for round ball made from old sawzall blade. Ke0801 combination patch cutting knife and flint striker. Blind horse knives has been in business since june 01, 2008. Presenting the highest quality leather rifle sheaths, each one sewn and finished by hand. The only way to increse energy levels is to increase velocity or the weight of the ball. Fyi knife is sharp, so handle with care, great for reenactment or hunting use. Shooting a paperpatched bullet in your inline muzzleloader, using blackhorn 209 powder behind it, opens up a whole new way to shoot your rifle.
You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Bhk large workhorse knife, battle horse knives youtube. Mountain man accessories, powder horns, and rifle sheaths. Pillow ticking made of 100% cotton has been the favorite material for traditional muzzleloader shooters down through the ages because of its high thread count and tight weave. Green river patch knife kit includes one pacific paring blade. Whats the rule for ball size and patch size for a given. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman, cva, traditions, tc, pyrodex, blackhorn 209, and many more. Thompsoncenter t17 muzzleloader bore seasoning patches. Does anyone here paper patch muzzle loader bullets.
The hidden tang handle has a brass guard and many hand cut washers finished with a real nice elk horn tip. August 2017 hunting knives knives our brand patch knives red deer. Designed so you can pack your patch and ball into your muzzle loader. All a patch knife is, is a small knife with a blade length of 34 inches.
If you are a pilgrim with regards to traditional muzzleloaders, yes, it can get more than a bit confusing, it can be frustrating with so many choices. Anybody know the diameter of patches or patch cutters for patched round ball rifles. May 04, 2015 a knife of this size is very useful it can strip bark, notch wood, strike a fire steel, cut cordage, prepare food, skin game, drill divots, make feather sticks, and more. Behring handmade patch knife has a 4 18 hand forged blade made from old school spring steel. Antler handled patch knife october country muzzleloading. If youre cutting patch at the muzzle, youre eventually gonna scratch the finish no matter what blade you use. Less than a month with the release of the series on sale bhk wildfire.
For actual rifled barreled black powder rifles i know i would use a conical bullet and a wad or patch would go between the powder and the conical bullet. I wanted to share my success with paper patched muzzleloader bullets for deer. A knife of this size is very useful it can strip bark, notch wood, strike a fire steel, cut cordage, prepare food, skin game, drill divots, make feather sticks, and more. The barrel is the cylinder, the ball or shot column is the piston, and the powder is the fuel. Our replacement policy will cover any manufacturer defect or normal wear and tear. Reproductions of three long range rifles of the and with period correct scopes. There were about twenty of us circled around a large blanket of blades. The patch knife is a standard part of any riflemans equipment. Damascus patch knife 150834, fixed blade knives at. Paper patching the hunting bullet for a muzzleloader i started to paper patch for my 45 cal tc renegade.