Jeff's Wegner week

Jeff/1911 · #1

Folks,

Wegner week - part one: Yesterday I finally connected with the Whitetail I've been pursuing for several days afield, and got to try out my new Wegner C48 as a field dressing tool. I can only think of one perfect word to describe it's usefulness and function. Superb.

It is, quite simply the best working knife for this task I've ever tried. Not only that, but as a folder it was much less in the way while hunting than my usual dangling fixed blade, flopping around on my belt getting caught on brush and so on. I caried the Wegner in a compact, secure Gerber nylon sheath that I had. No kidding about the knife's performance. This is compared to my previous experience with Game Skinner's, Buck fixed blades, Cold Steel master hunter, etc. I did choose to use a bigger knife to chop through the "Y" bone, so as not to abuse the C48. After dressing that deer, the edge remains such that I can still shave my forearm easily with the knife.

Wegner week - Part two: Upon returning to work today I found awaiting me a package containing my new Wegner Jr. plain edge. Wow! I'm in heaven. What a great little knife it is. All the beauty and stylish grace of the large Wegner, with the low key advantage of a smaller design.

Long live the Wegner. I know it's now discontinued, but long live this knife in our hearts and our collections.

Respectfully, Jeff/1911.

I've included a picture of Chinook's two Wegner's as I have not yet had a chance to take any of my own. Anyway, this is what they look like together. Thanks for the image Chinook.

Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 11/20/2001 7:21:32 PM
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Kahz · #2

Jeff,

Wonderful, now that's a pair to have. Wegner designs are made to go a long way, I have noticed. They are very attractive knives, as well.

Kahz

- strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

Edited by - Kahz on 11/20/2001 8:02:53 PM

chinook · #3

Way ta go Jeff !!!
Venison this winter, eh?

I had to bring those two out and "ka-chunk" them again. They have a solid, solitary feel and sound on opening that no other Spydie has.

Congrats on both your hunt and your new Jr Wegner. Memories are made of this.

Disguised as a responsible adult

Edited by - Chinook on 11/20/2001 9:26:55 PM

sam the man.. · #4

Nice pair Jeff! The Wegner is an awesome hunting knife!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

Jeff/1911 · #5

Thanks to you folks,

Chinook, you are absolutely right about the Wegner sound. It's like no other.

Cheers, Jeff.

ftkinney · #6

the wegner is one of my favorites.

FTK

Durden · #7

Hey Jeff,

Glad you like your new Jr. It's a great EDC knife.

Also, congrats on a successful hunt! I've got my Moran drop point and my large Wegner ready for my three-day whitetail hunt which starts tomorrow morning in southern Sask. Hopefully they'll get used.

Later,
JJ

Jeff/1911 · #8

Durden,

I'll be having a good thought for you. Saskatchewan's got some of the nicest, biggest Whitetails in the known universe.

Good luck, Jeff.

ps - Do you think that the price shown on the Cutting Edge Cutlery's website of $89.50 for a G-10 Harpy is correct? Just wondering if you happen to know, as I recall you shop there.

hy · #9

Chinook and Jeff.....are you sure the sound of the wegner is more impressive than that of the chinook???.....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>....the chinook sounds like a bullet being loaded into the chamber of a shotgun....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Jeff/1911 · #10

hy,

The Chinook sounds pretty damned impressive alright.

Cheers, Jeff/1911.

vampyrewolf · #11

C08GS Harpy G10 Serrated 89.50
C08S Harpy S.S. Serrated 124.00
C08SBK Merlin Zytel Serrated 89.99

That's what the site says... don't recall seeing a g-10 one on thursday, but I wasn't spydie-shopping that trip...

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

Jeff/1911 · #12

VM,

Thank you very much. That price sounds almost too good to be true for the G-10 Harpy. I guess I'll drop them a line to confirm.

Jeff/1911.

Jeff/1911 · #13

Here is a picture of my new Wegner Jr. next to my recently traded-for Military in ATS-34. Whew. Have a look, here 's a link. Don't they look happy together?

http://ca.msnusers.com/theSpydercoianco ... PhotoID=23

Jeff/1911.

vampyrewolf · #14

Jeff... VM??? VW is correct, only the other corner of the keyboard though.

I was in yesterday and today for a bit. The harpy is sold out for the moment, and the g-10 price is wrong. They have a small prob with the site and are trying to fix it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

Jeff/1911 · #15

VW, (there, how's that?)

I was afraid that the price on their site was too good for the G-10 Harpy. I called the Calgary store today to hear that they were out of stock on the G-10 Harpy, but the dude didn't correct me when I said I thought the price was $89.50.

Jeff/1911.

Spin · #16

Not fair not fair!

I'v been trying to get hold of a wegner jr but couldn't find it anywhere on the internet after it was discontinued.

hv been hunting for it for months!

I want a wegner! local dealers in this part of the world dont seem able to find them, either!

Jeff/1911 · #17

Spin,

Go to http:/www.swords.ca and send them an email, through the "contact" link.... recently, they still had stock of the Wegner Jr.

Jeff.

panguero · #18

Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 6:00:57 PM

Spin · #19

thanks jeff and sharp1. i found the sword.ca site but i think the price, at $159 is a bit too expensive? normanlly i think the normal price is around $100 or something.

And forgive my ignorance, who is John F.Jensen?

Jeff/1911 · #20

Spin,

That price is in Canadian funds...equivalent to about $100 U.S or so.

Jeff.