Hello,

My name is Jake, glad to have the opportunity to join the boards! Been a long time haunt and soaked up lots of good information that’s been helpful over the years. Would like to step out of the shadows and contribute when possible and appropriate.

Like many out there-I love the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and all around simple living. I’m an owner and fan of Mauser rifles, Ruger rifles, and Ruger revolvers. That’s not to say I don’t have an appreciation for all types of firearms...

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Just joined. Been a hunter/explorer my whole life. Of all the places : no place is like Africa. Just magical. Can’t wait to return in July with Hans and Marie of Deklerk Safaris. Super people, and we trust them. Kalahari and okavanga here we come

I have a Buck 110 clip point that my Dad gave me for a graduation gift in 1986. (Blade is marked with < )

I carried it on my belt for several years until I broke the tip off in the mid 90's making some kindling for a fire on a backpacking trip in the Cascade Mountains....

Recently I decided that I needed to get the blade repaired or replaced.....Its only been 30 years or so

Today my Dad and I were in Post Falls Idaho on some other business and we stopped by Buck Knives Shop with...

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Just joined the forum, hello to all. I am in the process of planning my first trip to Africa in 2028. Looking to learn and much as I can in the meantime.