Finally got the Moose in and I really like them. The first one’s I received are Carved Burnt Stag Bone and Brimstone. The first of the week we’ll be getting more 54’s with Burnt Stag and some Genuine Stag and more…
Physically, the Moose ‘carcass’ is based on the #53. Size is identical BUT there’s a couple of noticeable differences. The first one I noticed was the lack of an ‘easy open’ notch found on the Muskrats. This is the cutaway found near the pull on both sides. (Muskrat is the bottom knife)
The second item (which I really like) is the ‘positive’ half lock position when you open and close the blades. The Muskrats kind of slide past that half open position, but the Moose let’s you know it’s halfway through the ‘cycle’. Since I’ve gotten used to the hefty spring on the Great Easterns, I’ve really come to like that solid stop halfway to closing.
And of course the most obvious difference are the blade configurations.
The Moose has a really nice classic, nostalgic look to it. Can’t wait to see more!!!! Any one interested in Serial numbers, I was fortunate to receive Serial Numbers 2-11 in both the Carved Burnt Stag Bone and Brimstones and will pay the shipping for anyone wanting a ‘matched pair’.
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