Author Topic: PUMA QUESTION (Read 1460 times)

razmuz · « **on:** November 15, 2003, 04:09:14 AM »

We dressed out seven deer last week. We used about four different knives. The one that kept it's edge longest was a German made Puma. Naturally, my son left it on the truck bumper and it was lost. It was an old knife and I've been told that the new Puma's are cheaper made. Should I get a new Puma? I'm not interested in any gimmicks or collector value, just a hard working folder. Thanks.

TimWieneke · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2003, 04:19:50 AM »

I have a new Puma. The handle is ehhhh... ok. The blade is pretty good. I used it some on dressing a hog, but switched because I hate using a clip point on field dressing. I remember about 5-10 years ago when Pumas were about 70 bucks plus and highly recommended. This one was much cheaper. What I think happened is that Puma started offering a cheap line in addition to their top end line.

Tim

Naphtali · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2003, 07:22:25 AM »

Puma brand has several tiers of knives. The selection in their international catalog is magnificent. They offer at least three, count 'em three, different types of stainless steels. So if you appreciated what you had, ordering a "stainless steel" Puma may not get you what you want.

Franconia-Jagd in Germany (like Arbercrombie & Fitch used to be) offers nearly everything Puma sells.

If your knife was one of the elegant bone-handled ones with brass/nickel hilt, it is available still. If it was one of the large brass handled multibalded lock-back folders, they still make those too.

If you cannot find one, I have one that is single blade plus saw blade. Both lock. It's about five inches long??? and weighs maybe eight ounces??

Prince of Wales · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2003, 09:02:16 AM »

Here is a good look at top of the line Puma knives. If they are cheaply made their price certainly does not reflect it.
http://www.outdoormania.com/staghorn.htm
Best of luck. POW

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2003, 07:58:00 AM »

I suggest that you look elsewhere. Puma are not what they used to be. Checkout Fallkniven of Sweden. www.fallkniven.com

I was going to buy a Cold Steel Master Hunter until I picked up a Fallkniven at the knife shop. Wow! They make all others look rather sad in comparison. I bought the F1 model over the H1 because I prefer a smaller blade for dressing deer. They use laminated VG-10 steel which is superb for holding an edge. If you can't find them down there in the USA (I know they are available from various on-line sites), checkout www.targetknives.com They are located in Calgary and quote prices in US$.

Joel · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2003, 10:57:39 AM »

I think today's Pumas might be better than the "old days" version; at least in some models. I bought a Puma "White Hunter"(Just HAD to have it) around 30 years ago for,if I remember correctly was $48.00; a princely sum at the time. Had the stag handle and that sort of recurve, heavy pointed, Whatever you call that design blade....They still make it. While admiring it, I dropped it on our concrete cellar floor and the blade shattered into 3 pieces. Nice Heat Treat. Got my money back, and never bought another; BUT factorys have come a long way in the art of heattreat since then. Puma wasn't the only one who had that problem, from what I've read. Nowadays, you don't hear of that happening; at least I don't. I'd probably buy another(NOT the white hunter) if I had a reason to.

jhm · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2003, 04:50:36 AM »

Razmuz : I have several Pumas and like them myself my favorite is a 35 yr old hunters friend model, however here is a man that I know that when I get another puma I have him look at it and he is as sharp as the knifes when it comes to them. Tom Durham 479-751-4146 give him a call and he may be able to help out.

JIM

myronman3 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2004, 11:34:24 AM »

i have bought two from these guys and they are good folks to deal with. i have yet to see anyone come close to their prices. http://www.pumaknives.com/

rockbilly · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2004, 02:02:27 PM »

I've had a Puma White Hunter for more years than I care to remember. When I picked it up the price was right........I took the knife and a Remington 700 in .270 away from a poacher I caught on my land. He ran off and left them when I drove up on him. He came to my house later, just after I'd finished skinning the little doe. He had the gall to tell me it was OK for me to keep the deer, but he wanted his gun and knife back. I told him I didn't know anything about a gun and knife, but would be happy to call the Sheriff and Game Warden out to settle the disagreement. Ain't seen that boy since. I still use the knife, it has done a good job for me and holds a great edge. The rifle hasn't been out of the rack except to clean the dust off and put on a light coat of oil each year.

What really blows my mind, why would a "turd" that can afford a new 700 and Puma be out poaching at night anyway? He was also driving a new pick-up. dressed well. Sure didn't look like the type that needed the meat or I would have given it to him. I would never be so harsh on a man trying to feed his family.

rockbilly · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2004, 02:06:12 PM »

I've had a Puma White Hunter for more years than I care to remember. When I picked it up the price was right........I took the knife and a Remington 700 in .270 away from a poacher I caught on my land. He ran off and left them when I drove up on him. He came to my house later, just after I'd finished skinning the little doe. He had the gall to tell me it was OK for me to keep the deer, but he wanted his gun and knife back. I told him I didn't know anything about a gun and knife, but would be happy to call the Sheriff and Game Warden out to settle the disagreement. It's been almost 25 years and I ain't seen that boy since. I still use the knife, it has done a good job for me and holds a great edge. The rifle hasn't been out of the rack except to clean the dust off and put on a light coat of oil each year.

What really blows my mind, why would a "turd" that can afford a new 700 and Puma be out poaching at night anyway? He was also driving a new pick-up. dressed well. Sure didn't look like the type that needed the meat or I would have given it to him. I would never be so harsh on a man trying to feed his family.

dread · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2004, 05:46:42 AM »

Our local hardware store has a Puma stockman for $125.00. It's been there forever. No one will buy it for the price. I am hoping I am the one that gets there first when they decide to put it on sale. I've heard all good things about the Puma brand but never could afford one.