Unique (?) Hubertus

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TexasRed
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Unique (?) Hubertus

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Picked this up today. Hubertus with a "fish bonker" on it. Anyone else have one? If so, how strong is the scaler/bonker supposed to open? I think this is an older one based on the blade stamp, but I am still new at this. If anyone has any additional info or insight, please share. I just thought it was pretty cool and that I would post it for others to see.
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jim d,
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Thanks for sharing, you are correct in that it the "fish bonker" model. Given the W etch it is an older model. I wouldn't call it unique as it was a production item, but not a high volume model. Coupled with the W etch, consider it a good find.

Jim
TexasRed
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Re: Unique (?) Hubertus

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Thanks for the info. I was not sure how common it is. I just grabbed it because it caught my eye.
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Re: Unique (?) Hubertus

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Blade is manual, bonker is auto. Mine does not “slam” open, but that might be the design (due to the club weight), I am not sure. It kinda kicks about half way out.
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Re: Unique (?) Hubertus

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OK, now I remember. Been a long time since anyone has shown one on the forums.
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JimBrown257
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TexasRed wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:58 pm Blade is manual, bonker is auto. Mine does not “slam” open, but that might be the design (due to the club weight), I am not sure. It kinda kicks about half way out.
I have never played with one of those but I would imagine that is normal. A part that long with that much weight at the top is going to need a spring much more powerful than the normal type.
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Wondering if a experienced cutler could reverse the blades???
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Jackalope
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Here is one that I owned. They sure are hefty but they don't spring open very hard.
All the nickel silver is beautiful.
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Thanks everyone!!
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