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Pahoo · August 5, 2012, 02:55 PM

I really can't or won't fault old flasks as far as usage. I will say that they are more prone to leak (breath) than new CVA gate valve type flasks. Older metal flasks are also more easily dented. For teaching, I use and older "sealed" flask and horn. For hunting, I use a more modern flask. One is a CVA tube with push-botton valve and the other is the TC clear view (plastic) again, with push-botton valve. If you like it, buy it, seal it and use it. If it's old and collectable, just keep it on the shelf .....

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August 5, 2012, 02:55 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	I like "Old-School" I really can't or won't fault old flasks as far as usage. I will say that they are more prone to leak (breath) than new CVA gate valve type flasks. Older metal flasks are also more easily dented. For teaching, I use and older "sealed" flask and horn. For hunting, I use a more modern flask. One is a CVA tube with push-botton valve and the other is the TC clear view (plastic) again, with push-botton valve. If you like it, buy it, seal it and use it. If it's old and collectable, just keep it on the shelf ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.