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Wallach, thanks for sharing :) I'm pretty sure what you're seeing there at the tip of the knife is the thickening primary grind leading to a wider bevel. Most production Knives have varying bevel grind thickness either intentionally or unintentionally; this is one of the disadvantages of a fixed ang...

Thanks Vivi!
(I have several of versions 4&5)

Me too!

vivi wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:24 am

https://www.dlttrading.com/cold-steel-r ... wash-blade

Keeping an eye on these. Love my recon 1 spear point.

YES!
I have a couple in both XHP and s35vn (hollow ground as well as high saber) and MC would be a great steel for this knife but not @$260!

Welcome!

Awesome thread windward!
I really appreciate you sharing your experience.
I have most experience with H1 and am trying to build contrasting data points with LC and Magnacut.

Excellent Vivi! Thanks for sharing.

I just ordered a second backup for my primary carry on Black Friday. It has no lanyard tube issues. the first one I got which was early on in the production run very slightly kissed it but after the first sharpening was free and clear I am going to order one. I didnt like lock backs at the beginnin...

I just ordered a second backup for my primary carry on Black Friday. It has no lanyard tube issues. the first one I got which was early on in the production run very slightly kissed it but after the first sharpening was free and clear

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QXwcRQ8/0/X5/i-QXwcRQ8-X5.jpg Top to bottom: Cruwear Stretch XL SG2 Endura S90v Manix LW VG10 Straight Spine Stretch VG10 Stretch 1 Cruwear Endela Maxamet Sage1 (Don't have a 5 but dimensions are similar) ZDP Delica Sorry don't own a Para 3 https://photos.smugmug...

https://i.postimg.cc/htdb6Rgy/20231212-145834.jpg The laplander is my favorite folding saw I've tried. I pack a larger one if I know I'll need it, but otherwise this is long enough for most my uses. Very light. The squirt is the best pocket multitool I've tried. Wish I could find something I like a...

TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:54 pm

Looks good, bet that feels nice in hand!

It's rapidly becoming my favorite new EDC!

I suspect the original pocket clip on the gb1 and gb2 is DLC ; they are quite durable. The new one is a standard Satin silver clip.

Natal Salutations Joe!

Nice regrind; with micarta scales?

Welcome!

Awesome study Shawn! Tomatoes are a great test medium methinks ;) I have a another test proposal: Two Enduras: a k390 @~66HRC and a ZDP-189 at similar hardness. Chromium carbides vs vanadium carbides. Both coarse and fine edge finishes. I can provide said knives at your request. Edit to add: I've g...

Flattened burr?

Awesome study Shawn! Tomatoes are a great test medium methinks ;) I have a another test proposal: Two Enduras: a k390 @~66HRC and a ZDP-189 at similar hardness. Chromium carbides vs vanadium carbides. Both coarse and fine edge finishes. I can provide said knives at your request. Edit to add: I've go...