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Knives of Alaska have had their Magnum Ulu in their line for quite a few years. https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Store/magnum-ulu/magnum-ulu This style with: 4-1/2" to 5" blade Single Bevel 1/8" stock BD1N (prefer LC200 or Magnacut, sorry) Spydiehole (doubles as a lanyard hole for stra...

Not much pressing on this thread. I own some of that, it's been a hectic couple of months since getting mine. Looks like most are using it in the kitchen (makes since given the steels and similarity to Japanese cutlery). Anyone try processing a deer or game larger than a squirrel (no offense, I love...

https://youtu.be/bvPdb-n3__Q I came here immediately after watching to see if anyone has posted it was discussing this video. As far as I am aware this is one of the best, this party, documented examples of edge retention with MC (compared to most modern steels). I would love to see microscopic ima...

Picked mine up at 12:30PM MST, not sure how many were left. Was glad to be able to get in on it later, was I had a funeral to attend and didn't want to order during the service.

My well worn Southard, previous owner damaged tip and I reprofile to match as closely as I could.

Sweet man! I'd be interested to hear whatever results and findings you get from this. This is the kind of stuff that moves our hobby along in a forward direction, someone has to test different theories that others are not looking at, otherwise the field would stay stagnant. I also really like sharp...

Keep up the comparisons and sharing your experiences. Food prep has been much easier IMO with ~ 4" folders. Brings back memories from scout days using No. 10 & No. 12's for food prep. Out of my Spydies the Caribbean is probably best, but I would love to try the Drunken or Chef with their ha...

I am a huge fan of Cruwear, for a tough utility type EDC. BM Adamas is a beast in the pocket, it's 6.4oz for 3.8" blade with saber grind make it to thick behind the edge for me. The mini-Adamas (4.6oz/3.25") is marginally better. I'm already on a waiting list for the SXL (4.6oz/4") an...

I'm still debating, leaning towards the purchase though. Will go back and see if the push technique works better than the light switch flip.

The good news is that none of the ones listed on the bay for flipping have sold. This drop seems to have hit the sweet spot for flying under the radar enough that true users already got theirs. And there isn't enough hype to fuel secondary market purchases at large markups. I feel the same reseller...

I've been carrying mine for the last week or so, including tonight... The one I have flips perfectly and is an absolutely fantastic EDC. My only complaint is the thick grind on such a narrow blade, but...after having it reprofiled, it's a scalpel and all the pocket knife I ever really need. I highl...

Got mine at 12:05PM (CT) - luckily I remembered that a drop was happening and popped over to see it was live. I have similar plans to play with: 1. sharpening methods and 2. asymmetric bevels. I expect Rex76 to be a decent shop knife: 15.5-17.5° bps, with a semi-toothy edge (20-15 micron), light st...

So while shopping for a birthday present (brothers 50th), I came across a Mantra 2 (NOS) at a local retailer. Price was $215, I think. I'm a fan my Southard and was tempted to pick up the Mantra for myself, having already picked out my brother a different model (he likes smaller knives). Should I go...

Got mine at 12:05PM (CT) - luckily I remembered that a drop was happening and popped over to see it was live. I have similar plans to play with: 1. sharpening methods and 2. asymmetric bevels. I expect Rex76 to be a decent shop knife: 15.5-17.5° bps, with a semi-toothy edge (20-15 micron), light str...

A Bradford 3 in cross draw at 11o'clock at 10° above horizontal is very comfortable for me or middle of back. Off body I have carried inside lap belt of backpack on side I carry pack (left) - mostly a Leatherman multi-tool but have carried fixed blades here too. In think either the Jump Master or En...

Anyone routinely cary (EDC) a fixed blade. I've gone back and forth and typically carry a fixed blade on weekend chores outside or when I work in the field. I've got the MagnaMule in rotation and like how nimble and slicey the full flat grind works cutting: construction materials, rope, leather, mar...

So compared the reprofiled BD1 Manix2 with Buck 110 440C(?) over the weekend and the Manix held up better with needing a couple of swipes on each side of the Spydue double stuff pocket stone.

The thinner edge was okay until you have to push cut through something sitting on ground (packed earth).

What is it that you don't like about the BD1 manix? Edge holding? It's hard to say, when I sharpened the Manix (have tried: Sharpmaker, Work Sharp - normal and with edge grinding attachment, Jende bench system, & freehand) with the precision systems I could get a micro wire-burr at the the apex...

The ClipiTool Rescue has a short screw driver opposite the belt cutter.

How about an Electrician ClipiTool model similar to the TL-29 knives. I think you could keep the smaller flat head and have a medium length pry / screwdriver (hopefully locking).

While I am sucker for a multi-tool, the truth is most have way more "tools" than necessary. I have the current models and for a reasonable weight and blade length they are nice. The Rescue ClipiTool replaced my Rescue (SE blunt nosed FRN Spyderco). What I am really after is better steel, d...