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I see quite a few air source heat pumps now, only a few ground source, and yet to see a water source heat pump despite living on the coast. All feed wet heating systems i.e. moderate temperature room radiators.

My view is that they are reasonably suited for *very* highly insulated homes, generally ...

I agree! I have the SE version and love it!

Strangely I never gelled with the 3.5 though, trying both the vg10 and zdp versions at various times.

I'm interested to see how well fit and finished the production models turn out to be.


It will also be very interesting to compare the f&f with that of the Byrd Gooney.


This linerlock debate is kind of odd to me. Liner/frame locks are the most common knife lock by a massive margin. I’m sure ...

Definitely!

I’ve handled several genuine Gurkha Kukhris over the years and although this isn’t like one of those in any meaningful sense -at all - I am interested in exploring its utility as a quirky but not expensive folder.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

#11. There is something wrong with people who cant appreciate this knife, and I wish all the youyube hit counters would really stop ruining the reputation of a really superb unique and great knife I have lost respect for quit a few of them now and am actively no longer subscribing to people just ...

Happy belated birthday!

A fake Edgerati already.

Appalling.

Is there any possibility of the Stretch 2 (105g) going liner-less and properly lightweight like the XL(77g) ?

I currently have:
BMW r nine t Urban GS 1200
Vespa gts 300
Beta Alp 200

My employers have mostly provided my cars, so the only ones I’ve owned have been
Fiat Doblo 1.9jtd - 2003 and still on the road! A shed on wheels.
Ford Escort 1.1 - yes, a 1.1 litre sluggard. I was 21 and this was as good as I ...

I finally succumbed to temptation and acquired my first Smock, the Cruwear/satin aluminium dealer exclusive.

Its ergonomics are waaaay better (for me) than I had seen reported, and the feel in hand is moderately weighty but very pleasant, and the quality is exceptional. I’ve really liked Cruwear ...

I accept Sal’s many comments over time that the prices are cost, plus fair margin.

Material & labour inflation, and tariffs, will have increased costs.

To paraphrase a famous remark - you *can* have domestic manufacturing, high quality, and low prices - but choose 2.

The Retract looks interesting. 9cr & PRC made so affordable enough to use hard.

riclaw wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:13 am

Have one. Never carried it. Not a fan of flippers. Ikuchi claim to fame is its compact nature. Making the design larger negates that.

Exactly this.

Still available at U.K. importer if you can stomach the price, postage, fees etc

https://www.edgarbrothers.com/brands-ca ... print-run/

Pass

As humans we all stand on the shoulders of giants, even other giants who move things still further forward.

My perception of AI design is that it just reiterates, just like less talented people do, however. Good design will continue to shine through, but the real battle will be over IP.

As an ...

SchoonerBum wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 05, 2026 1:24 am

I’ve been mulling this over for a few days now, and while it’s tough to pick a favorite, the Byrd Gooney puts the biggest smile on my face.

I agree! I think it’s certainly the most innovative.