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[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

Go with FFG.

I love the way a saber grind looks. I went out of my way to find a saber ground Manix because it looked so cool. Then when I went to use it and compared it to my FFG Manix I was so disappointed.

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[Archimedes]

The Navy Seals I personally know are fond of the Automatic Microtech knives. The ones that pop out of the handle and then pop back in. I showed one of them my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and he said oh yeah take a look at this. Yes I do know actual real life seals not wanna be pretenders.

I know a lot of wanna be pretenders.

[sal]

In defense of saber grinds, they do have their advantages in strength. Both tip and blade.

sal

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[500Nitro]

Go with FFG.

I love the way a saber grind looks. I went out of my way to find a saber ground Manix because it looked so cool. Then when I went to use it and compared it to my FFG Manix I was so disappointed.

In what way were you dissapointed in the Sabre grind ?

[500Nitro]

We aren't allowed automatic knives here in Aus.

How do they go when dirty, full of dirt, Mud, grit etc ? Are they AK47 types, work anywhere in any condition or like the Steve, suffered when wet or dirty because the tolerances too close/good ?

Personally on a lot of things, I use new technology / designs (GPS/Spring assisted knives) but like and keep old technology (Compass/good old, basic, boring, never fail fixed blades or simple folders.)

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[knivesandbooks]

I don't mind saber grinds if they're aggressively ground. I'm not a big fan of saber grinds that end up .025 behind the edge and the quickly get to full thickness.
Also not a big fan of saber grinds on smaller knives like the Delica. That said, I do enjoy my ss Delica.

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

Go with FFG.

I love the way a saber grind looks. I went out of my way to find a saber ground Manix because it looked so cool. Then when I went to use it and compared it to my FFG Manix I was so disappointed.

In what way were you dissapointed in the Sabre grind ?

It was no where near as good at slicing cardboard as the FFG. Disposing of cardboard is something I use a knife for allot.

The FFG Took far less effort especially with the thick stuff. My Brother liked the way the knife looked so it became a gift.

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

The Navy Seals I personally know are fond of the Automatic Microtech knives. The ones that pop out of the handle and then pop back in. I showed one of them my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and he said oh yeah take a look at this. Yes I do know actual real life seals not wanna be pretenders.

I know a lot of wanna be pretenders.

Come to Florida and buy the beers I’ll introduce you. The ones I know personally are retired, the ones I meet now and then that are still active tend to come and go. Some you would never think are Seals they come in all shapes and sizes.

I did ask one what he carried in combat and what length was best, he replied fixed blade 5 inches was perfect, they also used non magnetic blades for mines some titanium.