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Hi David,

I do a lot of opening a closing over the period to break it in as much as I can. Breaking up boxes is something I end up doing every day. Food prep on cutting boards and cutting food on a plate. Cutting wood / whittling. I don't do torture testing, that's not the purpose. I watch for hot spots or to notice anything that could be a potential problem. I like to use the test piece enough to sharpen it a few times and watch the edge closely under a loupe. If I'm testing a new steel, I like to pay attention to edge retention, watch for chips or roll. While I don't leave it wet, I do watch for corrosion resistance, especially on carbon steel.

I also go back to the same knife periodically. I also pay attention to comments on this very informative forum.

sal

Hi Carrot,

No decisions yet, just discussion, but if we do, I don't think I want to anodize it.

sal

wrong thread, sorry.

sal

wrong thread. sorry.

sal

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:10 pm

Sal, I remember years ago that you said you carried a Manbug nearly every day? Is that still true? Has the new wharncliffe model booted your old one out of your pocket? Was the old one a G10 or FRN?

They used to talk about.. what was it, a Mosquito ground Ladybug?

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Hi Donut,

I will often carry a small model along with a larger model. For those times wen small blade is the better choice for a variety of reasons, which I am sure you understand. Now we have many small knives so I will change them out.

sal

sal wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:36 am

Hi Donut,

I will often carry a small model along with a larger model. For those times wen small blade is the better choice for a variety of reasons, which I am sure you understand. Now we have many small knives so I will change them out.

sal

But what fixed blade do you reach for most? Inquiring minds want to know.

This makes me think we need an AMA with Sal...

Hi VashHash,

The following knives are on my table in my office. When I go out on the property, I will usually grab one of them.

Temperance 2, Jumpmaster 2, Proficient, Enuff.

sal

The JM2 looks like a perfect truck knife. One of these days I'm going to break down and get one.

What I REALLY want to see is a Rock Salt 2 in LC200N. Make it heavier at the tip and maybe a bit bigger. The ultimate mini machete.

That would be SWEEET! :D

I finally got the Jumpmaster 2 and it is a top choice when a fixed blade is appropriate, such as mountain bike rides and sometimes hikes. I am fond of it, but good golly, what an aggressive blade, it commands respect and care.

My Manix XL is my truck knife and/or a really big fixed blade from Ontario Knife company in a carbon steel.

sal wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:54 am

Hi VashHash,

The following knives are on my table in my office. When I go out on the property, I will usually grab one of them.

Temperance 2, Jumpmaster 2, Proficient, Enuff.

sal

I had a feeling the temp 2 would be in the rotation. I still enjoy the original temperance. Works well for a lot of task and I like it in the kitchen because I can wash the whole thing without worrying.

Sumdumguy wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:17 pm

The JM2 looks like a perfect truck knife. One of these days I'm going to break down and get one.

What I REALLY want to see is a Rock Salt 2 in LC200N. Make it heavier at the tip and maybe a bit bigger. The ultimate mini machete.

That would be SWEEET! :D

Been hoping for this as well...

curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:36 am

Sumdumguy wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:17 pm

The JM2 looks like a perfect truck knife. One of these days I'm going to break down and get one.

What I REALLY want to see is a Rock Salt 2 in LC200N. Make it heavier at the tip and maybe a bit bigger. The ultimate mini machete.

That would be SWEEET! :D

Been hoping for this as well...

We can dream, right?

With the great news of the C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run becoming a reality soon I'm willing to bet that model will become an EDC for a lot of people.

I still say after all these years and all these models I still maintain that the one model that to me is the "perfect" EDC folder is the "ROOKIE" model. It was perfect in size, blade length and overall ergonomics.

For a small folder and if I were restricted to shorter blades I think that the Caly Jr. might be the best kept secret.