EDIT: I just checked blade stock & BTE. Blade stock thickness is .1175. The the thickest BTE measurement I took was .013" near the finger choil. I got .012" about 1" from the tip. That's impressive IMO
Had I known I could order one from BHQ I would've done so haha
Today I had a few, Boker Subcom Hawkbill, Custom 4” Spike..., A Pinkerton wharnie, and a Custom Draven industries Kiridashi/Karambit, and finally a Custom Dan Certo, Relentless Knives the Viper... no Spyderco today... but there is always tomorrow...
EDIT: I just checked blade stock & BTE. Blade stock thickness is .1175. The the thickest BTE measurement I took was .013" near the finger choil. I got .012" about 1" from the tip. That's impressive IMO
Had I known I could order one from BHQ I would've done so haha
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Loving this BHQ exclusive small feldspar with s35vn. Cool little budget knife.
I like how BHQ gives the treatment to many different brands, at all sorts of price points. Very cool! The Elementum tempted me a couple months ago but decided to pass, as that was the same time I sold a few knives when I started getting those CRK'S.
I like that they also offer stainless steels as well, and not just the M4 models so people like yourself can enjoy them in your environment and not have to worry about corrosion issues.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
EDIT: I just checked blade stock & BTE. Blade stock thickness is .1175. The the thickest BTE measurement I took was .013" near the finger choil. I got .012" about 1" from the tip. That's impressive IMO
Had I known I could order one from BHQ I would've done so haha
Does this feel like a bigger Massdrop Gent in hand? I really like a super slim carry and this one looks kinda great.
The Stinger's bigger but not by as much as I thought it would be. There's a little more room on the end of the Stinger's handle. The finger choil also has more room. So to me if feels more roomy than the Gent. The Gent is one of my all-time favorite knives. To me it's a lot of knife in a really small package. Plus I really like the blade shape, beveled spine, snappy action, and the handle's small yet I can get 4 fingers on it (barely). When I ordered the Stinger I was going solely on pics and I expected to be a little bigger than it actually is. Not a problem for me since it's actually in my ideal (small but useable) size range. The Stinger's different enough from the Gent that I definitely plan on keep it. I really like that the fuller allows me to roll the blade out. It's not as intuitive as the Spydie hole but it's easier to use than expected. I probably should've ordered the Stinger in a different color but there's aftermarket scales available if I decide I need something different. Maybe they'll do something in Micarta or Terotuf?
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
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Loving this BHQ exclusive small feldspar with s35vn. Cool little budget knife.
I like how BHQ gives the treatment to many different brands, at all sorts of price points. Very cool! The Elementum tempted me a couple months ago but decided to pass, as that was the same time I sold a few knives when I started getting those CRK'S.
I like that they also offer stainless steels as well, and not just the M4 models so people like yourself can enjoy them in your environment and not have to worry about corrosion issues.
I agree 100%. BHQ does a great job of spreading options around from the highest end CRK’s to the budget end exclusives like these CJRB’s. I miss out on alot of steels down here like you said, mainly M4 (but the Bailout with that coating has held up well, just need to lightly touch up the edge on the white rods occasionally to remove spots of surface rust) and a few others but have been pleasantly surprised with D2. I can’t get it wet or carry it all day without a quick wipe down/dab of oil on the blade but its been nice to be able to take part in the budget knives without them rusting out.
I am a huge Elementum fan, but would take your CRK’s over a bunch of Elementums all day long! Those are some awesome knives you have, just beautiful. I want a small Sebenza bad!!!
EDIT: I just checked blade stock & BTE. Blade stock thickness is .1175. The the thickest BTE measurement I took was .013" near the finger choil. I got .012" about 1" from the tip. That's impressive IMO
Had I known I could order one from BHQ I would've done so haha
Does this feel like a bigger Massdrop Gent in hand? I really like a super slim carry and this one looks kinda great.
The Stinger's bigger but not by as much as I thought it would be. There's a little more room on the end of the Stinger's handle. The finger choil also has more room. So to me if feels more roomy than the Gent. The Gent is one of my all-time favorite knives. To me it's a lot of knife in a really small package. Plus I really like the blade shape, beveled spine, snappy action, and the handle's small yet I can get 4 fingers on it (barely). When I ordered the Stinger I was going solely on pics and I expected to be a little bigger than it actually is. Not a problem for me since it's actually in my ideal (small but useable) size range. The Stinger's different enough from the Gent that I definitely plan on keep it. I really like that the fuller allows me to roll the blade out. It's not as intuitive as the Spydie hole but it's easier to use than expected. I probably should've ordered the Stinger in a different color but there's aftermarket scales available if I decide I need something different. Maybe they'll do something in Micarta or Terotuf?
Thanks for the writeup! I'll be picking up one of these eventually. Agreed that Micarta from the factory would be nice.
's in 10 different steels
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