Sell me the Amalgam !
Sell me the Amalgam !
I never thought I would be tempted to even consider buying the Amalgam but after watching a few YT reviews this bad boy started to grow on me. I was drawn back by the blade shape because I like my user blades to be able to penetrate into the material if necessary, mostly when I need to open large boxes but not only. I need some feedback from those who own and use it. Pictures would be highly appreciated ! Thanks.
Marius
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
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" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation
- curlyhairedboy
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Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:34 amHi there!
This knife is one of my favorites, there's a lot of good info here:
viewtopic.php?t=77599
Just read in that thread that Brian Lai' s measurement shows thickness bte at 0.027 ... I had the impression that it's lower .... bummer
Marius
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation
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Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
Decent for batoning though, it held up well.elena86 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:12 pmcurlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:34 amHi there!
This knife is one of my favorites, there's a lot of good info here:
viewtopic.php?t=77599
Just read in that thread that Brian Lai' s measurement shows thickness bte at 0.027 ... I had the impression that it's lower .... bummer
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
Just look at Spyderg's mod hereelena86 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:31 amI never thought I would be tempted to even consider buying the Amalgam but after watching a few YT reviews this bad boy started to grow on me. I was drawn back by the blade shape because I like my user blades to be able to penetrate into the material if necessary, mostly when I need to open large boxes but not only. I need some feedback from those who own and use it. Pictures would be highly appreciated ! Thanks.
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Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
The blade shape is _very_ practical, for example in the kitchen.
The only thing that bugged me is the flipper hitting my finger, so I modded mine adding a smock-like button, you've probably seen my respective posts. With that mod it's one of my favorites now.
The only thing that bugged me is the flipper hitting my finger, so I modded mine adding a smock-like button, you've probably seen my respective posts. With that mod it's one of my favorites now.
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Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
Hi Elena, as noted in one of the threads here about thickness behind the edge, it's a little difficult consistently measuring the width of angled surfaces. It's entirely possible my measuring technique was flawed. It may also be worth noting that my bte measurement was performed on a production sample and not an actual final production piece. I'll have to try remeasuring the width behind the edge, but will also have to order a couple more new Amalgams before trying. I've already sharpened and reprofiled the edge on my daily carry Amalgam, so that may not be the best reference.
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Re: Sell me the Amalgam !
Was looking at the Amalgam with the Endura Wharncliffe today and I think a Wharnie Amalgam would be fantastic and reasonably feasible if the demand was there. Love the ergos and the drop point is perfectly functional but a Wharncliffe would be even better for me.
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