Good for you! :rolleyes: You got two, when most folks can't even find one... :mad:
I got tired of trying to find this knife and bought a new watch instead...
Good for you! :rolleyes: You got two, when most folks can't even find one... :mad:
steelcity16 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:24 pmsal wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:50 pm
For discussion purposes only; What do you think about a canvas Micarta in brown like the Temperance had and either stone-washed Cruwear or 204P (or M390 or CPM 20CV)? Since the chemistry is very similar, I would opt for the CPM 20CV.
The CF S90V version I promoting will be a small run sprint due to the high cost.
sal
Sal, this is awesome news to hear you are considering Cruwear, especially with Micarta! Matte Brown Micarta with Stonewashed Cruwear is my vote. Id likely buy 2 of them, and Im trying to get away from hoarding multiples so that is saying something! :)
I just got the Native LW Maxamet and the stonewash finish is superb, so I immediately wondered if the same finish could be achieved on Cruwear and other steels. I also really liked the matte finish micarta on the Bark River Bravos and LT Wrights Ive owned. I enjoy any of Brown, Green, and Burgundy Micarta, but im sure Brown will have the widest appeal. I would also think that Cruwear would have the widest appeal of the steels you mention for this particular model.
Assuming that Cruwear/Micarta gets released and is as big of a success as I would expect, I would also suggest 3V and 4V in Micarta for future releases due to immense popularity of 3V/Micarta fixed blades. I think you could pull a lot of new customers in with that combo. I've been wanting a beefy Micarta folder in Cruwear/3V/4V for a long time. Seems like we are close!!
Cruwear Nation Rejoice!!!! :)
Interesting! Does the wax stay clear and does it not "sour" for lack of a better term?steelcity16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:47 pmThe dry unbuffed micarta was a little slippery for my liking, so I put some drumstick wax on and it is now super grippy without being sticky or tacky. Put some on the buffed micarta scales of my 3V fixed blade as well. I really like the extra grip!
JRinFL wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:31 pmInteresting! Does the wax stay clear and does it not "sour" for lack of a better term?steelcity16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:47 pmThe dry unbuffed micarta was a little slippery for my liking, so I put some drumstick wax on and it is now super grippy without being sticky or tacky. Put some on the buffed micarta scales of my 3V fixed blade as well. I really like the extra grip!
VooDooChild wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:44 pmThats surfboard wax. Ive used it for years surfing. I dont think id put it on a knife handle though just because of how it loves to pick up dirt and sand. Id like to see how well it stays clean?
Yeah I just edited what I wrote. Have you tried throwing it in the dirt yet?steelcity16 wrote:VooDooChild wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:44 pmThats surfboard wax. Ive used it for years surfing. I dont think id put it on a knife handle though just because of how it loves to pick up dirt and sand. Id like to see how well it stays clean?
This is their drumstick wax, which I think is a different less-tacky formula than their surfboard wax. It doesn't feel like it will pick up dirt. It isn't sticky at all.
VooDooChild wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:48 pmYeah I just edited what I wrote. Have you tried throwing it in the dirt yet?steelcity16 wrote:VooDooChild wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:44 pmThats surfboard wax. Ive used it for years surfing. I dont think id put it on a knife handle though just because of how it loves to pick up dirt and sand. Id like to see how well it stays clean?
This is their drumstick wax, which I think is a different less-tacky formula than their surfboard wax. It doesn't feel like it will pick up dirt. It isn't sticky at all.
I'm with you. It's more like a challenge than anything. So, is was gonna get a cruwear Bark River and got one with 3v instead as I really liked the design of one and only comes in 3v.SpyderPhreak wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:40 amGood for you! :rolleyes: You got two, when most folks can't even find one... :mad:
I got tired of trying to find this knife and bought a new watch instead...
Gotta give it to you Steelcity. I remember seeing this post back in June 2018 and you totally nailed it. :Dsteelcity16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:19 amThis thread has received over 43,000 views in the 26 days since it was started. Pretty incredible. :eek:
Also, here is Sal's first mention of this as a possible combo and my response. It seemed like a long wait for those of us super exited for this combination, but in reality they got it to market pretty quick. Awesome stuff! :D
Time to move on to phase 2 of my plan...3V Micarta Shaman!
steelcity16 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:24 pmsal wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:50 pm
For discussion purposes only; What do you think about a canvas Micarta in brown like the Temperance had and either stone-washed Cruwear or 204P (or M390 or CPM 20CV)? Since the chemistry is very similar, I would opt for the CPM 20CV.
The CF S90V version I promoting will be a small run sprint due to the high cost.
sal
Sal, this is awesome news to hear you are considering Cruwear, especially with Micarta! Matte Brown Micarta with Stonewashed Cruwear is my vote. Id likely buy 2 of them, and Im trying to get away from hoarding multiples so that is saying something! :)
I just got the Native LW Maxamet and the stonewash finish is superb, so I immediately wondered if the same finish could be achieved on Cruwear and other steels. I also really liked the matte finish micarta on the Bark River Bravos and LT Wrights Ive owned. I enjoy any of Brown, Green, and Burgundy Micarta, but im sure Brown will have the widest appeal. I would also think that Cruwear would have the widest appeal of the steels you mention for this particular model.
Assuming that Cruwear/Micarta gets released and is as big of a success as I would expect, I would also suggest 3V and 4V in Micarta for future releases due to immense popularity of 3V/Micarta fixed blades. I think you could pull a lot of new customers in with that combo. I've been wanting a beefy Micarta folder in Cruwear/3V/4V for a long time. Seems like we are close!!
Cruwear Nation Rejoice!!!! :)
That’s great news. Fingers crossed mine comes through and there’s some action soon.tbdoc4kids wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:26 pmMy Knifeworks preorder has changed status from preorder to in process! Yay!
That CPK is beautiful. HDFK?steelcity16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:47 pmThe dry unbuffed micarta was a little slippery for my liking, so I put some drumstick wax on and it is now super grippy without being sticky or tacky. Put some on the buffed micarta scales of my 3V fixed blade as well. I really like the extra grip!
bts327 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:33 pmThat CPK is beautiful. HDFK?steelcity16 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:47 pmThe dry unbuffed micarta was a little slippery for my liking, so I put some drumstick wax on and it is now super grippy without being sticky or tacky. Put some on the buffed micarta scales of my 3V fixed blade as well. I really like the extra grip!
See there, you could have a custom from CPK and many other fine smithy's for the aftermarket prices these Crucarta Shamans are pulling. Resist the markup, down with the flippers! :D