What "Other" is in your pocket???
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I'm definitely a bit jealous my Box Elder 31 has the all matte finish and not the polished. I love that contrast on the clip side.
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
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It's hard to put down those Sebbies isn't it :)
- kennethsime
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Vacation this week, picked up a Bugout after we got in. I’m liking it a lot more than I thought I would.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Bugout is one of the best EDCs of all time IMO, especially after a scale upgrade. I like the Ti and CF best, but be aware that micarta has more flex than the stock grivory.
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Quiet Carry Drift (Vanax) and GM Ace Grand (V4E) today. Really enjoying both of these - which is why I'm sitting here fiddling with both of them today.
--Jeremy
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kennethsime wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 11:17 amVacation this week, picked up a Bugout after we got in. I’m liking it a lot more than I thought I would.
I don't carry mine as much as I should, but when it goes in pocket it tends to stay for weeks.
I'm a big fan of the aluminum Aimfront scales...they are still less than $60, and are just an Idahoan firefighter family machining Bugout scales.
So it goes.
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I'll definitely check those out!Airlsee wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 2:04 pmkennethsime wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 11:17 amVacation this week, picked up a Bugout after we got in. I’m liking it a lot more than I thought I would.
I don't carry mine as much as I should, but when it goes in pocket it tends to stay for weeks.
I'm a big fan of the aluminum Aimfront scales...they are still less than $60, and are just an Idahoan firefighter family machining Bugout scales.
I went in looking to compare a 940 and the new Buck 110 Slim Pro. They didn't have a green 940, and the Slim Pro just wasn't quite as nice as I wanted. I do like the featherweight of the stock FRN scales, and don't mind the subtle flex one bit.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
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kennethsime wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 2:25 pmI'll definitely check those out!
I went in looking to compare a 940 and the new Buck 110 Slim Pro. They didn't have a green 940, and the Slim Pro just wasn't quite as nice as I wanted. I do like the featherweight of the stock FRN scales, and don't mind the subtle flex one bit.
I've got the weight difference written down somewhere at home, but it is minimal. I was very concerned about weight when switching scales, and the Aimfronts are heavily milled.
I'll update with the numbers later...
I had the green 940 but gifted it when I got the 940-1...they are both fantastic knives. On a side note, I wish Spyderco would start using more aluminum, it's an excellent scale material.
I was glad to see them using it on the BHQ PM2's, and hope it means we'll start seeing it a bit more.
So it goes.
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Brand new Helle Raud Medium. Clip removed for a perfect, stout, working pocket knife.
- kennethsime
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Agreed - Aluminum seems to offer most of the benefits of titanium at a much cheaper price.Airlsee wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 2:47 pmI've got the weight difference written down somewhere at home, but it is minimal. I was very concerned about weight when switching scales, and the Aimfronts are heavily milled.
I'll update with the numbers later...
I had the green 940 but gifted it when I got the 940-1...they are both fantastic knives. On a side note, I wish Spyderco would start using more aluminum, it's an excellent scale material.
I was glad to see them using it on the BHQ PM2's, and hope it means we'll start seeing it a bit more.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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The wear on those scales with that stonewashed blade look perfect together!
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
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Most of the credit goes to Hinderer's "Working Finish", but plenty also from being my yard work/project knife for a few years now. Really love the Sheepsfoot XM!
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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
-Rick
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
-Rick
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I've been on a Microtech binge lately, rotating among these