Other than the differences in the CF, why do you prefer the GB over the Stretch?damfan wrote:Interesting question.
Actually, when I got the stretch, I had to do a double and triple take - it really looks like G-10 rather than CF, especially with the tight "guilloche" pattern that provides nice grip but isn't so good looking to my eyes.
I like the GB MUCH better but it really is too bulky and heavy for a pocket EDC. Maybe holstered, but for that I'd take the clip off.
For pocket carry, I'm really hoping to get the Walker CF/ZPD back in properly finished condition (replacements) to see how I like them, they have all the qualities.
For now I'm sticking with my William Henry Kestral ZPD/Ti for always with me EDC, and Kershaw Random Leek for when I think I'll need a larger blade (clipped to trouser inside belt.)
Michael Walker ZDP-189
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Hey Backpacker, Welcome.
I Don't know what Sal said, but I do know I thoroughly enjoy my Walker. It's so light you don't feel it, but when you take it out you can cut, and cut, and cut.........
It looks nice enough to take it on a date, but handles most any smaller task with such complete ease. I think you'll like it a lot.
Mine came with some minor cosmetic blemishes, however, because this knife is such a great little user It really never bothers me at all. It's a really sweet blade :D
Charlie
I Don't know what Sal said, but I do know I thoroughly enjoy my Walker. It's so light you don't feel it, but when you take it out you can cut, and cut, and cut.........
It looks nice enough to take it on a date, but handles most any smaller task with such complete ease. I think you'll like it a lot.
Mine came with some minor cosmetic blemishes, however, because this knife is such a great little user It really never bothers me at all. It's a really sweet blade :D
Charlie
Charlie
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" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler."
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I'm a sucker for Spyderco carbon fiber knives. So, I was excited to receive my Michael Walker in the mail today. Mine also has chips in the CF around 3 of the screws, and roughness around the lanyard hole, but it's hard to see unless you look closely and it doesn't really bother me since I do plan to carry and use this knife. Overall, it's very nice, but not quite up to the fit and finish quality of my CF Native and CF Caly 3, which have similar, smooth scales, but are near flawless in their fit and finish.
Got one, and it's a beauty. Love the size and weight.
No cracks on CF and F&F is fine.
One complaint: no jimping.....Can anyone think of a reason why this blade should lack jimping?....Seems obvious it needs it.
No cracks on CF and F&F is fine.
One complaint: no jimping.....Can anyone think of a reason why this blade should lack jimping?....Seems obvious it needs it.
Actually there is jimping on the underside of the blade. See post #35 for custom jimping.flash900 wrote:Got one, and it's a beauty. Love the size and weight.
No cracks on CF and F&F is fine.
One complaint: no jimping.....Can anyone think of a reason why this blade should lack jimping?....Seems obvious it needs it.
bell,bell wrote:CF Walker with Jimping and lanyard from STR.
Nice!
How much to add the jimping -- and do you have a link to who did it?