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aicolainen wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:15 am

Bolster wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:22 am

Giygas wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 01, 2023 4:43 pm

...I also can't help but think a lot of modern collectors basically see a Buck 110 when they look at it.

You're certainly correct for my point of view. It looks very Buck-110ish to my eye, definitely retro. That's one reason I purchased this Goddard. Other reasons are:

- Want to try more neutral handles;
- Like slim designs for carryability (is that a word?);
- Appears to have a reasonably tight radius under the index finger for a good fit (not a fan of large radius designs);
- Want to see how choking up without a choil works (and the Goddard looks good for that);
- the Goddard has good ratios for a lightweight nut...a lot of blade and edge for its weight. It's not a weight ratio champ like a UK Pen, but it's very good.
- Don't have any 4V, want to give it a try.
- The red/black color scheme is easy on the eye. Would I prefer a naked blade? Yes, but the black is attractive.

I see what you’re trying to do here, but my mind is made up and it’s not going to change



…likely



…at least not yet

twinboysdad wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:07 am

Those who have one inbound but haven’t handled the model before, it has a weird blade to handle ratio that bothered me when the OD green came out but doesn’t bother me at all now. I actually appreciate the handle as a user now and have let many of my OCD tendencies go, choosing to appreciate models in use before judging.

simyo wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:41 am

twinboysdad wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:07 am

Those who have one inbound but haven’t handled the model before, it has a weird blade to handle ratio that bothered me when the OD green came out but doesn’t bother me at all now. I actually appreciate the handle as a user now and have let many of my OCD tendencies go, choosing to appreciate models in use before judging.

I had the same ratio mindset issue when I got the ats 55 one years ago. I think this originally came out before the mainline gen3 models, so they were still trying to figure out how to accommodate space for the barrel clip compared to the micarta models and still retain the feel, so the handle feels extended a tad. That being said, once it’s in the hand that thought goes away, it’s always fit my hand better than the enduras.

Bolster wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:21 am

aicolainen wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:15 am

...I see what you’re trying to do here...

Am I that transparent?

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:25 am

aicolainen wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:15 am

Bolster wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:22 am

Giygas wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 01, 2023 4:43 pm

...I also can't help but think a lot of modern collectors basically see a Buck 110 when they look at it.

You're certainly correct for my point of view. It looks very Buck-110ish to my eye, definitely retro. That's one reason I purchased this Goddard. Other reasons are:

- Want to try more neutral handles;
- Like slim designs for carryability (is that a word?);
- Appears to have a reasonably tight radius under the index finger for a good fit (not a fan of large radius designs);
- Want to see how choking up without a choil works (and the Goddard looks good for that);
- the Goddard has good ratios for a lightweight nut...a lot of blade and edge for its weight. It's not a weight ratio champ like a UK Pen, but it's very good.
- Don't have any 4V, want to give it a try.
- The red/black color scheme is easy on the eye. Would I prefer a naked blade? Yes, but the black is attractive.

I see what you’re trying to do here, but my mind is made up and it’s not going to change



…likely



…at least not yet

I might have one too many when I receive them, in case they're gone (but I'm pretty sure they'll stay available a bit)

Giygas wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:24 am

Even after all the comparison pics SNK posted, I'm still really surprised how big this knife is:

Bemo wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:36 am

Mine is scheduled to be delivered today so I assume several others will be getting theirs. We'll see how everyone's will power is after all the posts/pictures of this knife in hand start popping up. I have to say I'm amazed at the shipping speed. Literally across the country over the weekend with free shipping.

Giygas wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:24 am

Even after all the comparison pics SNK posted, I'm still really surprised how big this knife is:

Giygas wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:22 am

Mine said the same, then updated when it got to my location distribution center at the normal time.

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:40 am

Should be here in France the 6th of July !
Not so long ago, it would've been the 6th of August

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:40 am

Should be here in France the 6th of July !
Not so long ago, it would've been the 6th of August