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Kydex is too “tacticool” for these works of art

 

So, it might not be the best decision I’ve made, but it’s going in kydex. Interesting to me that out there in the knife world, this design is marketed as a kitchen/culinary knife. When you hold and handle it, the knife feels very much like a fighter or a camp knife. Another factor for me is that I’m behind on my leather sheaths by about 4 knives.

I definitely agree with you both. I wish you could see and feel the stabilized piece of cherry wood on the knife, in person. Pictures don’t do it justice.

 

I’m getting further behind on my sheath making…
This little Bowie has a core for the cutting edge of Aogami Super Blue #1 and a layer on each side of pure nickel separating it from the outer layer of 210 layer Damascus. The scales are pin oak from Arizona that is stabilized and has a touch of green dye.

available

 

Love my Bradford’s.

 

Blade length?

 

looks like about 6”. 11.75” overall

 

Seems like the PNW has more knife makers than coffee shops! It’s always nice to see knife makers doing really “made in the USA” stuff.
I can’t find the out the steel they use. Do you have any information?

 

Completed the sheath for this. my plan is to keep this one for myself. I will be putting it to work today and tomorrow on some butchering

 

Is that a damascus sheath??

 

My kydex guy has these 4 that he let me choose from. I really love the topographical map one!

 

Blade-Tech belt clip allows multiple configurations for carrying. Left side, right side, scout or conventional.
I’m still not quite sure if this is a tactical knife or culinary cutlery!

 

My 5 day apprentice finished today and this is what he walked away with. I spread it out over mostly 6hr days

 

Hella nice! I wanna apprentice - when are ya comin to TX?

 

The master does not go to the apprentice.

 

I just sent microtech and a pro-tech in for service. Both Autos failed the same month. @War Machine asked if i shouldn’t use autos. I’m not ready for that lifestyle change.

 

That's gorgeous!!

 

Finished this sheath yesterday

 

Looks great buddy! I've always liked spalted maple.

 

Definitely one of my favorites!

 

Yep!!

 

Gonna see what all the fuss is about.

 

I was unaware of any fuss about this knife, what am I missing?

for a knife made with d2 steel and solid for under $10, it seems to have a good place in any truck or toolbox. If there’s no slop in the action and the lock works fine, buy several.

 

Just handling it out of the box bubble pack - - Slop is less than .01 - not that noticeable, and it seems to lock up solid enough. For a $50 knife, the action is a bit stiff, the crossbar is a bit clunky, the scales' surface is not quite as refined as you'd expect, and they're nylon. For a $10 knife - - holy cow!

There are videos that show the edge on it is probably burned (linked below), which I suppose I'll find out when I use it. Other than that, I don't feel embarrassed recommending for situations where someone needs a beater/throw-away folder, or maybe for a kid who would be prone to lose it. Way worth $10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP6Dglj5yoA

 

Plus you get the satisfaction of supporting your local Chinese outlet store!