Looks like ive narrowed it down to the final ones. Lt wright frontier valley, bradford guardian 3.5, esee izula/3hm, manly patriot. Also something from one of the makers is definetly going to be ordered. Moat likely going to get someting in the bird and trput size and another in the 3 to 3.5 size full handle. Thank you everyone for your recommendations.
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Recommendation? 3.5 fixed
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Gary W. Graley
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Bradford Guardian is a solid choice as is that LT Wright as well,
IMG_7113 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
Also the Manly Patriot would be another good selection as well
IMG_7025 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
@Lyubomir Trayanov
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IMG_7113 by GaryWGraley, on FlickrAlso the Manly Patriot would be another good selection as well
IMG_7025 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr@Lyubomir Trayanov
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Thats what i needed pictures closer together. Its hard to judge and compare to knives by pictures. Then not handling them first doesn't help. Main reason in asking for recommendation.Bradford Guardian is a solid choice as is that LT Wright as well,
Also the Manly Patriot would be another good selection as well
@Lyubomir Trayanov
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I like all of them, but if on budgeting... #1 and #2
Choosing from the list I prefer #10 and #11
If resale value is a main issue for you, maybe I would choose #9
But I own & like True Saber Shawnee and Smith & Sons Cherokee :
https://www.dlttrading.com/true-saber-shawnee-blue-black-g-10-323
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/true-saber-knives-shawnee-red-linen-micarta/
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SM...wash-blade-bocote-wood-handles-leather-sheath
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That true saber is very nice. A little overlap with what i have but a very nice blade.
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Absolutely love the overall shape and quality of my Guardian 3.5... just not too enamored with the scale shape/size. Wish it was a little shorter and had more contour like the 3. Small gripe overall on an amazing knife (and one I might try to rectify on my own at some point).
Thats what i run into with the esee 3. It has same length handle as the 4. Reason i haven't puled the trigger. If it was handle length of izula/2 id be all over it.
O i didnt put it right. Id want an esee 3hm bade with izula handle.
Yea ima get the izula eventualy but the 3 is thinner than izula. I think im just fooling my self and with time will have both and the lt wright frontier valley.
At one time i had about 30-40 folders and 10 fixed blades. The herd has been thinned as i found what i used and didnt. Now im slowely building up the fixed blades.I hear you, eventually the sickness gets us all....one turns into three, etc.
