Tim the Wizard
Street Samurai
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I meant when used to slash citrus off of the tree 
Hope the kids check out alright man!

Hope the kids check out alright man!
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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I meant when used to slash citrus off of the tree!
pertinux said:
Panthera tigris said:kids comment
My education continues.
~ P.
Yes, just a sliiiiiight misinterpretation there.Jerry,
We'll all send our payments to your Paypal address for the various blades we are claiming. And we'll take care of postage with Sarah.
Oh did I misunderstand? I thought you were letting all these go! Hahahahahahahahaha! \
Dude, the Earth hasn't done one full rotation around the sun since you started buying these knives. What the hell!
Fastest internet on the planet. Thanks for your help last Friday.
There ya go. :thumbup: If you'd like to me to try to highlight a particular angle or comparison of certain aspects of the Mamushi while it's here, ask away-- though I think it's becoming clearer all the time that the knife is better served-- and perhaps explained-- in the hands of one who intuits its purposes and embraces its uses.As a big fan of the Bushboot, I now have to try out an OK&T Mamushi.
Had a few minutes at a PC. Here are two Ferox threads. The Combatives was the one I was thinking of and the other one is cool too ... for citrus fruits and such.Speaking of which, the OK&T Knives (here, again, with the FF Bushboot):
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FF Bushboot, OK&T Mamushi in black canvas, Warthog in canvas and translucent Jade, Trailhand in carbon fiber
The gray/black knives, in particular, are 'other' than what's familiar to me, or (honestly) to what I'm drawn to. To my eyes and hand, they are purpose-designed for considerations that are outside of my wheelhouse, plus being a lil' bit droopy.These aren't knives for me, and that's okay!
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The secret behind the bushboot and mamushi is that the curvature gives leverage and increased power when used to slash in a reverse grip.
Combatives
Talonized Ferox
Perhaps in your fine report the martial aspect of a blade as a weapon was overshadowed by your generous, astute, and well focused attention to the utility and functionality of a knife as a tool. Us being guys, [insert humorous grin here] likely still carry that DNA, for better or worse, that allows most of us to generally see things [ loose term] as weapons first, tools second.
Good thread... :thumbup:
That was very nice of Jerry to send along all those knives!![]()
@pertinux:
I think I know what you mean when you describe a knife handle as being somewhat "closed vs. open" I find the bottom length measurement of a handle pattern to be an important spec. or factor towards how I perceive the overall feel of a particular handle design.
I like the Handyman because it has just enough length for my hands for a comfortable four finger grip. You should also take a look at Andy's EDC II/Lonestar patterns they share the same/similar handle design but with different shaped blade styles (Leaf vs. Clipped). I find the rounded butt end design can tuck into the heel/palm area of my hand for certain grips like you mentioned/photo'd with your Stubbymuk.
I also like the Sylvrfalcen for a smaller 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 finger design. You should also look at the Minimuk which shares the same/similar handle design as the Sylvrfalcen and is the next size up from the Stubbymuk.
Sarah,
Not done yet!
There's another package heading your way today so don't pack anything up yet.![]()
All,
I love seeing reviews in general and never thought this would raise so much discussion. In light of Sarah's excellent level of review capability and just to help the community here, I'm sending a few more to her. I hope everyone is enjoying this and I hope it helps ... That in itself gives me joy and is payment for me.
pertinux said:It doesn't sport any blue, but it also doesn't try to slip in any pesky lime or somesuch , it's 1/8" TT housed in stunning ironwood with classic appointments, and, well, Robert best get shipping.
You are going to love that one.
Thank you for such an insightfull review, and comparison. I am really enjoying reading this post, can't wait to hear your thoughts on that palmer.
Also, what does borry mean? I tried to find it in the dictionary to no avail, and Googled it... this came up
*warning* adult language to follow.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=borry
Some how I just don't think thas what you meant.
Also, what does borry mean? I tried to find it in the dictionary to no avail, and Googled it... this came up
*warning* adult language to follow.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=borry
Some how I just don't think thas what you meant.
Thank you for such an insightfull review, and comparison. I am really enjoying reading this post, can't wait to hear your thoughts on that palmer.
Also, what does borry mean? I tried to find it in the dictionary to no avail, and Googled it... this came up
*warning* adult language to follow.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=borry
Some how I just don't think thas what you meant.
I think it means something borrowed but that online definition is pretty funny.
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Speaking of blue handles, this is some of the most beautiful handle material I've seen:
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Blue Sweet Gum FF Handyman
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