A new Tidoute.

[Sword and Shield]

Yesterday was my birthday, and a Great Eastern Tidoute in bocote made its appearance.

Well, it seems they're getting it together. The snap is crisp, the edges some of the best I've ever seen on a slippie (convex, even) and the wood is nicely figured.

The only drawback so far is that there are a few little flat spots in the spey blade, but they're so small as to not effect cutting power.

I think I've a new favorite slip.

 

[JD Mandrell]

I'm still on the fence on Great Easterns, love that classic jumbo trapper and want to order one, nice to here better reports on them.

 

[marcinek]

Hey Sword and Shield...my b-day was yesterday too! Ordered me an Eye Brand Mini Trapper.

Ive been looking at Great Eastern too...Didn't know they were convex ground...intriguing...

Thanks for the mini-review!

 

[sunburst]

I've got two at this time with one more in the mail and another one in stag reserved. I will have a total of 2 each of the 4 1/2" & 3 3/4", in hindsight I find myself being drawn to the smaller scout models.

Very attractive and usable with the 1095 blades. I also like the impressive edge given these knives making it an EDC right out of the package if desired..

Sunburst