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i haven't had a fiddleback forge knife in a few years. the ones i tried, the handles were just a bit too thin for my taste.
but recently, i started casually looking again (that's how it starts). and, i came across an osage hiking buddy on a fiddleback friday not-so-long ago. boyyy, did i like it.
now, it's the winter up here in VT. that means i have more time to sit around and read allll about everyone's favorite fiddleback's. my knife interests go through ebb and flows. i recently have been on a smaller sized knife kick. whereas, just a couple years ago, i decided i did not need a small fixed blade, as i always carry a folding knife.
i periodically look at the distributor sites. and, an EDC II caught my eye on DLT. i have to thank all of you for taking the time to post some really great comparison threads (particularly blood604 and pertinux). so, i did some quick cross-referencing, and thought, "well shoot, that might be a knife i like." then, i had the financial discussion with myself (keep in mind it's still winter, and i'm partial to bourbon). and, i decided that it'd be fine to buy a new knife. when i get the EDC II, i'll just decide whether i like it or the HB better.
needless to say, the EDC II arrived today. (as a side note, i was impressed with the packaging care that was taken my DLT). When i got the EDC II in hand, i audibly said, "Wow." not kidding. i absolutely love the knife. it fills my hand quite well, and feels like it's meant to be there. that sounds perhaps a bit too corny, but i don't know how else to explain it.
sooo, now i have a decision to make. i definitely like the handle of the EDC II better than the hiking buddy. but, i prefer the blade shape of the HB. and really, the HB has a smaller footprint than the EDC II. with that said, i don't think i expect that to make too big of a difference in my decision process. i expect the blade shape of the EII to be better for "slicing" (think game processing). i expect the HB blade shape to be better at "cutting", if that makes any sense. think wood carving and cutting cheese (alright, stop it
). but regarding woodwork, the handle shape of the EII would be more comfortable for extended knife use. i think if i could find a HB with thicker scales, that would potentially be the winner.
I literally just shook my head. you know what this means, don't you?? i am going to have to wait until the spring.
i would like to give both of these some use and see if my initial thoughts are true (or false). and, now i'm smiling. 
tough to get good pictures at night. but, i tried to get some comparison shots (homage to previous, better threads) ....
but recently, i started casually looking again (that's how it starts). and, i came across an osage hiking buddy on a fiddleback friday not-so-long ago. boyyy, did i like it.
now, it's the winter up here in VT. that means i have more time to sit around and read allll about everyone's favorite fiddleback's. my knife interests go through ebb and flows. i recently have been on a smaller sized knife kick. whereas, just a couple years ago, i decided i did not need a small fixed blade, as i always carry a folding knife.
i periodically look at the distributor sites. and, an EDC II caught my eye on DLT. i have to thank all of you for taking the time to post some really great comparison threads (particularly blood604 and pertinux). so, i did some quick cross-referencing, and thought, "well shoot, that might be a knife i like." then, i had the financial discussion with myself (keep in mind it's still winter, and i'm partial to bourbon). and, i decided that it'd be fine to buy a new knife. when i get the EDC II, i'll just decide whether i like it or the HB better.
needless to say, the EDC II arrived today. (as a side note, i was impressed with the packaging care that was taken my DLT). When i got the EDC II in hand, i audibly said, "Wow." not kidding. i absolutely love the knife. it fills my hand quite well, and feels like it's meant to be there. that sounds perhaps a bit too corny, but i don't know how else to explain it.
sooo, now i have a decision to make. i definitely like the handle of the EDC II better than the hiking buddy. but, i prefer the blade shape of the HB. and really, the HB has a smaller footprint than the EDC II. with that said, i don't think i expect that to make too big of a difference in my decision process. i expect the blade shape of the EII to be better for "slicing" (think game processing). i expect the HB blade shape to be better at "cutting", if that makes any sense. think wood carving and cutting cheese (alright, stop it
). but regarding woodwork, the handle shape of the EII would be more comfortable for extended knife use. i think if i could find a HB with thicker scales, that would potentially be the winner.I literally just shook my head. you know what this means, don't you?? i am going to have to wait until the spring.
i would like to give both of these some use and see if my initial thoughts are true (or false). and, now i'm smiling. tough to get good pictures at night. but, i tried to get some comparison shots (homage to previous, better threads) ....
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