Any Winkler fans?

I found this little SD1 in Red & Black G10 (6 of 6) on the bay the other day. I probably paid too much for it, but it makes me smile so it's ok, right? It will be right at home with the rest of my Winklers.
 

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I’ve had many, many, many winklers
I almost don’t wanna think about it because i live in Australia, our resale market is terrible, and im kind of a minimalist constantly trying to cut down my collection / users to the bare minimum combined with the total contradictory habit of constantly buying knives, so I’ve lost more money that i want to think about… but winkler have been my go to fixed blades for like 5 years now, I wrote a little review on the blue ridge hunter for issue one of an Australian knife magazine because it was all i carried for a good 2 years (for some reason i bought about 8 of them though instead of just being happy with the one like a reasonable person)

All I have left now are an sd1 and a couple sd2s

And with all love and respect to winkler, ive had well over 50 of them, I just don’t think I’ll buy anymore without getting to the states and seeing the exact knife first, i just can’t be bothered with having to spend hours on the edge when they show up - these both came completely unable to cut ANYTHING and those wide ass bevels they now have are 22 degrees per side which is still too thick but I don’t have the patience to deal with lowering anymore for now - seriously, why use one of the toughest steels around then not take advantage of that by grinding it to cut ok? I’m not saying grind it like an opinel, but grinding a little 7” oal knife like you would the combat axe is ridiculous… it isn’t as noticeable of a problem on a belt knife for example but i always go for smaller now

But despite saying all that , it’s still mostly love from me

I regret getting rid of a few, a maple belt knife with the old style messy square transition from handle to blade, a maple sayoc just because I’ve hit a point where i need to be more responsible with my money and can’t justify buying another one, one particular combat axe that was perfect (had a couple shockers of those too, ground like hammers, but one particular one was amazing and i used it a lot in the woods) and a couple blue ridges with the original protruding tang, I really liked that!



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Can you give the specs on this model please? I hope it hits the website for ordering
 
crossada said:
Can you give the specs on this model please? I hope it hits the website for ordering
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Sorry, I don't have the specs. I didn't take a picture of the screen when I ordered it. It's smaller and lighter than my Wild Bill though. I'll try to get some comparison pictures later.

I don't think these will be available to order. Keep an eye on the currently available tab on the website. They do drops every few weeks.
 
My SD1 in Rosewood came in the mail the other day. This is from the virtual blade show drop a few weeks back. The sheath is amazing.
 

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Boru13 said:
The rubber handles are a favorite of mine for the knives, very secure grip and comfortable.

On the axes however it’s probably my least favorite of the handle options, I find it to be abrasive and not comfortable at all.
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Nice. I wish they still offered the rubber handles in their other models. I already have a belt knife. I wish I could find a rubber Hunting Knife but that is a pipe dream lol
 
Twoody said:
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great picture. love the knife being used
 
Fixedwing Fixedwing i believe you are correct. I saw them when i was at Winkler Actual Saturday 6/23. I had mentioned a few years ago that the smaller SD-1&2 would be awesome with a kydex/leather covered sheath. I’m sure i wasn’t the first or the only one to make that suggestion.
 
I will say i did purchase a beautiful Limited Edition Belt Knife with Leopardwood. I was looking at a Belt Knife Crusher with a burlap laminate handle that they are considering using in full production.
So just getting a feel for what we might like i guess. It was a toss up but in the end as i said i went with the leopardwood. So so stunning as i just can’t take my eyes off of it when i un sheath it.
 
My family gave me a $300 Winkler gift card for Father’s Day and i went up on my 40th anniversary eve to buy it so certainly a special knife for me.
The Limited Editions apparently don’t get any discount but i have had so many Winkler Military discounts i was just fine with paying more.
 
I had looked at the Drop Point Crusher with discount i would have had to get a dollar out of my wallet but even with the walnut scales it just didn’t speak to me like the Leopardwood BK
If you care to see a picture i posted it at watchforum.com Knives Who Me?,thread last page.
 
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David Nowlin said:
My family gave me a $300 Winkler gift card for Father’s Day and i went up on my 40th anniversary eve to buy it so certainly a special knife for me.
The Limited Editions apparently don’t get any discount but i have had so many Winkler Military discounts i was just fine with paying more.
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Congratulations and well done!
 
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