Any Winkler fans?

Skidoosh said:
I would recommend having Winkler reprofile the edge to 15 DPS, 30 inclusive. It widens the bevel a bit but makes it much better at slicing. I believe that is the same edge profile that Daniel carries.
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I would LOVE to have this done but unfortunately it's for a gift and I will not have time to order through Winkler. The dealers have a nice selection right now but I wouldn't be able to get a custom grind.
 
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enigmaedge said:
I would LOVE to have this done but unfortunately it's for a gift for my father's retirement at the end of the year and I will not have time to order through Winkler. The dealers have a nice selection right now but I wouldn't be able to get a custom grind, which has led me back to trying to figure out which style arrives "slicier". He goes for tactical blades over bushcraft which makes me think the drop point crusher but when I asked Winkler directly they recommended the BRH saying it's thinner stock but their website has both listed at 3/16 width so again I'm confused if there's something about it that in practice makes it seem thinner. For reference he mostly uses his knives for cutting paper for enjoyment, a superthick blade that tears would probably not serve him best. I know the Operator is thinner but I've never seen him drawn toward a "stabby" shape before.
Sorry if any of this comes off as ignorant, I'm just the daughter of a knife lover.
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I would gift him the knife and send it in after the shop recovers.
 
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abraves said:
It is. I like that one too. Of those the one I use the most is the huntsman and black scaled sd2
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Thanks - it's interesting to compare it in profile to the Huntsman, given that their specs are pretty similar. They are obviously quite different in reality. I've had a Hunstman for a while now, and it's great. And a Forest Edge incoming...
 
Skidoosh said:
I would gift him the knife and send it in after the shop recovers.
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Very interesting update here, I contacted the shop about this and they said they cannot change the blade profile or design as production is no longer set up for one off custom pieces in this manner. It's extremely understandable certainly, I wonder if it will return when the shop recovers.
 
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enigmaedge said:
Very interesting update here, I contacted the shop about this and they said they cannot change the blade profile or design as production is no longer set up for one off custom pieces in this manner. It's very understandable certainly, I wonder if it will return when the shop recovers.
I'm advised the SD1 and SD2 are the thinnest blades they're currently making, does anyone who has one and the BRH or drop point crusher have an opinion between them?
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Just buy what you like, then have it sent to any one of the capable makers here for reprofiling.....
 
I wish that too because I would love to have a maple handle version too. Closest you can get though is the version directly from Sayoc.
 
Forest Edge just arrived. It's a very interesting design, from the general downward curvature to the flaring grip that really locks my hand in. Initial impression is that this is a mid-size knife that can do more than the specs might suggest. Simple and traditional in appearance, but clearly with a lot of subtle thought behind it. I need to spend time with it and get it dirty, but this might just be in my Top 3 for Winklers.

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Does anyone have pictures from inside Winkler Actual of knives on display? I am looking for display ideas that will pay homage to the brand. We had a weeklong trip scheduled to Ashville a few days before the hurricane and had planned a day trip to Boone. My small collection has grown to the point that it is now time to figure out how I want them displayed. (not in a safe) :cool:
 
Fixedwing said:
Does anyone have pictures from inside Winkler Actual of knives on display? I am looking for display ideas that will pay homage to the brand. We had a weeklong trip scheduled to Ashville a few days before the hurricane and had planned a day trip to Boone. My small collection has grown to the point that it is now time to figure out how I want them displayed. (not in a safe) :cool:
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