Any Winkler fans?

[txgolfer45]

Trying to decide between a Forest Edge WASP available now at a local dealer or waiting on a wood model like sculpted maple or walnut. The wood seems more traditional. But, the WASP is attractive too.

 

[SharpBits]

I settled on the maple belt knife since that was the one that brought me to the dance. Can't make a bad selection in any event.

 

[Hammer67]

Trying to decide between a Forest Edge WASP available now at a local dealer or waiting on a wood model like sculpted maple or walnut. The wood seems more traditional. But, the WASP is attractive too.

Does this help?

 

[Fixedwing]

Trying to decide between a Forest Edge WASP available now at a local dealer or waiting on a wood model like sculpted maple or walnut. The wood seems more traditional. But, the WASP is attractive too.

I had the same issues trying to decide between the different scale materials.

I came to the conclusion, that there is no wrong choice and decided to try to get at least one in every scale.

Still need a sculpted green laminate and something in a rubber handle among a few others to round it all out.

They all look good together and complement each other nicely.

 

[MarbReds]

No wrong choice. Their wood is tough, but laminate is tougher and lower maintenance. I hit my wood handled Winklers with some wicked wax periodically.

 

[Hammer67]

No wrong choice. Their wood is tough, but laminate is tougher and lower maintenance. I hit my wood handled Winklers with some wicked wax periodically.

Agreed. Woods like walnut and maple are quite tough and can handle a fair bit abuse. But if you really plan to beat the crap out of your knife, laminates give a little more peace of mind. I also find that even the textured Winkler wood handles are slightly smoother in the hand (though still plenty grippy) than the laminates. It's not a huge difference, but noticeable. There's upsides and downsides to the additional abrasiveness, obviously.

 

[Hammer67]

After taking an extra 5-day loop around the greater Rocky Mountain region, this Blue Ridge Crusher w/quarter sawn oak arrived last night.

 

[Hammer67]

 

[JearBeatus48]

You’ve got an impressive collection!

 

[Boru13]

Cool video for those interested.

 

[nod]

Just to follow up. Winkler said the stain was missing in the tribal markings. They sent a prepaid label and I sent the knife back. I addressed the line in the note I included with the knife. The line must be normal as some suggested here as Winkler left it alone. Very fast turnaround and the knife looks great. Hats off to Winkler for handling the issue in a timely manner.

 

[abraves]

They are a great company. I think I have 6 of their blades. The most used is my huntsman and SD2. Drop point crusher, Forest edge, SD2 x2, Huntsman, Contingency are all great. I was always going to get the Utility crusher but never did and looks like it is off their list. Thinking the Woodsman next or the Operator or the Lost Lake. I don't know. Just need to place order.

 

[Hammer67]

 

[Boru13]

The history of Winklers iconic Belt Knife.

 

[abraves]

Screwdriver dropping tonight.

 

[abraves]

And sold out. I was busy so didn’t get a chance. I’m sure they sold out in seconds.

 

[abraves]

I’m going to go to Winkler actual in about 5 weeks.

 

[Boru13]

And sold out. I was busy so didn’t get a chance. I’m sure they sold out in seconds.

I didn’t even bother trying, while I get the “coolness” of having one I just don’t see where I’d have much use for one.

 

[abraves]

I didn’t even bother trying, while I get the “coolness” of having one I just don’t see where I’d have much use for one.

Same here. I have a friend that is NC SBI and he has one from another company that he uses all the time. Now he is on the bomb squad and they do a lot of breeching so there is that.

 

[bart]

I didn’t even bother trying, while I get the “coolness” of having one I just don’t see where I’d have much use for one.

I broke down and bought one. Carried it every day for a while and found a lot of uses for it in a factory setting.