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I held a GAW a few days ago and I thought I would pass on my impression.
Before I even write anything else I have to thank Mike, Collectorknives.com. Mike was kind enough to not only send Robb's winning knife directly to him, to save me time and money, but he also added a little surprise to my order. He added a Queen City Trapper!
Thank you Mike for the gesture sir. It is certainly going to be used. :thumbup:
In the GAW the idea was to get whatever was selected by the winner for that person and myself. The giraffe bone Robb selected had only one in stock. So, I decided to get not only the Warthog Ivory, but the Maple as well, and Im glad I did. I went ahead and bought two because I plan to hand these down.
The Dassie, imo, is a beautiful little knife. At 5" oal it has a solid three finger grip for my hand. I do have smaller hands so for others your ring-finger, or third finger, will probably feel as though it is not fully on it when gripped. Also, the way I usually hold a fixed blade when working, the Dassie is really a solid 2 finger grip.
It is a knife I see carrying to a wedding, church, or another event that may require slacks and a tie. I don't see it as an edc type of fixed blade imo, but it certainly could be done comfortably, especially in an office type environment. It's certainly a slicer.
The overall quality is certainly some of the best I have seen and Mike has it listed correctly for fit and finish at a 9. It fits great in the sheath, which in itself is quality.
Robb, I hope you enjoy yours buddy. I really do like this little knife.
Here's a few pics.
Thanks again Mike.
Before I even write anything else I have to thank Mike, Collectorknives.com. Mike was kind enough to not only send Robb's winning knife directly to him, to save me time and money, but he also added a little surprise to my order. He added a Queen City Trapper!
Thank you Mike for the gesture sir. It is certainly going to be used. :thumbup:
In the GAW the idea was to get whatever was selected by the winner for that person and myself. The giraffe bone Robb selected had only one in stock. So, I decided to get not only the Warthog Ivory, but the Maple as well, and Im glad I did. I went ahead and bought two because I plan to hand these down.
The Dassie, imo, is a beautiful little knife. At 5" oal it has a solid three finger grip for my hand. I do have smaller hands so for others your ring-finger, or third finger, will probably feel as though it is not fully on it when gripped. Also, the way I usually hold a fixed blade when working, the Dassie is really a solid 2 finger grip.
It is a knife I see carrying to a wedding, church, or another event that may require slacks and a tie. I don't see it as an edc type of fixed blade imo, but it certainly could be done comfortably, especially in an office type environment. It's certainly a slicer.
The overall quality is certainly some of the best I have seen and Mike has it listed correctly for fit and finish at a 9. It fits great in the sheath, which in itself is quality.
Robb, I hope you enjoy yours buddy. I really do like this little knife.
Here's a few pics.
Thanks again Mike.
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A great GAW my friend and kudos to Mike, he is a fine Gentleman 
