Arrangement in Grey and Black

Will York

Will York

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Checking gear I’ve accumulated in my 4x4 this morning, I noticed a theme. Something very solid and soothing about that silver/gray and black combination—dare I say, almost maternally reassuring? Well, at least to Jim and me. :cool:
 
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Did you have Busse regrind your Basic 7? Last time you showed us pictures of it, it looked like it had been run over by a tank. Now it looks like a PBF, very cool.
 
GregS said:
Did you have Busse regrind your Basic 7? Last time you showed us pictures of it, it looked like it had been run over by a tank. Now it looks like a PBF, very cool.
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Hi Greg,

This is a different knife--a Basic 5 regrind Jerry did for me a few years ago. Thinned out point, radiused spine, still has the asymmetrical grind which has been thinned out and is one of my very sharpest blades. And at under 7 oz it's probably my most comfortable extended-task utility hunter. Incredible field dressing/butchering blade on anything up to elk size.

I used it to cut one of those closed-cell plastic swimming pool "noodles" in two for my niece and nephew who were visiting last spring, and with a very little pressure it went through to the board underneath in one push-cut. When it broke the surface of the plastic, it sounded like a .22 short going off--everybody standing around me jumped. Very satisfying. :D
 
A far cry from what's in my Jeep, Will! And you're right...very soothing combination! :thumbup:
 
WILL YORK said:
Hi Greg,

This is a different knife--a Basic 5 regrind Jerry did for me a few years ago. Thinned out point, radiused spine, still has the asymmetrical grind which has been thinned out and is one of my very sharpest blades. And at under 7 oz it's probably my most comfortable extended-task utility hunter. Incredible field dressing/butchering blade on anything up to elk size.

I used it to cut one of those closed-cell plastic swimming pool "noodles" in two for my niece and nephew who were visiting last spring, and with a very little pressure it went through to the board underneath in one push-cut. When it broke the surface of the plastic, it sounded like a .22 short going off--everybody standing around me jumped. Very satisfying. :D
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Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing.:thumbup::D
 
Crap Will, you carry all that in you vehicle?

That is equal to many peoples whole collection!!!

Very nice though and thanke for sharing!!
 
dobywon said:
That is equal to many peoples whole collection!!!
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Maybe...but all mine put together would still be in your shade, Lee. Thanks bro'. :D

BTW, all that ends up in my vehicle only when I'm going camping or out for a hike. The rest of the time, it's the NMFBM, ASH1, folder and .357 snubby.

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Great pic Will ! ! !

Looks like you are good to go. . . .anywhere!!! :thumbup:

Jerry :D







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I'll have to keep an "arrangement" like that in mind the next time my wife wants flowers:D:D
 
That's a 5?? Wow. Looks like a 7 to me. But I guess in comparison to the ASH, it's a 5 afterall. The lines look great on it.
 
Dennis in MA said:
That's a 5?? Wow. Looks like a 7 to me. But I guess in comparison to the ASH, it's a 5 afterall. The lines look great on it.
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Dennis,

Yeah, the depth of field in the pic is greater than it appears. The Ruger snubby in the foreground makes the M629 Smith in the background look small--almost looks more like a M66.

Thanks to all for the nice words. Some of my favorite stuff.

Will
 
Jason M D. said:
Nice set up Will. Who makes the case for the snubby?

Thanks
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Sorry, but I have no idea, Jason. Picked that up many years ago from a gun show dealer who just happened to have it on his table. I like it because nothing about the exterior shape would suggest to a casual observer that it contains a pistol. That makes it ideal for carry in the side pocket of my truck, where it is close at hand but draws no undue attention. It's tough cordura nylon with quilted padding in the sides--good protection for the gun. And the belt clip mounted on the side lets you use it as a holster in a pinch. Also enough room inside for an "ammo wallet" with extra shells. It has no manufacturer's markings, unfortunately.
 
Will, nice set of tools. I'm a big fan of the double cut finish. How do you like the SE ASH? As for the holster, I think SafePacker (sp?), makes something like that.

GregB
BaconBeavers
 
GregB said:
Will, nice set of tools. I'm a big fan of the double cut finish. How do you like the SE ASH? As for the holster, I think SafePacker (sp?), makes something like that.

GregB
BaconBeavers
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Hi Greg,

You struck a nerve--don't know if you want to get me started on ASH1's. :D

I really like the SE ASH--I really like every ASH1 I've tried.

I have the CG with black micarta mags on urban gray which is probably the stoutest "intrusion tool" I own that can still serve amply well as a knife. Can't imagine a better "sharpened prybar" for use in an escape/intrusion/rescue situation such as car-wreck or burning-building type scenarios.

I have a couple of skinnies in black mic on sage which fit my hand incredibly well and for their size will do an amazing amount of work very comfortably--really like the very slightly blade-heavy feel to them for amazing chopping effectiveness in such a small package. Also great slicers.

And then I have a couple of LE's which are tremendous slicers and just about the right thickness for all-around use, IMO. Very strong with exquisite grinds and nice thin tips for finer point work.

To me, besides the difference in finish, the SE is an LE with flat slabs, and as such tucks away most easily into narrow spaces such as my truck console, while at the same time offering big knife features. I've carried all three--the SE, the LE and the Skinny--in my vehicle, and I can't get enough of any of them. Don't really need the CG stoutness in a vehicle-carry knife where I always have the NMFBM, which slides smoothly in between the driver's seat and console, at-the-ready and out-of-sight.

I'm just grateful that Jerry decided to clone the original SH1, which has been recognized as such an icon across the knife world in its own right, in so many worthwhile configurations and of course, INFI.

Great, great knives, well-named.
 
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