ASH LE or FAT ASH

Jharp, a great deal on a fatty ASH1 just popped up on the exchange. Better jump on it quick though.
 
tuica said:
I have all three thicknesses. ALL are great, but if you want the capabilities of a small sword - the thickest one...;-)
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I pretty much agree with the above.

jharp, I think the answer depends on how you intend to use it. The LE will handle most needs. The fat ASH will definitely chop better than an LE. An LE would be better for extended carry due to the lighter weight (assuming weight is a concern). If grip size is important, the fat ASH is available with either magnum or standard grips, while the LE only has magnum grips.

Years ago I did not think I would even like a fat ASH, so I bought an LE. I still wondered though how the fat ASH would feel compared to the LE, so I did eventually buy one and wow, it is an impressive knife. I still like them both.
 
I bought both and sold the fat ASH. The thickness of the LE is way more useable.

The fat ASH is more of a novelty. IMO.

If my plans were for a working knife/survival situation, I would trade two fat ASH's for one LE.
 
All ASH's are great --- and as you can see each person has their own experiences and preferences.

I personally believe that the ASH-1 fatty is a one knife solution. It weighs 21 oz, which in my opinion is really not that heavy regardless of the distance walked (unless it's in excess of 8-10 miles). It's a pure functional knife that chop the way many 8 inch knives do. It can baton with ease. It's nimble enough for any field craft/bushcraft. If you carry a folder or a neck knife with you --- you'll have the full range anyone would need. If you throw a Silky Gomboy backpacking folding saw with it --- you can last in the backcountry indefinitely.

The only thing that the Skinny and LE can do better is slightly finer bushcraft work. The weight issue is very subjective. The U.S Armed Forces prescribe to the mantra of boosting their ground forces readiness to carry heavier gear compared to many other Armed Forces of other countries --- so if we apply that same logic (to a reasonable degree) -- one could simply gain enough muscle mass or simply adapt to a 21 oz knife (which is quite easy). I would much prefer a 3-4 inch neck knife or folder for finer bushcraft tasks anyway. As has been said, The Fatty can do more. However, at the end of the day -- to each their own.
 
the .22 sabre ground is my personal favorite....I own the .32 and love it, I just love the .22 more. I personally can't justify lugging the extra weight.
 
I personally like the .22" full flat grounds better... But the fatty, fats are awe inspiring! When you hold one, you can't help but feel that you could do anything with that blade. :D



But I never feel under powered with this beauty!




Have you received your green fatty yet??

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I have the fat ASH-1 and wouldn't trade it for ANY other knife. This is one blade I will never part with. In the relatively short time I've had it...........I have cut, sliced, chopped and battoned through a ton of metal, steel and wood. I love my fatty.
 
One of each is the correct answer, best done in multiples of each size ;).

.22 is probably my favourite (this thickness is around in non-LE blades they are just not as common).

A .32 is to be buried with me just in case though !!!
 
The LE .22" will handle anything and is ideal for the blade length. It's the better all around knife ...

... but the CG is the most rock solid feeling knife your hand will ever hold. Scary comfortable.
 
JohnM said:
The LE .22" will handle anything and is ideal for the blade length. It's the better all around knife ...

... but the CG is the most rock solid feeling knife your hand will ever hold. Scary comfortable.
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"The better all around knife" ---- how dare you fat shame my babies
 
I have had 3 ASH-1's: a fatty CG with magnum scales, a fatty satin with the flat scales and a BIG Ash from the 2914 Thanksgiving Ganzaa. The BIG Ash has the 0.22" blade and just didn't feel right to me, so I moved it onward pretty quickly. Not nearly as good as the fatty with the flat scales and certainly not nearly as good as the fatty with the magnum scales. I have had other Busses with the 0.22" blade in my possession, including a custom shop SFNO, that felt and handled as well as the fatty ASH-1's. Go figure. Get the fatty.
 
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