ASHBM--now that the speculation is over…

jb83 said:
I pray for the day when I have your approval. Maybe after I have thousands of posts on an Internet forum... Someday...
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jb83 said:
It was not my intention to hurt any feelings. The mod obviously looks up to you, and I'm sure for good reason. For the mod: I'm not a dog. I don't seek anyone's praise.
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Some folks are slow to learn... Drop this subject or you're gone. It's that simple.
 
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Another improvement I've noticed in the new handle design--the old micarta shape had a "corner" at the top rear of the slab that could raise a hot spot on the fleshy part of my lower palm during extended chopping. The new handle has a smoother, more rounded transition in that area and doesn't create that pressure point, at least for me.
 
Will, Thank You for the review.:) I appreciate you taking the time to inform those of us who do not have an ASHBM yet.
I can't wait to get my hands on mine.
 
Thanks, Al. I always enjoy the photos you post of your knives and sheaths when a new model is introduced. :thumbup:

Looking forward to it.
 
Is this knife you reviewed the same as in the ganza Will? Except for the big finish of course. If so I know my first choice.
 
Never mind, I just noticed the dates for the original post, October 2013. I didn't belly up to the trough of madness until April 2014. I would have liked one of those though!
 
gleason128 said:
Is this knife you reviewed the same as in the ganza Will? Except for the big finish of course. If so I know my first choice.
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Not quite. This was a special run of 300 knives that had a swedge-ground clip. The BIG knife is just like the ones on the website now for sale, with clip point but no swedge grind. I have both ASHBM's--swedged and non-swedged--and I can't tell any real difference in handling characteristics.

The BIG finish knife @ $517 ganzaa price looks like a very good deal, with BBDC (bead-blast double-cut) costing $65 more in the regular offering on the website.
 
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