Assault Shaker vs Rat Izula

I need to update my pics! :o Heres an old one. I dont have the tan Shaker anymore :( But added a Rat Warden and Izula since. :)
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I carry that stripped AS a lot, one of my favorite EDC's second to my Heavy Duty.
 
Speaking of the Becker and Izula - pretty sure I saw a thread over in the RAT forum about a collaboration between the two companies...

They are mixing the Becker blade shape with the Izula handle...

Should be cool!

I love my Izula... Actually just sold my Game Warden bc the Izula was always getting carried...
 
kdstrick said:
Well... you have obviously never been stuck in the woods with a case of beer and no bottle opener! :p

Not that I have... but I am not taking any chances. ;) :D
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Bottle openers are for chicks, man.

Its all about leverage...

:D
 
TrailWolf said:
Speaking of the Becker and Izula - pretty sure I saw a thread over in the RAT forum about a collaboration between the two companies...

They are mixing the Becker blade shape with the Izula handle...

Should be cool!

I love my Izula... Actually just sold my Game Warden bc the Izula was always getting carried...
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The izula is the reason I don't own a warden or have any interest in a tiny INFI blade. To be, INFI shines in bigger blades, even 3+ inches. For a knife the same size as the izula, 1095 does just as well as INFI IMO. I can also buy 5 izulas with the same warranty for the price of 1 GW. To me, I just can't justify it.

I would LOVE a becker blade with an izula handle.
 
The .25 AS is an ingot of INFI,
Reminds me of a mini wood splitting wedge.
I bet you could hammer it into a tree and use it as a step:D
 
If you choose a premium malt beverage, you don't really need a bottle opener.

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Id go for the Izula as well. A lot cheaper, same warranty and it works real well. Its the only neck knife I own just because it works so perfect. I havent had the desire to aquire and others and that is saying a lot :thumbup:
 
A Little bit of a diversion but I'd like a Bark River Bumble Bee...

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I used to have both knives - Assault shaker and Izula. I ended up selling the AS. IMHO Izula handles better. It's very comfy even without cord on the handle. I also has decent guard which is a big plus for me. Actually like
230grains I also traded my GW because IZula is a better urban EDC.
An INFIzula - that would be awesome! :D
 
I'm working on a sheath for this Game Warden.....I'm very impressed with Busses now............just seems like much more knife in the hand over the Izula...I don't know if it's $200 more knife.....but it's very nice!!

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You guys see the new micarta slabs for the Izula - just ordered a pair last night...

Looks to make this puppy even MORE usable. I have mine 550 wrapped, but the cord is a real pain when wet as it takes forever to dry - I pocket carry so its always annoying to put it with wet cord back in my pocket - this should take care of that issue nicely :thumbup:

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/rc-izula-handle.html

(pic taken from above website - not mine)

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I've never owned an Izula, but an Assault Shaker was my first Busse 10 years ago. I carried it for years in a kydex sheath in my front pocket.
I think it's the perfect size, short enough to be legal just about anywhere, strong enough for whatever you need it to do.
However, I have to admit that the 1/4" thickness on such a small blade can make sharpening difficult. If I had to choose again, I would go for a skinnier version of it!
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