Bitten By Sharks
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A pair of Crawford Combat Sharks, one of my favourite folder designs. The basic Shark in Micarta is one of my first custom knives and the bolstered Shark in titanium/micarta is my most recent buy.
Deep handle notch, ergonomic curves and serrated thumb rest makes for a secure grip (as far as folders without a true guard can be). A clip point blade with enough belly for slicing and enough point for picking. Mid-size 3.5" 154CM blade, 4.5" closed, 8.25" OAL - big enough for most tasks, small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket. Lockup is tight and precise, but smooth with no raggedness in the opening arc, no blade play.
The best part is the handling - there are some knives that just feel like they belong in your hand when you hold them. Did notice some differences in the point of balance between the two and found the bolstered Shark sat slightly easier in the hand.
Andrew Limsk
Deep handle notch, ergonomic curves and serrated thumb rest makes for a secure grip (as far as folders without a true guard can be). A clip point blade with enough belly for slicing and enough point for picking. Mid-size 3.5" 154CM blade, 4.5" closed, 8.25" OAL - big enough for most tasks, small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket. Lockup is tight and precise, but smooth with no raggedness in the opening arc, no blade play.
The best part is the handling - there are some knives that just feel like they belong in your hand when you hold them. Did notice some differences in the point of balance between the two and found the bolstered Shark sat slightly easier in the hand.
Andrew Limsk