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I got this knife today, and I couldn't wait to get out and use it. I got some new Ray Mears books, so I figured I grab a couple more pics of it too.
The whole package is really nice. The lignum vitae scales and matching steel handle look nice and feel like some dense, tough stuff! Even the lanyard bead from the same material is a nice touch.
I had seen another of this model that Shawn had made from D2. I like D2 but I always have trouble sharpening it, plus I wanted something a little different. I asked for 3/16ths L6 steel. It is a stout knife for sure, but not heavy. It sits really nice in the hand.
I headed out for a quick bike ride on a local trail so I could use it a little bit. Using the lanyard I was able to choke back a little and chop down a seep willow branch in a couple whacks, then sharpened it up. I really love the chunky handle, and it's nicely rounded so should be comfortable for long carving sessions.
I will get out and use it more this week, but I just had to use it a little bit
To be continued...
The whole package is really nice. The lignum vitae scales and matching steel handle look nice and feel like some dense, tough stuff! Even the lanyard bead from the same material is a nice touch.
I had seen another of this model that Shawn had made from D2. I like D2 but I always have trouble sharpening it, plus I wanted something a little different. I asked for 3/16ths L6 steel. It is a stout knife for sure, but not heavy. It sits really nice in the hand.
I headed out for a quick bike ride on a local trail so I could use it a little bit. Using the lanyard I was able to choke back a little and chop down a seep willow branch in a couple whacks, then sharpened it up. I really love the chunky handle, and it's nicely rounded so should be comfortable for long carving sessions.
I will get out and use it more this week, but I just had to use it a little bit
To be continued...