Well, let me start by saying what a pleasure it is to finally make my presence known. I have been reading your posts for the better part of a month now. I came to this site while researching my now completed knife purchase. The knowledge contained herein was of immeasurable value in my final decision.
First thing's first...
I needed a knife which could fullfil two major needs. One, it must have a flawless design, encumpasing blade geometry, steel, and most of all balance. Two, the knife must be concealable while at the same time promising all the capabilities of a larger blade.
The Busse "basics" line seems to be all the rage as of late, in fact I'm more than a little sick of hearing about it to tell everyone the truth. Regardless. One of my candidate choices was, of course, the busse basic #7. The knife took advantage of cutting edge technology while adhearing to a "Keep it simple Stupid" principle of manufacture. This, cupled with the reviews and literature were difficult to see past.
The Cold Steel Mini Gurkah Lite was next on my potentials list. It had the design, the steel, and all the necessary potential I wanted. I really liked the power hidden in the blade, this knife was both pratical and deadly.
Finally I was compelled to look at the SOG Recondo. Again, the design was flawless... Probably the best of the three from a modern viewpoint. I liked the steel imensely, and the TiNi coating only added to the potential of this knife. Full tang and the whole nine yards.
I would like to know what you, my learned peers, have to say on this issue. The outcome is already decided however, I placed my order tonight.
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Fear Is The Mind Killer
First thing's first...
I needed a knife which could fullfil two major needs. One, it must have a flawless design, encumpasing blade geometry, steel, and most of all balance. Two, the knife must be concealable while at the same time promising all the capabilities of a larger blade.
The Busse "basics" line seems to be all the rage as of late, in fact I'm more than a little sick of hearing about it to tell everyone the truth. Regardless. One of my candidate choices was, of course, the busse basic #7. The knife took advantage of cutting edge technology while adhearing to a "Keep it simple Stupid" principle of manufacture. This, cupled with the reviews and literature were difficult to see past.
The Cold Steel Mini Gurkah Lite was next on my potentials list. It had the design, the steel, and all the necessary potential I wanted. I really liked the power hidden in the blade, this knife was both pratical and deadly.
Finally I was compelled to look at the SOG Recondo. Again, the design was flawless... Probably the best of the three from a modern viewpoint. I liked the steel imensely, and the TiNi coating only added to the potential of this knife. Full tang and the whole nine yards.
I would like to know what you, my learned peers, have to say on this issue. The outcome is already decided however, I placed my order tonight.
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Fear Is The Mind Killer
