Camillus Cuda Damascus

Centurian

Centurian

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I recently recieved a full size Cuda with a damascus spear point blade. I have tried to find out about the knife and appearantly it is not made any more.
I would like to know if anyone has carried one? If so, are they durable? When were they made? If its not made anymore is it worth puting in a drawer and into retirement?
 
Centurian,
I went to a knife shop one day and played with a Cuda knife and was very impressed by how smooth it opened. When I came upon a full size Damascus Cuda on eBay, I scooped it up since they were out of production. It is a decent knife and I carried it for a few days, but I have others I like more. This one seems a little too bulky for EDC. I don't know if it is because of the size and weight of the blade, but the opening doesn't seem to be as smooth as the one I tried at the knife shop (I think it was a Cuda Jr). The opening button on my damascus Cuda seems a little flimsy, although I've never had any problems with it. I think it's a nice knife, but it's just not for me to use it as my EDC. By all means, if you like it, carry it. I don't see why you would want to relegate it to a drawer if you like it. Mine has taken up residence in a display case for the time being.

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Blue Skies!
 
I paid $150 on eBay, but I'm not sure of the original cost, or collector value.

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Blue Skies!
 
Thanks, for your help sw3253. I like the knife esp. because of the damascus. Although the liner lock seems kinda "thin" for such a thick blade. Well since it's worth $150.00 and they don't make it anymore maybe I'll retire it to the case. Plus I am a fan of REALLY BIG folders like the Cold Steel XL Voyagers or REKAT Sifu's. Thanks again
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Speaking of really large folders, have you checked out the Cold Steel Vaquero Grande? This thing is outrageous. I think it's about 1/2" longer than the Sifu. I recently saw a folding limb saw in the local hardware store and I think my Vaquero is bigger than the saw!

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Blue Skies!
 
I have a Vaquer Grande and believe me it IS a hand full. The blade comes out like its buttered and it cuts extremly fast with the serrated blade.
Its NOT a knife you want to cut string from your package in the Post Office!!! People look at ya very strange!
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Ron,
Bremerton, Washington
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I have a C/S Vaquero Grande, It is very big. I must say that while at the mall in a knife shop the clerk asked me if I had a knife and if so if he could sharpen it with this new stone. So being polite I said "sure" and out comes the VG. People in the store were suprised
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. I like it but I find that it's kinda think in the handle. The Sifu or the Cuda are much slim line.
 
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