Cougar Allen
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Campanion Review
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Well, well....
I guess the infamous 'brass rod test' ain't got nuttin' on Cougar Allen's 'steel pipe test'!
Sounds like the CAMPANION is holding up pretty well. I trust that if you guys come up with a problem with the PROTOTYPES you are chopping steel pipe with, you'll let me know .
THe GV6H does feel different doesn't it,....so stiff, it does feel almost 'metal like'. Maybe thats why the Swiss firm that developed it, refers to GV6H as "Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Alloy". All the right curves to facilitate a good grip, without any rough texture or rubber to raise blisters during a days work. Or emergency plumbing work if your Cougar Allen
The sheath has been modified since the ones you guys were sent[the ones sent for the contest winners were some of the first production proto's, the knives really didn't change much, but the sheaths were modified some]. The webbing on the back of the sheath was shortened to be JUST long enough to go over[tight fit] a GI 'pistol belt', which is part of the basic soldiers LBE. This was a must, but it didn't require as much material as we originally had, as the pistol belt is only 2" wide. So there is less 'flop' to the sheath now. The extra buckle you noticed is there for an accesory drop sheath/thigh rig availible directly from EDGEWORKS, the makers of the sheath. Its not used by most customers, but if you need it, its already ready, and avialible from them for about $15. Nice setup if you are an entry team member, wearing lots of gear and body armor.
The extra strap on the sheath is needed to make the sheath 'JUMP QUALIFIED', meaning that the sheath has 2 points of retention. I can't find where that is an official rule, but seems to be a general military guidline, and for very active activities, makes sense. But you are right, we wanted the sheath set up so that you could simply snap the knife in, either direction, and go. BTW, the strap rotates, so it can be properly set up for left and right hand use.
Any other questions I can answer, just shout. Glad you like your new knives,....go have some more fun with them!
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
[This message has been edited by Will Fennell (edited 04-03-2000).]
I guess the infamous 'brass rod test' ain't got nuttin' on Cougar Allen's 'steel pipe test'!
Sounds like the CAMPANION is holding up pretty well. I trust that if you guys come up with a problem with the PROTOTYPES you are chopping steel pipe with, you'll let me know .
THe GV6H does feel different doesn't it,....so stiff, it does feel almost 'metal like'. Maybe thats why the Swiss firm that developed it, refers to GV6H as "Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Alloy". All the right curves to facilitate a good grip, without any rough texture or rubber to raise blisters during a days work. Or emergency plumbing work if your Cougar Allen
The sheath has been modified since the ones you guys were sent[the ones sent for the contest winners were some of the first production proto's, the knives really didn't change much, but the sheaths were modified some]. The webbing on the back of the sheath was shortened to be JUST long enough to go over[tight fit] a GI 'pistol belt', which is part of the basic soldiers LBE. This was a must, but it didn't require as much material as we originally had, as the pistol belt is only 2" wide. So there is less 'flop' to the sheath now. The extra buckle you noticed is there for an accesory drop sheath/thigh rig availible directly from EDGEWORKS, the makers of the sheath. Its not used by most customers, but if you need it, its already ready, and avialible from them for about $15. Nice setup if you are an entry team member, wearing lots of gear and body armor.
The extra strap on the sheath is needed to make the sheath 'JUMP QUALIFIED', meaning that the sheath has 2 points of retention. I can't find where that is an official rule, but seems to be a general military guidline, and for very active activities, makes sense. But you are right, we wanted the sheath set up so that you could simply snap the knife in, either direction, and go. BTW, the strap rotates, so it can be properly set up for left and right hand use.
Any other questions I can answer, just shout. Glad you like your new knives,....go have some more fun with them!
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
[This message has been edited by Will Fennell (edited 04-03-2000).]
Will, I have to say that all involved with making the Proto Campanions did a great job. As mentioned in other threads, I will certainly give it a good workout this year.
Harry
Harry
After having a day or so of play time with my new Proto Campanion, I like this knife. Even comparing it to the specs in the Catalogue, I like the Proto better( more blade and handle feels custom made for me - a perfect fit).
Harry
Harry
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Kozak,
The Proto you have has the blade that we ended up going with. The catalog is incorrect/misprint. They will have 5.25" blades, and the handles are like yours. THe differences between yours and production models are mainly in the sheath, and the sharpening, but basically, they are the same as the production models. We just 'appropriated' yours out of Phils 'Skunkworks' , before the final versions were shipped.
Glad you like it!
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
The Proto you have has the blade that we ended up going with. The catalog is incorrect/misprint. They will have 5.25" blades, and the handles are like yours. THe differences between yours and production models are mainly in the sheath, and the sharpening, but basically, they are the same as the production models. We just 'appropriated' yours out of Phils 'Skunkworks' , before the final versions were shipped.
Glad you like it!
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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
Will, I feel doubly honored now to have this blade.
Thank you again.
Harry
Thank you again.
Harry