bigfish64
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Nice thoughtful write up Mike. Yeah, the recurve and rub would be annoying for me too. I agree a sowbelly would be nice. Fingers crossed that my Mini Trapper is well made.I was really tempted by this, and finally broke down and ordered one. A bit luke warm on arrival, but it's gone in the pocket and we'll give it a fair chance to grow on me. I prefer the 47 frame to the 18, but didn't have an 18 without a punch, so thought what the heck. I'm hoping they put this steel out in other frames - A 47 or Sowbelly would be a no hesitation purchase
Figure if we don't buy them in the initial runs, Case has no motivation to put out other runs.
Overall I'm happy with the knife, but do have a couple issues with it - though none I can't live with. The knife uses fine, and I'm pretty happy with a modern steel in a traditional pattern.
On to the knife. The bone is great, but could have taken the dye a bit better. But I'll take well hafted over pretty
Bit of a gap along the secondaries' spring, and the action was pretty gritty at first. With an oil flush and opening/closing a bunch last night and today, the actions' smoothed out a bit. I can ignore the gap as long as it functions.
The next two are bigger issues for me, but as mentioned, not a deal breaker.
The spey hits the liner when closed. Doesn't hit the edge, but I do have to be deliberate when closing to ensure it does close all the way.
And lastly, all of the blades have quite the recurve going on. Think they were a little overzealous there.
I'm trying not to sound too negative because I really do like the knife. I just think they could have done a bit better for the money. I know they can consistently provide better F/F for less on their regular runs. With the justifiable upcharge for the steel upgrade, it would have been nice to come with a bit more care and attention putting it together.
I will keep the knife, and I do plan to carry it. It came decently sharp, and I find myself enjoying the holes - Can easily pinch the sheepsfoot open, and very easy to fish the other blades up.
Now give us a 47 please
