Collectorknives.net #85 SFO?

Hi Folks,
Yes, new here and new to buying knives that cost more than a few bucks. Over the past few months I've bought several GECs. For the past couple of weeks I've been using a #85. Yep, the main blade for cutting vegetables, peeling apples, and making sandwiches. The smaller blade for everything else including some whittlin'. Yes, I have a two blade SFO #85 on the way.
Here's my question, for those of you who buy the one blade model to use, why the one blade vs the two?
I've found a nice stag #85 with the cut out that's a single blade and I'm trying to talk myself into buying it.
Any sage advice or comments from you folks will be greatly appreciated.
Also, do any of you use a #85 for EDC?
If it's of any help, I have three JBF knives (well, gave one to my brother), am using the first edition ebony and have three boys' knives (all two blade).
Regards,
George
 
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I like the one blade models because they feel a little thinner and liter weight in the pocket. Just seems to make them a little more comfortable to carry.
Thanks
Calemerson
 
Particularly on the 85 models, I prefer the single blade for the easier access to the blade. When you put a secondary blade in front of the main on a non-EO 85, it becomes a bit difficult to open (at least on all my examples). I also prefer the thinner profile and the look of the single blade as well.


Buy the EO stag 85...I'm surprised those are still available. I have one it is one of my most carried knives.
 
I owned one of those single blade stag 85 EOs for a week or so and sold it away. Here's why: for that particular blade shape and size I couldn't justify not having a multiblade (the same logic doesn't hold true for other patterns--don't know why--just didn't like the feel of it.) It was of course a great knife but I always wanted something shorter and pointier alongside that big balloon spear blade. That's why I got the jack version of this SFO and why I like the 92 Eureka as well--the spear and coping combination is a winner in my opinion. Also this knife assuages some of the pain of not owning one of the 2011 EOs...yet ;)
 
I currently rotate carry between the #92 and #85 the JBF Champlins. I have a 2 blade SFO #85 on the way as well. While I really like the JBF I think the SFO will be even a better carry with the EO and the coping blade.
 
Put orders in for a 2 blade blackwood and a 2 blade yellow bone, couldn't decide which I liked best so figured I'd have to get both. Anxiously awaiting their arrival to my mailbox.
 
Guess what's in here.......

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Sorry, at work, that's all I have time for right now.

Mark
 
That antique yellow bone looks a lot nicer than I thought it would....gonna have to seriously consider one of those too. Thanks for posting Mark.
 
I got mine a few minutes ago. It is the liner lock model in African blackwood. I really like the piece of wood they used on my knife. The photo is a bit overexposed relative to the blade, but it shows the blackwood really well. I like the knife, but the liner lock is tedious for me.

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I'll try to do better with pictures later this afternoon.

Ed J
 
The wood is full of character. Maybe the lock will wear in to your satisfaction.
 
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