Country blade, city blade, and letter opener...

ERdept

ERdept

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Just wanted to show off a new toy:

I call it my country knife, to replace my Strider SMF, it's the AR, which I intend as a heavy use knife for camping, when I'm not carrying my fixed Busse. I don't use this in the city cause it scares too many folks:
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Here it is in hand for reference. I'm about 5'10" 185lbs.
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This is my city knife. The Darrel Ralph AXD. It's lighter by about 20 pounds than the Strider. Ti scales, S30V blade. Chisel tip, but symmetrical blade belly.
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In hand for reference:
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My letter opener, Benchmade, Elishewitz:
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All three together folded for centering reference. The BM rubs the liner. The other two are bank vault solid and centered.
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Lock up on all. The Strider liner is about as thick as the DR frame!
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Gotta mow the lawn now then get ready for dinner.

Cliff :D
 
I really like garden work. My neighbors are always saying. "Are you coming here next". My reply, "For a small fee".

Yeah, I'll go over and do yardwork at your place for free, provided you pay for transport.

Deadhead, are you a recurve archer or compound bow guy?

Cliff ;)
 
I really love the technology of the compound; but really appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the recurves. Right now, I don't have the time to practice being a good recurve bowyer (not like Pappa Bear who could snap-shot so quick your head would spin!) so for now I stick to the technology that evens the odds for my skill-level!

Unfortunately, right now, most my money goes to other sharp pointy things... ;)

Again, thanks for sharing the pics! :)
 
But only with a recurve. There are sooo many good new ones on the market today.

cliff
 
Great knives, I've been wanting a Strider sooo bad lately. I'll probably break down and order one next month.

And, BTW, real men shoot longbows! :D
 
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