GregB
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Still searching for "The" knife. I rarely get out to use and abuse my blades as much as I'd like and IDPA season is starting again, so I'm thinking of thinning my small herd (3Busse & 1 Swamp Rat) down to one or two knives, one of which will probably be the SWKW Rat Warden. Anyway right now I've got a FFBM with black and blue G10 mags, an ASH1 with standard black G10 scales, and a HH with standard micarta scales. The FFBM is a user, the ASH1 has been used once and has a scuff or two in the black finish. The HH is new and unused but does have one tiny scratch/scuff on the spine. Anyway, I'm looking at advice on which one's to trade or sell and what one or two other knives to buy/trade into.
I like a big chopper and I like the FFBM, but after trying several different FSHs I think I could be happy with a standard FSH. I'd love to have a Ruck Kensai or an AK. I actually like the Ruck better, but as a Rugger, I may be prejudiced. When I mention a Ruck or AK for chopping or splitting wood, I was advised to step away from the trough
. Considering the FSH or maybe a Uncle Mofo. I had a couple of Mr. Mofo's but didn't like the blade catch, loved the balance. I'v heard rumor that even though it is lighter, its a better chopper than a FSH. Is there a significant difference in the chopping ability of the FSH and HH? I really, really like the ASH1, but don't think that it would be as good a chopper as a FSH or Uncle, despite its thickness & weight. Also, for chopping I worry about pinky pinch with the handle shape, that and I think it's a little thicker than it needs to be. I'd like to try an SE, to see if the thinner stock made it lighter enough to make it a keeper.
Anyway. I'm thinking right now I'm going to pair down to one chopper/big camp knife. Probably an FSH or Uncle Mofo (if I can find one) and the Rat Warden. I figure if that doesn't do the trick I'll dig out my axe or my multitool. I'd love to have a Ruck or AK to trim the hedges with, my wife's always after me about them and I haven't found a set of clippers I like yet
Any input or advice would be appreciated.
GregB
I like a big chopper and I like the FFBM, but after trying several different FSHs I think I could be happy with a standard FSH. I'd love to have a Ruck Kensai or an AK. I actually like the Ruck better, but as a Rugger, I may be prejudiced. When I mention a Ruck or AK for chopping or splitting wood, I was advised to step away from the trough
. Considering the FSH or maybe a Uncle Mofo. I had a couple of Mr. Mofo's but didn't like the blade catch, loved the balance. I'v heard rumor that even though it is lighter, its a better chopper than a FSH. Is there a significant difference in the chopping ability of the FSH and HH? I really, really like the ASH1, but don't think that it would be as good a chopper as a FSH or Uncle, despite its thickness & weight. Also, for chopping I worry about pinky pinch with the handle shape, that and I think it's a little thicker than it needs to be. I'd like to try an SE, to see if the thinner stock made it lighter enough to make it a keeper.Anyway. I'm thinking right now I'm going to pair down to one chopper/big camp knife. Probably an FSH or Uncle Mofo (if I can find one) and the Rat Warden. I figure if that doesn't do the trick I'll dig out my axe or my multitool. I'd love to have a Ruck or AK to trim the hedges with, my wife's always after me about them and I haven't found a set of clippers I like yet
Any input or advice would be appreciated.
GregB
), my CGFBM was my go to chopper. It will always be one of my favorites.
