Do you really use your custom made fixed blades?

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Just wondering how many on here actually use their custom made fixed blades? Some of these knives are so beautiful it hurts to actually work them.
 
Yes, not that I have a lot but... I do use every knife I own. (except the spyderfly that is in pieces in a plastic bag waiting to be worked on)

Did I buy my first custom fixed blade because I really really wanted to use it? No, I bought it because I fell in love with it, but it would be a shame to not use such a great knife.
 
I don't buy anything with the intention of not using it. If I get something in my hands and it's not what I expected or don't think it'll work for me, I sell it or pass it on to someone who will. Used knives look better anyway ;)
 
i'm waiting for my first custom to arrive.

a semi-custom actually, it's the forum knife for another forum i'm on in Australia.

i am SOOOOOOO looking forward to using it.
 
All of them. No. Many of them yes.

What is not to use on a knife like this forged from 52100 by talented Master Smith Ray Kirk. Sometimes it is just fun to use the fancier ones too.

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I use some of my customs and others are kept pristine, but this raises a good point. I'd love to use all of them, because that is what knives are for. I'm sometimes tempted to buy two, one to use and one to save, but bankruptcy isn't a very attractive prospect.
 
I use this Custom BCNW-O1 all the time, it's not a very expensive custom fixed blade, but It's one of my favorites

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Rupestris said:
No. It does have an extra hole in it but don't tell anyone :p. That one was made by our own J-siah. He's a youngster so I'm not sure if he is familiar with the talon hole being a Busse thing.
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Haha, well, atleast he is headed in the right direction making knives and all. Tell him nice work for me.

Cheers
Eric
 
I have about ten Busse knives that I use. This is about 12% of my Busse collection, so I have some that I have no intention of using. I enjoy them all.

The only true customs I have are a one of a kind Busse Bowie and a Ralph Madd Maxx folder with Bowie Blade. I have used neither but would not be reluctant to use the Ralph if a need arose for which it was the best option I had. The Busse has increased dramatically in value, is a $2000+ knife and I have no intention of using it.
 
There are only a couple of knives that I own that I don't use, and I believe only one of them is a custom! I got it because of the features (2 sheaths, RED micarta, Canadian maker, big double edge blade), and because it was in trade for knives I did not care for.

My Koyote Leuko, Fiddleback Nessmuck, Alan Davis small FB (great for horseback riding while holding a squirming 2 year old), NWA WSS Forum knife all get used as the need appears. I even use my Damascus customs (Ariel Salaverria Nessmuks the most)- but most are folders so not as applicable to this discussion. If I have time I will post some pics!
 
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