Does an Old Knife Ever "Feel" like New?

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Hi guys,

So, I've been trying to actually EDC a knife and have been for the past month or so doing that with a Buck Bantam, and I hope to continue. But today in the mail, a Rat-1 I'd ordered awhile back arrived. I have one, but this one had fluorescent green handles (don't judge! :P ) that just looked really appealing to me so I got it. In hand, this Rat-1 almost feels bigger (though not heavier) and more filling than I recall the Rat-1 being. I am sure this is just a muscle memory reaction to having only held one knife for awhile, and my hand comparing it, as it were.

Sorta brings me to my question: Have you ever EDC'ed so long that getting a knife you already have, or switching to one you used to carry, feels almost like a new experience? This new Rat feels so good I might have to switch though I shall try not to. Just wondering if anyone else has ever gone back to older knives and found they felt almost new in hand. It's a good feeling.
 
Yep. It has happened to me a couple of times with a CRKT M16 that I don't normally carry.

I am finding that because my EDC is a Kershaw Zing most of my other knives don't see much pocket time. When I do drag them out and use them I get a smile on my face and think about why I have kept them all these years.
 
sabre cat said:
Yep. It has happened to me a couple of times with a CRKT M16 that I don't normally carry.

I am finding that because my EDC is a Kershaw Zing most of my other knives don't see much pocket time. When I do drag them out and use them I get a smile on my face and think about why I have kept them all these years.
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The Rat-1 put a smile on my face today. I might have to carry 2 knives for awhile.... if so it'll be my first time doing that.
 
Slight update: The newer Rat-1 IS actually a touch wider and longer than its older cousin... I bought from a reputable dealer but I guess it could be a slightly off counterfeit without my knowledge... but Ontario could just as likely have slightly changed their dimensions, the other Rat-1 is several years old. Not a big deal to me, but interesting. I would assume it is the latter as I have no idea why anyone would counterfeit such an already affordable product.
 
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