r8shell
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Thanks, I'm still carrying it today. 1936-1952.Love that Imperial!

The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Thanks, I'm still carrying it today. 1936-1952.Love that Imperial!
Oh man.... That looks even sexier than the reverse tanto...but murdery looking. I have to agree with you that the 940-1 had a not-so attractive shape to it never carried mine.Back in the day I had a 940-1, but I never really warmed to that "reverse tanto" blade shape and wasn't that fond of BMK's iteration of S90V either. I thought it kinda brittle and chippy. Anyway, I found my 940(3)-1 Franken on the Exchange some years back, jumped all over it, and sold its predecessor pretty quickly. I like the 943 blade shape a lot and am fine with the S30V. I really should carry this one more, but I generally trend toward more robust handles.
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I forgot all about St Patty's day so I didn't think to look for a green knife to carry. I do have a green G10 Tenacious and I guess OD green Micarta would qualify in a a pinch. Didn't go there, though....![]()
I do too!I really like that blade!
Yea they do. At times I have to really pay attention on the difference between that particular natural and my red micartaI like how the micarta is of a darker shade on yours. I’ve seen some with it being a lighter brown or tan. They all look nice.
Nice one, Tyler! How are you liking the Sowbelly?
Happy St. Paddy's Day, folks! I'm tipping one or two back to everyone's good health, may these strange times give way to good fortune and renewed opportunities.
Sláinte!
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Nice Stag on your 62 Brother !
TAD Tuesday. Happy St. Pat’s Day everyone!
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Thanks brother! I just recently picked this one up on the exchange, having had one on my list for some time too, and it’s making quite a positive impression with me alreadyNice, I've always wanted a dauntless.. that Cf is awesome too