EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

ChazzyP said:
I really like that ZT, J. That's a Les George 0909, right? Custom scale, no, or did they make just one in OD Micarta special for you? 😏 I really like Les's stuff but have just one of his currently--the Wilson Combat Eagle which is a great favorite. I should have picked up a Talon earlier, too, as you don't see them available much now since WC isn't doing knives anymore.

I've got kind of a love/hate thing going with ZT, having sold off several that I tried out, keeping only two Rexford 0801's and an 0450/0452 Sinkevich pair. Just something about the feel of them that isn't quite for me. It's just a YMMV thing, I suppose....
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Yes sir!!! ZT 0909 Les George design with contoured g10 it scales by suingab!!!! OD green canvas of course!!! Its a whole other animal now!!! Love it....IMG_20230410_140059.jpgIMG_20230410_140059_1.jpg
 
By the time I checked my computer this morning my new acquisition was available for pickup at the local PO, but I steeled myself to finish preparing my annual contribution to gov't waste so I could get it in the mail before claiming my reward. I started out with another beefy, though somewhat smaller knife as seemed appropriate.

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Arriving home and opening my package, I now had these two with me.

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The Adamas was one I'd wanted to try out for a long time, and when a sweet deal popped up on the Exchange on this newer (2021) lighter version with its thinner CruWear blade and additional interior milling I jumped on it. My seller got it to me super fast and kindly threw in the custom bead and stubby pull. It's funny, how you pick up a small flat rate boxed knife and it really feels super light, but with every layer you remove--box, interior packing, fabric sheath--it almost seems like the knife gains weight by the time it's the only thing in your hand. Still it's not bad for such a big chunk o'steel and G10 at a bit over 6 oz. I'm liking it so far and feel like I'm, going all Z Zephyr One/Zero here and ready to go Riding the moors, near Romney Marsh.

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ChazzyP said:
By the time I checked my computer this morning my new acquisition was available for pickup at the local PO, but I steeled myself to finish preparing my annual contribution to gov't waste so I could get it in the mail before claiming my reward. I started out with another beefy, though somewhat smaller knife as seemed appropriate.

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Arriving home and opening my package, I now had these two with me.

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The Adamas was one I'd wanted to try out for a long time, and when a sweet deal popped up on the Exchange on this newer (2021) lighter version with its thinner CruWear blade and additional interior milling I jumped on it. My seller got it to me super fast and kindly threw in the custom bead and stubby pull. It's funny, how you pick up a small flat rate boxed knife and it really feels super light, but with every layer you remove--box, interior packing, fabric sheath--it almost seems like the knife gains weight by the time it's the only thing in your hand. Still it's not bad for such a big chunk o'steel and G10 at a bit over 6 oz. I'm liking it so far and feel like I'm, going all Z Zephyr One/Zero here and ready to go Riding the moors, near Romney Marsh.

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They make VZ Grips for knives?
Either way, the Strider sure looks like it’s sportin’ VZ’s!
😍
 
Ed G said:
They make VZ Grips for knives?
Either way, the Strider sure looks like it’s sportin’ VZ’s!
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It is indeed a VZ Slant, gifted me by a generous member here. I think it's an older style, though, as the current Slant doesn't appear to be contoured. I just went to their website and they've got three styles showing--all unavailable. I really like what that scale does for the knife visually and, while the ribs are a little sharpish, they're not really uncomfortable. Got an extra pic of today's two with the VZ Slant side showing....

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ChazzyP said:
It is indeed a VZ Slant, gifted me by a generous member here. I think it's an older style, though, as the current Slant doesn't appear to be contoured. I just went to their website and they've got three styles showing--all unavailable. I really like what that scale does for the knife visually and, while the ribs are a little sharpish, they're not really uncomfortable. Got an extra pic of today's two with the VZ Slant side showing....

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I think it’s outstanding that they’ve branched out to doing knife scales!
I’ve had a couple pairs on two of my equalizers for years now. They provide excellent “purchase”.
If you find them a little too sharp, just hit them with a piece of 400 grit sandpaper - lightly and just a little bit at a time, until they suit you.
👍🏼😎
 
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Ed G said:
I think it’s outstanding that they’ve branched out to doing knife scales!
I’ve had a couple pairs on two of my equalizers for years now. They provide excellent “purchase”.
If you find them a little too sharp, just hit them with a piece of 400 grit sandpaper - lightly and just a little bit at a time, until they suit you.
👍🏼😎
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Thanks for the suggestion, but after 50 years in the building trades it'll take more than a little pointy G10 to bother my leathery old mitts. I really like the purchase it affords.
 
Today's pocket and hip carry for my walks through the jungle here on Guam. Fixed blade is a John Greco #5 bowie with 7 inch blade, stag handle and brass end cap. Have had this one for close to 20 years and the folder is a Microtech LUDT ( not too fond of this one) but it will do for the trip
 

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