EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

ChazzyP said:
Today's carry is a carryover, greatly influenced by my success and subsequent pictures yesterday with my pole pruner.

I've had 50 years in the building trades as a carpenter and architectural sheetmetal fabricator and the best compliments I ever received from old school tradesmen were that I was a "good mechanic". Now that's not to be taken in the common parlance of someone that works on or repairs automotive and other engines, but in the more archaic, New England sense of being skilled in the use of tools, equipment, and machines. I've never had great results or a particular affinity for engine repairs and was more than a little pleased and surprised that I was able to get my Stihl HT131 pole pruner going again after neglectfully putting it away for a couple years without running it out of gas. After a thorough wipe-down/debris removal, adding fresh fuel and oil, cleaning and re-gapping the plug, and adjusting the throttle cable (which is the bugaboo of this machine), I actually removed and partially disassembled the carb to clean out the lacquered fuel. After several failed earlier attempts at starting, I literally scared myself when the engine sprang to life on the first pull. Wow!

Anyway, I'll carry the Adamas again today after snapping these pics late yesterday with the Stihl, though the new-to-me Eagle HD will still be close at hand.

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Thats awesome it still runs, and it does so because you have the wisdom and skill, but wisdom or experience which I doubt new generations will ever possess because times are changing ..... those gas versions are much better than the battery operated ones just because the electrics cannot go the distance as their gasoline counterparts. Dont own a chainsaw yet but really want one, although now think I want one more so now that they're outlawing them in certain places. It will be something to see the gasoline engines be phased out entirely.
 
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Getting to know the Ekko on this rainy Sunday, and to be honest it's a bop. Skeletonized liners would be cool and all but it's a really good design and kinda ideal to me

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Hope all my Blade Brothers and Sisters are having a wonderful and relaxing Sunday as am I 👍🏻👊🏻
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Really love this BM Bailout ! Feels really good in hand and so solid also carries well . Digging these Orange aluminum scales they have a chalky feel with tons of traction to .I like it so much I foresee another one coming my way just in another flavor :)
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ChazzyP said:
Today's carry is a carryover, greatly influenced by my success and subsequent pictures yesterday with my pole pruner.

I've had 50 years in the building trades as a carpenter and architectural sheetmetal fabricator and the best compliments I ever received from old school tradesmen were that I was a "good mechanic". Now that's not to be taken in the common parlance of someone that works on or repairs automotive and other engines, but in the more archaic, New England sense of being skilled in the use of tools, equipment, and machines. I've never had great results or a particular affinity for engine repairs and was more than a little pleased and surprised that I was able to get my Stihl HT131 pole pruner going again after neglectfully putting it away for a couple years without running it out of gas. After a thorough wipe-down/debris removal, adding fresh fuel and oil, cleaning and re-gapping the plug, and adjusting the throttle cable (which is the bugaboo of this machine), I actually removed and partially disassembled the carb to clean out the lacquered fuel. After several failed earlier attempts at starting, I literally scared myself when the engine sprang to life on the first pull. Wow!

Anyway, I'll carry the Adamas again today after snapping these pics late yesterday with the Stihl, though the new-to-me Eagle HD will still be close at hand.

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How are you liking your Adamas ? I had a mini a while back and really liked it. Always considered a large after that but never pulled the trigger .
 
TheFactor said:
How are you liking your Adamas ? I had a mini a while back and really liked it. Always considered a large after that but never pulled the trigger .
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Off the top, I like it quite a bit. For being such a big chunk of a knife, BM's done several things to lighten it up some--thinner blade stock, scale contouring, and removing additional interior liner stock around the 6 handle holes--shaving over an ounce from the original to get it to 6.5. I love the big-bellied M4 blade shape with fuller and the graphite-toned, media-blasted Cerrakoting. Mine still has its wicked sharp, typically toothy BM factory edge. The knife feels hugely solid and comfortable in hand, F&F is spot on with perfect centering, and the action is AXIS lock free and easy.

On the other hand, if you don't like big, heavy-duty knives, or are looking for something super-slicey, then this one isn't for you. (Aside--it is a surprisingly decent cutter and did a creditable job breaking down cardboard last week.). The only possible negative for me might be the price--new, these are going for $292 or so. I got a great deal on mine as the third owner at $170 off the Exchange in all-but-new condition, and one would have to decide whether it's worth parting with 3 bills for a full-sized Adamas..
 
Fierce Allegiance said:
The SOG looks like a tank. How do you like it?
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Great blade with solid lock-up. Super-sharp right-from-the-box. Very comfortable in the hand: great ergonomics. The aggressive gimping doesn't bother me at all. Big warblade that carries suprisingly easy. If your into large folders: ZT, Benchies, Al Mar, and Cold Steel. Then this one should meet your expectations.
 
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