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DOC-CANADA said:
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I only commented because of your previous professed love for the SS version.

I also EDC a Spyderco (Manix Sprint Run - Green) and a Buck and a Victorinox..... :o, but I would never consider trading a B1, especially a SS model for any Spyderco ever made. Just my take, of course. :D Obviously, YMV.

Doc
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Hope things pick back up for you Doc :thumbup:

I did love the SS version, particularly because, like I told you earlier, I plan to eventually move back to wet Hawaii. I figure by the time that rolls around, if I still feel it necessary, I can get another SS Bravo if still available or have a maker make something for me in a good stainless :) Even then, I think I might just opt for a good non-stainless and pay more attention to maintenance.

As for the trading, I only did so as part of a trade+cash...like I said, saving up for my Fiddleback Hunter. And I've always wanted to see what the big deal is about the Military, so yeah, it works out for me :D :thumbup:



ETA: I just realized I hadn't actually said I was saving up for the Fiddleback in my prior post, sorry for the confusion, it wasn't a straight trade :)
 
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I'll add my vote to the well-loved F-1 and RC-3. I've used both many times for backpacking, day hiking, and hunting. They have never failed to perform flawlessly.
 
My fav. factory blades for hiking are quite humble compared to some others listed here: MORA 510 and MORA carbon steel clipper. They are light, cut like lasers, and could be easily replaced if one of my hiking mates(who aren't knifophiles) treats it poorly.
 
I would list my stainless Bark River Bravo 1 near the top for camping/long hikes. For EDC it's either one of my own homemade knives, or my spalted maple burl Little Creek. For shorter hikes or daytrips my Woodland Special is a great size, and freaky sharp.

Even though this factory hasn't been in operation in a long time, my 1940's Cattaragus 225Q is a great camp knife, especially after I made a new handle and sheath, and convexed the blade...

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BigWhiteFord said:
I would list my stainless Bark River Bravo 1 near the top for camping/long hikes. For EDC it's either one of my own homemade knives, or my spalted maple burl Little Creek. For shorter hikes or daytrips my Woodland Special is a great size, and freaky sharp.

Even though this factory hasn't been in operation in a long time, my 1940's Cattaragus 225Q is a great camp knife, especially after I made a new handle and sheath, and convexed the blade...

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That looks great! :thumbup:
 
BigWhiteFord said:
I would list my stainless Bark River Bravo 1 near the top for camping/long hikes. For EDC it's either one of my own homemade knives, or my spalted maple burl Little Creek. For shorter hikes or daytrips my Woodland Special is a great size, and freaky sharp.

Even though this factory hasn't been in operation in a long time, my 1940's Cattaragus 225Q is a great camp knife, especially after I made a new handle and sheath, and convexed the blade...

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anything with that blade/handle style out there still?
 
For camping, my BRK&T 'Gameskeeper' or 'Boone' are my choices. My RC-5 still needs a use... too much for 'normal' camping.

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For hiking - especially around sheeple - a Buck Gen5, like the 420HC blased 005gys bottom, below, is ideal. It comes with a nylon horizontal carry sheath. Great for impromptu whittling to walking stick production. I like the upgrade CPM154 steel and rosewood/brass handle of the 005rws, but it's checkering feels bad in the hand and the vertical drop leather sheath isn't as useful as the cheaper model's.

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The rosewood/brass model is not in the 2010 catalog, so the 005GYS may be all that is available, save a limited production version.

Stainz
 
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