Fiddleback Forge Comparison Photos Round Two (PIC Heavy)

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Hello Folks,

This is round two of the comparison photos. I have added the Terrassaur to the mix and also added 'knife in the hand' shots. I also lined up the all knives differently this time by placing the beginning of the cutting edge on the 6 inch mark of the cutting map. I think it offers a different perspective than found in my first thread of comparison photos.

I hope you find this thread useful. Enjoy. :)

Sincerely,
Mark

The knife models shown from left to right are: 3-Finger Joe, Hiking Buddy x2, Bushboot, KE Bushie, Ladyfinger, Terrassaur, Bushcrafter, Bushfinger x3, and the Hunter.

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For the belly shots shown below, I inadvertently changed the line-up order. Sorry about that. The knife models shown from left to right are: 3-Finger Joe, Hiking Buddy x2, Bushboot, KE Bushie, Bushfinger, Ladyfinger, Terrassaur, Bushcrafter, Bushfinger x2, and the Hunter.

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The End! :)
 
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I appreciate your time and effort here. I used your last compare-contrast thread while researching FBF knives. Helpful.
 
That makes it worth it for me Alfred. I appreciate your kind words. Thank you!

Mark
 
Thanks for all the effort, most people never have the chance to see such a great comparison. I really dig that hunter (and the bushfingers!).
 
maw...again, this is great. to see the handle profiles side by side is crucial for comparison. according to your photos...i want the ladyfinger. i like the thinner handles. without your efforts, i wud never have guessed that. thanks very much.
 
ErichM said:
Thanks for all the effort, most people never have the chance to see such a great comparison. I really dig that hunter (and the bushfingers!).
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TPVT said:
maw...again, this is great. to see the handle profiles side by side is crucial for comparison. according to your photos...i want the ladyfinger. i like the thinner handles. without your efforts, i wud never have guessed that. thanks very much.
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Gentleman, you're quite welcome. Andy offers quite a selection of knives now doesn't he?! :)

Mark
 
Great post! I really gotta snag me a Bushfinger.

Hoping there's some in the big bunch batch next Friday!
 
Mark - what a stunning collection and the care taken to snap pics from the different angles is very valuable. I'm new to FF knives and will use this thread to compare the knives I have to the ones I want to help make decisions. Thanks again ~
 
Shamr0ck said:
Mark - what a stunning collection and the care taken to snap pics from the different angles is very valuable. I'm new to FF knives and will use this thread to compare the knives I have to the ones I want to help make decisions. Thanks again ~
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Hi Shamr0ck, I am glad to hear you found this information useful. Andy is one talented knife maker who offers an outstanding selection of knives. Who can resist? :)

I have noticed that you have quite a nice collection of 3-Finger Joe's and your photos of them are wonderful too! Yes, very nice indeed. Take care.

Mark
 
Very nice comparison thread! That will be quite helpful to new buyers when they compare specs on models. Well done.
 
Gah! Are you trying to get me to buy another Fiddleback this Friday?!? Love seeing all these blades side by side! Sweet collection of pretty knives. Thanks for posting.
 
Mark, thanks for the pictures! I Think these pictures should be made part of a sticky.

By the way, They all look brand new. Whats up with that?? Get out there and use em. ;)
 
chainring said:
Very nice comparison thread! That will be quite helpful to new buyers when they compare specs on models. Well done.
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Thank you chainring. I know that for me it certainly helps to have comparison photos and my wish is for it to help others as well. Plus, do you see the consistency in Andy's work? :eek: Quite remarkable indeed!

saucyCT said:
Gah! Are you trying to get me to buy another Fiddleback this Friday?!? Love seeing all these blades side by side! Sweet collection of pretty knives. Thanks for posting.
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Fiddleback Friday? Mmmmm...no. I am not sure what you are talking about. Never heard of it. Nope, no way no how. :p All kidding aside. Fiddleback Friday has really come into its own. I really enjoy looking forward to the end of the week when I can get all bonkers viewing Andy's work. He has really nailed it.

wildmanh said:
Mark, thanks for the pictures! I Think these pictures should be made part of a sticky.

By the way, They all look brand new. Whats up with that?? Get out there and use em. ;)
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Gee Heber, thank you. I know they look all nice and clean but the Bushcrafter and Bushfinger do see use. I wipe them down with Ballistol when I'm done to keep them clean for these photos. I do however very much respect a nice naturally earned patina. I need to let them show some of that I guess. :)

Mark
 
Very nice collection! Informative too, thanks for making the effort; I'm sure it will be useful for those who are trying to decide among the different styles (as if one is going to be enough, right!)
 
geargeek said:
Very nice collection! Informative too, thanks for making the effort; I'm sure it will be useful for those who are trying to decide among the different styles (as if one is going to be enough, right!)
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Hi geargeek,

I do not know how you can stop at one? Andy offers such a wide selection of blade shapes and handle configurations it makes my eyes spin. :p He puts them up for sale on the web and I look at them and say, that is beautiful and before you know it, I'm clicking send payment. I think Andy once said something to the effect that life is too short to go through with an ugly knife. Boy...he knows how to build them to take of that! :)

Mark
 
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