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TrojanSteel

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Just (pre)ordered my first survive, it's a 3.5 in 20cv. Got it as a knife that I think will take over most tasks around the camp site that I typically handle with a larger knife.

Hopefully this wait won't be too torturous.
 
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Way to go, TrojanSteel!

I hope the knife finds you sooner than later. Keep watching the newsletters for updates. Good things come to those who wait!
 
To say that i was on the fence with my first Survive! Knife is an understatement. I finally seen a necker II for sell on there site and bought it. At first i questioned how much use i would get out of it. And not only that but what kind of looks. Now i dont care about the looks. I pull it out for just about everything. I love it and am so happy i bought it. Cant wait for my starters to show up.
 
Onya buddy! Can't wait to get my first S!Knife. And I agree, a 3.5 looks like it will be a super versatile little blade. Make sure you post pics when you get it!
 
Congrats on your first Survive! knife Trojan!
Which handle option did you choose?
 
TrojanSteel said:
Thanks Elvcat! Although I'm slightly concerned regarding grip, I got the black g10.... I've read it isn't too slippery.
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In my limited experience, I've felt fine with G10 on a smaller knife. There will be some texturing. You won't be swinging your 3.5 like a machete, so in my humble opinion, you'll be fine.
 
No worries on the G10, it had plenty of grip. People just prefer micarta for larger blades. I have OD Green G10 on my 4.1 and it's awesome.
 
TrojanSteel said:
Thanks Elvcat! Although I'm slightly concerned regarding grip, I got the black g10.... I've read it isn't too slippery.
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Silver Needle said:
In my limited experience, I've felt fine with G10 on a smaller knife. There will be some texturing. You won't be swinging your 3.5 like a machete, so in my humble opinion, you'll be fine.
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Yep, Silver Needle is right. I've got Ghost Jade G-10 on my 4.1 and while it's smooth its not slippery. I find it's grippy when its wet too.
 
Thanks for all the positive comments. Although with this projected wait, I'll probably need to order something else for the interim.
 
TrojanSteel said:
I'll probably need to order something else for the interim.
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I like your style :thumbup:

To add to my other comment and give you more perspective, I ordered G10 for my starter 4.1, but micarta for my 4.7. I don't ever see myself doing anything "big" with my 4.1, but I may attempt the lightest of chopping and some delimbing with the 4.7.
 
TrojanSteel said:
Just (pre)ordered my first survive, it's a 3.5 in 20cv. Got it as a knife that I think will take over most tasks around the camp site that I typically handle with a larger knife.

Hopefully this wait won't be too torturous.
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If you actually use it, you won't be disappointed. A lot of guys here are fanboys.
 
I guess if I wanted something nice to look at, a knife is way low on the list.
 
bladeflana said:
I guess if I wanted something nice to look at, a knife is way low on the list.
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Well said.

Not that I'd have a glass case to display a knife, but I'd get a certain satisfaction knowing that a sentimental blade is in mint condition and not full of wear. Although, tools are meant to be used, right?......
 
I just jumped into the fray and ordered a GSO 5.0 2nd with two sets of skins as my "first" Survive! I suspect it won't be my last.
 
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