Fixed blades

[coolbreezy37]

I have a few mega mandus, boy them sons of guns thick. Deep hollow grinds tho.

Mine is actually much shallower than my old Swamp Comp Mega Ratweiler. I don’t know if the coating makes that much of difference, but the grind and BTE are substantially thicker than my old MR.

 

[shinyedges]

Mine is actually much shallower than my old Swamp Comp Mega Ratweiler. I don’t know if the coating makes that much of difference, but the grind and BTE are substantially thicker than my old MR.

Oof, yea she's a hefty girl. Maybe a liitle exercise on an edge pro or wicked edge will tone her up a bit!

 

[coolbreezy37]

Oof, yea she's a hefty girl. Maybe a liitle exercise on an edge pro or wicked edge will tone her up a bit!

DC4 is all I have, I prefer a stout edge as I’ve already started beating on it.

 

[AntDog]

It’s the Mega Ratweiler, 9mm of pure awesomeness! One of most comfortable Bussekin handles I’ve ever experienced.

Ohhhhhhh. Yeah, those are pretty ridiculous.

Must’ve gotten a batch of steel that was out of speck “tooooo thicccc” and just went with it is my only guess.

Does it cut worth a shit?

 

[coolbreezy37]

Ohhhhhhh. Yeah, those are pretty ridiculous.

Must’ve gotten a batch of steel that was out of speck “tooooo thicccc” and just went with it is my only guess.

Does it cut worth a shit?

Ehhh, it not the worst, clearly not the best. It can beat the ever loving crap out of some wood though.

 

[adluginb]

I have the 5.5 (because no choil) in 3v and it's very nice but haven'tused it yet. First time I held the ESEE 6 handle and it's one of the best I've ever tried. Going to get a Magnacut as soon as it's in stock.

Serious question,Why do you like the no choil version? Better at skinning? I’m considering a 5.5 myself and saw the option. I’m genuinely interested in the information.

Thanks

 

[AntDog]

Serious question,Why do you like the no choil version? Better at skinning? I’m considering a 5.5 myself and saw the option. I’m genuinely interested in the information.

Thanks

The 5.5 isn’t no choil, it’s small choil.

I’d rather have a big one you can stick a finger in or none at all. All the small ones are good for is snagging.

 

[rlewpolar]

My Volunteer Knife Mod 4 in 3V arrived this evening and it is even nicer in hand than the photos they sent. Excellent fit/finish/ergos/design and awesome communication and service. I love my Mod 11, and am looking forward to getting my ordered 3.5 when it is completed. These folks are knocking it out of the park!

I bought three Volunteer knives in 2023 and I’ve been wowed by every one. If they made more than the three models, I’d buy more

 

[Tritium]

Serious question,Why do you like the no choil version? Better at skinning? I’m considering a 5.5 myself and saw the option. I’m genuinely interested in the information.

Thanks

It comes down to personal preference. I hate finger choils and have no idea why anyone would rather grip the blade instead of a handle. Makes no sense to me. Also, they look hideous. A small sharpening choil is ok but I would rather not have that either. One can be added easily. Both types will snag but everything will get in the finger choil due to the ridiculous size of it.

 

[shinyedges]

Agreed on the choil. Big enough for a finger or none at all. The mid size choils that are confused about what they want to be are lame af and hang up in material.

 

[cbach8tw]

 

[rlewpolar]

Just sitting here, waiting for the 2024 apocalypse to start

 

[rlewpolar]

Don’t know if this counts as a fixed blade but I’ll post it up anyway. I know most of you knife geeks won’t mind

 

[jfk1110]

Don’t know if this counts as a fixed blade but I’ll post it up anyway. I know most of you knife geeks won’t mind

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Sure does....Its bound to "FIX" any issue...........

 

[shinyedges]

Hawks definitely welcome, if it doesn't fold... it's fixed. I'll post mine again later. Hawk talk makes me miss my shrike

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I just started doing kitchen knives a couple months ago......
So far, so good. But by the time you're ready, I'll only be better.


*also, there's lots of Great steels to use for kitchen duty

shinyedges
Not sure if you saw This?

Here's a link
Thread 'Thanks Brand Nitro-V Chef's Knife' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/thanks-brand-nitro-v-chefs-knife.1962417/


It was my first.
This one was heat treated at Bos to 63-64
Turned out well.
I ended up donating it (the proceeds from the sale) to the local animal shelter where we got our family dog....

 

[jfk1110]

shinyedges
Not sure if you saw This?

Here's a link
Thread 'Thanks Brand Nitro-V Chef's Knife' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/thanks-brand-nitro-v-chefs-knife.1962417/


It was my first.
This one was heat treated at Bos to 63-64
Turned out well.
I ended up donating it (the proceeds from the sale) to the local animal shelter where we got our family dog....

Great job, great piece & great cause!!!

 

[shinyedges]

shinyedges
Not sure if you saw This?

Here's a link
Thread 'Thanks Brand Nitro-V Chef's Knife' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/thanks-brand-nitro-v-chefs-knife.1962417/


It was my first.
This one was heat treated at Bos to 63-64
Turned out well.
I ended up donating it (the proceeds from the sale) to the local animal shelter where we got our family dog....

That looks well done! And as a dog lover, i appreciate the cause! Fantastic!

 

[Horsewright]

 

[coolbreezy37]

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