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I received my "Basic 5" today.

Although it may not seem like it, I've been slowing down my purchases a bit, over the last coupla' years or so. I almost didn't try for one but am glad that I did. Man, it's everything I'd hoped it'd be...strong, simplistic, ergonomic, and well-executed. I can't wait to spend a few days with it.


Here it is with my little SDFK, which is still my FAVORITE Carothers knife...



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Alone said:
Hey Brother, that Volunteer 12 looks the business.

I'm not on Facebook. Can you share some specs and tell me a little about it?
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I don’t do Facebook either.
The Mod 12 is 12” OAL, 7” tip of blade to finger guard, .21 spine, CPM3V. Here is a couple of shots with my SDFK (which I love). The Mod 12 balance point is just ahead of the SDFK. It packs a potent wallop🤣

Bart & Whitney are great about responding to emails if you have any specific questions.

Stay safe.
 
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I don’t do Facebook either.
The Mod 12 is 12” OAL, 7” tip of blade to finger guard, .21 spine, CPM3V. Here is a couple of shots with my SDFK (which I love). The Mod 12 balance point is just ahead of the SDFK. It packs a potent wallop🤣

Bart & Whitney are great about responding to emails if you have any specific questions.

Stay safe.
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Thanks, Brother!



*Guess what's next on my list. 🙂
 
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J Lensmire said:
What a week!! Last Saturday scored my first Volunteer Knife on the Knife Exchange. Whitney and Bart got it out Monday morning and it showed up Wednesday. Then yesterday I get a notice that a package from Jonni Jo Carothers is scheduled to arrive today.
So in one week I received my first Volunteer Knife - Model 3 in AEB-L and my Carothers’ 3” EDC, that was preordered mid-October.
Which one do I carry first? Or do I go double fisted?
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Definitely double fisted. Christmas is a little early. Nice ones. When using, let us know which one you prefer for certain jobs.
 
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Did a little comparison in handle comfort, the dek and the demko were basically tied, most comfortable was the res c on the sykco and volunteer and the cheap munchkin were the worst. Not surprising really, the thinner handles made more of a hotspot in the hardwood. I like handle shape on the volunteer for edc/concealing but it's not quite as nice to carve with in hard stuff. 20241123_113956.jpg
 
shinyedges said:
Did a little comparison in handle comfort, the dek and the demko were basically tied, most comfortable was the res c on the sykco and volunteer and the cheap munchkin were the worst. Not surprising really, the thinner handles made more of a hotspot in the hardwood. I like handle shape on the volunteer for edc/concealing but it's not quite as nice to carve with in hard stuff. View attachment 2718195
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Kinda surprised the DEK and Demko tied, being so different.
 
jlauffer said:
Kinda surprised the DEK and Demko tied, being so different.
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It is kind of odd, bearing down put pressure on a specific spot in my hand and those 2 were just about equal in how much discomfort I felt. The demko being more hand filling and softer should theoretically pull ahead, but the 3d design on the dek handle is neck and neck for me. Interesting
 
jfk1110 said:
Some specs for this.....🙏......Pretty please........
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Barry Dawson #58 Sheffield Bowie, Durango CO circa 1980, steel uncertain. OAL 14", blade length 9" from scales (including ricasso), 5.25" sharpened false edge. 6mm or 1/4" thick at spine. POB 5.75" from pommel, directly in line with center of choil. Weight 16.45 oz or 466g; 23.4 oz or 663g sheathed. Desert ironwood scales with plain brass pins. Bicycle inner tube for extra grip.

As pure a fighting knife as I currently own, but not what I would call nimble. Needs real distal taper.
 
The Zieg said:
Barry Dawson #58 Sheffield Bowie, Durango CO circa 1980, steel uncertain. OAL 14", blade length 9" from scales (including ricasso), 5.25" sharpened false edge. 6mm or 1/4" thick at spine. POB 5.75" from pommel, directly in line with center of choil. Weight 16.45 oz or 466g; 23.4 oz or 663g sheathed. Desert ironwood scales with plain brass pins. Bicycle inner tube for extra grip.

As pure a fighting knife as I currently own, but not what I would call nimble. Needs real distal taper.
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Thanks very much!!! It's a beauty👌
 
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