Sulaco
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I got my field knife today. I've been pretty excited about this knife. I've had a SURVIVE! GSO-4.1 on order for almost ten months and still haven't seen it yet. I started looking around at other similar knives and looked at the Ambush Alpha, A couple from Bark River, some customs and mid-techs and finally decided on Nathan's Field Knife.
I have to say, it was pure luck that I got it so quick on the sale thread. I told Jo I am on a monster fiber connection at the office and I posted (pasted already copied text in and hit Submit as soon as I saw the thread pop up after refreshing the page over and over for 2 minutes) 'I'd take one' and was still number 8 or 9, so I just barely got in on the sale.
Anyway, much quicker than the 4.1 I'm still waiting on so there's that.
First impressions, fit and finish are really good. Especially for a knife that's meant to be used. I like how thin the primary bevel is near the cutting edge. I'm sure 3V will do fine here. I've had good service from it with other knives doing some fairly abusive things.
The overall ergonomics are great. I can tell Nathan put some thought into this. I have big hands (I'm 6'2", 250lbs and my hands measure over 4" across and over 8" long) and it works good for me. Time will tell though. Holding it in my house isn't using it to clean a deer or process some kindling for a campfire or whatever myriad of things it will get to do very soon.
The sheath is, well, it's serviceable. I'll probably have Mashed Cat or somebody make me another one (I'm a lefty) out of thicker Kydex. I have a Sagewood Dangler waiting to go on that new sheath.
Overall I'm pleased so far, but I haven't actually used it yet. I'll update in about 5 months once I get through deer season. That will be the real test.
Here's an in-hand shot showing my grip. The thumb ramp is kind of a joke for me. My thumb sits way forward of it and I don't even notice it. It's also very comfortable in other grips I might use like for a chest lever cut or pinching the flats for skinning or getting against the ribcage to cut out backstraps, things like that. the height of the grip is a little short for me. But again, I have big hands. But the human hand is the most adaptable appendage of all time I'd say. Just look at all the things we use each day, from the mouse you are holding to the keyboard you're about to type on, the broom you sweep up with the shovel you dig with, the steering wheel you drive with, the pencil you write with, and all the various handle shapes and sizes of things we use everyday. So I can deal with it.
I have to say, it was pure luck that I got it so quick on the sale thread. I told Jo I am on a monster fiber connection at the office and I posted (pasted already copied text in and hit Submit as soon as I saw the thread pop up after refreshing the page over and over for 2 minutes) 'I'd take one' and was still number 8 or 9, so I just barely got in on the sale.
Anyway, much quicker than the 4.1 I'm still waiting on so there's that.
First impressions, fit and finish are really good. Especially for a knife that's meant to be used. I like how thin the primary bevel is near the cutting edge. I'm sure 3V will do fine here. I've had good service from it with other knives doing some fairly abusive things.
The overall ergonomics are great. I can tell Nathan put some thought into this. I have big hands (I'm 6'2", 250lbs and my hands measure over 4" across and over 8" long) and it works good for me. Time will tell though. Holding it in my house isn't using it to clean a deer or process some kindling for a campfire or whatever myriad of things it will get to do very soon.
The sheath is, well, it's serviceable. I'll probably have Mashed Cat or somebody make me another one (I'm a lefty) out of thicker Kydex. I have a Sagewood Dangler waiting to go on that new sheath.
Overall I'm pleased so far, but I haven't actually used it yet. I'll update in about 5 months once I get through deer season. That will be the real test.
Here's an in-hand shot showing my grip. The thumb ramp is kind of a joke for me. My thumb sits way forward of it and I don't even notice it. It's also very comfortable in other grips I might use like for a chest lever cut or pinching the flats for skinning or getting against the ribcage to cut out backstraps, things like that. the height of the grip is a little short for me. But again, I have big hands. But the human hand is the most adaptable appendage of all time I'd say. Just look at all the things we use each day, from the mouse you are holding to the keyboard you're about to type on, the broom you sweep up with the shovel you dig with, the steering wheel you drive with, the pencil you write with, and all the various handle shapes and sizes of things we use everyday. So I can deal with it.
) and hang on tight with your index and middle finger and go chop somethin. Works even better with a lanyard knot that you can hang onto with your pinky. Gives that extra reach, too.
