Handles

LMT66

LMT66

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I have to say that the shape of and materials used in the handles are excellent. My RosArm knives are the most comfortable handles Ive ever felt. Please dont ever change this!
 
It is a pleasure to be out packing somewhere remote and having a knife that is functional and not just for show on someones mantle. I've packed in some remote back country and these handles fit like gloves when gripped. I can't stand a knife that was made for looks over function. You extract it from your sheath and its part of your hand without a thought. Many Amercian knives look very intimidating, have points sticking out every angle, have intimidating names, plastic handle names (zytel) etc but they aren't functional.
I hope Ros Arms doesn't change this and develops their nitch in the US market for those who use these for their intended purposes.
A nationwide targeted marketing plan to back country packers, hunters and those who work outdoors, particularely in rough terrain would be a wise choice. I think it would be welcomed. It's just a matter of reaching your target.
Maybe this should have been posted in the US market thread. Vlad can put it there if he wishes.
Great knives! Keep to your principles!
 
Another good thing for backpackers etc is Rosarms knives are often quite a bit lighter than US knives because of more reasonable thickness of materials.

I would like to see more solid micarta handles but not at the cost of the natural handle materials. I especially like the Birch Nodule Companion 2's
 
I agree, my Federal Super was 12" long with a 7+ inch blade and was very light for a knife of that size. I'll add also that that lightness had no effect on its strength. I spent four days hiking at Denali in Alaska last year and my Federal Super with saw back was an axe, a saw, a carver, a pry bar and a bushcrafter (thumb nodule on top). These knives are well thought out and well designed. Yes they look awesome under glass with the aluminum ends option but more importantly, they are working knives that will take years of abuse and won't let you down.
Don't let anyone lead you to believe their steel is inferior. Most critics never use their knives other than for display. These blades will take ALOT of punishment and sharpen up razor sharp after abuse and even on a field stone.

I'm not a big fan of American Fixed blade knives. They are ugly, they are heavy, they are expensive and many of mine have failed me.
 
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