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I like the Reeve line and have went through several other knives that just didn't appeal to me for one reason or another. I have had several small and medium one piece CRK's (still have a Shadow 4 and just ordered a new Shadow 3 for my son and a pre-owned Sable 4 for myself 
) and Sebenza's (still have two- a flat grind and a small decorated stars and strips).
Anyway, I bought a Green Beret from a dealer and after reading all I could was very anxious to get it. Once it arrived I was so very disappointed. The knife itself was a very nice knife and all that is written is true however I have large hands (6'5" 275lbs)and found the handle just too small in diameter. Length of handle was fine and very well conformed just too skinny. Also, I have never been a serrated lover but thought I might like them on this one but didn't. They are well done, just not for me. I called the dealer (Phil @ 2thehilt) and being such a great guy to deal with exchanged the knife toward an Nkonka (the other one I was trying to decide between)with no hassles AT ALL! ( Keep him in mind on future purchases of any knife you may want!)He shipped the Nkonka the same day he received the GB back. When I opened the box it was amazing. I really like this knife. I have not had a chance to use it due to our wonderful Ohio weather, working many hours and sick children but I am sure I am going to really like it. It has that nice Sable type blade and a tool kit to boot. Plus the handle seems a little longer than the other one piece knives. I plan to have a kydex sheath made by Oku sometime in the near future and will save the very nice leather that came with it.
I know there has been so very many threads on "if you could only have one knife..." and "best survival knife" and such, but I think I would feel very comfortable with this one. I wouldn't want to do a lot of chopping with it but could if I had to. This is only because of the round handle. I really don't like to chop with a knife at all and when I say "chop" I mean heavy stuff not branches, ect.
I am just curious why there hasn't been more talk of this great knife. I plan to use the Sable 4 or the Shadow 4 on short hikes but will definetly take the Nkonka on longer ones. It won't be strapped to a pack either, it will be on my person!
Anyone who has had the chance to own and use one of these I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Also would like to hear all thoughts on this knife.
Thanks,
Dave
) and Sebenza's (still have two- a flat grind and a small decorated stars and strips).Anyway, I bought a Green Beret from a dealer and after reading all I could was very anxious to get it. Once it arrived I was so very disappointed. The knife itself was a very nice knife and all that is written is true however I have large hands (6'5" 275lbs)and found the handle just too small in diameter. Length of handle was fine and very well conformed just too skinny. Also, I have never been a serrated lover but thought I might like them on this one but didn't. They are well done, just not for me. I called the dealer (Phil @ 2thehilt) and being such a great guy to deal with exchanged the knife toward an Nkonka (the other one I was trying to decide between)with no hassles AT ALL! ( Keep him in mind on future purchases of any knife you may want!)He shipped the Nkonka the same day he received the GB back. When I opened the box it was amazing. I really like this knife. I have not had a chance to use it due to our wonderful Ohio weather, working many hours and sick children but I am sure I am going to really like it. It has that nice Sable type blade and a tool kit to boot. Plus the handle seems a little longer than the other one piece knives. I plan to have a kydex sheath made by Oku sometime in the near future and will save the very nice leather that came with it.
I know there has been so very many threads on "if you could only have one knife..." and "best survival knife" and such, but I think I would feel very comfortable with this one. I wouldn't want to do a lot of chopping with it but could if I had to. This is only because of the round handle. I really don't like to chop with a knife at all and when I say "chop" I mean heavy stuff not branches, ect.
I am just curious why there hasn't been more talk of this great knife. I plan to use the Sable 4 or the Shadow 4 on short hikes but will definetly take the Nkonka on longer ones. It won't be strapped to a pack either, it will be on my person!
Anyone who has had the chance to own and use one of these I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Also would like to hear all thoughts on this knife.
Thanks,
Dave
I realize that the one piece isn't for everyone but hey...this is the Chris Reeve forum.
