Here Is The End Of The "Desert Patrol" Mil. Run

[Volk]

Any pictures next to TG Nano?

Also, more pictures in general?

 

[SharpBits]

Just got dinged for mine!

 

[whowantstoknow]

WOW!

I predict this is destined to be a classic and sought after blade. Handle is super comfy (currently typing one handed) in all grips. Sheath is quite a surprise, super nifty overall IMHO. Our bender brethren needn't worry if this trend continues though, aesthetically it is pure utilitarian and many will still desire your services. Retention is crazy strong, this knife isn't coming out on its own. Rattle is non existent left to right, however there is some movement in my example if shaken vigorously spine to edge. Would very much like to see blade length, shape and profile variations based off this platform.

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A few similar for comparison. Top to bottom: WD-5, Mud Mutt, Desert Patrol, Ratmandu.

How is the weight and balance compared to the Ratmandu? I’ve got the same color combo Ratmandu. I got dinged a while back but no shipping notice yet.

 

[brenden23]

Just got dinged for mine!

Me too!

Bossman said there may some variations from batch to batch, including handle color? Would be interesting if some of these later orders went out with some noticeable differences!

 

[MattinLA]

Me too!

Bossman said there may some variations from batch to batch, including handle color? Would be interesting if some of these later orders went out with some noticeable differences!

Wouldn't mind a "Jungle Patrol" or "Urban Patrol" variation.

 

[ScoMa]

Wouldn't mind a "Jungle Patrol" or "Urban Patrol" variation.

Border Patrol!

 

[DaKruiser]

Any pictures next to TG Nano?

Also, more pictures in general?

I love how thin it is! Should be a fantastic slicer! It’s another beautiful knife, Jerry Busse ! Thank you!

 

[The Knife Life]

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I love how thin it is! Should be a fantastic slicer! It’s another beautiful knife, Jerry Busse ! Thank you!

Did you coat the handle with anything? It looks substantially more chocolate brown than the more reddish coloration on mine. Mine looks just like the one shown in the official release thread. Maybe this is some of that variation in color that was talked about. Looks good! Nice picture arrangement too!

 

[DaKruiser]

Did you coat the handle with anything? It looks substantially more chocolate brown than the more reddish coloration on mine. Mine looks just like the one shown in the official release thread. Maybe this is some of that variation in color that was talked about. Looks good! Nice picture arrangement too!

This is fresh out of the box, off the brown truck today. I had probably pulled it out of the sheath a dozen times or so before this picture was taken. It is a very nice darker shade of brown.
Thank you!

 

[Volk]

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I love how thin it is! Should be a fantastic slicer! It’s another beautiful knife, Jerry Busse ! Thank you!

Perfect thank you.

Got dinged for mine last Friday but still awaiting shipment.

 

[ironwagon]

Just came in today. Imo, it's pretty much the same profile as the WD5 except about an inch or so longer. Good job Busse!!!
Here it is alongside some Bacon and other flavors.

 

[ironwagon]

And one more new to me brand/knife too...the Schwarz knives LT5.

 

[ironwagon]

And a few more
This is the big bro to the ws model and its just as thin!

 

[FreeDumb]

How is the weight and balance compared to the Ratmandu? I’ve got the same color combo Ratmandu. I got dinged a while back but no shipping notice yet.

I got 7.3 oz for the Desert Patrol and 9.2 fro my Ratmandu. The balance point is darn near identical for the two, just where the index finger sits up against the guard.

 

[Sippy007]