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That's what got me hooked - I bought too many great-looking knives that seemed to dull while riding in my pocket. I could get most of them very sharp, but the edge didn't last long. For reference, I was a fur trapper (and, of course, skinner) for 6-7 years (until the fur market tanked literally overnight because of style changes). My best solution then was to buy two dozen fixed-blade skinners - one serrated to cut where you might touch bone, the others straight edges. They were made out of very hard SS, and served their purpose. Once I got into beaver trapping I knew I needed better blades, and bought a couple that served.
That was in the 80's, and I've never been satisfied with most knives since ... until I bought my first Spyderco Endura in K390. Wow, what a difference! I didn't care much for the flexibility of the LW scales/frame, so I bought a Crucarta. Didn't like the somewhat fuzzy panels at first, but now I want them on almost every knife. Once those "wear in" a little you get a slightly soft but very secure grip on the knife. I'm happy. It's only fair to mention that I have tension/essential tremors and one of the nastier forms of arthritis (doctor can't figure out which exactly), but I have to be a bit fussy about things I need to manipulate with my hands - the Para series and perhaps the Military now that you can carry it point-up (don't have one - yet) fill the bill.
The only downside I can see is that the canvas micarta grip in tan is going to get pretty grungy-looking over time. I think I saw somewhere that Spyderco has a new knife with that type of panels but in more of a chocolate color. That, or black, would be perfect for me.
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