Same here. This is the first one I bought also that got me down the road.The Hiking Buddy is one of my favorites. It's the first Fiddleback model I bought.
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Same here. This is the first one I bought also that got me down the road.The Hiking Buddy is one of my favorites. It's the first Fiddleback model I bought.
Allow me to disagree with "not very pretty".Not very pretty but very well used hiking buddy. Emerald scales pretty faded. They for some reason started feeling rough like it was flaking so I lightly sanded so now they are basically non buffed. I love this blade. Very useful.View attachment 2861356
When I say pretty I mean pristine. Some guys post pics of their edc and it looks brand new. Knives I carry everyday will get scarred up at some point. In construction I poke, prod and cut pretty much everything. If I don't want it to get scratched up I don't carry it to work at least. Kinda like my edc pistol. It has lots of marks and holster wear. I love a blade that has honest patina or whatever on it.Allow me to disagree with "not very pretty".
The blade and handle were made for each other.
As it should be; that's what they're for.When I say pretty I mean pristine. Some guys post pics of their edc and it looks brand new. Knives I carry everyday will get scarred up at some point. In construction I poke, prod and cut pretty much everything. If I don't want it to get scratched up I don't carry it to work at least. Kinda like my edc pistol. It has lots of marks and holster wear. I love a blade that has honest patina or whatever on it.
That BLJ tho!
I bet I know what it is!Well I've got a FB out for delivery today. If it gets here by lunch I will post a pic. Real excited about this one. Pics will be posted.
ProbablyI bet I know what it is!
Very nice!Check this Hiking Buddy with swedge. I suck at pics so this is what ya get. Should have had Andy take one.
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