LBK- Great knife! Pic heavy...

[rpn]

A bit of family resemblance with the EDC, no?? One of the reasons I had to buy it!

With the GBB

Can they baton? Oh yes!

And a few more solo...

Bad photo, but this tip is sturdy...

Great sheath...as always!

A few thoughts...I really need another knife in this range like I need a hole in the head- but I couldn't resist. I've been curious about the thinner version of the LBK for a long time. This knife does not disapoint! Was easy to see that this is another great woods knife. I like the grind and added belly. I think the GBB has the more comfortable handle...you can see it's a little fuller, shorter and I like how it thickens at the butt (hey...that sounded... )

The GBB is my favorite hiker for sure and the EDC is one of my favorite knives period. The LBK has huge potential and I only had it out for a minute- but this is a winner. I have a couple other knives in this range shaking for fear of being off to the exchange- I can tell the LBK is that good. I'll post more as I get her out...

 

[rpn]

Oh, Christof did some real nice file work too...subtle, looks good and feels just as good!

 

[rpn]

I've had it out a few more times now and am really enjoying this blade. It's a work horse and great all-rounder. Was pretty good in the kitchen- but I think the GBB is better there.

Something it can do which surprised me is chop. With the longer handle, I can grip it to the rear and it went through this wood easily to make a walking stick. In this size range, the only knives I do this with are from the Scrap Yard or Swamp Rats...the res-c make chopping comfy. The LBK was efficient and didn't transmit shock! Color me pleasantly surprised...

I'me getting the hand of the grind and it's a fine wood worker...I really can't do fuzz sticks any better.

Got a better picture of a little drilling- the tip is plenty strong and does great. The GBB is ground to be more of a power drill and it's handle is more comfortable for me. Also got a couple pics showing the file work...I love it, great job Christof!

This is the thinner version of the LBK, but it's plenty tough for me! Reduced this:

To this in 2 or 3 minutes:

And still perfectly sharp!

I was a little surprised when lmalterna passed on the GBB in favor of the LBK, but I can appreciate the choice now. As an all-rounder, I think the LBK takes it. The GBB is just a perfect hiking/camping blade, but if it's a case of "oh dang, Canada just invaded" grab one 4" blade- it would be the LBK. It's the one for prepping food, the fire wood and digging a hole to poop in. (Better in that order)

In some ways I really don't even need to type feedback, I was reading how Christof describes both blades and it's right on the money to me. Just 2 great blades!

Lastly, even though I think the GBB takes it in the looks department, I don't think my photos capture the lbk is a good looking blade. I've kept on looking at my pics and the knife, and they don't mesh up well for some reason. In my mind it's a good looking blade- just more so in person.

 

[lmalterna]

RPN,
Seems my GBB and LBK are slightly different blade profiles than yours. But that is something I like about Christoffs work, they are not cookie cutter- each one is unique. Does make side by side comparisons a little harder. I like a drop to spear point for most everything and my GBB is a straight spine, more like a slightly longer Stead knife.

Having the spear point Ash Necker, I think if I would stretch the blade length of my LBK slighlty to give a little more battonning clearance, I would have an ideal two knife set up for how I use knifes. I might cheat and keep a small SAK with me- I like the reamer for dilling small holes and the saw for making flash tinder/dust from pitchwood.

That LBK is really a hard knife to leave at home!

Bill

 

[koyote]

I do have a particular individuality to each knife, yeah.

The stretched out lbk idea..... okay, I did that. got some heat treated for regular sale- but the spearpoint done longer is the FKUK.

I occasionally get a little bit more aggressive on filework, but ever since I "gave in" and started doing it I have tried to keep is subtle so it doesn't take over the knife. I have had a few independent comments of "ooohoh, subtle, NICE!" and that's kept me committed to the style.

 

[lmalterna]

Christoff,
No way I am letting my LBK go, unless.. I see a tad longer version taht I think will suit me better- something in the order of a Light Bolo or FKUK. I saw the wrapped handled ones go by. I really like the handle on the LBK with intergral guard and the Trail Knife I picked up. Lets me put tons(if I had the stregth) of forward pressure on the blade withough chance of slipping forward or without the rear of DE blade diggin into my finger. Inspires confidence, it does

But for now, MY LBK and Necker are part of the family.

Bill