Micarta Lava / Navigator2 by STR

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jaislandboy

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After seeing STR's work on forumite Bell's Lava and Navigator2 here:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494142
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507656
I knew I had to get the same.....except with burgundy micarta scales. I love the ergos on both knives but don't carry them that much b/c of their weight....I favor loose in slacks pocket carry for "work". So these babys arrived yesterday and I couldn't be happier than "a pig in slop".
Each knife has chunky 3mm micarta scales and 3mm Ti backspacer combined with STR's Ti low rider clips combine for two strong but lightweight "Lil' Big Knives" :cool: I can't really comment on their weights b/c I have no scale at the moment. These low rider clips are awesome, with just the right amount of tension :thumbup:
The SS Navigator2 had a slight amount of vertical blade play that has now been eliminated.... thanks much Steve, great job :thumbup:
The Navigator2 is in the middle of the "spine shot" photos; comparison pix are with a Spin and a camo Boker Subcomfolder; the lighting isn't the greatest for these pix but I was feeling "trigger happy" this evening :)

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Now that I'm looking at the new pics and taking a second look at the first ones you posted, that Navigator II is looking really good to me. The stainless version never caught my eye, but yours sure does. I still like the Lava more though.
 
A.P.F. said:
Great pics and mods, Brian, thanks for sharing. :thumbup:
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thanks for looking A.P.F. :) I'm not a big fan of all SS handles for edc, unless it's in a very thin/small package like the Cricket/Spin or if it is the Adventura.....might be my fave all SS clipit....it has a thin profile and awesome traction with the multiple grooves machined into the handle and sweet "jimping" where it matters most ;)
 
Congratulations !......what a handsome trio ! STR does remarkable work. It seems that everything I see that he has had a hand in, I can't help but admire.

- regards
 
Gramps said:
Congratulations !......what a handsome trio ! STR does remarkable work. It seems that everything I see that he has had a hand in, I can't help but admire.

- regards
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thank you Gramps :) My mouth waters whenever TheDeacon posts his lignumvitae Stretch moddied by STR ;)
 
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