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Mountaineer or Shadow
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Here is what I posted awhile back when someone asked the same question !
I Love the Shadow IV. I have many one-piece knives and find the spear point to be the toughest and best all around user. I really do not care for the single guard mountaineer II. If you want a clip point, definately go with the MKVI. I like the double guard for safety and I like their sheaths better as well. I like a snap closure rather than just the knife going deep into the sheath like the mountaineer II. I also really dont care for the projects. I have a project II and have never used it. I dont like serrations on knives, and thats probably the reason I dont like them. I know they make plain versions, but dont have any of them. I just am not a fan of the clip points. The jereboam II has a massive bowie clip point and out of all my 9" one piece, I dislike that one the most.
If you want one for general camp use, for my money, go with the spear point shadow IV. If you prefer to have a clip point, go with the MKVI. You really cant go wrong with any of them, my reason for liking the MKVI over the Mountaineer II is mainly the different sheath. I find the Shadow IV has a tougher point. It just all comes down to individual preference. I took a pic of the Mountaineer II; MKVI; Shadow IV so you can see a side by side comparrison. Enjoy !!
I Love the Shadow IV. I have many one-piece knives and find the spear point to be the toughest and best all around user. I really do not care for the single guard mountaineer II. If you want a clip point, definately go with the MKVI. I like the double guard for safety and I like their sheaths better as well. I like a snap closure rather than just the knife going deep into the sheath like the mountaineer II. I also really dont care for the projects. I have a project II and have never used it. I dont like serrations on knives, and thats probably the reason I dont like them. I know they make plain versions, but dont have any of them. I just am not a fan of the clip points. The jereboam II has a massive bowie clip point and out of all my 9" one piece, I dislike that one the most.
If you want one for general camp use, for my money, go with the spear point shadow IV. If you prefer to have a clip point, go with the MKVI. You really cant go wrong with any of them, my reason for liking the MKVI over the Mountaineer II is mainly the different sheath. I find the Shadow IV has a tougher point. It just all comes down to individual preference. I took a pic of the Mountaineer II; MKVI; Shadow IV so you can see a side by side comparrison. Enjoy !!
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I opted for the Shadow IV too, for more or less the same reason.
Should arrive next week sometime!
Should arrive next week sometime!
PM me re: Shadow IV availablity rjwizard@msn.com
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i like the mountaineer line better, but only because of the sheaths. i don't see any advantage of one blade shape over the other. both work well.
but i dont care for the pancake sheath with the small shadow.
my reason isn't great, but im sticking to it!
but i dont care for the pancake sheath with the small shadow.
my reason isn't great, but im sticking to it!
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I have the Shadow 3 and 4 and a Mountaineer 3 I think (the 5.5" version) and a Sable 4. I have to say the Mtn is my favorite. I love the single guard. The Sable is a close second. Both have kydex so I can't comment on the sheaths. I have large hands and cannot use the 4" CRK's. The one small Shadow that I have actually now belongs to my son. It has kydex too and he loves it. Just my $.02 worth... 