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- Nov 16, 1999
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Well I got my not so long awaited 42 from 1 SKS. First thing I note is that the handles are polished and the screws are not nearly as nice as the ones on my prototype 42. It does not spin as smoothly in my hand. I think because of it being polished and therefore is more surface area in contact with my hand. The blade is ground straighter also. The blade on my prototype has quite alot of curve/belly to the cutting edge.
The over all fit and finish are quite nice and I am happy.
I would like to add that I have no special connections and do not really know that many other knife collectors. But because I hunted quite a bit I was able to turn up some 42 s and even a prototype. I do not know why it seems that so many are upset with the wait. I took it as a challange to find some on my owne. I feel that the hunt is alot of the fun of collecting.
Now I am hunting for a great carry system for two 42 s!
I hope to read of new ideas here.
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Later, Jim
The over all fit and finish are quite nice and I am happy.
I would like to add that I have no special connections and do not really know that many other knife collectors. But because I hunted quite a bit I was able to turn up some 42 s and even a prototype. I do not know why it seems that so many are upset with the wait. I took it as a challange to find some on my owne. I feel that the hunt is alot of the fun of collecting.
Now I am hunting for a great carry system for two 42 s!
I hope to read of new ideas here.
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Later, Jim