I went outside for a few minutes to clean up some stuff that was left in the yard, and decided to test out this blade on some wood I had laying around. Now, I need to ask the previous owner what angle he made this thing. It cuts great for a larger, thicker blade.
Some Glamor shots.
I started to try and shave down this piece of wood I had laying around. I am not sure exactly what it is, but I know that its pretty hard.
The SMF had no troubles at all taking it down to a fine point in a matter of seconds.
Then tried to do a quick Ghetto feather stick.
Overall, this quick 5 minute experiment turned out better than I expected. Again, I do not know the edge angle that the previous owner put on this with his wicked edge. Im also not sure how I will be able to maintain that edge to the same level. I have a DMT aligner with the diamond stones and a sharpmaker, as well as other various diamond stones to work with. (I really need an edge pro, wicked edge, or worksharp)
The only noticeable things worth pointing out are the fact that this Lego configuration might cause some uncomfortable hot spots for some people. I could see how this would agitate the palm of my hand if used for extended periods of time doing some wood working. This is really not an issue as it would not be my primary knife for that kind of task. I would pick a better tool for that job, like my BK16, Izula, Izula II, etc.... you get the idea.
This knife fits a role for those that need an EDC workhorse that can perform those daily tasks, such as opening mail, food prep, cutting up cardboard, but also has the ability to baton if necessary or in an emergency situation. Also able to do heavy prying if necessary. I imagine being stuck in an elevator and having to pry the door open. I could see myself jamming this beast in there and going at it. or trying to pry open a suck shut wooden door, or car door. Know what I mean?
I do not think of this blade as one that I would solely take out into the woods for my primary, (again, would have another suited fixed blade for those tasks), but would definitely serve well as the backup to those blades. Or one that I would have on me in my pocket just because its seems so good at doing everything else that I need. And in that slim chance that I am in a situation where I need to use this thing super hard, this will probably hold up very well.
Just some quick thoughts. I still really want to test this thing out. I might try and go get some squirrels or rabbits and try to process them with this blade. (again, I am thinking survival situation, where you are stuck and only had one blade on you.) Making fire and processing food with that single blade.
Anyhow. Thanks for reading, and sorry for my lengthy mini reviews. I tend to be long winded.
Congrats, great knife.
