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I really need some help deciding this, guys. I have been thinking of getting either a knife for my 21st, or an old watch but, to be honest I can't decide which and cannot narrow down my choice of knife. My 21st is on the 26th of September, so I don't think there's enough time to get a custom made
So far, I have been looking at a few different knives.
I am looking at getting a sub 3.5 inch closed, knife. I was thinking of getting one hafted in a lighter ebony, or walnut but am open to most other natural handle choices if they tickle my fancy.
I am a fan of GEC's 1095, but an equally open to any good stainless. The Erics jack in 440c i got a couple of weeks ago has exceeded my expectations, and I wouldn't mind trying some higher end stuff.
The first knife I considered was an A.G. Russell mammoth ivory pinched peanut, which were sold out so I considered either the European stag, or Chinese quince versions. I was hesitant because I tend to prefer harder pulls, and these peanuts tend to be softer sprung than case equivalents. The VG-10 is a great plus though.
I started looking at the Northfield norfolk whittler in mammoth Ivory, which I have been pining after since they were released and thought it to be a great 'Sunday knife'
I had really liked the design of the whittler pattern, but after seeing the 'light' ebony 2 blade version I much prefered the slanted and lined bolsters that it sported. The only problem seems to be that these norfolk also tend to have softer pulls on them, along with the AG russell peanut. I could probably get over it if they aren't too soft, it would be great to get opinions of any owners of the norfolk.
The third option has just come up for sale, and is the TA Davidson that ThievesLikeUs has posted. I love the bone on it, and as I've been liking single blades more and more, that is also great. All round, it looks pretty solid, with a good pull and walk and talk. Also, the ATS-34 seems like the best choice so far.
(let me know if I shouldn't post the photo here, but I don't see why not.)
I really would appreciate your advice and suggestions as well as some opinions on the models (and makers) of the knives I've listed.
So far, I have been looking at a few different knives.
I am looking at getting a sub 3.5 inch closed, knife. I was thinking of getting one hafted in a lighter ebony, or walnut but am open to most other natural handle choices if they tickle my fancy.
I am a fan of GEC's 1095, but an equally open to any good stainless. The Erics jack in 440c i got a couple of weeks ago has exceeded my expectations, and I wouldn't mind trying some higher end stuff.
The first knife I considered was an A.G. Russell mammoth ivory pinched peanut, which were sold out so I considered either the European stag, or Chinese quince versions. I was hesitant because I tend to prefer harder pulls, and these peanuts tend to be softer sprung than case equivalents. The VG-10 is a great plus though.
I started looking at the Northfield norfolk whittler in mammoth Ivory, which I have been pining after since they were released and thought it to be a great 'Sunday knife'
I had really liked the design of the whittler pattern, but after seeing the 'light' ebony 2 blade version I much prefered the slanted and lined bolsters that it sported. The only problem seems to be that these norfolk also tend to have softer pulls on them, along with the AG russell peanut. I could probably get over it if they aren't too soft, it would be great to get opinions of any owners of the norfolk.
The third option has just come up for sale, and is the TA Davidson that ThievesLikeUs has posted. I love the bone on it, and as I've been liking single blades more and more, that is also great. All round, it looks pretty solid, with a good pull and walk and talk. Also, the ATS-34 seems like the best choice so far.
(let me know if I shouldn't post the photo here, but I don't see why not.)
I really would appreciate your advice and suggestions as well as some opinions on the models (and makers) of the knives I've listed.
