Neil Roberts Warrior in A2?

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djolney

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Is it just me, or does the idea of a Neil Roberts Warrior made of A2 sound like the coolest Chris Reeve fixed blade possible?

I love my Neil Roberts in S30V, and my Project I in A2, but the Warrior in A2 would be the ultimate/quintessential go heavy CRK.

I’m twitching and smiling just thinking about it.
 
It would be interesting! I really like the Neil Roberts, and am wondering if anyone has "used it" it as a camp/field knife? How is S30V under use, vs the known toughness of the A2?
 
I’ve used mine, and it performs well, but I’m not game to beat on it like I would on an A2 blade.

I think it’s the unknown nature of S30V in a midsized hard use fixed blade that keeps making me think about an A2 version.

I can’t afford to replace it if I push very hard to see what S30v is capable of.
 
Ask Cliff Stamp if he has tested one, or a similar S30V knife...:confused:
 
I seem to remember that Cliff tested a Green Beret.

When it really boils down to it, I just prefer fixed blades to be made of tool steel.

My one-piece CRKs, Swamp Rats, and Busses have conditioned me to love tool steel, and to doubt stainless.
 
I’ve got/have used a couple of 3V blades, and I’m in no hurry to get anymore.

It’s a pain to sharpen, which makes it annoying in the field, and I don’t like the fact that I managed to ripple the edge on some hard wood.
 
O1 would be fine with me, but A2 is what CRK is best known for when it comes to fixed blades.

I would like the combination of a great design, and the steel that CRK is famous for.
 
A2 is a tough steel when properly heat treated. I'd like to see it as well, I might consider removing the recurve for ease of sharpening (I'm terrible at it). I like the handle as well.
 
The handle is great, and the tip geometry is a great compromise between strength and penetration potential.

I could live without the recurve if it would make an A2 version appealing to a larger number of people.
 
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