Nice to have those medical bills paid because that means more knife money!

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I finally paid the final medical bill I had back in February, and got my savings back to where I am comfortable. The bills were from the spinal stroke I had this past July, and even though I am still in a wheelchair, and may be for the long run, I still enjoy my hobby! Truth be told, if I didn't practice a little restraint I would have packages arriving daily, and would be eating Ramens noodles every day. Anyone else find this to be true?:eek:;):)

But there is knife content because I splurged a bit today, and don't think I am yet through. I have an all black BM 275 Adamas arriving Friday or Saturday. But tomorrow I have a MV 2 Shadow Hawke 2 arriving, along with a Fantoni HB01 with forest green G-10 scales, and I am psyched! :thumbup:

The Fantoni is an Italian made knife. It is a collabaration between Fantoni and William Harsey. It was actually designed for Beretta, but now Fantoni is producing it under their own name. It has a 4" blade of S30V that is 5/32" thick, or for those into decimals, .157" thick, either way I like the little extra thickness. Don't particularlly like the clip, but it may be "fixable":D

The MV 2 is not one I know much about. It is a mid tech knife designed by Michael Vagnino, and I do not think he would put his name on anything of which he did not approve. It has thick ti liners, carbon fiber handles, and a thick blade of Bohler K110 tool steel. I really love the look of this
knife and will try to get some pics up. I generally like a 4" blade, but a 3 5/8" blade, along with a 5" handle, and a weight of 6.2 ounces, is close enough for me.:)
 
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The Adamas is a sweet looker. I may have to add one to my ZT collection.

Really like the clip on the Shadow Hawke. Wish more of the big folders had a deep carry clip, or at least an option to buy one aftermarket or from the manufacturer. I realize knives are in general a commodity product but when you start selling folders for upwards of $300 or $400 you should give the buyer options for clip design and blade and maybe scales. The Fantoni looks nice too, but yeah, that pocket clip.:cool:

Good luck with the health issues. Enjoy the knives!
 
Cutter - I am so happy you're recovering and it's great to see you still enjoying your hobby in spite of the wheelchair and health problems you had.
You're a true inspiration.
Congrats on your health, and your new awesome knives!!

That Shadow Hawk is gorgeous, very nice choice my friend. I would carry that guy every day. A tough as nails folder that looks classy is just something we have to take advantage of. =]
I like the Fantoni too. The clip doesn't really bother me, though it'd be nicer if it was attached by two screws and a little deeper carry.
The ADAMAS is an awesome knife and it's a BRICK. Very nice knife though and you gotta love that D2 steel.

Congrats on the great knives. I have a couple of new ones coming in soon as well. Well, new to me.
I love trading lol.

If you ever get sick of some of your knives, head over to the trade forum, I'm sure you'll find something there that will tickle your fancy.

Now that you're getting really expensive knives.... check out a Sebenza or since you're into the more beefy looking knives and such.. and Umnumzaan. =]
 
Thanks for the get well wishes guy's and gal, you just don't realize how much they mean to me!:D I'll never walk again, well at least not how I did before this happened, but I am still among the living, and for that I thank God!

Anyway enough of that. Both knives arrived today. There is some good news and some bad news. Unfortunately the MV 2 is going back to the dealer. I absolutely loved the design, the way it felt in my hand, annd the big thick blade it had. Although described as having "robust" ti liners, they are actually around .060" thick. I was really expecting to see some .080" thick liners at the least and hoping for some .100" thick liners. .060" thick liners are not robust, at least in my opinion that is. But that is not the reason it is going back, it is going back because of excessive bladeplay, horizontal and vertical. I could probably take off the scale and tighten the pivot a little and that could well solve the problem. But I just don't want to take a chance of messing it up.

As for the Fantoni HB-01, it is a keeper and the pocket clip is actually not as bad as I thought it would be, so for now I will not do anything to it. This is a very well put together knife, with very tight tolerances. I had three of the Berretta HB-01's at various times, and I could NEVER get the pivots loose so that I could get "inside" the knives. Well today I finally got inside! Nothing really special though, but at least I can tighten it to my specs
So if I sent the Shadow Hawke 2 back what did I replace it with? I replaced it wi tg h one of my grails, a Lion Steel SR-1 with a Chad Nichloas stainless Raindrop damascus blade! I actually wavered between the SR-1 and the Shadow Hawke, and went with the MV2 offering. I really do hate that the SH.did not work out for me because I really did.like the design.

I am familiar with the SR-1 having had two of them, but never in damascus, and the Raindrop damascus is absolutely gorgeous in my eye's. So I will be happy when it arrives tomorrow as it replaces the two I had to sale to help pay medical bills and it is a grail knife to boot.

Will try to get some pics up asap.
 
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Love to see them when you have time to post the pics. Do you own any ZT's? seems like you would based on your choices.

Good work on the recovery, I am sure you have had some days, way to stay strong.
 
Cutter - That SR-1 is gorgeous.
Even though it's a grail and it's beautiful, use it.
You'll appreciate it that much more.

For many people the Sebenza is a "Grail Knife" and a lot have been afraid to use them or would be.
While I guess they are somewhat of a grail, they make great users and faithful EDC's.
There's just something about EDCing your favorite and most coveted knife that feels awesome.
 
What addiction.....i.can quit buying knives anytime I want! Yeah thats right just anytime I feel like it...........just that I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!!!

ZT's you say; 0200, 0350, 0400, 0560, and the fixed blades 0160, 0100. I'm just waiting for the ZT0600 to come out!



Oh, don't worry BladeChick, once the SR-1 goes into my right front pocket it will take something spectacular to get it out and I am sure something will come along.

Yes, yes, yes!! I feel the exact same way about carrying my favorite knives. Just a unique feeling of comfort.
 
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