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[Izan]

While looking for a SAR 5 I found this site, and I have to say, wow this knife is awesome looking. Is this a real blade? Most likely a Ganza?

Whatever, I just want to know if any of you hogs have one?

This is the site:

http://www.mikcombatknives.com

 

[fitzOdaggers]

looks expensive, and rare...

 

[fitzOdaggers]

go for the SAR

 

[Tree Herder V]

This knife is called Mini EU 17. It's a military overrun model. Not many of these around, but if you look to Exchange section of thisd forum I think you'll find one :thumbup:

 

[knockemoutdasky]

go for the SAR

horrable advice! always go for the rarer busses! The sar was a flop at best. The Eu 17 and the mini 17 are both awesome and rare!

 

[I'mGatMan!]

the SAR5 has been called one of the best of '08, especially at the price for which it was offered. It's a good design, however the Euro is a different monster. The Sar was made to be a bushcraft blade, the EU is a fighter. I did see one not too long ago on the EE. Good luck. I'm sureyou'll love either, but you'll COVER the EU.





That you Dave?

 

[resinguy]

The EU 17 came in three sizes: mini, standard, and magnum. They were a special over-run offer some years ago.

 

[David Brown]

I saw a couple on the exchange just the other day

 

[G19G26]

I got one you can buy. You do have a new Harley to trade me. right?

Seriously, the Mini is a really great blade. Mine has a good home right here.

 

[Mike Fitz]

I don't know about the SAR5 being a "flop", Jerry might not have liked it much, but it has a pretty big following around here.

 

[OldPhysics]

I don't know about the SAR5 being a "flop", Jerry might not have liked it much, but it has a pretty big following around here.

+1

True, the handle can be improved, but some time with wet sandpaper ... or a short trip to an artiste like Ducci ... and that problem goes away.

Remember, a person's reaction to a knife tends to be subjective. It does NOT make Jerry happy, but that does not mean it's a bad knife.

 

[RVO3VOM]

The EU debuted in August 2004. It took "two weeks" for the mini and mag to appear and complete the set. The stock was between 1/4" and 5/16", full flat grind and a sweet handle shape.
You can see all three in this old pic.....starting from the left......
Basic 9, Magnum EU17, Argonne Assault 10th Anniversary, SH-E CSI blade, ZT SH-E, EU17, Basic 7, (Grand) Piano Key, Euro 6, NO-E, Mini EU17, BA-III

∞

 

[Barb-B-Q]

starting from the left......
Basic 9, Magnum EU17, Argonne Assault 10th Anniversary, SH-E CSI blade, ZT SH-E, EU17, Basic 7, Piano Key, Euro 6, NO-E, Mini EU17, BA-III

Drew, Now you're making me cry.... You didn't really have to put the piano key out there for me to drool over......

Thanks, Buddy!!

 

[Dark Nemesis]

Figured I put these up in case you want them....

These are the original pics from Jerry on the release threads back in the day.

EU-17 Mini

EU-17 Magnum

EU-17 Logo Close Up

 

[Solstice]

Nice Pics DM! Thanks for posting them.

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